Core Essential of the Month: Gratitude

This month's essay was written and presented by Abrianna Morales, a 5th grader at Double Creek Elementary. Click on the link below to read her essay.

Our Cougar Champions of the month were recognized for their outstanding work.

- Double Creek Elementary: Milagros Luna Rodriguez (Student - Not Present), Katy Brandenburg (Staff)

- Igo Elementary: Daniel Benitez (Student- Not Present), Nicola Lee (Staff)

- Jarrell Elementary: Kaison Fitzgerald (Student), Tiffany Fisher (Staff)

- Jarrell Middle School: Maria Gilda Mock Cazulo III (Student - Not Present), Mandy Crane (Staff)

- Jarrell High School: Leo Chavez (Student), Caroline Zoretic (Staff - Not Present)

Three Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees were sworn into office Place 1 - Cliff Tschoerner, Place 2 - Crystal Phalen, and Place 6 - Jenny Arnold. The three trustees were up for reelection but were unopposed. Place 3, represented by Bruce Epstein, was also up for reelection. However, Mr. Epstein decided not to run, and there were no other candidates. Bruce Epstein will remain the Place 3 Trustee until someone is appointed.

Want to know more about your Trustee, click on the link: Who Represents Me?

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented monthly student outcomes

- Athletic Director Marty Murr presented his monthly updates

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2021 Bond Update

- Sledge Engineering presented the monthly 2023 Bond Update

-Action Items:

- Approved the consent agenda.

- Approved the Consideration and Possible Action to Approve Technology Purchases for 2021 Bond JHS Expansion project

- Approved the Consideration and Possible Action to Approve the 2023 Bond Elementary School #4 Equipment Guaranteed Maximum Price #1

- Approved the Annual Audit Report by Jaynes, Reitmeier, Boyd & Therrell, P.C.

- Approved the additions and revisions to Board Policy CKE (LOCAL) to address the establishment of the Jarrell ISD Police Department

- Approved an increase in pay for Long-term Substitutes (More information is below)

- Approve a retention stipend to all Jarrell ISD employees on record as of December 1, 2023. (More information is below)

Each one of our campuses has a PTO. Joining the PTO is an excellent way to participate in what's happening on your child's campus. The PTO supports teachers, hosts campus events, and many more activities that make a difference.

Use the link the learn more about the PTO.

Did you know missing 2 days a month means a student misses 10% of the school year? Being in school every day is critical to a student's success. To learn more about why attendance matters, watch the videos below.

Jarrell ISD is proud to partner with local organizations and businesses to offer our families additional educational opportunities and resources.

Grab a friend or two, and join the Healthy Kids Running Series. It's a 5-week youth running experience for ages 2-14 that promotes a healthy lifestyle! The first race is Sunday, October 1st.

Where: Jarrell Elementary Playground Area

Dates: Sundays - 10/1, 10/15, 10/29, 11/12, 11/26

Time: 3pm (We race youngest to oldest)

Cost: $45, includes a tech t shirt and week 5 finishers medal!

SIGN UP: https://runsignup.com/hkrsjarrell

The Bluebonnet Trails Family Health Clinic at Jarrell ISD offers a variety of medical services to our community.

The library and resource center is hosting a crafts fair in November.

The Farmers Market at JISD, is the first Saturday of every month. You can get up to 25 lbs of fresh produce for free! It's open to anyone at no cost to you!

It is at 508 N 5th St from 9 to 11 am.

Below is a link to a series of videos by the Smart Tag team. Each video highlights the different features/functions of Smart Tag.

Got celebrations to share? Send them to Nicholas.Spinetto@jarrellisd.org.

Jarrell ISD is located in northern Williamson County. The mascot is The Cougars. It has five campuses: Jarrell High School, Jarrell Middle School, Igo Elementary School, Double Creek Elementary, and Jarrell Elementary. The district is home to more than 3,700 students. Enrollment is projected to double in the next 10 years.

Email: communications@jarrellisd.org
Website: www.jarrellisd.org
Location: 108 East Avenue F, Jarrell, TX, USA
Phone: 512-746-2124
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JarrellIndependentSchoolDistrict
Instagram: @Jarrell_ISD

Twitter: @Jarrell_ISD