Great to Outstanding: School Climate
Dion Betts, Ed.D., Superintendent, Boyertown Area School District

There is no doubt that our District is great. This is indicated by ever-increasing student achievement, awards for academic, fine arts and sports programs, and a culture of collaboration.

To become outstanding in everything that we do requires a relevant vision, goals, and objectives for moving forward. You might know that each building develops an overall action plan that includes, a) developing a positive school climate, b) student achievement, and c) teacher collaboration and student interventions.

A positive school climate, good working relationships, and a structured environment have been shown to be a predicate to high student achievement.

At this time, I would like to highlight how the District is improving school climate in every school. We have a large-scale Anti-Bullying Action Plan (which includes outreach to all stakeholders), trainings and ensuring the safety of all students.

You will see the poster below in every classroom and hallway in the District. Students, staff and parents need to know how to help prevent and handle incidents of bullying. The poster is symbolic of the greater effort to ensure that our efforts will not stop until all incidents of bullying cease.

Latest Announcements

Proposed Minor Modification to BASH Schedule    Click here to find a presentation that was presented to the School Board on 1/10/12 by Mr. Cooper, Principal. Proposed is fairly typical 6 day cycle, with extended periods on two of those days.  The reason for this change is to allow for additional instruction and intervention opportunities to further student achievement. There would be no reduction in electives, activities, etc. as a result of this schedule change. If you have questions, comments, or feedback, you are welcome to attend the following forums: · Community Forum – Thursday 1/19/12; 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - BASH LGI · Community Forum – Wednesday 2/15/12; 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. - BASH LGI Homestead/Farmstead Application    May be obtained by clicking HERE IMPORTANT NOTICE: Funding of Competitions - 2011-2012 School Year    This notice is to inform all coaches, advisors, students, and parent/guardians of new procedures begun this year pertaining to the reimbursement of travel expenses for all academic, athletic, co-curricular and extra-curricular competitions. Competitions include any type of tournament, including District, State and National playoffs. The Boyertown Area School District has in the past and will continue to pay the registration fees for teams, as well as individuals, in which Boyertown students/athletes are scheduled to compete. Events included can be pre-season, in-season and post-season competitions.  In addition, the Boyertown Area School District will cover the cost of the transportation to the scheduled events. The cost of transportation will be covered by District-provided transportation in which all coaches, students/athletes and support staff are included.  Food and lodging for the students/athletes will not be paid for by the Boyertown Area School District. These costs are the responsibility of the parent/guardian or through any other means available to the competitor. If you have any questions, please contact Mr. Matt Morton, BASH Athletic Director, at (610) 369-7452 or email him at mmorton@boyertownasd.org. Comprehensive Annual Financial Report 6-30-2011    Please click here to view the District's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2011. BASD Enrollment Growth    Click HERE for information on BASD Enrollment Growth. DID YOU KNOW?    You may contribute a tax deductible donation to the school district to a program of your choice by emailing donations@boyertownasd.org. You may also use donations@boyertownasd.org to help a student defray the cost of the new activity fee. You may also rent school district facilities and grounds for corporate or other events simply by clicking here: District Facilities Usage. District Calendar    District Calendar 2011-2012

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