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AVID Center recognized

Governor applauds Bridgeport College Bound program

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BRIDGEPORT – School Superintendent Scott Sattler shared two articles of recognition with members of the Bridgeport School Board during its regular monthly meeting last Monday, Jan. 28. One was a letter from Governor Jay Inslee congratulating the school on its College Bound Program and the other from the AVID Center (Advancement Via Individual Determination).

AVID, a non-profit public benefit corporation, is a college readiness system that provides direct support for first-generation college-bound students. The letter from AVIC Chief Executive Officer Sandy Husk, Ph.D. congratulated Bridgeport for being recognized as AVID Statewide Site of Distinction for the 2018-19 school year.

“This status is awarded to sites that have met AVID’s implementation expectations and submitted required data documentation that supports program effectiveness and student progress,” wrote Husk. “This certification process is designed to assist AVIF sites in achieving their college readiness goals that are precursors for academic success in high school and postsecondary education.”

Gov. Inslee recognized the school district for outstanding efforts to sign up students for College-Bound Scholarships.

“Your sign-up rate places you as one of the top-performing districts in the state, wrote Inslee. “I want to commend you, your district team, your partners and the hardworking teachers, counselors, and building staff who contributed to your success. Students in your district have greater opportunities because of your efforts and leadership.”

In other business board members were told of the $27,000 CASE (Curriculum for Agriculture Science Education) Grant awarded to the school’s Agriculture program. Ag instructor and FFA Advisor Adam Corum applied for the funds that will be used to upgrade shop and greenhouse facilities.
• Notification of Threats of Violence or Harm.
• Service Animals in Schools.
• District Relationship with Law Enforcement and other Government Agencies.
• Interview and Interrogations of Students on School Premises.
• District Notification of Juvenile Offenders.

The Bridgeport School Board meets at 6 p.m. on the last Monday of the month.

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