Superintendent's Message

January 19, 2023

Dear BU Community,

As we turn the page on another calendar year, I am excited to share that we are making significant progress on the construction of the new school building. We continue to review financials and the current construction supply market with optimism and believe we are continuing on track to open in the middle of next school year.

Please take a moment to visit our YouTube channel, where all of the construction progress has been captured by Berne Union alum and filmmaker Sarah Bieber. She has been working with Summit, our construction team, to ensure we document the progress of the new school and it is exciting to see it all taking shape.

Additionally, while construction is continuing on our new building, the learning in our current facility is thriving. Our students have had an incredible year so far of academic progress, extracurricular successes and building social skills. We truly have a special group of kids here at B.U., and that is, no doubt, because of the wonderful support they receive at home and throughout the community.

Bringing together the construction process and learning, our students at every grade level have been able to gain hands-on, immersive experiences through the partnership with Summit Construction. From tours to math labs in the new structures, our students have benefited from real-time learning opportunities. Perhaps the most intense learning is happening with the high school students involved in our BU Next program. You can read and learn more about this unique initiative in a recent Eagle Gazette article, or see the final results for yourself at a community open house on February 9 at 6 p.m.

As always, I am tremendously grateful to the BU community for your support of our students and staff. Thank you for being such an awesome Rocket Family!

Sincerely,
Jon Parker
Superintendent

District Headlines

Shredded Paper
Records Removal
03/29/2023
The Berne Union Board of Education has approved to destroy any and all student special needs records 6 years after a child’s graduation to be compliant with OAC 3301-51-04.
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Printer RFP
02/27/2023
As Berne Union looks to move to our new school building, we are seeking proposals to replace our current printers.
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Second 9 Weeks Honor Roll
01/30/2023
Congratulations to these students for making the second 9 weeks honor roll!
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Graduation Order Deadline Approaching
11/15/2022
The graduation order deadline is quickly approaching. The deadline is Saturday, November 26. If you have already placed a cap& gown order you are all set. If however you haven't placed an order or if you want to order school announcements, keepsake items, or 2023 merchandise, please make sure to do so before November 26.
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Public Comments Welcome
09/29/2022
The Berne Union Local Schools will welcome public comment at their 10-11-22 Board Meeting on the use of ARP IDEA Special Education Funds.
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School Supplies
School Supply Lists Updated
07/09/2022
School supply lists have been updated for the 2022-23 school year. Please check under your child's school tab to find the updated supply lists.
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