BISD is the largest employer in the city, with 320 professional and 310 full-time support staff personnel. BISD covers 342 square miles and consists of four elementaries, one intermediate school, one junior high, one high school, and one alternative school campus. However, in some instances, students may have to be assigned to a school to comply with state guidelines regarding class sizes. All other registration takes place on the school campuses. For additional information call the administration office at 358-7111.
All campuses have cafeteria service.
School cafeteria menus for the week are published in the local newspaper. Breakfast is also served in School cafeterias for 75 cents. A student must reside at least two miles from the nearest school or cross a major state highway to be eligible for bus transportation. The principal of the school your child attends will provide needed information relative to bus routing and pick-up times. If your child has a problem requiring special placement, call the Special Education Office at 362-6021, and ask for the Director of Special Education.