Happy Holidays from Birdville ISD
Dallas Baptist University recognizes BISD with School Partnership Award
Each year the faculty of the College of Education at Dallas Baptist University presents a School Partnership Award, recognizing a local school system which partners with our university in a unique and comprehensive manner. School partnerships are critical for the success of our students, and we certainly hope DBU makes a contribution to the schools. For the 2016–2017 school year, the faculty has selected Birdville ISD for the School Partnership Award!
Birdville ISD was selected for many reasons, not the least being the long-term relationship we have had for over two decades. It is the site of the longest and continuously operated graduate cohort, and according to our records 10 of your 33 principals received their masters degrees from DBU. In addition, numerous assistant principals, directors, and coordinators have graduate degrees from DBU, including nine doctoral students. At least eight BISD administrators currently serve as adjunct professors at DBU, and two full-time DBU faculty members are former BISD administrators. Most importantly, many of the teachers we produce are hired in Birdville schools. The awards ceremony was held on Thursday, Nov. 17 on the DBU campus.
Inclement Weather District Procedures
Birdville ISD is dedicated to the safety of students and staff. With the onset of winter, and the threat of snow and ice, it is important for the BISD community to know the district has an established plan to determine whether schools will be open, delayed or closed. The district attempts to make a decision about delaying or closing as soon as possible, usually by 5:30 a.m.
If the superintendent determines to delay or close school, the district’s phone calling system will be activated and the major radio and television stations will be notified. Also, the district will post this information on the district’s website, Facebook, Twitter, B-News, and the District’s main voicemail at 817-547-5700. BISD only posts these notifications if school is delayed or closed— not if it is open as usual.
Website/Social Media Information
> birdvilleschools.net
> facebook.com/BirdvilleSchools
> twitter.com/BirdvilleSchool
Seven Singers Advance to Final All-State Audition #BISDShines
Congratulations to seven BISD high school choir singers who have progressed through three auditions and are advancing to the final “Area” audition in hopes of being selected to the 2017 Texas All-State Choir. Best of luck to these students as they prepare for their last audition on Jan. 7.
Birdville HS: Faith Adams, Alli Burk, Hannah Detrick, Jordan Joe, Halie Moore and Jacob Schuck
Haltom HS: Zachariah Medina
Birdville ISD receives highest rating for finances (2016)
The Texas Education Agency announced Friday, Oct. 12 that Birdville ISD received a rating of “A (Superior)” under Texas’ school financial accountability rating system, known as the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST). This rating is the state’s highest, demonstrating the quality of BISD’s financial management and reporting system.