The 2011 Gold Performance Acknowledgement (GPA) awards of the state accountability system were announced recently by the Texas Education Agency. A total of 55 GPAs was awarded to 24 of the 31 BISD campuses and two additional award was earned at the district level. The Gold Performance Acknowledgment system recognizes districts and campuses for high performance on indicators other than those used to determine accountability ratings. Acknowledgments are given for high performance in 15 areas, including attendance rate, advanced course completion, SAT/ACT testing, Advanced Placement/International Baccalaureate testing, college readiness, graduation under the Recommended or Distinguished Achievement Program, TAKS commended performance, and TAKS comparable improvement.