The April students and staff of the month were recognized at the Board of Trustees meeting held on Monday, April 20.

Each month, two employees are recognized from across the district for excelling in their professional area. This month, the Maintenance department was recognized for their dedication to the daily operations of the entire district. BISD Director of Operations Bill Wakefield recognized John Shackelford, Director of Maintenance and Transportation, for going above and beyond every day for the good of the district.

(L-R) John Shackelford and Bill Wakefield

 In turn, John recognized maintenance worker Dennis Long. Dennis and John answer calls at nights and weekends and jump to help with the facilities in need of service.

(L-R) Dennis Long and John Shackelford

The Students of the Month are:
Bonham High School: Betsy Prado and Kendall Kennedy

Bonham High School Students of the Month Betsy Prado and Kendall Kennedy, along with BHS Principal David Ketcher

L.H. Rather Junior High: Armonnie Griggs

Armonnie Griggs and L.H. Rather Principal Holly Bounds

I.W. Evans Intermediate: Vasant Balamraju

Vasant Balamraju and I.W. Evans Principal Susan Baker

Finley-Oates Elementary: Jazmin Vazquez Bernal

Jazmin Vazquez Bernal and Finley-Oates Principal Mary Lou Fox

The campus Principals recognized the students with an award and explained each of their character and work values that earned them the award. The students are selected by nomination from the classroom teachers and the staff members are selected by nomination from their peers.