DailyTrib.com Support Community Press You can show your support of a vibrant and healthy free press by becoming a voluntary subscriber. Subscribe Now The Burnet High School UIL State Social Studies team of teacher Hunter Hobbs (left) and students Hailey Baker, Alex Holman, Grace MaGee, and Claire Teague were recognized during the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District board of trustees meeting May 17. Courtesy photo
A grant totaling $4.9 million would help the Burnet school district address the impact of COVID-19 on students and education. The district is submitting an application for the money, which is available from the U.S. Department of Education’s Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund.
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During the week of May 17, several school boards and city councils are holding their meetings. Check agendas/websites to see if these government bodies are meeting in person, virtually, or both.
Monday, May 17
City Council Chamber, 301 W. Main St., Llano
swear in newly elected officials
discussion and possible action on request from Collier Material Inc. to lower Robinson Lake for dredging
Burnet Consolidated Independent School District
6 p.m. regular meeting
discuss and possible action regarding new position of licensed specialist in school psychology
DailyTrib.com Support Community Press You can show your support of a vibrant and healthy free press by becoming a voluntary subscriber. Subscribe Now Shady Grove Elementary School students participate in the STEAM lab, which lets kids explore and create. Courtesy photo
Learning takes many paths, and at Shady Grove Elementary School in Burnet, one path meanders through the campus’ STEAM Lab.
“We call it STEAM, but it’s similar to a maker space. Really, the focus is encouraging creativity in their learning and letting the kids explore,” said Shady Grove Principal Tasha Briseño. “Yes, their teachers give them some guidance, but it’s a chance for the kids to have some more control over their learning.”
DailyTrib.com Support Community Press You can show your support of a vibrant and healthy free press by becoming a voluntary subscriber. Subscribe Now Burnet High School s Bulldog FFA BBQ team captured a share of the grand championship at the High School BBQ state cook-off April 23-24 in Llano. Four of the 62 teams competing were from the Burnet Consolidated Independent School District. Courtesy photo
When the pits had cooled at the High School BBQ state cook-off April 23-24, the Bulldog FFA BBQ team had a share of the grand championship.
“It’s a highlight, that’s for sure,” said Brandon Evans, the Burnet High School agriculture science teacher. “There’s a lot of highlights we’ve had here at this ag chapter. We’ve had a state FFA president. We’ve had animals win grand champion at major stock shows. I would say this is up there with those as a highlight.”
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Burnet Consolidated Independent School District voters approved all four of the bond proposals on the May 1 ballot.
Overall, the bond package comes in at about $52.5 million.
“On behalf of the students, staff, Board of Trustees, and administration, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our community for the support of the Burnet CISD bond program and the passages of Propositions A, B, C, and D,” said BCISD Superintendent Keith McBurnett in a statement. “Additionally, I would like to thank the Facilities Advisory Committee members for their input in developing the bond program and to those who supported that put out signs, handed out push cards, and helped inform the community about the bond.”