BSD Staff Updates

As in the past, classroom/homeroom teachers who have 100% completion for Impact Aid for students in their classroom can earn a $100 classroom incentive.

We've had some questions about why parent information says the form only has to be done once for every family, but teachers are asked to ensure that it's been done for every student in their classroom. Here is the scoop:

• The Impact Aid form only has to be done ONCE per family, no matter how many students they have enrolled in the District.

• If a family completes the Impact Aid form in Skyward, it will show as complete for EVERY student in the family.

• If a family completes the Impact Aid PRINTED form, Skyward will be updated and it will show that it was completed for all students in the family.

• Ideally, families will complete it online in Skyward so this is a non-issue.

• Skyward will be updated as soon as the forms are received by the District office so it is ESSENTIAL that teachers turn in any printed Impact Aid forms they receive to their office staff ASAP! This will help ensure that the reports run will be accurate, and we won't be bugging families who have already completed the form!

Questions? Please talk to your school's OC. Thank you!

As you communicate with families about conferences, please make sure they have the correct dates for the non-student day and conferences!

As previously communicated, there is an error in this year’s printed wall calendar!

• October 25 and 31 are regular school days - NOT non-student days.
• The November calendar is correct: November 1 is a non-student day and conferences are November 7-8.

You can download the corrected October calendar page or the 2024-25 academic calendar (last updated in August) here.

Thank you for your help! We apologize for any inconvenience.

While MVMS and BHS use Skyward for conference scheduling, ParentSquare has a tool for conference sign-ups. Click here to learn more and watch the training video.

POLICY NEWS:

The following policy was adopted by the board:

• Policy 3241- Student Discipline

The following policies were brought to the board for a first read and were approved:

• Policy 0300 - Annual Calendar/Agenda of events
  
• Policy 0700 - Evaluation of District Plans
  
• Policy 0100 Vision, Mission and Beliefs Statement

The following form and procedures were approved by the board:

• 2022F-3 Staff Informed Consent Form
  
• 2410P- High School Graduation Requirements
  
• 0300P Agenda Planning Calendar
  

Other Business:

• Proposed Board and Superintendent Goals
  
• District Student Enrollment Report
  
• Resolution 2024/2025-09; National Principals Month was approved by the board
  
• OAC proposed a Design Build Team and company to lead the HVAC Modernization. Both were approved by the board.
• The 2024- 27 Bremerton Professional Education Collective Bargaining Agreement was approved by the board

For more information about these meetings and to view any of these documents, visit BoardDocs.

Join us in-person or online! BremertonSchools.org/SchoolBoard

Note: There is only one board meeting per month in November, December and January.

Peninsula Dance Theatre invites your students to join us for a captivating 60-minute performance on December 6th at 10:00 AM and 12:30 PM.

Why choose the Nutcracker field trip?

• Enriching educational experience: Explore elements of literature, art, and music through this enchanting tale.

• Discounted tickets: Enjoy special rates for students and teachers.

• Scholarships Available: Limited on a first come first served basis.

• Behind-the-scenes peek: During intermission, students will get a glimpse of the backstage magic at Bremerton Performing Arts Center.

Book your field trip today: https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=245216

Questions? Contact pdt.nutcracker.matinee@gmail.com or 360-377-6214.

Photo: The trees in full fall glory at Bremerton High School.

Email: communications@bremertonschools.org

Website: www.BremertonSchools.org
Phone: 360-473-1000
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