Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
Jun 23, 2016 08:25 pm

The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, June 23. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

Board approves two administrative appointments
Jun 23, 2016 08:25 pm

At their regular board meeting, the Birdville ISD Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Cecil “Skip” Baskerville as associate superintendent for human resources, governance, and support services and Darrell Brown as principal of Major Cheney Elementary at South Birdville. Baskerville will replace Joe Cammarata, who is retiring from BISD, and Darrell Brown will replace Han Arthurs, who took a position in BISD’s Special Education Department.

Baskerville has worked in education for more than 20 years. He began his career in 1996 in Stafford ISD. Baskerville was a coordinator of human resources from 2002–16 and currently serves as interim executive director of human resources in Katy ISD.

He received his bachelor’s degree from the University of Southwestern Louisiana in 1995 and two master’s degrees from Houston Baptist University in 1999. He holds a mid-management certification.

Brown began his career in 1991 as a teacher in Northwest ISD. He then moved to Ponder ISD, where he taught for five years. Brown returned to Northwest as a teacher at Northwest High School from 1997 to 2000, was Pentamation Finance coordinator from 2000 to 2001, and director of curriculum and technology from 2001 to 2005. He has also worked in Lewisville ISD from 2005 to 2008, Carroll ISD from 2008 to 2011, Eagle-Mountain Saginaw ISD from 2011 to 2014, and most recently, as director for curriculum for HEB ISD from 2014 to present.

He earned his bachelor’s degree from Hardin-Simmons University and master’s degree from Southwestern Seminary.

Both Baskerville and Brown will begin in BISD in July.

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Important Immunization Reminder for Seventh-Grade Students
Jun 28, 2016 03:54 pm

The State of Texas requires all students entering the seventh grade to receive the Tdap and Meningococcal vaccines before the first day of the 2016–17 school year (Monday, Aug. 22, 2016).

Please check your child’s immunization record to see whether he/she will need these vaccines before the start of school. If you are unsure, please contact your physician as soon as possible. If your child already received these vaccines, a copy of your child’s shot records should be provided to the school nurse/campus office personnel between Aug. 9 and Aug. 19.

PLEASE NOTE: Physician offices and public health departments are very busy during the summer with physicals and vaccination appointments. Schedule your appointment as soon as possible to ensure your child will receive these required vaccines before Aug. 22.

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Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
Board approves two administrative appointments
Athletic Hall of Honor Nominations
2016 Football Season Tickets for Birdville ISD
Parent Notice: Delayed Delivery of STAAR Results

Trustees Approve North Oaks Middle School Principal
Jun 30, 2016 09:30 pm

At a special called meeting, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees approved Jennifer M. Klaerner, Ph.D., as principal of North Oaks Middle School. She is replacing Bob Koerner, Ed.D., who recently took a position with another district.

Klaerner began her career in 2006 as a math teacher at Haltom High School. She then became the campus testing coordinator from 2009–2012, and most recently, the dean of instruction from 2012 to present.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University, master’s degree from Dallas Baptist University, and doctorate from the University of Texas at Arlington.

Birdville ISD Closed July 4–8
Jun 30, 2016 10:34 am

16–17 Back to School Information
Jun 30, 2016 10:32 am

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Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
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RHS Percussion Ensemble Wins PASIC®
Jul 18, 2016 04:36 pm

Congratulations to the Richland High School Percussion Ensemble for winning the Percussive Arts Society’s Ensemble Showcase Competition. RHS Percussion Ensemble’s submitted recordings were selected over numerous entries from across the country. They will accept an invitation to perform a 50-minute showcase concert in Indianapolis at the November 2016 PASIC® Convention. Congratulations to these outstanding players and their instructor Evan Blackard.

RHS Band Advances to State Honor Band Competition
Jul 18, 2016 04:19 pm

Congratulations to the Richland High School Wind Ensemble for advancing to the finals of the UIL State 6A Honor Band Competition. They placed first in both the regional and area-level contests, advancing them to the final round of competition on July 21 in San Antonio. Bands from across the state submit recordings that are judged at each level with the ultimate winner having a featured performance at the 2017 Texas Music Educators Association Convention.

Best of luck to the RHS Wind Ensemble and their directors Jason Bird, Mike Pickrell, Scott Dupre, and Evan Blackard.

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Important Parent Notice – STAAR Results
Jul 20, 2016 08:18 am

Results for the spring 2016 administration of the STAAR tests for grades 3–8 are now available in Parent Portal (Skyward – Family Access).  Parents may access these results under the Student Performance tab once they log in. If you would like an explanation of the scores, please visit http://tea.texas.gov/student.assessment/explainresults/. If you do not see your child’s scores in the Parent Portal or are not able to access the Parent Portal, please contact the campus your child attended during the 2015–16 school year after Aug. 4.

