BISD BOARD ADOPTS 2016-2017 SCHOOL CALENDAR

  

The Brenham School Board formally adopted the school calendar for next year at last night’s (Wednesday) meeting. The calendar has the first day of school on August 22nd and the last day on June 2nd, with graduation on June 3rd.  Students would have the full week off for Thanksgiving, and 11 days off for the winter break.  The district had more flexibility with the calendar thanks to House Bill 2610 which changes the required number of days to required minutes for the school year.  A committee made up of parents, teachers, district staff, and community stakeholders worked out the specifics of the calendar.  The new calendar is available here: 2016-2017 Instructional Calendar

The board also approved without discussion the Superintendent’s recommendation for a reduction in positions in the school district. According to Superintendent Walter Jackson, a mid-semester retirement could mean the consolidation of some positions and responsibilities, which Jackson says would results in a slight reorganization and would save tax-payer dollars.

The board also approved a grant application to Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative. The grant would provide funds to erect a metal roof over the existing batting cages located at Brenham High School.  If granted, the 10 percent in matching funds would be provided by the Alumni Association, so that district funds would not be needed for the project.