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District Newsletter - Winter 2020
The latest edition of the Bluejay Briefing includes information regarding district and staff awards, current and long-term facilities projects, and student programs.
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Bondurant-Farrar Receives STEM BEST Program Award
A STEM BEST Program partner helps transform the typical K-12 classroom environments and methods to unite the workplace with the classroom and develop clear pathways from STEM education to STEM careers in the state.
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Long-term Master Planning: Proposed 7-8 Building
The district has future plans of adding a new building north of the HS. This project will require voter approval of a bond referendum in September of 2020. The good news is that the district will not have to raise the school tax rate to do so.
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Current and Upcoming Construction Projects
This spring, portions of the BFMS will undergo a renovation that also includes updates to the district office.
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Preschool Lottery for 2020-21
The Bluejay Beginnings Preschool Program will accept lottery applications for the 2020-21 school year beginning January 13, 2020 through February 28, 2020.
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Public Notice of Bid Letting
The district is currently accepting bids for a renovation project at the Bondurant-Farrar Middle School. Review the Notice of Bid Letting and supporting documents regarding the projects.
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Parking Guidelines & Reminders
The district is asking for everyone’s assistance in addressing a growing problem we are seeing regarding the no parking/fire lanes on our campuses, especially at the high school.
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2020-21 Academic Calendar Approved
Next year's school calendar was approved during the November 25 board meeting. Click here to view!
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Reception Honoring Retiring Board Member
Mr. Looft joined the B-F Board of Education in the fall of 2011, and will participate in his final meeting on November 25, 2019. The public is invited to honor the service of Mr. Looft at a community reception hosted by the district.
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Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP)
Last spring, schools across Iowa gave the ISASP, which measured achievement in reading, writing, math, and science. Results are now available, and resources have been made available to help interpret your student's results.
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Results From School Board Elections
Unofficially, voters re-elected Susan Ugulini and Chris Freese to continue their service on the district’s Board of Education, and joining them is newcomer Stacia Sanny who will fill the seat previously held by Tom Looft.
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Morris Elementary Celebrates Opening Of New Academic Wing & Gymnasium
The public is invited to celebrate the completion of these projects during an informal ceremony on October 23, 2019, at 2:15 p.m.
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Increased Agriculture Offerings At BFHS
We are excited to offer three new agriculture courses this school year at the high school, along with the offering of Introduction to Agriculture from last year.
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District Faces Funding Shortfall Of Nearly $900,000
The error nor its correction are within the district's control, and its main priority is to limit any impact on students and taxpayers within Bondurant-Farrar.
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School Board Elections
The district has three seats up for election on November 5, 2019. Learn more about school board candidacy, nomination paperwork, and important dates/deadlines for the election.
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Traffic Flow & Maps for Drop Off/Pick Up
Please utilize these resources in preparation for student drop-off and pick-up.
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Intersection of Grant & 6th Street
As traffic is departing from the campus all at once, this intersection, in particular, backs up and is hazardous. Changes will become effective Monday, April 29.
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High School Student Council Adviser Of The Year Finalist
Patti Davis has been named one of seven national finalists for the 2019 Warren E. Shull High School Student Council Adviser of the Year Award.
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Sanger Named Dean of Students
Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Sanger and welcoming her into this role!
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Anderson & Morris Recognized for Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports
The schools were awarded the Banner Plus Level of Recognition from the Iowa PBIS State Leadership Team.
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