BSD Staff Updates

Your dedication, passion, and creativity go above and beyond every day, fostering a love of learning and growth in our students. Thank you for the countless ways you inspire, nurture, and challenge our students to reach their full potential. Your commitment to their success is inspiring. You are appreciated!

In the month of May we take time to reflect and celebrate the important role that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders (AANHPIs) have played in our shared history, and celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, traditions, and achievements of AANHPI communities.

If you'd like to attend, please click the button to RSVP below! All are welcome!

Below is a list of retirees who will be honored at the board meeting and reception next week.

Susan Billings

Daniel Bock

Leesa Bowie

Lori Campbell

Carin Dolen

Jennifer Erickson

Sybil Franklin

Deborah Hall

Joyce Johnson

Lynn Johnson

Christine Lauerman

Wanda Liner

MaryJane Magnenat

Lance McCoy

Mary McKenzie

Danan Myers

Patrick Pearson

Laurie Rocconi

Paula Rupel

Patrick (Kelly) Sample

Elizabeth Shelton

Debora Swanson

Suzanne Wilson

Sylvan Wynn

The cold and wet weather didn't stop the 150 volunteers who showed up to beautify Bremerton on Saturday! Special thanks to BHS NJROTC and BHS Key Club members for their help with setting-up the event and handing out t-shirts!

We invite you to view event photos at: BremertonSchools.org/BeBremerton.

The Bremerton School District is conducting a survey to gather input about the district’s communications efforts. All staff, parents/guardians, and community members are invited to take a 15-minute confidential online survey.

This survey, conducted by a respected independent team of researchers from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), will help us improve our communication practices. All responses will be anonymous, so please be open and honest with your feedback on district communications.

Effective communication is a cornerstone of student success. We need your insights to improve communication with our stakeholders, including staff, parents and families, and the community. Thank you for your support!

We had approximately 40 students, staff and parents attend our mobile device policy forum on Monday evening. We wanted to provide an opportunity for those unable to attend the meeting to share feedback. Please share your thoughts in this Google Form and feel free to share it with others!

The Bremerton School District is conducting a survey to gather input about the district’s communications efforts. All staff, parents/guardians, and community members are invited to take a 15-minute confidential online survey.

This survey, conducted by a respected independent team of researchers from the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), will help us improve our communication practices. All responses are anonymous, so please be open and honest with your feedback on district communications.

Effective communication is a cornerstone of student success. We need your insights to improve communication with our stakeholders, including staff, parents and families, and the community.

Thank you for your support!

No need to RSVP! Meet us on 5th Street near the Norm Dicks Government Center steps at 10 a.m. on Saturday, June 15 and walk in solidarity with BSD staff, students, families and volunteers in the People's March. After a short program, the march winds through downtown to Evergreen Rotary Park. We encourage you to wear your favorite Bremerton School District or school gear!

Following the People's March, the Bremerton School District will also have a booth at the Juneteenth Freedom Festival Resource Fair at Evergreen Rotary Park from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.

We are in need of a few more BSD staff members (or students!) to volunteer at our booth at the resource fair. If you are interested, please sign up here!

Prom is this Saturday! Students plan to have a dessert table for attendees with desserts and beverages and are in need of financial donations, or donations of cookies, cupcakes cakes, or other desserts.

Donations can be accepted on donations on Friday, May 10th at BHS or dropped off at the Marvin Williams Center on Saturday May 11 after 1 o'clock.

Questions? Please contact class adviser heather.roossien@bremertonschools.org

• Bremerton High School graduation is Friday, June 7 at 7pm at Memorial Stadium. More info
• Renaissance High School graduation is Friday, May 31 at 7 p.m. BHS Performing Arts Center
• West Sound Technical Skills Center senior celebrations are Friday, May 31.*

*WST celebrations closed to the community due to construction but it will be live-streamed and recorded.

We are testing out a "chat bot" on our websites. Check it out and be sure to give the bot feedback if it gives you incorrect/outdated information!

Sharing this obituary as FYI as many of you knew Nancy from her time as executive assistant to the superintendent for the Bremerton School District.

Not sure who to contact at the District office? Take a look in the new Leadership and District Office Staff Directory! You can find a link to the Directory under "Quick Links" on the "For Staff" web page.

NOTE: This directory is an internal document intended for staff only. To view, you must be logged-in to your District Google account.

Information and online registration is available at www.BremertonSchools.org/Kindergarten.

This graphic (English and Spanish) is available here.

Download graphics for use in your Google Classroom or teacher Google Site here.

This graphic is available here (English & Spanish). It should be linked to bremertonschools.org/ReportCards.

Compiled by Marlaina Simmons

BOARD RECOGNITION

President Rotter recognized Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10) and May as Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Resolutions for both were passed later in the meeting.

POLICY NEWS:

Three revised policies were brought to the board for a first read and were approved:

• Policy 2004- Accountability Goals
• Policy 2411- Certificate of Educational Competency
• Policy 2340- Religious Related Activities and Practices
  

One policy was retired:

• Policy 2010- Learning Improvement Teams
  

Other Business:

• The board approved Resolution 2023/2024-19; Teacher Appreciation Week
• The board approved Resolution 2023/2024-20; WIAA Enrollment

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

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

As you know, we have a number of positions open in the District, and we also need substitutes. Flyers/graphics can be downloaded here.

Sharing as an FYI for coaches and club advisers

• Discounts available for groups of 20 or more (No fees)
• School’s receive protective pricing (2023 pricing was $10 in the 300 level and $20 in the 100 level)
• Fundraising opportunities for schools

• Complimentary scoreboard message

• 2 complimentary tickets to a game in 2024 during the regular season

• Many groups also add gift cards. These cards can be loaded with any amount (starting at $5) and used at our concession stands or team stores.

Learn more here!

Email: communications@bremertonschools.org

Website: www.BremertonSchools.org
Phone: 360-473-1000
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The Bremerton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination Garth Steedman at Garth.Steedman@BremertonSchools.org or 360.473.1031 or the Section 504 Coordinator, Mark Mayfield at 360.473.4702. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312.