Bullard Independent School District will be offering full-day classes for prekindergarten students who qualify as a result of action taken by the Board of Trustees during the regular monthly meeting Monday, April 19.

Beginning with the 2010- 2011 school year, BISD will offer full-day classes for prekindergarten students who qualify and for students of employees based on tuition. At least two classes are planned for students who qualify, which would include students who do not speak English, are educationally disadvantaged, homeless, have a parent serving in active duty in the military and other qualifications as outlined in the Public Education Code.

A third class that may include students of employees on a tuition basis also is planned.

Trustees also considered a recommendation by BISD administration to raze the old school building by the Bullard Intermediate School, commonly referred to as “The Alamo.”

“If we’re going to improve traffic flow at the intermediate school, we’re going to have to get rid of the building,” said BISD Superintendent, Keith Bryant.

Despite a sentimental attachment many board members have to the building, trustees agreed that action is necessary to ensure public safety. However, Dr. John Alexander, president of the board, said he is planning to call a special public meeting sometime before the next board meeting so that trustees can receive input from citizens regarding plans for the building. Alexander also said information will be available on the district’s Web site for anyone who has questions.

In other action, the board agreed to a request for the Boys and Girls Club to use school facilities during summer months; and agreed to enter a contract with John Walch of Walch Consulting for guidance regarding a possible tax redistribution election.

Also, the board considered, but took no action, on a proposal regarding technical plans for BISD students. Lee Sleeper, BISD director of operations and technology said it is his goal to have a personal computer or handheld computing device for each student in the district – what he called a one-to-one initiative.

“I want the school district to be the top high-tech school district in the region,” Sleeper said.