BISD Employee Salary Increases |
At the Regular Meeting held on June 18, 2013, the Board of Trustees approved the 2013-2014 Employee Compensation Plan including the following salary increases:
Campus Staff (Administrators/Teaching Staff/Other Staff) 3.00% Increase
Paraprofessional Staff (Certified Interpreter/Educational Aide/Auxiliary) 5.00% Increase
Administrative Staff Pay Grade 1-4 3.00% Increase
Administrative Staff Grade 5 and above 2.00% Increase
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| The Beat Goes On |
Great News! School may be out but BISD student successes continue. BISD middle schools earned 3 of 4 available area spots in the Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) regional competition on June 12 at Harlingen South High School. In the CCC Conference, the Lucio Band, under the direction of Emiliano Camarillo, ranked first and advanced to the area round. The Vela Band, directed by Mario Sarmiento, also advanced to the area hearing. In the CC Conference, the Besteiro Band, directed by Lucy Treviño, earned a top spot and advanced to the area hearing as well. The TMEA area competition will be held on June 27 in San Antonio. Only 2 bands in each conference will be selected to advance to the final state hearing in July at the Texas Band Masters Convention. Kudos to the Faulk, Garcia and Manzano Bands that also represented BISD with outstanding performances. |
| GED Testing |
| GED Testing is available for first-time testers and re-testers at the GED Testing Center located in Portables #24 and #25 across from Sams Stadium. Registration for first – time testers will be held on Monday, June 17 at 1 pm in Spanish and on Tuesday, June 18 at 1 pm in English. Registration for all re-testers is Monday, June 17 – Wednesday, June 19 at 8 am. Those interested must attend one of the scheduled registration sessions and provide current identification. The cost for GED testing is $105.00 for all five tests due upon initial registration. Each re-test costs $25.00. For more information call 698-0052. |
| Getting Set for the Next School Year |
Dr. Carl A. Montoya has announced changes for the 2013-2014 school year as a result of vacancies and/or reassignments:
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Area Assistant Superintendent/Support Services
Chief Financial Officer
Grants Administrator
Pupil Services
Administrator
Cummings Middle School
Lucio Middle School
Brownsville Learning Academy
Canales Elementary
El Jardin Elementary
Longoria Elementary
Paredes Elementary
Yturria Elementary
Sharp Elementary
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Vacancy
Mary Garza (Interim)
Dr. Linda Gallegos
Randy Park (Interim)
Bertha Presas
Aimee Garza-Limon
Dr. Edward Ude
Vacancy
Marina Flores
Myrta Garza (Interim)
Nicole Clint
Sandra Cortez
Vacancy
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| Going for the Gold! |
BISD athletes from Hanna, Lopez, Pace, Porter, Rivera, and Veterans Memorial High School and the Triple T Program earned medals at the Special Olympics Summer Games held in Arlington, Texas on May 23-26. View all results by campus. |
| 32 Accept UTB Offer |
The University of Texas at Brownsville has released the names of 32 BISD seniors who have accepted offers to join the University Scholars Program. The renewable scholarship includes tuition, most fees, $500 for books each semester, and possible housing, based on distance and circumstances. The estimated value of the UTB University Scholarship is $40,000 for 4 years. View the list of recipients. |
| Notice of Public Meeting |
Brownsville ISD will hold a public meeting at 1:00 pm on Friday, June 21, 2013 in the Administration Building Board Room located at 1900 Price Road. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the school district’s budget which will determine the tax rate that will be adopted. Public participation in the discussion is invited.
View the proposed 2013-2014 Budget. |
| Eat for Free at BISD |
Summer 2013 is quickly approaching! This year BISD Food and Nutrition Service is kicking off a multi-media promotional campaign that will bring attention to Food and Nutrition Service summer feeding program, Seamless Summer Option.
The Seamless Summer Option is a continuation of the National School Lunch Program and will maintain the same meal service rules and claiming procedures used during the regular school year. The program is open to the public and will provide meals to children 18 years and younger at no cost. Adults may purchase a meal at the established rate of $3.25 for lunch and $2.00 for breakfast.
The summer feeding program begins June 10th and will run through August 16th. The program will provide a wholesome breakfast served from 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. Lunch will shortly follow from 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM. Everyone is highly encouraged to attend and enjoy nutritious meals throughout the week. Meals are not limited to BISD students; anyone 18 years and younger is welcome to participate. Did we forget to mention, the meals are free?! Read the entire release. |
| Summer Schedule |
Brownsville ISD offices will follow the following abbreviated summer administrative work schedule beginning on Monday, June 17, 2013 and ending on Friday, August 2, 2013.
7:30 am – 5:30 pm – Monday through Thursday
8:00 am – 12:00 noon – Friday
BISD offices will be closed the week of July 1, 2013 through July 5, 2013. |
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