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| BRISD Teachers learning about DMAC and MAP from BRISD Curriculum Director, Matthew Todd. |
The big reason why our students are learning, growing, and excelling is because our teachers, leaders, and staff members are learning, growing, and excelling as well. To accelerate this growth, we have made adult learning a priority and dedicated a specific time of every week so that teachers can learn together.
In the picture to the right, teachers learning from Mr. Todd about our new assessment systems, DMAC and MAP. This is a traditional form of professional learning where teachers come to the board room, and we share a new concept or idea with them. From there, teachers will collaborate on their own or with their principals each Friday in an effort to become more proficient in the work they are tasked with.
So why have a Late-Start Friday?
Well the reason is simple. We care about our teachers, their success, and their time. Every teacher deserves time during their contractual work day to learn with and from one other. Second, it is disingenuous to say that adult learning is important when there is no time built into the teachers' work day to make adult learning a priority. If we want students to grow in their learning, we owe it to our teachers to give them time to grow as well.
Finally, the Late-Start Friday is not intended to be a waste of time for the kids. It is our intent to provide all students who arrive at their usual time learning activities that otherwise may not be provided. For example, character education sessions, homework clubs, and fitness activities are just a few examples of the learning that we will expose to all kids who arrive at their normal time on Fridays. Also, we hope that families who choose to arrive late on Fridays enjoy the extra bonding time that this late start provides.
Enrollment Report and Facility Capacity for
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| Deputy Max Picco talking to the kids about gun safety and finding an adult for help. |
Our district's enrollment pattern is continuing its upward trend. On the first day of school, BRISD enrolled 819 students and by the end of the week, BRISD enrollment was 829 students. Since 2015 BRISD has averaged 6% growth over the last 3 years.
Eventually the district will need to consider options for additional facility space in the form of classrooms as we continue to grow. Over the coming weeks, the district will explore options with the district's architect, WRA Architects, and the district will conduct another demography report to forecast the future growth over the next 3-5 years.
In the Board Meeting
At the August 27 board meeting, the board adopted the 2018-2019 budget as presented by BRISD Business Manager, Amanda Ray, and the board adopted the same tax rate as last year at $1.57149 per $100 valuation. The board approved the following action items:
- Policy Update 111, affecting local policies BBD, CAA, CJA, DH, DEA, DI, DHE, FEA
- 2018-2019 Property, Liability, and Fleet Insurance
- 2018-2019 Unemployment Compensation Pool insurance
- 2018 Property Tax Collection Rate at 100%
- Guardian Security Solutions to install new exterior doors throughout the district.
Mr. Todd reviewed the 2018 Accountability Ratings. Mrs. Ray sought input from the board on upgrades to scoreboards at the gyms, softball field and baseball field, and Mr. Wink reported to the board that district enrollment has increased 34 students from the first day of school enrollment in 2017.
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Upcoming Events
- Fri, Aug 31 - VB vs Farmersville
BRHS students learned about digital citizenship from
Dena Hamilton on our first Late-Start Friday. - Fri, Aug 31 - FB at City View in Wichita Falls
- Sat, Sep 1 - V VB at Commerce Tournament
- Sat, Sep 1 - JV VB at Decatur Tournament
- Mon, Sep 3 - Labor Day Holiday
- Thu, Sep 6 - School Picture Day
- Fri, Sep 7 - End of 1st 3 Weeks Grading Period (Progress Reports out the next week)
- Sat, Sep 8 - Saturday Night in Blue Ridge by BRASA at the Square in Blue Ridge
- Mon, Sep 10 - JH VB vs Bonham HOME
- Tue, Sep 11 - VB vs Van Alstyne HOME
- Thu, Sep 13 - JH/JV FB vs. Celeste HOME
BRES Asst. Principal Shelley Reeves with our
BRASA Tiger Cheerleaders- Fri, Sep 14 - VB at Whitewright
- Fri, Sep 14 - FB at Celeste
- Sun, Sep 16 - Paint the Town Green for Homecoming Week
- Fri, Sep 21 - Homecoming at 7:00 p.m. and Homecoming Parade at 1 p.m.
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