Brownville ISD Headlines

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

BISD receives 150 COVID-19 Vaccine Vouchers

Brownsville, Texas – January 27, 2021 – The Brownsville Independent School District (BISD) announces today that 150 COVID-19 vaccine vouchers were secured for staff members 65 and older.

“On behalf of the district, I want to thank Cameron County Commissioner Joey Lopez for securing 150 COVID-19 vaccine vouchers for our employees who are 65 and older,” said Dr. René Gutiérrez, superintendent of schools of Brownsville Independent School District. “We are grateful for his support to our BISD family. We will be identifying staff members who are 65 and older so that they can receive the vaccine.”

The COVID-19 vaccine voucher is redeemable on a first come, first serve basis. The Clinic is scheduled for Friday, January 29, 2021, at the Los Fresnos Fire Department located at 100 Rodeo Dr.

Vaccines will begin at 6 a.m. and until supplies last.

For more information, contact the Brownsville Independent School District at 956.548.8000.

### About Brownsville Independent School District: Established in 1915, The Brownsville Independent School District is a public school district whose mission is to graduate students who are prepared to excel in higher education and successfully pursue career opportunities in a changing global society by maximizing resources to ensure equitable opportunities for all students. Recognized for its top rated performance through the Texas Education Agency, the Brownsville Independent School District is the largest employer in the Rio Grande Valley with 54 schools, 6,458 employees, and 43,028 students. The Brownsville Independent School District provides a broad selection of academic activities and programs for all students that range from Early College High Schools to support programs for students with special needs. Thanks to the support of the local community, the Brownsville Independent School District is The Best Choice with a graduation rate of 93%. For more information, visit www.bisd.us.

Tuesday, January 26, 2021

Attention BISD Classified Employees - So You Want A Bachelor's Degree? - A STC Bachelor Programs Live Event

South Texas College is conducting a virtual live event tonight at 7 p.m. The link to that event is below. The virtual event is a presentation on the Bachelor Programs available at South Texas College.

The programs are as follows:

Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Leadership
Bachelor of Applied Technology in Computer Information Technologies
Bachelor of Applied Technology in Technology Management
Bachelor of Applied Technology in Medical and Health Services Management

Live Event Link: https://tinyurl.com/STCLiveEvent

Friday, January 22, 2021

Safety is BISD’s #1 Priority

BISD campuses continue to remain open for face-to-face instruction for all students as per the Texas Education Agency (TEA) requirements. All campuses and facilities follow Center for Disease Control guidelines and will remain open and safe as we continue with in-person instruction. Also, BISD has plenty of personal protective equipment (PPE) to remain open and maintain a safe environment.