Bryan ISD Superintendent's Blog

Summer Thoughts

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

After a successful graduation of almost 800 Bryan High School seniors, the summer is in full swing for Bryan ISD. The last 10 days of the school year were devoted to intense one-on-one instruction for students who qualified under the Optional Flexible Year Program. Increasing student achievement is ...

Busy Start To Spring Semester

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We are hard at work getting ready for all those standardized tests. I know it seems like our education system has gone test crazy and I could not agree more. I hope everyone will let their legislators know how they feel about this system of evaluating schools. There is also a lot of budget planning ...

Happy New Year!

Fri, 02 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

While 2009 marks a new beginning for most people, school districts also view it as a halfway point in our calendar year. So, while looking forward, I want to extend a nod backwards to what has been a school year already marked with accomplishments for Bryan ISD. Successful opening of Rudder a...

It's a Celebration

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We had a great time last week as our caravan of 40 cars, two large trucks and a school bus brought food to the KBTX-TV Food for Families Food Drive. This is a Bryan schools tradition that is a celebration of the gift of giving to others that are less fortunate. It is a wonderful lesson that we, as a...

Thank Goodness It's Over!

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The election is over, and I hope the Congress and new President can address the problems with the "No Child Left Behind" Act (NCLB). Something must be done to address the unfairness associated with the act, and the manner in which the Department of Education and Texas Education Agency impl...

Sleepless in Bryan

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Over the past several days, we've had a lot of our employees lose a lot of sleep for a great cause. The response from BISD employees for the evacuation shelters was amazing. We housed almost 1,800 people in our schools. Bryan High, Rudder High, Rayburn and Long were general evacuation shelters, whi...

I can actually find a parking space now!

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wow- this was the smoothest start of school yet. I was worried with the opening of new schools, Rudder HS and Davila MS, that there would be some challenges, but things went really well on the first day of classes. Of course, there are always a few glitches with bus routes or students showing...

Ready, Set, Go!

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This summer has been jampacked with preparations for the next school year. Someone asked me the other day if I was enjoying the summer. It was obvious this person thought that we really get a break in the action after school is out. Far from the truth! Working on a tight budget while opening a...

Hats Off To Teachers

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In Bryan ISD, faculty and staff are recognized at an annual year-end awards ceremony. As we recognize the many contributions made by teachers, this is an excellent opportunity to reminisce. Most people can remember a special teacher who really impacted their life in a positive way. I...

There Is Life After TAKS

Fri, 07 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

By the time you read this, I will be busy working on or completing my “honey do” list over the Spring Break. I know teachers, students and administrators need the break from each other. Sorry about that parents; it’s your turn! Things have been busy leading up to this much-needed b...