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March 3-7
Educational Diagnosticians' Week
March 10-14
Spring Break
March 17
-DEIC Meeting (Rescheduled)
-St. Patrick's Day
March 18
-Elementary Open House
-Department Administrators' Meeting
March 21
Special Olympics Texas Area 1 Track Meet
March 24
DEIC Meeting
April 1
-Intra-District Transfers Begin
-Board Meeting
April 2
-Department
Administrators' Meeting
-International Children's
Book Day
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Attention Employees
BISD 2014 summer school applications will be available beginning on Tuesday, March 25 at 8:00 am through Tuesday, April 8 at 5:00 pm.
Let's Celebrate 5 Early College High Schools!
Brownsville ISD will proudly announce that five of the district’s schools have received the Early College High School (ECHS) designation from the Texas Education Agency at a ceremony on Friday, March 7. Educational partners, school district and campus administrators, high school student leaders, and parents are expected to attend the announcement, scheduled for 10:30 AM in the Board Room at 1900 Price Road.
Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams gave final approval to five district high schools, Hanna, Lopez, Pace, Rivera and Veterans Memorial. Brownsville ISD received the largest number of designations, earning 5 of the 44 new ECHS designations awarded statewide. The district already has one ECHS in operation with the Brownsville Early College High School located at the University of Texas - Brownsville campus. Texas now has a total of 109 ECHS campuses across the state. View the release.
Texas Education Commissioner Michael Williams gave final approval to five district high schools, Hanna, Lopez, Pace, Rivera and Veterans Memorial. Brownsville ISD received the largest number of designations, earning 5 of the 44 new ECHS designations awarded statewide. The district already has one ECHS in operation with the Brownsville Early College High School located at the University of Texas - Brownsville campus. Texas now has a total of 109 ECHS campuses across the state. View the release.
2014-2015 BISD Calendar
At the meeting held on Tuesday, March 4, the BISD Board of Trustees approved the calendar for the 2014-2015 school year. View the calendar.
Online Auctions for BISD
The public may now purchase items online that Brownsville ISD has declared surplus or obsolete. Items include vehicles, furniture, equipment or other miscellaneous goods that the district can no longer use. Learn more or access the BISD online auction website.
W2’s on Employee Online
BISD’s new Employee Online feature has added the 2013 Employee W2 forms. Located on the BISD homepage, Employee Online can be accessed using devices both inside and outside the district network. BISD Employees can view or print their own payroll and benefit information including check stubs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call the Business Solution Help Desk at (956) 698-1254 for assistance.
9 Teams Earn Trip to State DI
A total of nine Brownsville ISD Destination Imagination (DI) teams will advance to the 2014 state tournament to be held on April 11-12 in Austin, Texas. Congratulations to Aiken, Gonzalez, Hudson, Morningside, Sharp and Skinner (2 teams) Elementary Schools and Stell and Stillman Middle Schools. DI is a school-based program devoted to helping students gain practical life skills through interesting, entertaining, and mind-boggling challenges. There are DI affiliates in most states but Texas has the largest number. Approximately 20,000 Texas students participated in Destination Imagination this school year. Congratulations to our DI students and the parents, educators, and community volunteers who support the art and skill of creative problem solving.
Thank You!
Governor Rick Perry has proclaimed March 3-7, 2014 to be Educational Diagnosticians’ Week in Texas. Diagnosticians play a vital role in the success of students. Brownsville ISD joins districts across Texas in thanking educational diagnosticians for their many contributions. View the Governor’s proclamation.
Employee Health Screenings
The BISD Employee Benefits/Risk Management Department is pleased to announce that the Board of Trustees has approved free biometric health screenings for all full-time insured BISD employees. Screenings are already taking place at campuses and departments throughout the district. Employees are reminded to fast 10 hours prior to their screenings and water is encouraged. It is important to know your numbers, it could save your life. For questions, call 548-8061 or visit www.WellnessIsHotStuff.com. View the current schedule of district screenings.
5 BISD High Schools Approved for Early College
It’s official! Texas Commissioner of Education Michael Williams has announced that five Brownsville ISD high schools, Hanna, Pace, Lopez, Rivera, and Veterans Memorial, have received Early College High School (ECHS) designations for the 2014-2015 school year. The announcement came on Monday, February 24. BISD received the largest number, earning 5 of the 44 new ECHS designations. The district already has one ECHS with the Brownsville Early College High School located at the University of Texas-Brownsville campus. Texas now has a total of 109 ECHS campuses across the state.
“We are thrilled with this news. Five new early college high schools will offer opportunities to our Brownsville ISD students like never before. Our entire community will reap the benefits from these local high schools that allow students to earn substantial college credit hours and a high school diploma at the same time,” said Superintendent Dr. Carl A. Montoya. View the Texas Education Agency media release.
“We are thrilled with this news. Five new early college high schools will offer opportunities to our Brownsville ISD students like never before. Our entire community will reap the benefits from these local high schools that allow students to earn substantial college credit hours and a high school diploma at the same time,” said Superintendent Dr. Carl A. Montoya. View the Texas Education Agency media release.
Online Insurance Resources
Brownsville ISD provides all full-time employees with group medical insurance with BlueCross BlueShield of Texas (BCBSTX) as the third party administrator. BCBSTX offers employees a multitude of resources including a rewards program for healthy living, online care condition management, a mobile app to locate the nearest in-network doctor, hospital or urgent care facility, and programs for tobacco cessation and weight management. BISD employees are encouraged to take advantage of these services. Login here.
A College-Going Culture
Brownsville ISD high school seniors are applying to colleges in record numbers using the APPLY TEXAS APPLICATION. The February 7, 2014 report shows high percentages for 7 BISD high schools. Counts for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) will not be reported until the end of February. The Brownsville Learning Academy, Lincoln Park School and Brownsville Academic Center are included in the counts. Current student enrollment numbers are used in the calculation. For questions, call Pilar Janis in Guidance and Counseling at 548-8251.
High School |
# Apply Texas Applications |
Apply Texas % |
FAFSA Counts |
Hanna |
580 |
91% |
|
Porter |
339 |
82% |
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Pace |
330 |
91% |
|
Rivera |
417 |
86% |
|
Lopez |
443 |
96% |
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Veterans |
400 |
89% |
|
BECHS |
53 |
100% |
Dolphin Dash
Oliveira Middle School will host its first 1 mile/5K Run on Saturday, March 29. Everyone is invited to participate in the school’s Dolphin Dash. View the details.
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