December 1, 2022

  • Bondurant-Farrar E-Briefing

  • Board Highlights from the November 28 Meeting

    Electronic agendas and supporting documents can be viewed at least 24 hours in advance of each meeting. The full agenda of the November 28, 2022 board meeting can be viewed here (Board Docs).

    Meeting Highlights: 

    • Board members nominated and appointed Director Stacia Sanny to serve in the role of school board president. Director Chris Freese was nominated and appointed as vice president.
    • Received an update from Thad Long of SVPA Architects regarding current facilities projects. Click here to view the project list.
    • Approved the addition of two full-time special education teaching positions to start as early as January 2023 to meet increasing roster numbers.
    • Received updates from two superintendent advisory committees - communication and finance.
    • The board will vote to fill a member vacancy during their December 12 meeting due to a resignation.

    For information regarding upcoming meetings, contacting board members, and detailed agendas, please visit www.bfschools.org/Page/854.

  • 5th & 6th Graders Participate in 4-H STEM Challenge

    Students holding learning packets for 4H STEM ChallengeMembers of Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in Polk County were at the Bondurant-Farrar Intermediate School on November 30 and December 1 to lead STEM-related activities with 5th and 6th grade students. Learning was centered around 4-H’s STEM Challenge, which consisted of three ocean-related activities in their "Explorers of the Deep" program. These hands-on learning opportunities were made possible through financial assistance and support from Meta (formerly known as Facebook) and their Altoona Data Center.

    Learn more about these learning activities.

  • brightly decorated tree featuring art supplies and materials2022 Tree Named People's Choice

    Since 2016, members of Bondurant-Farrar’s counseling and art departments have teamed up to create many award-winning entries for the Festival of Trees and Lights on behalf of our school community. This year, the team’s vision of ‘Art is Too Important Not to Share’ was showcased through a brightly colored tree that they were able to bring to life through community donations and student-made ornaments and features. 

    On November 29, the Blank Children’s Hospital announced this year’s winners, with the team's tree earning first place!

    Click here to learn more about the 2022 tree.

  • Increasing Work-Based Learning Opportunities for Students

    two students pictured at Accumold of Ankeny In the Fall of 2022, a new course was started to help give students more work-based learning experiences during their senior year. The course was designed to be for seniors who wanted to take part in an internship with a particular business in the career cluster of their choice. Our initial cohort consisted of 16 students who were interested in exploring a variety of interests, including law, healthcare, diesel mechanics, culinary arts, and dentistry. 

    Click to learn more about a partnership with Accumold of Ankeny.

  • We're hiring

    CURRENT OPENINGS INCLUDE: 

    • Special Education Strategist I - Elementary
    • Special Education Strategist I - High School
    • Paraeducators - Regular Time, Part Time, Substitute
    • Custodial Lead - Supporting Activities Department and Spaces
    • Assistant Softball Coach - Varsity

    Click here to view all employment opportunities.

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  • Contact Us

    Thank you for taking time to review the latest issue of the Bondurant-Farrar E-Briefing. The purpose of this publication is to provide board updates, news, and events from around the district. If you have suggestions, comments, or feedback regarding this publication, please reach out!

    Jessica Hartgers
    Communications Specialist 
    hartgersj@bfschools.org
    515-967-7819