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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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BISD-owned portion of Grand Forest to go up for sale

A piece of “treasured island landscape” owned by the Bainbridge Island School District may see a change in…

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BISD Board member Robert Cromwell, left, announced his resignation at the Jan. 9 meeting, effective Feb. 14.

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2 BISD board members announce resignations, staff reductions approved

Changes to the roster are coming from the top and bottom of the ladder at the Bainbridge Island…

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Minority students at BISD show different strengths

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Public forums set to help BISD with funding woes

It’s been a whirlwind year for the Bainbridge Island School District, but the new year could lead to…

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BISD loans itself money to deal with deficit

The Bainbridge Island School District authorized the first of two interfund loans at its meeting Dec. 12, borrowing…

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BISD superintendent Amii Thompson shares amended details about the school budget at a board meeting last winter.

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BISD votes to extend superintendent’s contract

It’s been over a week since Election Day, but Bainbridge Island still had one more top leadership position…

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The Nov. 6 meeting when the district’s financial situation was explained.

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Deep dive into BISD finances shows years of errors

Without change, it could be nearly $400,000 in the red

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Project-based ‘micro-school’ for BI students kicks off

Homegrown learning strategies are essential to non-traditional learning, and a new pilot program at Commodore Options School on…

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Amii Thompson

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Survey asks what BI wants in a school superintendent

Between the Comprehensive Plan update and the recent letter released by the school board, public calls for input…

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Bainbridge school selected for city’s solar project

Woodward Middle School will soon be the proud owner of about 240 solar panels, at almost no cost…

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BISD enrollment numbers up a bit for now

Enrollment numbers from the first few weeks of school are in, but they may change in a month,…

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Alex Ford poses with a bouquet of foliage.

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1st impressions for new BISD teachers

The first day of school is a big day for everyone — parents, students and teachers alike.