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LEARNING MODEL RECOMMENDATION (Click Here)
The district will remain in the hybrid learning model through December 22. During the December 14 board meeting, the administration will recommend to remain in the hybrid learning model through January 15, 2021, unless conditions warrant change prior to that date. Decisions made during the December 14 meeting will be communicated that evening.
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BOARD MEETING ATTENDANCE (Click Here)
The December 14 board meeting will be held in the newly renovated multi-purpose room at the Bondurant-Farrar Middle School located at 300 Garfield Street SW in Bondurant. Visitors are asked to enter on the north side of the building at door #3010 and follow signage to the multi-purpose room. For those planning to tune in remotely, the district has updated audio and video support for the meeting in an effort to improve the experience for the online participants.
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PROGRESS ON JUNIOR HIGH BUILDING (Click Here)
In October members of the Board of Education and administrative team were joined by representatives from Story Construction, SVPA Architects, and the City of Bondurant in a symbolic turning of soil at the site of our new junior high building. Since the groundbreaking, construction has been moving along as scheduled. The foundation is nearly finished which is an important step in the timeline to a projected fall of 2022 opening. We’d like to share a few aerial shots that were taken on December 9.
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ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM CELEBRATES 100 GRADUATES
The Bondurant-Farrar High School Alternative Program serves students who can benefit from an alternative way of learning that best suits their individual needs. The BFHS Alternative Program originated in 2008 and is led by Brad Hamilton. In November, Mr. Hamilton and paraeducator Sarah Denham graduated the 100th student of the program. Please join us in thanking Mr. Hamilton and Ms. Denham for their dedication to the success of the program. Congratulations!
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ADDRESSING FOOD INSECURITIES (Click Here)
The Bondurant-Farrar Education Foundation partnered with Facebook to support area families during the pandemic by donating $5,000 to the Food Bank of Iowa. Sam Kluesner, our district social worker, has been a key advocate for Bondurant-Farrar families who need additional support. Since the start of the pandemic, Ms. Kluesner and our PK-12 counseling team have worked together with the Food Bank of Iowa to host several pop-up food pantries. Their efforts have helped address food insecurities within our district during these times. Click the header above to learn more and view a picture from the December 3 check presentation.
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GRAB & GO MEALS (Click Here)
The free grab-and-go meal program is going well and we’ve received great feedback. Earlier this week we began offering meals at the exits of each building to allow convenient pick up at the conclusion of the school day. Both breakfast and lunch is provided and participation helps support our nutrition program. If you would rather not utilize the free grab-and-go meal program, please notify your child’s teacher.
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COVID-19 RELIEF FUND (Click Here)
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a variety of unforeseen difficulties for school districts. With it being the giving season, we wanted to inform those interested of opportunities to financially support or donate needed items to Bondurant-Farrar. Please take a look at our needs and donate if you are able. Click the header above to learn more.
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OFFICES CLOSED OVER BREAK
Due to winter break, all offices will be closed to the public December 23 through January 1, reopening on January 4. Should you need assistance during this time, please contact an administrator via email.
