The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, October 26. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

> View October 26 2023 e-review
> View Board of Trustees Website

Parent-Teacher Conferences are a valuable opportunity for parents and educators to collaborate, ensuring your child receives the best possible education and support. Contact your students campus to schedule your conference today!

> View Campus Contact Information

Birdville ISD College & Career Night

Monday, Oct. 16, 2023

6-8 p.m.

Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning
7020 Mid-Cities Blvd., N. Richland Hills, TX 76180

Network with representatives from colleges and universities across the state and nation. TCC & Financial Aid information sessions!

Congratulations to Emily Smay, Birdville High School Senior, for earning a very rare College Board Advanced Placement Art recognition. She earned all 5 points on her submission to College Board Advanced Placement Art. She is one of only 337 students from around the world to earn every point possible in this category.

The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, September 28. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

> View September 28 2023 e-review
> View Board of Trustees Website

2 days absent a month:

• 20 days missed each year
• 25 hours of missed math each year
• 42.5 hours of missed reading and writing each year
• Nearly 1.5 years of missed instruction by graduation

4 days absent a month:

• 40 days missed each year
• 50 hours of missed math each year
• 85 hours of missed reading and writing each year
• Nearly 3 years of missed instruction by graduation

Missing School: It Adds Up!

When your child attends school regularly, they have the opportunity to excel academically and to establish a positive daily routine for learning. Regular attendance allows for students to be involved in lessons, develop relationships with their peers, and make the most of their education. It also gives teachers the opportunity to assess each student and to effectively plan ahead. Excessive absences can lead to students missing out on important information or falling behind in their studies. Regular school attendance is an important indicator of your child’s performance and success as they grow into adulthood.

Simply put, absences add up.

Did you Know…?

In the 2022-2023 school year, Birdville ISD’s attendance rate was 93.8%. That means about 1,360 kids missed school each day. Because each absence costs $38 in state funding, the district lost about $51,700 a day or an estimated $9 million due to these absences. This is money no longer available to support student learning or programs in BISD.