January 16, 2024

  • Bondurant-Farrar E-Briefing

  • Board Highlights from the January 8, 2024 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: 

    • Received updates from building principals.
    • Received updates from three superintendent advisory committees - student achievement, finance,  and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). 
    • Reviewed board assignments for 2024 superintendent advisory committees.
    • Discussed the district’s emergency procedures, safety-related training, and plans to share additional information with families. 

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

  • Seeking Feedback on Next Year's Proposed School Calendar

    seeking input on draft calendarThe district is seeking feedback on the proposed 2024-25 academic calendar. Currently, Iowa law prohibits districts from setting school start dates prior to August 23. In light of that information, we invite you to review the current calendar draft and provide your input through the electronic form linked below. Feedback received by noon on Friday, January 19 will be shared with the Bondurant-Farrar Board of Education in advance of their January 22 meeting. 

    Review and provide input here: https://www.bfschools.org/Page/1206

    Please note - In the event that updated legislation is released allowing for an earlier school start date, we will adjust accordingly. However, extended breaks and conferences would generally remain unchanged.

  • A Note Regarding the Current School Calendar

    As of January 16, Bondurant-Farrar has canceled three school days due to winter weather. The current academic calendar incorporates two designated snow days.
     
    Currently, no determinations have been made regarding potential adjustments to the final day of the school year. Much of this depends on what the rest of the winter has in store for us. Should calendar changes become necessary, we will communicate the details with all members of our school community.
     
    We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to make the best decisions for our students, families, and staff. Thank you!

  • Preschool Lottery Applications Now Open for 2024-25

    The Bluejay Beginnings Preschool program is here to welcome your child next school year! Lottery applications for our 3 and 4 year old programs are currently being accepted through February 23, 2024. Because space is limited, applications are approved through a lottery system. 

    Submit your child's application today: www.bfschools.org/Page/975

    With questions or for assistance in the application process, call our district office at 515-967-7819.

    preschool lottery applications due February 23, 2024

  • Ensuring Your Contact Information is Accurate

    When school is impacted, phone, email, and text notifications are sent directly to staff, parents, and guardians using contact information from Infinite Campus. It is important that your contact information is up-to-date so that timely information can be distributed.

    If you or a member of your household are not receiving these direct notifications, please follow the link below for instructions to update contact information in your Infinite Campus Parent Portal or call your child’s school office for assistance. 

    Resources: 

    Instructions for Editing Contact Information
    Communicating Weather/Emergency Closing

  • Apply Today for this New Position at BFHS

    We're expanding our team with a new, part-time administrative assistant position at the high school!
     
    • Apply Online by January 23, 2024: https://bit.ly/3TWJh3s
    • Call our district office with questions: 515-967-7819

    we're hiring a part-time administrative assistant at the high school, apply today

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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