At their regular December meeting, BISD’s Board of Trustees authorized the selection of HKS, Inc. as the architectural firm to design the replacement school for The Academy at West Birdville Elementary. In order to complete construction of the project in time for opening in the fall of 2016, the design work would begin in December 2014.
The rebuilding of The Academy at West Birdville Elementary is part of the bond referendum approved by voters on Nov. 4, 2014.
At their regular meeting, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees approved Marsha L. Perry as principal of W. T. Francisco Elementary School. She is replacing Jennifer Salyards, who was recently named principal at Chamberlin Elementary School in Stephenville.
Perry has been assistant principal at Walker Creek Elementary School since 2008. Prior to Walker Creek, she was also assistant principal at O.H. Stowe Elementary School from 2008-09; assistant principal at Walker Creek Elementary School from 2007-08; assistant principal at The Academy at C.F. Thomas from 2006-07; first-grade teacher at Hardeman Elementary from 2003-06; and second-grade teacher at Jack C. Binion Elementary School from 2000-03.
She earned her bachelor’s degree from North Texas University and master’s degree from Dallas Baptist University.
BISD has reserved the North Richland Hills Public Library Board Room Jan. 13–14 for public viewing of the textbooks up for adoption in 2015. The books will be on display during regular library hours, Noon – 9 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 13 and 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Wednesday, Jan 14.
Information on how to submit comments and/or questions will be available at the library. Books being considered are:
· Math, Grades 9–12
· Social Studies, Grades K–12
· Fine Arts, Grades K–12
For information, call 817-547-5808 or email donna.solley@birdvilleschools.net.
