Brownsville Independent School District

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Calendar of Events

February 6-10
National School Counseling Week

February 7
Board Meeting
(Cancelled)

February 8
Department Administrators' Meeting
(Cancelled)

February 9
Kool Foods for Kool Schools

February 11
Spelling Bee

February 12-18
National FCCLA Week

February 13
DEIC Meeting

February 14
-Valentine's Day
-FMNV Exemption Day

February 17
Principal for a Day

February 18
-Buchanan Center Grand Opening
-All City Band Concert

February 20
Fiesta Folklorica

February 21
Board Meeting

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BISD Students Earn Accolades

Eight BISD high school students, the largest number in Texas, have been named Exemplary Migrant Students by the University of Texas at Austin Continuing Education Program. These BISD students will be honored during the 2012 Exemplary Migrant Student Recognition Ceremony to be held on Monday, April 2, 2012 in Austin. A total of 40 students from throughout the state will be recognized. Congratulations to:

20th Anniversary of Principal for a Day

Brownsville ISD will host its popular Principal for a Day (PFAD) activity on Friday, February 17, 2012. Each BISD campus has invited a business or community leader to serve as a guest principal for the entire morning. Started in 1992, Brownsville’s PFAD has enabled hundreds of local leaders to experience the joys and challenges of school administration. The guest principals will begin the day at their assigned schools where they will shadow the campus administrator and participate in a variety of school activities. The day will conclude with a luncheon at the new Breeden Elementary School where participants will share stories about the morning they spent in the principal’s office. Over the years, many Brownsville PFAD guest principals, inspired by their experiences, have continued their involvement with BISD schools.

The Tradition Continues

For 95 years, Brownsville ISD has provided a quality education for our community’s children. The addition of more public school students and schools has not changed the district’s mission. Each BISD campus from the original Putegnat Elementary School to the new Daniel Breeden Elementary School has a fascinating history. Click here and select a BISD school to learn more.

What ’s Happening at the BISD Museum

The BISD Museum, located at the Central Administrative Building (CAB), is currently featuring a colorful display on Charro Days. Drop by and see how BISD students and employees have celebrated Charro Days over the years. The BISD Museum is also currently soliciting donations of old BISD campus yearbooks. If you would like to make a yearbook donation, contact Hilda Williams at 698-1752 or email hswilliams@bisd.us.

Porter Students Offer Tax Preparation Help

Porter High School is a free tax assistance site for families or individuals earning $49,000 or less on Tuesdays from 4-7pm. Students in business classes taught by Alberto Velez have been trained to prepare the tax forms. The initiative is sponsored in conjunction with the United Way of Southern Cameron County. Free tax assistance will be available at Porter from January 24-February 21. No appointment is necessary. View a list of all tax sites and what to bring.

Early Notification Program Begins Monday

At the regularly scheduled board meeting held on January 17, 2012, the BISD Board of Trustees approved the Early Notification of Voluntary Resignation Incentive Program. The time frame available for employee request will run from January 23, 2012 to February 22, 2012 for Special Assignment/District-wide Administration, Professional Hiring Schedule Employees, and Classified Personnel.

The District will again offer an Early Notification Incentive Payment in the amount of:

Classified Employees	20% of current gross salary up to $5,000
Professional Hiring Schedule Employees	15% of current gross salary up to $10,000
Special Assignment / District-Wide Administration	10% of current gross salary up to $7,500

Any employee opting for the Early Notification Resignation Incentive Payment must hand deliver a signed Letter of Resignation and a signed Waiver and Release Agreement to the BISD Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources office beginning January 23, 2012 at 8:00 AM and no later than February 22, 2012 at 5:00 PM. Click here to download the employee letters in English and Spanish, the resolution, and the employee agreement.

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Learn more about the new state testing program


BISD 2011-2012 Planning Calendar 2011-2012 Student Testing Calendar

BISD Information
BISD Energy Management Plan 2011-2012 Budget Summary 2010-2011 Budget Summary BISD ADA Transition Plan December 16, 2008

Parents/Students/ Employees and Community
NCLB Parent Notification -English -Spanish -Report District AYP Status -English -Spanish Medicare Part D Notice -English -Spanish

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