Character Trait of the Month: Friendliness

- Harper Lance, a sixth grader at Jarrell Middle School, read her essay about this month's character trait, Friendliness.

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

- Igo Elementary recognized student Natalia Alvarado and staff member Ricardo Pell

- Jarrell Elementary recognized student Kannah Rountree and staff member Erika Fuentes

- Jarrell Middle School recognized student Viviana Aguado (not present) and staff member Katherine Brandenburg

- Jarrell High School recognized student Eric Villafranco (not present) and staff member Colin Davis

Dr. Patty Cote, Director of Elementary Education, presented information and results from the 21 - 22 Texas Academic Performance Report.

*All presentations are attached below*

Communication and Informational Items:

- Superintendent Dr. Toni Hicks presented monthly student outcomes

- Athletic Director Marty Murr presented his February athletic update

- Director of Secondary Education Kelly Blair and JHS Principal Andrew Maddox presented a new discipline matrix

- CFO Robert Navarro and a representative from Sledge Engineering presented information about needing more portables for the high school for the 23-23 school year.

- Sledge Engineering gave their monthly 2021 Bond Update

Action Items:

- The board approved the consent agenda

- The board approved a resolution authorizing Employee Pay During Emergency Closures

- Approved the 2023 - 24 Academic Calendar (Option # 1)

- Approved the new Attendance Zone (Plan # 1)

- Approved Adopting a Resolution Expressing Intent to Finance Expenditures for 2023 Bond presented by Robert Navarro

- Approved an agreement with Huckabee for Planning and Schematic Design for Future Middle School #2 and High School Expansion

- Approved personnel updates

The Jarrell ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted Wednesday, February 7, to call a bond election for May 6, 2023. The $324,607,052 bond proposal with a no tax rate increase.

Rebecca Beach, a parent and member of the District's 2023 Pre-Bond Committee, presented the bond recommendation to the Board of Trustees. The ballot contains a single proposition driven by growth. Jarrell ISD's current enrollment is more than 3,400 students. Enrollment numbers are projected to increase to more than 5,000 by the 2024-25 school year.

The bond proposal includes two new elementary schools, a new middle school, additions and renovations to Jarrell High School for Career and Technical Education and general classroom space, the Ag Barn, Gymnasium, and Fine Arts. The proposal also includes upgrades to the Paw Prints Facility, District Operations Center, enhanced technology infrastructure, security upgrades, land, and additional school buses and transportation vehicles.

For a complete list of projects, visit www.jarrellisd.org/bond2023

The District will have more information about community meetings and presentations in the coming weeks.

February is Career and Technical Education (CTE) Month. It serves as a public awareness campaign to celebrate the value and achievements of CTE programs across the country. Jarrell ISD offers a variety of CTE pathways that helps students earn industry-based certifications and obtain a hands-on education in addition to academics. Click on the link to learn more about our CTE programs.

The JHS Boys Basketball team is heading to the Bi-District Play-Offs.

It's the 19th year in a row the team earned this accomplishment.

The game is this Monday, February 20th at Lake Belton High School.

Jarrell vs Waco Connally

$5-Adults; $3-Students

The link to purchase tickets will go online Friday.

JHS FFA students will host a pet vaccine clinic next month. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Jarrell FFA Chapter.

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

The Jarrell Library & Resource Center is offering a variety of clubs, workshops, and educational opportunities for the community. For more information email jarrelllibrarydirector@gmail.com

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.

The Jarrell Library is offering free COVID-19 testing.

We are partnering with the Jarrell Community Library to offer adult ESL courses. Please share the news with your students and their families. More information is below.

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 four campuses: Jarrell High School, Jarrell Middle School, Igo Elementary School and Jarrell Elementary. The district is home to more than 3,400 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
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Twitter: @Jarrell_ISD

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