The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, August 22. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.
> View August 22, 2019 e-review
> View Board of Trustees Website
Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
BISD’s Board Names 2018 Bond Oversight Committee
During the 2018 Bond campaign, the Board expressed its intent to implement additional procedures to ensure that all Bond dollars are spent on the 2018 Bond projects identified in the election.
The Committee is comprised of community members who will be advisory in nature and will meet at least quarterly. Their primary duties will be to review the progress of the construction and the expenditures associated with each project. The Committee’s quarterly reports to the Board will be posted online.
“The Board appreciates these community volunteers who desire to partner with the District to ensure the 2018 bond funds are spent as promised and in a manner that is wise and efficient,” Board President Ralph Kunkel stated.
Committee members are:
- Alison Ames
- Michael Gist
- Travis Malone
- Kathryn Rotter
- Tommy Stamps
- Kristen Wheeler
- Chris Zimmer
Questions for the Bond Oversight Committee may be emailed to bond18@birdvilleschools.net.
Welcome Back to School!
We are excited to begin a new school year!
School begins Monday, August 19 for students.
School Hours
Regular Times
PreK/PPCD
(AM) 8–11:10 a.m.
(PM) 12:25–3:25 p.m.
Elementary (K–5) 8:10 a.m. – 3:25 p.m.
Middle School (6–8) 8:40 a.m. – 3:50 p.m.
High School (9–12) 7:30 a.m. – 2:40 p.m.
Shannon High School 7:45 a.m. – 2:55 p.m.
BISD Teaming for Excellence in Education Committee Members Needed
BISD Teaming for Excellence in Education Committee
Birdville ISD is looking for parent, community, and business representatives to serve on the District’s Teaming for Excellence in Education (TEE) Committee. If you are interested in serving as a parent, community, or business representative on the 2019–20 TEE Committee, complete the online application form below and submit it no later than Friday, August 30, 2019. Click Here for online TEE Application Form.
For complete details about the TEE Committee, visit https://www.birdvilleschools.net/tee
BISD Teacher Named ATPE Elementary Teacher of the Year
Mindy Antsey, a teacher with Porter Elementary School, was recently honored with the Charles Pickitt Elementary School Teacher of the Year Award by the Association of Texas Professional Educators (ATPE) during 2019 ATPE Summit held at the Marriott Marquis in Houston.
“ATPE is proud to recognize outstanding educators in Texas,” said Shannon Holmes, Ed.D., ATPE Executive Director. “The educators honored this year were selected because of their dedication to giving our children the highest quality of education and for inspiring the next generation of educators.”
The Charles Pickitt Educator of the Year Awards annually recognizes ATPE members who demonstrate exceptional or innovative capabilities in their respective educational fields. This year’s winners each received a $5,000 prize along with their awards.
Antsey was honored on stage at the 2019 ATPE Summit Awards Luncheon, which saw hundreds of educators gather to celebrate the achievements of public school employees from across Texas. With nearly 100,000 members statewide, ATPE is the largest educators’ association in the state and serves as a major voice for public education.