Posts by Ryan PIERCE
Technology takes world geography classes at Martin High School to a new level
“The students like it because I’m not always talking at them,” said Martin High School world geography teacher Sarah Spurrier about the Chromebooks her students use in her classes. “It puts learning in their hands.” Thanks to a Transformation Through Innovation grant, all world geography teachers at Martin High School now have access to carts…
Read MoreBoard approves bond construction for Martin HS, Boles JH, Miller and Little Elementaries
May 20, 2016 – The AISD Board of Trustees approved the guaranteed maximum price for two Bond 2014 packages at last night’s board meeting. Now the district will proceed with construction of bond work at Boles Junior High, Martin High School, Miller Elementary and Little Elementary. [Watch the board meeting.] In the first approved package,…
Read MoreBid date for bond work at seven elementaries set for May 27
W.B. Kibler Construction will accept proposals for bond work at seven elementaries, due Friday, May 27, 2016 by 2 p.m. About this project The project consists of a new security vestibule, science labs/STEM renovations and storage and strings room renovations at West Elementary, Hale Elementary, Burgin Elementary, Beckham Elementary, Blanton Elementary, Remynse Elementary and Anderson…
Read MoreMay 2016 bond construction update
Bond-related construction is in full-swing. In fact, by the fall, 51 schools will have construction projects underway or already finished. The bond is also funding several new districtwide facilities, along with two new elementary schools. Below are details about the projects currently underway. Career and Technical Center A groundbreaking ceremony kicked off construction of the…
Read MoreBoard of Trustees names assistant principal for McNutt Elementary
May 6, 2016 – The AISD Board of Trustees yesterday announced Julie Lange as assistant principal for the new McNutt Elementary that is scheduled to open in August 2016. Lange has been the academic dean at Berry Elementary since 2015. Prior to that, she was on the itinerant dyslexia team in the Burleson ISD from…
Read MorePre-bid meeting for bond work held at Arlington High School
May 5, 2016 – Balfour Beatty Construction hosted a pre-bid meeting yesterday for bond-funded construction projects at Arlington High School, Morton Elementary and South Davis Elementary. In the meeting, which started in the Arlington High School library, Kelly Johnson, Balfour Beatty’s lead estimator on the project, reviewed the scope for each campus, the schedule and…
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