Board Report May 2024

• The grass, clover, and weeds are growing so our grounds guys are staying busy with mowing, edging, trimming, and spraying.

• Exterior doors are remaining a top priority and these are being check in each building weekly or even daily. The maintenance department knows the importance of these door sweeps and are quick to respond when work orders are placed. we will also be using security grant funds to upgrade several exterior doors in the district.
  

• We have been short staffed but our guys are stepping up and staying busy. We have fewer and fewer active work orders as we complete the jobs.

• Tuesday, April 23rd - Happy School Transportation Appreciation Day! Everyone in the department enjoyed breakfast.

• Summer plans are being made: backup upgrades, devices repair, firewall improvements, security camera upgrades and many others just to name a few.
  

• Our Team assisted with the testing season and all the technology worked well. This summer the Tech Team will upgrade and/or replace several student I-pads and Chromebooks.
  

• Mike and Daniel are continuing to add devices to our new, updated EDR. Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR), also referred to as endpoint detection and threat response (EDTR), is an endpoint security solution that continuously monitors end-user devices to detect and respond to cyber threats like ransomware and malware. These new upgrades did catch an attack at the end of April.

• Stephanie Avery completed the application requirements for a Distance Learning grant offered by the US Department of Agriculture for Rural Development. In collaboration with another Instructional Technology Specialist from Sam Rayburn ISD, this partnership aims to enhance classroom learning opportunities, with a specific focus on technology resources for teaching and learning. The primary objective for both schools involved is to provide innovative resources and enhance learning experiences for both staff and students. Bonham would oversee the Finley-Oates campus while also acting as the fiscal agent for both parties.
  

Email: jason.busbey@bonhamisd.org
Website: www.bonhamisd.org
Location: 1005 Chestnut Street, Bonham, TX, USA
Phone: 9035835526