We are reposting a story from two weeks ago about a statewide honor that was given to longtime bcschamber executive Royce Hickman...because we've added his visit on The Infomaniacs about how he was surprised with the honor: wtaw.com/?p=161312

Volunteering at the bcschamber Watercooler Fun Run today! What a beautiful day!!

LIVE NOW from the bcschamber forum: Candidates for Brazos County Commissioner Precinct 4. Listen on 1620AM / 94.5FM or radioaggieland.com

LIVE NOW from the bcschamber candidates forum: Republican candidates for Brazos County Commissioner Precinct 2. Listen on 1620AM / 94.5FM or radioaggieland.com

The bcschamber Candidates Forum is underway! First up are the republican candidates for Texas House District 12. Listen on 1620AM / 94.5FM or radioaggieland.com

Bryan ISD Bond & Construction Updates

-Approved in 2019 & 2020
- $187 million in total
- No tax rate increase
- Every School Improved

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'Bryan ISD is the second largest employer in the Brazos Valley following Texas A&M.' - Ginger Carrabine

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'We know that we need to prepare our students to live and work in the community among us.' - Ginger Carrabine

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'It is my belief that education is a critical component of economic development.' - Ginger Carrabine

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'If we are the ship in the ocean, we have 16,000 passengers on board and we have a great crew are sailing in the right direction.' - Ginger Carrabine, Bryan ISD Superintendent

'We are moving to an academy approach.'

College View High School -- new focus for 2022-23
- Accelerated Academy
- Collegiate Academy
- Career and Industry Academy involving Fire Science, Digital Arts/Media Influencer, Facilities Engineering Tech and Hotel & Resort Management

'During the fall of 2022, we will put together a committee that will come up with a 10 year plan.' - Mike Martindale

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CISD Enrollment for the 2021-2022 year was a total of 14,209 with a 4.0% growth rate. - Mike Martindale

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Prop C -- Natatorium ($2.97 million)

- Replastering and Tiling Pool
- Finish Upgrades to Locker Room
- Replace Lighting

Prop B -- Tech Devices ($4.525 million)

- Individual Student Devices
- Individual Teacher/Support Staff Devices
- Specialty Devices/Equipment

Prop A -- General ($70.63 million) continued

- General Equipment/Infrastructure
- Technology Infrastructure
- CTE Center - Phase 1
- Land Purchase
- Transportation
- Fine Arts Instruments and Equipment
- Safety and Security Upgrades

Prop A -- General ($70.63 million)

Campus Renovations
- A&M Consolidated HS
- Southwood Valley Elementary
- Pebble Creek Elementary
- Cypress Grove Intermediate

Nov. 2021 Election Results
- Prop A passed
- Prop B passed
- Prop C passed
- Prop D failed

Statewide
- 63 bond elections with 111 propositions
- 51 props passed (46%)
- 7 out of 21 athletic facilities props (23%)

- Mike Martindale

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'A direct reflection of the success of a school district is connected to the community it serves and supports.' - Mike Martindale, College Station ISD Superintendent

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'I was raised with [the vision] of the land grant mission and we are focusing on solving the problems you see in our community.' -Susan Ballabina

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