Beginning with the 2022–23 school year, BISD is moving to a nine-week grading period. This gives students more time to master subjects, better aligns BISD with neighboring districts, and more than 84% of our teachers support the change. The grading periods for 2022–23 are:
On Aug. 25, BISD’s board of trustees approved the 2022–23 ad valorem tax rate of $1.2798 per $100 valuation. The maintenance and operations (M&O) portion of the tax rate is $0.8659, a 5.82 cent decrease over the 2021–22 M&O tax rate. The portion to pay the voter-approved debt (I&S) remains unchanged at $0.4139. Since 2019, BISD overall tax rate has decreased 17.2 cents.
Homeowners, renters, and business owners affected by the severe weather and flooding are encouraged to report any property damage using this survey by the Texas Division of Emergency Management. For additional information visit https://damage.tdem.texas.gov
The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, August 25. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.
> View August 25, 2022 e-review
> View Board of Trustees Website
On Aug. 18, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees unanimously called for a bond election to be held as part of the general election on Nov. 8. BISD voters are being asked to consider three propositions totaling $359.8 million bond package that was developed with extensive community input by a diverse group of citizens from all parts of the District. The package approved by the Board addresses: safety and security upgrades at every campus; replacing three campuses with two (Mullendore Elementary and David E. Smith Elementary/W.T. Francisco Elementary [Partner School]); expansion of the Haltom High School cafeteria; critical repair/renovation needs requiring action in the next three years; indoor multipurpose activity centers at the three high schools; and technology upgrades Districtwide. This plan impacts every student, staff member, facility and community served by BISD.
The proposed bond package:
If BISD voters approve this bond package, school property tax rates will not increase as a result of this bond proposal.
Early voting is Oct. 24 – Nov. 4, and Election Day is Nov. 8.
For more details on the proposal, visit BISDBond22.net.
Despite the more than two years of COVID impacting classroom instruction, BISD maintained a B rating on the state’s annual report card, which relies heavily on STAAR to measure key metrics of “achievement, growth and closing the gaps.” (BISD’s rating was recently misreported by the media.)
We are proud of the resilience of our students, staff and the whole BISD family.
As we look forward to the 2022–23 school year, the District will continue to focus on areas that have suffered the most during the pandemic.
Learn more school ratings at txschools.gov.
