🎒👜 BISD’s Clear Bag Policy is here to make events safer and more enjoyable for everyone! 🎉👛 

Birdville ISD has a new CLEAR BAG POLICY that’s all set to enhance your event experiences at the Birdville Stadium, Thomas Coliseum, and the Fine Arts/Athletics Complex. Your safety and convenience are our top priorities, and this policy helps us ensure just that. 

👜 Approved Bags: 

• Clear Backpacks 🎒 
• Clear Totes (Plastic, vinyl, or PVC) 🛍️ 
• Small Clutch Purses (Not required to be clear, size limited to 4.5” x 6.5”) 👛 

We’ve got you covered, but that’s not all! We believe in accommodating your needs, so there are exceptions for: 

• Diaper bags (subject to visual inspection) accompanied by an infant/young child 👶 
• Medically necessary items (subject to visual inspection) ❤️ 
• Camera/computer bags of credentialed media members 📸💻 

🚫 Prohibited Items: For your safety and the safety of everyone attending, please note that the following items are not allowed: 

• Non-clear purses, bags, or containers larger than a small clutch bag (4.5” x 6.5”) ❌ 
• Non-clear Backpacks 🎒 
• Binocular cases (wear those binoculars with pride!) 🕶️ 

• Briefcases 💼 
• Camera/video bags 📹 
• Cinch/Drawstring bags 🎒 
• Computer bags 💻 
• Coolers 🧊 

• Fanny packs 👝 
• Luggage of any kind 🧳 
• Seat cushions with storage areas 🪑 

We’re committed to making your time at BISD events unforgettable, and this policy ensures a smooth experience for everyone. 

Your safety and comfort matter most to us! Let’s embrace this change together and continue supporting our incredible BISD family. See you at the next event! 🎉🥳 

The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, August 24. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

> View August 24, 2023 e-review
> View Board of Trustees Website

Attention: Parents/Guardians of Bus Riders 

BISD wants to update you on the ongoing transition within our transportation department. In addition to transitioning to Focus, BISD is implementing a new bus routing system. Our dedicated team is working to ensure that all bus stop and timing information reaches your families by Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 15. 

The transportation staff are working to minimize any delays in this process, and the District sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause.  

Thank you for your patience and understanding as we navigate through this transitional phase. 

Additional updates will be posted online at https://www.birdvilleschools.net/focusupdates.

Birdville ISD is in the midst of an exciting and transformative journey as we transition from Skyward, our longstanding Student Information System (SIS), to Focus—a modern, advanced platform that promises to elevate the educational experience for our students and improve the experience for you, our valued parents and guardians. 

The Skyward SIS has been in use in Birdville ISD for over two decades.  Our transition to the Focus SIS is aimed at recognizing the need to embrace modern solutions to serve our dynamic BISD community better.  As we navigate this transformation, your patience and understanding are genuinely appreciated.  The shift from a legacy system to a modern one is a significant undertaking, and we are grateful for your cooperation as we work towards a more efficient and sophisticated SIS. 

The District is aware that messages meant for specific campuses have reached unintended recipients at other campuses.  Please accept our sincere apologies for any confusion or inconvenience this may have caused. We are fine-tuning the protocols to ensure accuracy. 

Turning our attention to registration, we began offering early registration for both returning students and students that are new to BISD in April using Skyward.  After the data was imported from Skyward to Focus, Focus had their system configured where parents and guardians had to verify their information.  However, the status appeared as “not started” in the system, causing confusion for many.  Hindsight suggests delaying registration until late July would have been smoother.  I can assure you that BISD and Focus are working as quickly as possible to address any issues found after the import of data from Skyward to Focus.   

Rest assured that our campuses and staff are committed to embracing the new Focus system and fully harnessing its benefits.  Please make note that schedules and class lists you see online today may undergo revisions as campuses finalize details for the upcoming year.   

Thank you for your active involvement in your child’s education and your support during this transition.  We remain steadfast in our commitment to delivering the best possible educational experience for your students and their families. 

Sincerely, 
Dave Lambson
Chief Technology Officer

The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, July 27. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

> View July 27, 2023 e-review
> View Board of Trustees Website

Members of Birdville ISD’s Educators Rising chapters from Birdville High and Haltom High attended the national conference June 29 – July 2 in Orlando, Florida.  Rising senior Megan McMahon and May 2023 graduate Ryan King placed second in the nation with their Children’s Literature K–3 entry.  McMahon authored the book, King illustrated the book, and together they presented it and answered judge’s questions. 

Jaylee Martinson, a May 2023 graduate, placed ninth in the nation in the Educators Rising Moment competition in which she delivered a presentation of her journey toward becoming an educator.

Additional BISD students also competed at the conference as follows:

Representing Birdville High School were Leila Espino, Abigail Graham, Catherine Pace, Fatima Puente, Joeliz Cruz Ramos, and Ashlin Wood.  Birdville High’s Educators Rising teacher leader is Karen Kallas.  Representing Haltom High School were Genisis Alvarez and Ellen Kenny.  Haltom High’s Educators Rising teacher leader is Tiffany Cox.