Education
BY BROOKE SJOBERG
BISD Superintendent Edwards retires after 17 years After serving the school district for 17 years, Superintendent Barry Edwards announced his retirement at the June 17 meeting of the Bastrop ISD board of trustees. What you need to know “It has truly been the honor of a lifetime. From my first classroom in El Paso to my years in Bastrop ISD, I’ve had the privilege of working alongside passionate educators, dedicated
Bastrop High School renovations continue More 2023 bond-funded renovations to Bastrop High School are on the horizon, district administrators shared in May. Looking ahead During a May 13 board update on bond project construction, BISD Director of Planning and Construction Lee Raspberry said the district received its site permit for continued renovations at BHS in early May, and site work began that month. The details The 38,000-square-foot classroom expansion includes a new classroom wing, competition gym, dance studio, and addi- tional student parking. Raspberry said this slate of renovations is expected to continue through December 2027.
over the coming months to identify BISD’s next superintendent, according to a release. The first step in the transition plan is naming an interim superintendent, followed by partnering with a search firm. The district will gather input from commu- nity members to inform the selection of the next superintendent. families, and inspiring students. I will always be grateful for the trust and support this community has shown me.” BARRY EDWARDS, FORMER BISD SUPERINTENDENT
The superintendent, who has spent 37 years in education since beginning his career as a school teacher in El Paso, oversaw significant growth in the district’s student population, as well as expanded access to technology and internet ser- vice. His tenure also saw the opening of the BISD Family Resource Center and Health Clinic, and the expansion from half- to full-day pre-kindergarten. Edwards expressed appreciation for the oppor- tunity to collaborate with the district, students and families, noting his lasting gratitude for the community’s confidence and trust. What’s next? The district’s board of trustees will work
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