BPS Welcomed Back Teachers and Staff this Week | |
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Welcome back to all BPS teachers and staff who returned this week to begin preplanning. BPS is so excited to have you on our team.
We hope you all have an excellent school year, and we cannot wait to see how you make a difference in the lives of our students.
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BPS Awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting | |
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Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) has awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting to School Board of Brevard County for its annual comprehensive financial report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2021. The report has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program, which includes demonstrating a constructive "spirit of full disclosure" to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the report.
The Certificate of Achievement is the highest form of recognition in the area of governmental accounting and financial reporting, and its attainment represents a significant accomplishment by a government and its management.
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Brevard Teacher Named AFA Florida Teacher of the Year | |
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Bill McInnish, Eau Gallie High School teacher of Aircraft/Aerospace Assembly, received the Florida Teacher of the Year Award for 2022 from the Florida Region of the Air and Space Forces Association.
The award "...honors exemplary K-12 educators and Chapter Teacher of the Year winners at the AFA State level who make a profound difference in the lives of their students and in their community."
Mr. McInnish is no doubt making a difference here in Brevard. His graduating students have had 100% placement in the aviation industry for the last two years. This year, eight students went to Embraer Aircraft, two to Blue Origin, and one to SpaceX. Fourteen students were accepted into Engineering College programs across the country, and five went into Military Aviation.
Congratulations to Mr. McInnish!
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BPS Transportation Team Serves with Heart
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As a new school year begins, staff members across the district are getting their campuses ready to welcome students. University Park Elementary (UPE) in Melbourne is no different.
In addition to the anticipated setup in classrooms, UPE had several punch list items in need of completion. John Davis from BPS Transportation noticed and offered his assistance to UPE’s principal, Ana Diaz.
Projects like mulching and touch-up paint were needed to get the school ready for the first day. Mr. Davis said, “I was at a meeting at University Park Elementary and saw the needs that Ms. Diaz had…I felt that we should do whatever we could to help her and the staff to spruce things up.”
Principal Diaz compiled a list of tasks, and Mr. Davis and other Transportation team members got to work, with as many as seven people volunteering at a time.
“People like [Mr. Davis] make me proud to be part of team BPS and give us all the hope we need to continue on this so very worthwhile mission,” said Principal Diaz.
When asked what inspired him to contact the school, Mr. Davis expressed, “We are all in this together no matter what department!”
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Free and Reduced Lunch Applications Now Open
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The Free and Reduced Lunch Application for the 2022-23 school year is available now. Meals are available for students enrolled in-person learning only. Students attending Brevard Virtual school or Florida Virtual school are not eligible for meals under the National School Lunch Program guidelines.
We are pleased to offer a free breakfast to all Brevard Public Schools (BPS) students again this year, regardless of status.
For your convenience, the Free and Reduced Lunch application may be completed on-line from your computer or mobile device.
Students that attended a Brevard County School and participated in the free or reduced lunch program last year may eat on last year’s free or reduced status for the first 30 days of the school year or until a new lunch application is processed, whichever comes first.
New students who have a sibling that participated in the Free or Reduced Lunch Program last school year may also eat on their sibling’s prior year status for the first 30 days of the school year or until a new lunch application is processed. Please contact the Office of Food and Nutrition Services at (321) 633-1000 x11642 to confirm sibling status.
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New Year, New Technology: ReaXium School Bus System
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During the July 28 meeting, the School Board held a public hearing on the tentative school budget. The proposed budget for 2022-2023 would see a reduction in taxes for property owners.
View the presentation slides
The final budget hearing will take place on Thursday, Sept. 8 at 5:30 in the School Board room.
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Current BPS Smart Episode!
In this episode, you'll get to know Officer Jennifer Imperato, or "Officer Jen" - this year's Employee of the Year for Brevard Public Schools. Enjoy listening as she discusses her unique role as a school resource officer and some of her favorite community projects she's been involved in throughout the years.
Listen on Spotify!
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NON-DISCRIMINATION NOTICE
July 2022
The School Board of Brevard County, Florida does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, transgender status, or gender identity), disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), religion, military status, ancestry, or genetic information or any other factor protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. The district also provides equal access to its facilities to youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. The School Board of Brevard County is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and the Amendment Act of 2008 (ADAA), the Florida Education Equity Act of 1984, Age Discrimination Act of 1967 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Civil Rights Act of 1964 including: Title II, Title VI, and Title VII, United States Education Amendments of 1972 - Title IX, Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA). If you have questions, concerns, or wish to report possible violations of any of the above, please contact either of the individuals listed below for proper assistance and handling. For concerns involving:
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the Public or Students including IDEA and 504 matters contact:
Aimee Rodriguez,
Title IX Coordinator
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way
Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 633-1000, Ext. 11317
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Employees or Job Applicants contact:
Dir. of Professional Standards and Labor Relations
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way Melbourne, FL 32940
(321) 633-1000, Ext. 11265
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Reasonable accommodations are available for persons with disabilities to complete the application and/or interview process. Applicants and/or individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact the Director of Human Resources & Labor Relations for assistance. Educators are required to follow the Principles of Professional Conduct of the Education Profession in Florida (State Board of Education Rule 6B-1.006, FAC). To report alleged educator misconduct, contact Dr. Beth Thedy, Deputy Superintendent and chief Human Resources Officer, at (321) 631-1911, ext. 11200 or Thedy.Beth@BrevardSchools.org.
For more information regarding Career & Technical Education visit our website at:
https://www.brevardschools.org/Domain/1173
or contact the Office of Career & Technical Education at: (321) 633- 1000, extension 11380.
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BPS HEADLINES is a publication of Brevard Public Schools.
2700 Judge Fran Jamieson Way * Melbourne, FL 32940 * 321-633-1000
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