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Staff propose small bell‑time shifts, handbook language and fall start for long‑range facilities planning
Summary
Bellville ISD staff proposed shifting elementary start times 10 minutes earlier and BJHS 5 minutes earlier for 2026–27, reviewed handbook wording about parent behavior, and announced a Long‑Range Facilities Planning process to begin Fall 2026 with Kirby and Heather named to the committee.
Dr. Poenitzsch told trustees the leadership team is discussing small adjustments to school start times for 2026–27: 10 minutes earlier for elementary campuses and 5 minutes earlier for Bellville Junior High School. The proposal was presented as a discussion item; no vote was taken at the meeting.
He also reviewed proposed wording to add to campus handbooks about expectations for parent behavior at school events and outlined plans for a Long‑Range Facilities Planning (LRFPC) process starting in Fall 2026, noting that "Kirby & Heather will serve on LRFPC for the upcoming school year." The item was presented for review and will be developed further at future meetings.
