Berkner Bulletin
February 10
FEBRUARY 15--NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS
RISD Trustees Call for May 1 Bond Election
Culminating a 16-month planning process and based on the recommendations of a community bond steering committee, Richardson ISD trustees on Feb. 8 voted to place two bond propositions on the May 1 ballot.
The total of both propositions is $750 million. If approved by voters, Bond 2021 would not increase RISD’s tax rate.
“Bond 2021 will be the first phase of RISD’s transition into a middle school model that will eventually lead to all eight junior highs being transformed into campuses serving sixth, seventh, and eighth grade,” Superintendent Dr. Jeannie Stone said. “This also would open up space at our elementary campuses that would be used to expand our Pre-K for All initiative. Bond 2021 is the beginning of RISD’s long-range facilities vision.”
Some of the projects the proposed Bond 2021 package would fund include:
- Repair and maintain schools
- Expand schools experiencing enrollment growth
- Begin the process of transforming junior highs as RISD moves to a middle school model
- Renovate aging campuses based on condition assessments
- Provide safety and security enhancements for schools
- Update instructional materials and equipment for students
- Provide new school buses and district vehicles for maintenance and security
- Provide updated computer devices for students and staff, and upgrades to the district’s technology infrastructure
Proposition A – $694 million: Includes projects related to capital construction, infrastructure, repairs, safety and security, student instruction, and equipment.
Proposition B – $56 million: Includes student and staff technology.
Projects in Bond 2021 include the first phase of a long-range facilities vision to replace or renovate RISD schools based on age and condition. RISD campuses are as old as 69 years, with an average age of 53 years. Bond 2021 also begins RISD’s middle school transformations to accommodate the move of sixth-graders from elementary schools to junior high buildings, creating middle schools to serve students in grades 6, 7 and 8.
Watch the bond discussion and trustee vote here.
A breakdown of proposed Bond 2021 projects and additional information is available at www.risd.org/bond2021.
LEARNING MODEL CHANGE OPPORTUNITY IS FEBRUARY 17-19
WANNA BE A CHEERLEADER/MASCOT???
WE SALUTE OUR CTE TEACHERS!!!
Online Enrollment Starts March 1
Whether you’re new to RISD or returning for another year, enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year begins at 8 a.m. on Monday, March 1.
Parents can learn what information and documents are required to enroll by visiting risd.org/enrollonline.
Leading up to March 1, RISD’s Parent University will host virtual sessions – translated into multiple languages – to explain the enrollment process and answer questions.
No need to pre-register for sessions – just visit RISD.org a few minutes before start time and click on the Parent University Enrollment Information Session link to join the virtual Zoom meeting.
- Spanish & English – Feb. 9, 6-7 p.m.
- Arabic & English – Feb. 10, 6-7 p.m.
- Amharic & English – Feb. 11, 6-7 p.m.
- Vietnamese & English – Feb. 16, 6-7 p.m.
- Pashto & English – Feb. 17, 6-7 p.m.
- Urdu & English – Feb. 18, 6-7 p.m.
It is an unusual year due to coronavirus disruptions. Nevertheless, one thing has not changed, parents need to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application. This is important data, because it can impact school funding from federal grants. Please distribute and use these videos to promote the urgency to complete to Free and Reduced Lunch Application. Please encourage and assist your families to complete the Free and Reduced Lunch Application.
Free and Reduced Lunch Storyboard for Parents in English and Spanish, https://www.esc16.net/page/title1swi._PFE.Video.FRL.Strybord.Parents
BHS Graduation: May 30th, 8:00am @ Ram/Wildcat Stadium
Congratulations to Trayveon Van-Dyck on signing to wrestle at Wayland Baptist University.
CHROMEBOOK INFORMATION
BERKNER HIGH SCHOOL
Email: berknerhs@g.risd.org
Website: https://schools.risd.org/BerknerHS
Location: 1600 East Spring Valley Road, Richardson, TX, USA
Phone: 4695937000
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