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BISD STRONG AWARD
Bainbridge Island School District is filled with amazing students and staff and now there is a way to recognize and celebrate the many individuals who make our district strong.
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Superintendent Peter Bang-Knudsen has a message to share with the community.
In the message, he references the revised metrics set by the state to help inform school districts’ decisions regarding in-person learning. In addition, he walks through a graph by the Institute for Disease Modeling which indicates that when schools implement COVID-19 health and safety measures (mask-wearing, social distancing, screening, etc.), the community spread of COVID-19 remains relatively similar in the hybrid learning model as a fully remote learning model. Leading to the finding that hybrid learning isn’t much riskier than full remote learning. (See PDF of the graph.) Safety is BISD’s highest priority and it will continue to be as we move forward through the school year. -
In preparation for bringing hybrid students to school, BISD has created a Return to Learn Handbook with a high-level overview of the many ways BISD has modified operational practices to keep students and staff as safe as possible during in-person learning.
The handbook includes videos on:
- The required steps prior to entering school buildings
- Safety measures for riding the bus Please note: because of the pandemic, BISD is encouraging students to travel to and from school via walking, biking or personal vehicle, if at all possible, and leave the seats on the bus to students who need them.
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HELPING TO KEEP YOU SAFE:
In addition, the Return to Learn Handbook links to the BISD COVID-19 Safety Handbook for those who wish to dig deeper into the details.
Spanish translated document: Regresar para aprender el manual
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Daily Screening Questions
If your student can accurately answer "no" to the following questions, then proceed to school.
- Do you have any of the following symptoms: fever (100.4F) or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea?
- Is anyone in your household displaying the symptoms listed above?
- Have you been in close contact with anyone who has suspected or confirmed COVID-19?
- Have you taken any medication to reduce a fever before going to school?
If your student is unable to answer "no" to the questions above, your child needs to stay home until all answers are "no". Please contact your student's school for additional guidance. Thanks for doing your part to help keep our schools healthy!
Click here to download and print the Daily Screening Questions.
- Do you have any of the following symptoms: fever (100.4F) or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea?
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Join the Conversation with Superintendent Peter Bang-Knudsen and School Board Members Lynn Smith & Christina Hulet
On Jan. 21 at 5 p.m., join Superintendent Peter Bang-Knudsen and School Board Members Lynn Smith & Christina Hulet for a Community Conversation centered on BISD Upcoming Levies & District Update
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Bainbridge High School to join the Olympic League for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year.
Bainbridge Island School District announced that for the remainder of the 2020-21 school year, its high school athletic programs will pivot from the Metro League and into the Olympic League.
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BISD's renewal ballot measures.
The February 2021 Special Election will include two BISD renewal ballot measures which would replace two expiring levies.
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School Board Meeting: Dec. 10, 2020
View a recording of the Dec. 10, 2020 School Board Meeting.
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It's OK to not be OK
During this time of unprecedented stress, many of us are experiencing normal reactions to a highly abnormal situation.
