Superintendent's Letter - Monday, October 25, 2021

October 25, 2021

What a great week to be a Burton Panther!!!

Hello Burton Panther community! Save time, avoid the lines, and vote early for the proposed Burton Independent School District Bond Project! Your voice matters. Voting location is @ the Old High School Rock Building Auditorium, 917 North Main Street, Burton today, October 25th and continues through Friday October 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Early morning and evening hours are available on Tuesday, October 26thand Thursday, October 28th from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, November 2nd. Still have questions…find bond information on the district website @ www.burtonisd.net or go to  www.burtonbond2021.com. 

The Burton ISD Bond proposal will provide expansions for Burton High School and Burton Junior High School, allow for Elementary growth, address safety and security, increase kitchen and cafeteria capacity, and upgrade band, fine arts, and athletic facilities. A bond is funded with Interest and Sinking (I&S) monies and 100% of these dollars stay in Burton ISD. So, exercise your right to vote!

 

In Burton ISD, we stand for every child every day. Burton ISD has the best interest of every student at the forefront of all decisions. The learning communities we promote focus on academics and are supplemented by extracurricular activities. We want students to enjoy the opportunities that are emphasized in their classrooms. The process of acquiring knowledge through student-centered activities permeates through out the hallways of Burton Schools. Engagement becomes a frame of reference in order to make progress towards higher level thinking and student accomplishments. 

It’s unbelievable how quickly we are already bringing October to a close. We are keeping this school year on track by continuing with exemplary educational experiences and successes in Burton ISD. 

                                                                     

                             

The pride of the Burton Panthers is embedded in all of us whether we are a student, an alumni, a community member, a staff member and employee, a parent, board member and/or a proud supporter and in many cases all of the above. We love our Panthers and like to think that the culture we are providing in educating our students is a reason why parents want their children to attend Burton ISD. We value our school district and always put students first. We are prepared to Dream Big, Sparkle More, and Shine Bright as the Future is Now for the Burton Panthers in 2021!!! Have a blessed week and GO BIG RED! 

 

Superintendent's Letter - Monday, October 18, 2021

 October 18, 2021

What a great week to be a Burton Panther!!!

Hello Burton Panther community! Just a reminder that early voting for the Burton Independent School District Bond has begun and continues through Friday October 29th from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily in the Burton High School Auditorium located @ 917 N. Main Street, Burton. Early morning and evening hours are available on Friday, October 22nd, Tuesday, October 26th, and Thursday, October 28th from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Weekend hours are also available on Saturday, October 23rd from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 24th from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Election Day is Tuesday, November 2nd. Find bond information on the district website @ www.burtonisd.net or go to  www.burtonbond2021.com. 

This week the Burton Panthers celebrate Homecoming as we host Granger on Friday, October 22nd. Come show your spirit, get involved in the festivities, and cheer the Panthers on to another big WIN! You won’t want to miss the community spirit parade on Wednesday, October 20th @ 5:30 p.m. 

There are so many activities to be involved in this Fall! Congratulations and continued good luck to Cross Country Regional Qualifiers, Band, Volleyball, and our FFA Livestock Judging Team as our students move on to excel!

What a great time it is to renew, regroup, and reset this Fall. The Burton ISD educators and students returned to their learning environments in 2021 with hopes to make our classrooms everything that we want them to be. Positive successes and the opportunity to provide exemplary student accomplishments. We are passionate thinkers who have a shared vision that aims to overcome the past obstacles faced by our school and community. We like to promote our school community as a space to learn, share, and grow! Teaching is one of the most rewarding challenges and our staff continues to adapt to changing environments by increasing their knowledge, enhancing their skills, and helping each other stay motivated and connected for our students. 

Burton ISD believes that we are at the forefront of launching bold initiatives to meet students’ developmental needs. Our students succeed because we are implementing academic, social-emotional, and extracurricular skills that will provide long-lasting essential practices for healthy living in an uncertain world. Burton ISD is invested in fostering resilient learners, teaching strengths to enhance self-confidence and security for a better tomorrow, and encouraging independent thinking. 

                               

The pride of the Burton Panthers is embedded in all of us whether we are a student, an alumni, a community member, a staff member and employee, a parent, board member and/or a proud supporter and in many cases all of the above. We love our Panthers and like to think that the culture we are providing in educating our students is a reason why parents want their children to attend Burton ISD. We value our school district and always try to do what is in the best interest of students. We are prepared to Dream Big, Sparkle More, and Shine Bright as the Future is Now for the Burton Panthers in 2021!!! Have a blessed week and GO BIG RED!                                                  

Superintendent's Letter - Monday, October 11, 20

 October 11, 2021

What a great week to be a Burton Panther!!!

                           We are shaping the Future of Burton Independent School District!!!

Burton ISD is growing! The 2021 Burton ISD Bond proposal creates more seats for elementary, junior high and high school students. The Bond proposal of $43,867,741 includes new construction and upgrades for the high school, junior high school, kitchen/cafeteria, fine arts, and athletics which will impact every student over their school career. The average age of Burton ISD facilities is 46 years and it has been 13 years since the last bond. 

The elementary building is currently at 94% functional capacity. The proposed master plan would create additional seats on the elementary campus by expanding into the current junior high space. As this expansion occurs, junior high and high school would move where current athletic facilities are. 

The Junior High School expansion adds 7 new classrooms with a new secure and dedicated entrance, office and conference space, and an enlarged Nurses’ Clinic.

The High School addition includes 8 new classrooms with modern learning features, two Science Labs, two Technology Labs, a new secure and dedicated entrance, and office and conference space.  

This proposal includes a renovation of the 2009 Elementary Gym to a new acoustically designed Band Hall with practice and storage rooms and will also accommodate Theatre Arts.

The Kitchen and Cafeteria expansion will increase capacity, offer two serving lines, and could be designed to accommodate a culinary arts program. 

Athletic upgrades include a new stadium with an 8-lane running track, a new competition gym that could be used as a multi-purpose facility, new lighting for baseball and softball fields, and upgrades to parking areas.  

Building upgrades include new flooring, ceilings, windows, interior paint, interior and exterior doors, accessibility improvements, collaboration/learning corridors, and outdoor covered eating areas. Site-work and structural prep to address drainage will also be addressed. 

                               

The pride of the Burton Panthers is embedded in all of us whether we are a student, an alumni, a community member, a staff member and employee, a parent, board member and/or a proud supporter and in many cases all of the above. We love our Panthers and like to think that the culture we are providing in educating our students is a reason why parents want their children to attend Burton ISD. We value our school district and always try to do what is in the best interest of students. We are prepared to Dream Big, Sparkle More, and Shine Bright as the Future is Now for the Burton Panthers in 2021!!! Have a blessed week and GO BIG RED!