In these next two video clips, Dr. Bacon provides some important background information around "buying power" and how dollars today compare to their purchasing power in years past. State funding amounts have fallen consistently over the last 15 years. In order to get public education in Kentucky back on track, we must advocate for the legislature to provide additional funding to our schools!
Buying Power: https://youtu.be/FF6m123-PdU
Getting "Back-on-Track": https://youtu.be/v35c0c6kVv8
We are in a funding crisis here in Kentucky! The lack of state funding to local school districts is causing critical problems in public education throughout our state. In the video below, you'll hear a brief introduction from Dr. Bacon regarding the current status of public education here in the Commonwealth as well as some simple things you can do to help address this critical issue. https://youtu.be/_2_0eKlPXgM
Thank you to all our BCPS volunteers that practice our #ServiceBeforeSelf Core Value. These individuals donate their time & energy to creating unique opportunities that lift student educational experiences to a new level. You make BCPS better! #MovingForward
Please help us welcome Mr. George Brock to his new role as Energy Auditor for the Department of Facilities! #MovingForward
In this week's “Beyond the Bell” Dr. Bacon helps us get to know Ms. Cindy Rosson, Front Office Assistant at Shepherdsville Elementary School! Check it out here: https://youtu.be/AbaX6a2wnek?si=rwEy5lsNShMSlV5U #MovingForward #BCPSBeyondtheBell
BCPS students, staff & families looking for help with mental health or substance use, can call Care Solace at 888-515-0595 for 24/7/365 personalized & confidential help finding a therapist or you can search on your own at www.caresolace.com/bullitt. #MovingForward
Please help us welcome Ms. Jennifer Renneisen to her new role as Administrative Assistant for the Department of Elementary Education! #MovingForward
This week's Staff Spotlight features Mr. Devin Huff from Bullitt Central High School, who makes sure students feel seen, heard, & valued each day. #MovingForward #BCPSStudentsMatterMost
Please help us welcome Ms. Tracy Parsley to her new role as Maintenance Supervisor in the Department of Facilities! #MovingForward
This week's spotlight, Dalton C. from the ATC, not only takes charge of his learning experiences as a Self-Directed Navigator, but brings his peers along with him as a Productive Collaborator. #MovingForward #BCPSSelfDirectedNavigator #BCPSProductiveCollaborator
At last night's Board Meeting, we were able to celebrate AJ McCowan from NBHS as he has recently completed a 111.3 hour project to earn his Eagle Scout ranking! Congratulations, AJ!! #MovingForward
Presenting our first ever winners of the Custodial Excellence Awards! These school teams were selected as having the "best kept" school for their grade level. Congratulations to Bullitt Central HS, Eastside MS, and Overdale ES! #MovingForward #BCPSSharedAccountability
In this week's “Beyond the Bell” Dr. Bacon helps us get to know Ms. Amanda Nokes, Principal at Bullitt Lick Middle School Check it out here: https://youtu.be/TB_xJ04kk70 #MovingForward #BCPSBeyondtheBell
This week's Staff Spotlight features Mr. Fin Burton from Brooks Elementary, who works to create more opportunities for students to be Future Focused throughout their school experiences. #MovingForward #BCPSFutureFocused
Congratulations to Mrs. Kristi Lynch, principal of North Bullitt High School, on recently being inducted into the KWEL (Kentucky Women in Education Leadership) Cohort! We're so excited for her and all the awesome things she is working on at NBHS! #MovingForward
Our THRIVE Academy is still rocking and rolling supporting our brand new teachers!
Recently, our new MS/HS teachers worked with our district's Digital Learning Coaches on integrating technology effectively into their lessons. The group also spent more time working on lesson planning and classroom management. Stephanie Warner, AWARE Grant Director, joined in during the afternoon session and presented on forming relationships that lead to rigor.
Our new Elementary-level teachers will be meeting soon!
#MovingForward #BCPSSharedAccountability
This week's spotlight, Braxton B. from Pleasant Grove Elementary, takes charge of his learning experiences & creates new opportunities for himself as a Self-Directed Navigator. #MovingForward #BCPSSelfDirectedNavigator
It's time for round three of our new series called “Beyond the Bell”! In each video, we’ll be introducing you to someone that’s a part of Team BCPS - this could be an administrator, a teacher, staff member, or even a student.
In today's segment, Dr. Bacon helps us get to know Jackson Clayton - better known as J-Clay, a senior at North Bullitt High School.
Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zbZfl6zIW4U
#MovingForward #BCPSBeyondtheBell
Substitute Educators Day recognizes our professional educators that serve as a bridge to provide continued quality education to students in the temporary absence of regular classroom educators. These dedicated & passionate individuals keep our classrooms running! #MovingForward
Our Area Technology Center (ATC) and Career Readiness Center (CRC) Open House is coming up soon! If you're interested in applying to these special programs next year or even just curious about what this is and what they can offer, please join us on Tuesday, November 28 between 5 and 7pm. #MovingForward