August 17, 2023

  • Bondurant-Farrar E-Briefing

  • Board Highlights from the August 7, 2023 Meeting

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

    Meeting Highlights: 

    • Building principals shared updates regarding preparations for the coming school year. 
    • Thad Long of SVPA Architects reported on plans for Anderson Elementary’s office reconfiguration and expansion. 
    • Received updates from two superintendent advisory committees - communication and finance.
    • Set the top four legislative priorities for the 2023-24 academic year: Local Accountability & Decision Making, Mental Health, Recruitment & Retention, and School Safety.
    • Approved a public hearing to be held at 5:00PM on August 21, 2023 on the proposed issuance of approximately $15 million of SAVE funds to be used on school infrastructure needs.
    • Reviewed actions taken and processes in place in response to Senate File 496 which includes specific parameters regarding student gender identity, library books and classroom materials, and assessments of students’ mental, emotional, and physical health.

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

  • Say Cheese! Photo Displays Now Available

    Welcome Back Bluejays Yard sign

    One of the goals of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee is to create safe, equitable, inclusive, and supportive school environments in which every family, student, and staff member feels welcome and safe. In alignment with this goal, the committee will again this year offer yard sign displays to welcome everyone back. These displays provide a fun photo opportunity to capture the start of the new school year. 

    #WelcomeBackBluejays displays are now available at two locations through the end of the day on Wednesday, August 23. One display can be found at the southeast corner of Anderson Elementary located at 400 Garfield Street SW and another near the main entrance of the Bondurant-Farrar Junior High located at 1201 Grant Street North.

  • Helpful Quick Links For Families

    With the start of the 2023-24 school year less than a week away, we are eagerly looking forward to the return of our Bluejay students and families. To help ensure a successful start to the school year, we’ve put together a list of quick links to information you may find helpful. 

  • School hours, phone numbers, and key contacts can be found on school webpages.  

  • Welcome New Bluejay Teachers

    Last week, we welcomed over 20 new teachers to our district. We're so glad they're here!

    New teachers stand for picture on main stairway of the high school

  • We're Hiring! Consider Joining Our Team

    Immediate need for special education paraeducators, apply today to join our team

  • Interested in Serving on Our School Board?

    School board members are locally-elected volunteers, serving four-year terms, who play a significant role in the leadership and governance of our public school district. This year, our district will have three open seats on the ballot for the full 4-year term and one seat open with two years of service remaining. With questions, please contact Superintendent Powers or Cari Aylsworth at 515-967-7819.

    Click here to learn more: https://www.bfschools.org/Page/855

  • Have a Question?

    Our online form serves as a way to electronically submit GENERAL comments, questions, and concerns. This is in an effort to increase opportunities for two-way communication with district stakeholders. 

    General questions, comments, or concerns should be handled at the lowest level possible.

    If you are unsure where to start, please refer to our general inquiries form, which can be accessed through the link below and found anytime in the footer of our website. 

    Visit: www.bfschools.org/contactus

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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