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16–17 Back to School Information

2016-17 Back to School Information
Jul 21, 2016 12:20 pm

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Returning/New Student Online Registration Information
Jul 21, 2016 12:03 pm

ONLINE REGISTRATION for the 2016-17 school year
will be available beginning on August 2, 2016

> View Online Registration Information

Prekindergarten Registration
Jul 21, 2016 11:59 am

2016-17 Meet the Teacher Information and School Supply Lists
Jul 21, 2016 11:56 am

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> View School Supplies Lists

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Board of Trustees Meeting Summary
Jul 28, 2016 08:01 pm

The Board of Trustees met in regular session on Thursday, July 28. The following link will provide you a summary of actions taken at their meeting.

> View July 28, 2016 e-review
> View Trustee Webpage

Trustees Approve Foster Village Elementary Principal
Jul 28, 2016 08:00 pm

At their regular meeting, Birdville ISD’s Board of Trustees approved Jody Lynn Fadely as principal of Foster Village Elementary School. She is replacing Patrick Guy, who recently left the District.

Fadely began her career serving as a teacher for nine years. She then became an assistant principal in Splendora ISD from 1991 to 1998, assistant principal in Katy ISD from 1998 to 2008, and most recently, the principal in Forney ISD from 2008 to present.

She earned her bachelor’s degree from Southwest Texas State University and master’s degree from the University of North Texas.

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Online Registration for New and Returning BISD Students Begins Today!
Aug 02, 2016 08:37 am

Online registration for the 2016–17 school year begins
Today, Aug. 2 for new and returning BISD students

> Register Here

Show us your Birdville ISD Pride!
Aug 01, 2016 04:58 pm

Take a photo during your summer adventures and post it on social media with the hashtag #WeAreBirdvilleISD, or send it with your name and campus/department to BISDPhoto@birdvilleschools.net to be included in the District’s Facebook photo album.

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August 2016 Notes from Superintendent Dr. Darrell G. Brown
Aug 02, 2016 10:20 am

It is hard to believe the beginning of the 2016–17 school year is just a couple of weeks away. It has been a busy summer in Birdville ISD as we prepare for students to return on Monday, August 22.

I am excited about the opening of the new West Birdville Elementary this fall. This beautiful new campus was one piece of the voter-approved bond referendum in November 2014. The ribbon cutting ceremony for West Birdville begins at 6 p.m. Thursday, August 18 at 3001 Layton Ave. in Haltom City. The public is invited to tour the new facility following the ceremony.

In addition to West Birdville, the replacement campuses at North Richland Middle and Birdville Elementary schools, along with the expansions at Watauga Elementary, Watauga and Smithfield middle schools, and Birdville High School are moving ahead full steam. The heavy rains in May and June caused delays, but contractors are working hard to get back on schedule. Progress reports on the various projects in the 2014 Bond are posted online at BISDBond14.net.

Besides construction and renovation, teachers and staff have been in various trainings throughout the summer. I appreciate their taking extra time to learn new and innovative ways to educate our children.

BISD is starting to receive results of the STAAR tests from this past spring. Once again, students are showing academic growth as reflected by their improved scores. I am proud of the hard work and great strides being made by our students and staff every year. We celebrate the accomplishments of the past and will focus on areas needing improvement in the future.

I want to take a minute to celebrate some of the successes from the 2015–16 school year.

• Fine Arts students represented BISD and their schools in performances and competitions across the state and nation, receiving recognition at all levels.
• Athletics programs were represented by both teams and individuals who participated in postseason competitions, including Birdville High School’s girls softball team which won the UIL 5A State Championship.
• Career and Technology Education students competed and won at the regional, state and national levels.
• Various campuses and departments won state awards.

Looking back, Birdville ISD has a rich history of great accomplishments. Looking forward, our students give me great hope for continued success in the future.

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Congratulations to Chris Feris, Birdville ISD Athletic Director

Aug 08, 2016 03:41 pm

Congratulations to Chris Feris, Birdville ISD athletic director, for being named the Texas High School Athletic Director’s Association Athletic Director of the Year.

Faculty Art Show

Aug 08, 2016 03:31 pm

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BISD Welcomes New Trustee

Aug 12, 2016 01:52 pm

BISD welcomes new trustee, Sharon Mylius, to the board of trustees. She is a graduate of Haltom High School. Mylius works at Woodhaven Bank and currently serves as president of the board of directors for the Birdville Education Foundation. She is serving in the seat recently vacated by Brad Greene.

Have you completed your Online Registration?

Aug 12, 2016 01:25 pm

Meet the Teacher Information and School Supply Lists

Aug 12, 2016 10:20 am

2016-17 Meet the Teacher Information
and School Supply Lists 

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Birdville ISD Earns Highest Rating Under New State Accountability Standards

Aug 15, 2016 02:31 pm

The Texas Education Agency (TEA) announced the 2016 district and school accountability ratings under the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness (STAAR) tests. Birdville ISD and 31 district campuses earned a rating of Met Standard, while Shannon High School earned a rating of Met Alternative Standard. These are the highest ratings available in the state’s accountability system.

