BSD Staff Updates

NEW THIS YEAR! We will be collecting our Impact Aid surveys electronically through Family Access in Skyward.

• Parents will receive an invitation from the District on October 16 to complete the process in Skyward.

• Each electronic survey will list all of the siblings but a separate form is required for each student. Parents will need to complete the survey for each student enrolled in the District.
  

• Paper surveys will be available for parents upon request.
  

CLASSROOM INCENTIVE: As in the past, the District is offering the $100 classroom incentive for teachers that receive 100% return. 100% of the class surveys must be received by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20 to qualify. The $100 award is to be spent on your classroom. Instructions will be provided to teachers who qualify for the incentive.

Watch for more information coming soon!

The mission for the Bremerton Special Education Parent Collective is to encourage honest and effective communication, understanding, and mutual respect in a supportive partnership inclusive of all students, parents, educators, and the community at large in an effort to ensure the delivery of appropriate services to students with disabilities.

All families in the District are invited to attend SEP-C monthly meetings.

When: 3rd Wednesday of each month, 5:30 - 6:45 p.m.

Where: Bremerton High School, Career Center (look for signs)

Who: Parents of special education students in Bremerton School District

What: We will be focusing on resources in the community and transition services for special education students. All parents are welcome to attend to share ideas and positive ways to support and enhance our students’ educational experiences. Speakers for the school year may include the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, Developmental Disabilities Administration, Department of Motor Vehicles and other organizations providing support and resources in Kitsap County.

Please share this information with families who might be interested! Learn more at www.BremertonSchools.org/SEP-C

As shared by Stephenie Nagle via email 9/22

The School Employees Benefits Board (SEBB) Program’s annual open enrollment is October 30 through November 20, 2023. It is your opportunity to select health plans that best fit your needs and those of your family.

It is important to take steps to prepare and research your plan options and their costs. Whether you’re selecting a new plan or staying with your current plan, we’ve put together some tips to help you feel confident that you are making the best decision. See the tips

Review important changes to plans

Many medical plan premiums are significantly increasing for 2024. See the premiums and what's changing for SEBB. More information will be available on the SEBB open enrollment webpage starting September 29.

• New teachers should create a public-facing Google site and submit the URL so it can be linked to the appropriate school website.
• Teachers who have changed schools should update their site and submit the URL (using the link below) so we can link the updated site to the correct school's web site.
  
• All other teachers should take a moment to review/update their Google sites for the year (no need to submit anything).
  

Questions? Please contact teaching&Learning@bremertonschools.org.

POLICY NEWS:

• Updated 0300P; Agenda Planning Calendar (Procedure)
• A new School-Support Organization Request for Recognition Form (4120F)

New Student Representatives

Superintendent Crawford administered the Oath of Office to one of our incoming student representatives to the Board, Dillon Lovestedt. (See photo >>>) Our second student representative, Nora Ramstad, was not present, so she will take her Oath at the next regular meeting.

Other Business:

• Human Resources presented the following for Board approval:
• Substitute/On Call Pay Rates for 2023-24 School Year
• Exempt Clerical Revised Salary Schedule for 2023-24
• Agreement was approved for the Development of the District Strategic Plan (with Performance Fact)
• The Board approved the 2023-24 Board and Superintendent Goals
  
  

The Board received a report on Summer Learning & Back to School from staff. View the presentation here.

For more information about these meetings and to view any of these documents, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/wabrsd/Board.nsf/Public#.

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

Bremerton Schools and Alumni Foundation Grant Program

Guidelines and Grant Application

2023-2024 School Year

What is the Grant Program?

This grant program funds projects and materials that enhance the education of Bremerton public school students. There is $10,000 available for 2023-2024 classroom grants. In the past, the Foundation Board limited grants to $500 per application. This year the Board will consider all applications as long as the amount does not exceed the $10,000 that is available. Think big (OK Bigger) and think collective.

Who can submit a Grant Request?

A grant may be submitted by any Bremerton Public Schools’ Educator.

When are Grant Applications due and awarded?

Grant applications are due by Sunday, Oct. 15th, 2023. Late grants cannot be accepted. Grants will be announced by Nov.15th, 2023 by e-mail and letter. The grant money will be disbursed through the end of the school year. Any unused balance will be returned to the Bremerton Schools and Alumni Foundation.

How are the Grants awarded?

The Bremerton Schools and Alumni Foundation Board appoints a committee to bring recommendations back to the Foundation Board.

Grant criteria:

The grants are based on merit, with priority given to projects or materials that:

• Are consistent with the educational goals of the Bremerton School District
• Stimulate student learning
• Enhance and expand student achievement

Grant restrictions:

The grants do not fund:

• Staff salaries
• School events and materials which the school district is required to provide by law

Follow up: Grant recipients are required to submit a report (one page or less), describing the use of the money and the results of the project. Due by the end of the school year 2024.

The requests are due on Sunday, Oct. 15th, 2023.

There is administrative concern that principals do not have a chance to review the grant requests to determine if the money requested aligns with the district goals. To answer this concern, the Foundation asks that the form be sent by the principal with the principal’s electronic signature. Please give your principal adequate time to review the building grants before the deadline.

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

There will be a national test of the warning system for Radio/TV/Cell phones scheduled for 11:20 a.m. Pacific Time on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023. More info from FEMA here: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-managers/practitioners/integrated-public-alert-warning-system/national-test-2023.There's a backup date a week later if something goes wrong.

If you would like to participate in this program, please email the following information to events@seefilm.net:

Name of School:

Name of Super Student Pass coordinator:

Phone#:

Email:

Questions? Please contact:

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Background photo: BHS cheerleaders perform for attendees at the the first annual BHS Homecoming Fan Fest on September 22.

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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.