BSD Staff Updates
2020-21 Issue #4: Tuesday, October 20
News, Information and Updates for Bremerton School District staff.
Did you miss the last issue of the BSD Staff Update newsletter?
Last week was National School Lunch Week!
FREE Food Boxes
Reminder: Distribution for FREE food boxes starts at 8 a.m. tomorrow!
Last week we handed out 500 boxes of food (16,233 lbs!) and we ran out before 2 p.m. so get to Mountain View Middle School early!
Board Highlights - October 15, 2020
Policy News
Several revised Policies were adopted by the Board this month, and, as required, are here for staff review.
- Policy 3241; Student Discipline (previously “Classroom Management, Discipline, and Corrective Action”)
- Policy 3510; Associated Student Bodies
- Policy 3205; Sexual Harassment of Students Prohibited (adopted 10-1)3
- 3205P; accompanying procedure for above Policy
The Board took a look at Policy 5281: Disciplinary Action and Discharge for first reading and will vote to adopt that revised Policy at the upcoming meeting in November.
Find these documents below. You can also find them, along with the draft/mark-up copies, at https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/wabrsd/Board.
The Board reviewed Policy 3231, Student Records, but have asked for further information about how often transcripts and other documents are withheld from students or requesting schools because of fines or other monies owed to the district.
The Affirmative Action Plan is being updated and the Board requested more time to review and provide feedback for this important document. It was tabled until the Board's meeting in January 2021.
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Special Education Director Jon Bell asked the Board to proclaim October 2020 as Disability History and Awareness Month in our District. Of course they did, and you’ll find that Resolution and his presentation below. Policy 2336 declares that “Disability History Month" will be observed during the month of October by conducting or promoting educational activities such as school assemblies or guest speaker presentations that provide instruction, awareness and understanding of disability history and people with disabilities.” We think you’ll enjoy the presentation as much as the Board did, and, yes, everyone really enjoyed it.
Upcoming Study Session: The Board will meet with representatives from Ignite-Ed. Many district office and building staff will attend - all are welcome to join the meeting on November 12th, 3:00 p.m. to 4:45 p.m.
To view any of these documents, visit https://go.boarddocs.com/wa/wabrsd/Board.
Compiled by Ioanna Cossack, Board Secretary
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October is National Disabilities History & Awareness Month
Watch Jon Bell's video!
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Are you of Filipino descent?
Thanks!
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BSD in the news
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Comprehensive Sexual Health Education Legislation
There's a lot of misinformation circulating about SB 5395, much of which is leading to a fair amount of parent anxiety. There are a few things for this parent – and others – to know that should alleviate some of their concerns.
- Senate Bill 5395 is on hold until the results of Referendum 90 are certified.
- If the bill goes into effect, there is not one curriculum that will be recommended or required for use in WA schools. Districts will have the same flexibility they currently have to select a curriculum that works for their students and community.
- Requirements in the new law are not very different from current requirements – most districts will see very little, if any changes in their sexual health education. The biggest change is that districts may no longer choose not to offer sexual health education and they must offer sexual health education in multiple grades.
- Parents will continue to be able to opt their children out of instruction.
OSPI has extensive information on their website. Please see the attached FAQ below and feel free to share if you get questions from parents.
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Custom masks for BHS seniors
These were mailed to all BHS seniors recently.
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Fall 2020 Panorama Survey
Information on the survey, including some resources to support families helping their kids take the survey at home are available at www.BremertonSchools.org/Survey.
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October is Principals Month! We appreciate our principals!
Karen Rommen
She seems to have endless patience with students and staff who are struggling with any situation, albeit work related or personal. She is very kind in that way! --Doris Baxter
Monica Zuber
John Welsh
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Character Trait of the Month: Creativity
Check out this bulletin board done by Courtney Hjelmaa, interventionist at Crownhill Elementary. After assembling the boards, she shared photos with Crownhill staff to share with their students since they can't be in the building to see them!
Other news of interest
Welcome to the BSD Family, new staff members!
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October is anti-bullying month!
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October 19-23, 2020 is National School Bus Safety Week
Designed to promote school bus safety, school districts throughout the country observe School Bus Safety Week. 2020 National School Bus Safety Week: October 19-23, 2020. This year's theme is "Red Lights Mean STOP!"
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Bremerton Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition survey
The goal is to assess attitudes, beliefs, and practices related to youth substance use and behavioral health in our community. The completed surveys will be utilized to guide the Coalition's work, and to develop effective substance abuse prevention programs for our community.
ONLINE SURVEY ENGLISH
https://www.research.net/r/KIBREN2020
ONLINE SURVEY SPANISH
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Flu Shots
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Marvin Williams Center serves as local voting center
November 3, 2020 is Election Day.
Did you know the Marvin Williams Center is a local voting center for Kitsap County where you can vote in person or drop off your ballot!
Saturday October 31, 2020 & Monday November 2, 2020: 8:30am to 4:30pm
Tuesday November 3, 2020 (Election Day): 7am to 8pm
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October/November dates to remember
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Community Resources
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Educational Administration Program at the University of Washington Tacoma hosts information sessions
The Educational Administration Program at the University of Washington Tacoma is recruiting for itstwenty-first cohort and is holding three virtual information sessions:
October 21, October 27, and November 4. Each session will run from 4-5pm.
Attached is one flyer with the dates for all three sessions.
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FieldSTEM Training
We are excited to be facilitating two opportunities for FieldDesign: Engineering Design for Field Based Applications. This is PEI's newest FieldSTEM guide (available on our website, pacificeducationinstitute.org). Join us virtually on Zoom to explore how to support the engineering design process outdoors.
Here are the logistical details of these two workshop offerings:
FieldDesign for K-5
Monday, November 9, 2020,
4 PM to 6:30 PM (2.5 hours)
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Thursday,November12, 2020,
4 PM to 6 PM (2 hours)
FieldDesign for 6-12
Monday, November 16, 2020,
4 PM to 6:30 PM (2.5 hours)
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Thursday,November19, 2020,
4 PM to 6 PM (2 hours)
Participants who attend all sessions for their grade band and complete all required asynchronous tasks will receive:
- 6 Washington State approved STEM clock hours
- A $125 participation stipend
Please see the attached fliers for more information. Spread the word! We'd love to have you join us.
Karen Lippy (she/her/hers)
West Sound FieldSTEM Coordinator
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