Our district running club would like to invite you to register for our next 5K, the Stockyards Easter Run, on March 26. Please register online under “Team Birdville” at http://www.stockyardseasterrun.com/details.html before March 23 to receive our team discount. All proceeds go to All Star Equestrian Foundation, a premier accredited PATH, INTL therapeutic horseback riding center. Their goal is to improve the lives of challenged riders through therapeutic horseback riding. If you have questions, contact your team captain, Lydia Calahan, at lydia.zuniga-calahan@birdvilleschools.net.
Monday, January 18 is a Campus Professional Learning Day / Flex Day
If you …
are not approved for the flex day
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please click here to register for a session by January 15 at 12 p.m.
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are approved for the flex day*
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you do not need to register for a session
*Exempt Employees (employees who are not eligible for overtime/comp time – teachers, principals, asst. principals, counselors, nurses, diagnosticians, librarians, etc.). Exempt employees must complete the Flex Day Request form in Eduphoria to submit up to 6 hours per Flex Day of professional learning to be considered for approval by their principal/supervisor.
Non-exempt Employees (employees who are eligible for overtime/comp time – EAs, Admin. Asst., Clerks, etc.) must get written approval from their supervisor for district work or professional learning completed outside the regular work day. Comp time earned from June 8, 2015 – January 11, 2016, may be used.
Vacation or personal leave may be used in lieu of professional learning hours or comp time, or employees may report to their campus/department for a regular work day.
If you have questions, email crysten.caviness@birdvilleschools.net.
#BISDShines
North Ridge Elementary would like to recognize and thank Richland High School art teacher Thai Nguyen and the RHS art students who volunteered their time and talents painting two murals at North Ridge Elementary during the holiday break. Thank you, Mr. Nguyen, for this wonderful gift!
SkillsUSA
Cosmetology SkillsUSA members from the Birdville Center of Technology and Advanced Learning who are involved in the American Spirit competition recently donated gifts to the Denton County Friends of the Family organization for young girls who have been sexually abused or have, in any way, been victimized. These students hope their gifts bring joy back into the lives of these young ladies and help them believe that there are people who still care. The SkillsUSA American Spirit team members are Aisa Maric, Hailey Ardry and Alissa Stone.
Cenergistic is Now Hiring Two Energy Specialists for BISD
Will you take a few minutes to consider an opportunity that could help conserve the financial resources of Birdville ISD while preserving its environment?
Energy is one of our most rapidly rising operating expenses. As we face the challenges of increased expectations and in some instances reduced funding, energy management is a necessity. For that reason, BISD has partnered with Cenergistic to assist the District in reducing our consumption of energy, allowing us to invest those savings into more important priorities.
Cenergistic is searching for the best individuals possible to lead a comprehensive energy conservation program for BISD. We are looking for candidates who are passionate about using their communication skills to reduce our energy bills so those dollars can be used for a much better purpose – whether it is hiring new staff or just reducing overhead.
If you, or someone you know, may be interested in making a difference for Birdville ISD and its community through energy conservation, the District encourages you to inquire about the open Energy Specialist positions. Cenergistic will be hosting an Information Session at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 20 in the Birdville ISD Boardroom. Please see the attached advertising flyer for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: Interested applicants should apply with cover letter and resume to http://www.cenergistic.com/careers.
Summer School Administrators Needed
If you are interested in applying for a 2016 summer school administrator position, please complete the appropriate application below.
Links for teachers and paraprofessional applications will be posted in March.
Retirement Declaration Deadline
February 1 is the deadline to request compensation for unused leave if you are planning to retire at the end of the 2015 – 2016 school year.
To qualify for this benefit, an employee must:
- Submit notice of retirement to Human Resources no later than February 1 of the school year they plan to retire;
- Be eligible for retirement under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas*; and
- Have been employed by the Birdville School District, with no break in service, for a minimum of five (5) years. DEC (Local)
Additional questions may be directed to Barbara Eubank in Human Resources at ext. 5756 or accessed on the Birdville website. <<Retirement Information>>
Payment for unused leave will be disbursed after the TRS 7 Form has been received by the payroll department and submitted to TRS. Funds will be deposited into the employee’s account on the payroll following their final check.
