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March 25, 2013 Board Meeting
This Board Brief highlights this month's Board meeting. More detail can be found on the BISD web site.
Board Workshop
John Kiella, representing the City of Temple Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone, briefed the Board on growth and developments in the area.
Superintendent's Report
Testing 
STAAR End-of-Course and grades 3-8 assessments begin the week of April 22. Thank you for your work to prepare our students to do their best. 
Legislative Update
The Legislature is still in session with many proposed Bills still left to be considered. Both the House are discussing returning a portion of our funding that  was cut in the last biennium.
Elementary Transfer Requests
Letters were mailed to approximatey 900 students impacted by the elementary boundaries changes. 212 transfer request were received  by the March 15 deadline. Parents will be notified by April 19.
Technology Use- BHS Science and Math Classes
Students in science and math classes shared with the Board some of the Apps being used in class. Biology students use the free CK-12 interactive textbook to access more engaging content. In physics, students have used the iPad's camera to video objects in motion. Teachers also use Testmoz as an online means of assessment that gives immediate feedback. In math classes, Edmodo is widely used to post class assignments, turn in assignments and increase the quality and timeliness of comunication between teacher and students. The iPads also allow teachers to "flip" their classrooms so that students interact with content through teacher-produced videos or reading assgnments outside of class, allowing time to work on problems and other higher-level skills during class. 
Construction Update

Work is progressing on High Point Elementary with paving of the drives and parking lots to be completed by the end of April.

Chisholm Trail Elementary Design

The Board approved the design plan for Chisholm Trail Elementary. Both the design of High Point Elementary and Chisholm Trail Elementary are based on the prototype of Tarver Elementary with a few modifications. Pictures can be found in this month's Board packet.

North Belton Middle School Guaranteed Maximum Price

The Board approved the Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for North Belton Middle School at $26,281,461. This includes the addition of  alternates not included in the base bid. Items are: PE locker room wing, upgrade to an eight lane track and stadium, restrooms, concession stand, and concrete drives/parking lots.

Certification of Unopposed Candidates 

Penny Digby, representing Area 1, and Sue Jordan, filing to represent Area 3, were certified as unopposed for the May 11 election, and the election for those areas was cancelled. Mrs. Digby and Mrs. Jordan will begin their new term of office at the May Board meeting.

Personnel
Jennifer Conner, currently assistant principal at Tyler Elementary, was named as the new principal at Miller Heights Elementary, replacing Deena Cornblum. Mrs. Cornblum will be the new principal at Sparta Elementary as current principal, Amy Armstrong, becomes principal at the new High Point Elementary.
I hope all of you had a restful break and came back recharged for the remaining days of this semester. I'm looking forward to visiting each campus in the next few weeks for a District Update presentation at each campus and department.
 

 

Have a nice Easter weekend!

 

Sincerely,

 

Susan Kincannon, Ed.D.
RECOGNITIONS
    
District Swim Champs
Both Boys and Girls Swim Teams were recognized as District Champions. 
  
  
  
     
National Merit Finalists
Lucille Soerens and Mitchell Anderson have been named as National Merit Finalists.
  
  
  
     
Students of German
Eight BHS students excelled on the National German Exam.
 
 
 

  
Girls Powerlifting Team 
The Girls Powerlifting Team won 5th place at State competition.  
  
  
  
   
Rotary Educator of the Month
Christine Williams, world geography teacher at Belton High School, was named Educator of the Month for the Temple Rotary Club.
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