 “I am proud Birdville ISD and every campus once again earned a Met Standard rating under the state’s more rigorous accountability system,” Superintendent Darrell Brown said. “This is a reflection of the continued commitment to teaching and learning by our students and staff.”

 To receive a Met Standard rating, the District and campuses had to meet target scores in Index 3 and Index 4, and either Index 1 or Index 2.  The District and all campuses met targets in all four indexes.

• Index 1 – Student Achievement, evaluates performance on STAAR across all subjects and all student groups at the satisfactory performance standard.
• Index 2 – Student Progress, evaluates the academic growth of students in reading and math for 10 student groups, including all students, seven race/ethnicity groups, English language learners and students served by special education.
• Index 3 – Closing Performance Gaps, evaluates two levels of performance of students who are economically disadvantaged and, as applicable, students from the two lowest performing race/ethnicity groups from the prior year.
• Index 4 – Postsecondary Readiness, evaluates student performance in all tested grade levels against Level II final standards.  High schools and districts are also evaluated on graduation rates, the percentage of students graduating on Recommended and Distinguished/Advanced plans, and on a postsecondary college and career readiness indicator based on meeting the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) criteria, completion of advanced/dual credit courses, or enrollment in a coherent sequence of career and technology education courses.

Academic highlights from 2016 include:

• BISD test scores exceeded the state average on STAAR in all subject areas for grades three through eight.
• Third-grade students exceeded the state average on the STAAR reading test by seven percentage points.
• Fourth-grade students exceeded the state average on the STAAR reading test by seven percentage points.
• Fifth-grade students exceeded the state average on the STAAR science test by seven percentage points.
• Sixth-grade students exceeded the state average on the STAAR math test by seven percentage points.
• Seventh-grade students exceeded the state average on the STAAR math test by 10 percentage points.
• Eighth-grade students exceeded the state average on the STAAR science test by six percentage points.
• BISD students scored one percentage point above the state average on the Algebra 1 EOC exam.
• BISD students scored two percentage points above the state average on the Biology EOC exam.
• BISD students scored two percentage points above the state average on the English I EOC exam.
• BISD students scored five percentage points above the state average on the English II EOC exam.
• BISD students scored two percentage points above the state average on the U.S. History EOC exam.

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First Day of School #WeAreBirdvilleISD

Aug 18, 2016 02:56 pm

2016-17 Handbooks Now Available

Aug 18, 2016 02:52 pm

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School Hours

Aug 18, 2016 02:44 pm

2016-2017 School Hours

Stay Connected with Birdville!

Aug 18, 2016 02:12 pm

Stay connected with your child’s school and BISD. The District and campuses use the following to share news with you:

• Birdville News – Sign up here!
• Campus e-newsletter/Facebook – Visit your campus website for details
• BISD Social media – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram
• District website – Stay Connected
• BISD Mobile App – Available on iTunes and Google play
• Automated phone calls will be made by the District and campuses for emergencies (e.g., inclement weather) and/or attendance alerts.

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BISD exceeds state and nation on ACT #BISDShines

Aug 24, 2016 03:55 pm

ACT scores for 2016 were released this week, and BISD’s composite score of 21.2 for English, mathematics, reading and science is higher than the state composite of 20.6 and the national composite of 20.8. Average scores on the individual portions of the tests were:

• English – BISD scored 20.5 as compared to the state at 19.4;
• Mathematics – BISD scored 21.1 as compared to the state at 20.7;
• Reading – BISD scored 21.6 as compared to the state at 21.0; and
• Science – BISD scored 21.4 as compared to the state at 20.7.

 Individual campus scores were 21.9 for Birdville High, 19.4 for Haltom High, 22.3 for Richland High, and 22.0 for Shannon High School. A total of 552 BISD students took the ACT in 2016.

 “It is exciting to see BISD students continue to excel on the ACT,” said Superintendent Dr. Darrell G. Brown. “Over the past five years, the number of BISD students taking advanced placement (AP) courses has increased. As the test results show, taking more rigorous AP courses helps prepare students for these high-level tests.”

SAT scores will be released later this fall.

Teaming for Excellence in Education (TEE)

Aug 24, 2016 03:50 pm

 

The committee meets four times a year at the Fine Arts Athletic Complex located at 9200 Mid-Cities, North Richland Hills. The meetings will be conducted from 4:30 PM – 5:45 PM on the following dates:

Parents
The committee shall include six parents of students currently enrolled within the District and is not an employee of BISD.

Community Members
A community representative must not be a parent of a student currently enrolled and shall reside in the District and be at least 18 years of age. The committee shall include two community members selected by a process that provides for adequate representation of the community’s diversity.

