We’re thrilled to announce that we’ve completed the selection process for our design-build team to lead the replacements of Armin Jahr Elementary School and View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy. It was a close call with many outstanding teams in the running, but we’re excited to present our recommendation to the Board at their regularly scheduled meeting this Thursday. We can’t wait to get started with our chosen team and move forward with these important projects!
In the meantime, early site evaluations are already underway. Our Geotechnical Engineers have been testing the soil, and land surveys are helping us fully understand the site conditions. These steps are crucial as we prepare to design the new schools.
Our Replacement Elementary Advisory Committee, made up of teachers, parents, and community members, kicks off on October 7th. This group will play a key role in advising the progress of both elementary school projects, ensuring the community stays involved every step of the way. Stay tuned for more engagement opportunities and ways you can help support these projects!
We’re also finalizing the selection of the design team for our District-Wide HVAC upgrades and working to bring on a contractor team to ensure our schools get the cooling they need. And soon, we’ll begin assembling the team for the replacement of the Consolidated Facilities building. Thanks for your continued support, Bremerton!
Photo: Survey work is beginning at Armin Jahr Elementary.
The Bremerton School District recognizes that the school day is a critical time for students to engage deeply in learning, build meaningful in-person relationships, and fully participate in the school community. Research shows that excessive phone use and social media distractions can significantly impede students' ability to focus, retain information, and develop essential social skills.
This fall, our secondary schools have implemented new expectations for mobile device use. The District named this initiative "Mind Over Mobile" to emphasize the importance of prioritizing mental focus, learning and engagement over the constant distractions of mobile devices.
By implementing a phone- and social media-free environment in our classrooms, we are working to foster an atmosphere where students can be fully present, reduce anxiety linked to online interactions, and thrive academically and socially without the pervasive pressures of digital devices
and:
Deepen their understanding of subjects
Strengthen connections with peers and teachers
Develop essential communication and collaboration skills
Explore their creativity and passions
Learn more here!
September
On September 5th, President Rotter administered the Oath of Office for Interim Superintendent Donna Dearin-Colosky.
POLICY NEWS:
The following policy was presented to the board for a first read:
The following revised policies was adopted by the board:
- Policy 2170- Career and Technical Education
- Policy 2413- Equivalency Credit Opportunities
- Policy 2000-Student Learning Goals
- Policy 2005- School Improvement Plans
Other Business in September:
- The 2024- 27 Bremerton Education Association Cooperative Working Agreement was ratified by the Association on August 28, 2024 and approved by the board during the September 19th meeting.
- The Teaching for Learning team provided a presentation on Summer Learning and Professional Development.
- Director of Technology, Nikhil Gautam, presented a technology services update including a Cyber Security plan.
For more information about these meetings and to view any of these documents, visit BoardDocs.
Photo: Student representative Nora Ramstad (senior) presents her update to the Board at the September 19th meeting.
Bremerton School District
Email: communications@bremertonschools.org
Website: www.BremertonSchools.org
Location: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA, USA
Phone: 360-473-1000
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