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BISD approves 2025-26 budget, adds staff last minute
The Bainbridge Island School District passed its budget for the upcoming school year at its Aug. 28 meeting,…
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BISD approves to put supplemental levy on Nov. ballot
A new state law could accelerate the Bainbridge Island School District’s financial recovery, but it will be up…
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Community steps up to support former BHS student’s research at Harvard
Harvard student and recent Bainbridge High School graduate Ella McRitchie is quintessential Ivy League material — she is…
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BI school board considering a supplemental levy in Nov.
When legislators in Olympia approved a levy lid lift this legislative session, they authorized school districts across Washington…
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Over $1.2 million donated to BISD schools and programs
The special June 10 meeting of the Bainbridge Island School Board was a windfall for the district and…
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BISD certifies 45 reduction-in-force notices
The Bainbridge Island School District took a massive step toward fiscal stability May 8 when board members certified…
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Non-state revenue sources highlighted at BI school event
School was out April 30, by the state’s calculation, but the Bainbridge Island School District still has just…
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BISD budget update in progress; full reductions coming May 8
Superintendent Amii Thompson provided an update on the Bainbridge Island School District budget at the board meeting April…
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Parks signs deal to buy Grand Forest parcel from BISD
Two public entities, the Bainbridge Island Metro Parks and Recreation District and the BI School District, shook hands…
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Popular BISD programs could be key to more state funding
Nontraditional education options may be the key to more state funding for school districts, but whether the state…
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BISD groups praise teachers, suggest cutting them
In keeping with superintendent Amii Thompson’s commitment to transparency with families and staff, the Bainbridge Island School District…
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BISD to decide staff reductions by spring
The Bainbridge Island School District announced the dates that its budget-mandated reduction in force will take effect at…
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Bigger BISD deficit means staff reductions
The Bainbridge Island School District announced Jan. 22 that it must cut its already hamstrung budget by up…