Transportation department tests new tracking system

October 7, 2015
Zonar reader in 极速六合彩 bus

The 极速六合彩 transportation department used the summer to get the new Zonar system ready for the new school year. 鈥淲e have been tracking 30 students on seven buses to make sure that the GPS is working correctly and to make sure that the Zonar is reading and tracking the student data,鈥 explained Debbie Swenson, regular…

RFQ issued for architect/engineer services for Bond Program Phase III; proposals due Oct. 29

October 5, 2015
极速六合彩 Bond 2014 logo

Proposal Due Date: Oct. 29, 2015 Due Time: 2 p.m. 极速六合彩 (鈥溂倭喜殊, 鈥渢he District鈥 or 鈥溂倭喜殊) will engage several qualified firms to provide professional architecture/engineering services for the 2014 Bond Program Phase III, in accordance with the terms, conditions, and requirements set forth in this Request for Qualifications (link no longer…

Elimination of instrument fees sparks student involvement

September 30, 2015
Lamar band students

As part of the 2014 Bond package, the 极速六合彩 eliminated instrument fees for students in August 2014. This attempt to remove barriers so more students can participate in fine arts seems to have paid off immediately with increased student participation in the 2014-2015 school year. Bond funds are helping pay for the additional instruments and…

极速六合彩 math and science teachers learn about STEM formation

September 21, 2015
Teacher training for STEM labs

Sept. 21, 2015 – Fifth and sixth grade math and science teachers from Adams and Patrick Elementary Schools received STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) training today to help them best utilize their lab space and implement a more student-focused method of teaching. The third and fourth grade teachers will attend the training, held in Patrick鈥檚…

极速六合彩 warehouse department plays big role in the bond

September 20, 2015
极速六合彩 warehouse crew removes items from Hutcheson before demolition

鈥淲e are caught up,鈥 declared Travis Rogers, former 极速六合彩 warehouse manager. Rogers, who retired at the end of August after 33 years with the 极速六合彩, and his staff had a huge job this summer, playing an often unnoticed but critical role in implementing changes related to the 2014 Bond package. As schools consolidate, move or…

Pre-bid meeting held at Jones Academy

September 17, 2015
Pre-bid meeting at Jones Academy

Sept. 17, 2015 – A pre-bid meeting was held yesterday for upcoming renovation projects at Jones Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language. Most of the work is intended to enhance the fine arts and dual language programming of the brand new academy and address lifecycle and deficiency needs in the Roquemore Elementary building where…

Pre-bid meeting held at Corey Academy

September 10, 2015
Potential bidders inspect the Corey building

Sept. 10, 2015 – A pre-bid meeting was held yesterday for upcoming renovation projects at Corey Academy of Fine Arts and Dual Language. Most of the work is intended to enhance the fine arts and dual language programming of the brand new academy and address lifecycle and deficiency needs in the Corey Elementary building. Stantec…

Bid date for renovation work at Corey Academy set for Sept. 24

September 9, 2015
Corey Academy rendering

Bids and questions must be submitted to the project construction manager, Pogue Construction. DEAN P. COREY ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS & DUAL LANGUAGE PROJECT LOCATION 5200 Kelly Elliott Rd. Arlington, TX, 76017 ARCHITECT Stantec BID DUE DATE Bids are due by 2 p.m. on Sept. 24.Questions are due by Sept. 18, and the final addendum…

Groundwork underway for two new elementary schools

September 9, 2015
Groundwork for the future McNutt Elementary

Sept. 9, 2015 – The groundwork is underway for two new elementary schools the 极速六合彩 is building with funds from the 2014 Bond package. Both schools are scheduled to open for the 2016-2017 school year. Click here to see photos of the construction. Click here for more details about the two future elementary schools.

Transformation Through Innovation grant workshop prepares teachers to apply

September 1, 2015
TI Grant teacher workshop

Sept. 1, 2015 – The 极速六合彩 instructional technology department held the first of two Transformation Through Innovation (TI) grant workshops yesterday, Aug. 31, to explain to teachers how to apply for the grant. The second workshop is Sept. 3 (register here). The TI grant is funded by the 2014 Bond package and includes $1 million…