Business Representatives
Business member representatives need not reside in nor operate businesses in the District. The committee shall include two business people, selected by a process that provides for adequate representation of the community’s diversity.

> Click Here to Register

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Board of Trustees Meeting Summary

Aug 25, 2016 08:23 pm

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, 2016 e-review
> View Trustee Webpage

HHS Student Recognized by Texas PTA #BISDShines

Aug 25, 2016 03:49 pm

Congratulations to Vanessa Lopez-Campos, Haltom High School student, for being recognized by Texas PTA for her literature submission in the PTA’s Reflection Contest. Vanessa is pictured with her father.

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Birdville ISD Closed for Labor Day

Sep 01, 2016 11:25 am

Birdville ISD employees touch lives every day!

Sep 01, 2016 11:13 am

“A Touch of Class” is an opportunity for students, staff, parents and community members to recognize BISD employees for the positive work they do for children and the district.

> Nominate an Employee Today!

Congratulations to Watauga Middle School Social Studies Teacher #BISDShines

Sep 01, 2016 10:43 am

Congratulations to Elizabeth Cumbie, Watauga Middle School social studies teacher, for being named the Texas Council for the Social Studies’ (TCSS) Betty Barringer Middle School Teacher of the Year. She will be honored at an awards luncheon Oct. 15 at the TCSS fall conference in Corpus Christi.

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Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Parent Information Meetings

Sep 06, 2016 02:59 pm

Tuesday, September 13

6:30–7:30 p.m.

Fine Arts/Athletics Complex

GT Identification Meeting for grades 3–12 

Parents interested in having their child screened for gifted and talented services can come to obtain information regarding the screening process and a timeline for submitting referrals. For information, contact Stacye Onstott or Julie Hyman at 817-547-5785.

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Tuesday, October 4

6:30–7:30 p.m.

North Oaks Middle School

GATE Curriculum Night for parents of currently identified GATE students in grades 1–6

The District will provide an overview of the GATE curriculum for GT students in grades 1–6. The presentation will include an overview of the curriculum units, universal concepts, generalizations for each grade level, and the dispositions, which will be emphasized in each grade level. For information, contact Stacye Onstott or Julie Hyman at 817-547-5785.

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Birdville ISD Employees Touch Lives Every Day!

Sep 08, 2016 10:12 am

“A Touch of Class” is an opportunity for students, staff, parents and community members to recognize BISD employees for the positive work they do for children and the district.

> Nominate an Employee Today!

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BISD is offering an Online PSAT Booster Course

Sep 09, 2016 10:18 am

BISD is offering an Online PSAT Booster Course that is designed to give BISD students an opportunity to practice and prepare for the PSAT and will be offered through the Canvas Learning Management System. This course will guide students through online resources designed to help prepare for the exam. An online learning coach will guide students through the process of using the online resources and will evaluate student progress through a series of assessments and feedback to assist in strengthening their skills. Students will also receive information on the structure and design of the PSAT and what to do on the day of the test. The course will begin within 24 hours of the student’s registration (excluding weekends and holidays). This course must be completed no later than Oct. 18, 2016. See your PreAp/AP teacher or counselor should you have any questions.

For information regarding this course, please watch our video HERE.

To register for this course, please click HERE.

Cost: $35 administrative fee

PSAT Test Date: October 19, 2016

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Student Half-Day

Sep 19, 2016 03:25 pm

BISD students will attend school for a half-day on Wednesday, Sept. 21. High school students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.; elementary students at 12:10 p.m.; and middle school students at 12:40 p.m. Prekindergarten and PPCD morning students will attend from 8:10 a.m. to 10:10 a.m., and afternoon students will attend from 10:10 a.m. to 12:10 p.m.

Two BISD bands are honored by The Foundation for Music Education

Sep 19, 2016 03:17 pm

The Foundation for Music Education and its board of trustees recently announced that two Birdville ISD bands were among the winners in the 2016 Mark of Excellence recorded music competition.

The Birdville High School Jazz Ensemble, directed by Mike Cheripka, was selected as a National Winner in the Mark of Excellence I National Jazz Honors project.

The Richland High School Honors Band, directed by Jason Bird, was selected as a Commended Winner in the Mark of Excellence I National Wind Band Honors project.

The Mark of Excellence consists of the National Wind Band Honors, National Choral Honors, National Orchestra Honors, National Jazz Honors and National Percussion Ensemble Honors. It is a competition, entered by recordings, in which the top quarter are selected as National Winners and the second quarter receive Commended Honors.

This year 236 of the finest musical ensembles in the nation entered the competition. The project has now received entries from thirty-six states.

Congratulations to Mike Cheripka, Jason Bird and the student musicians from Birdville and Richland high schools for their accomplishments.

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