From our Newsletter Editor Jennifer Ellen Cook:
ln an effort to gain more accurate demographic information for the neighborhood, please fill out this short survey if you live within the Barton Hills School District Boundary. Hopefully we can debunk the argument that we do not have young families living in the district http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/bhe_survey
Hi neighbors,
As you may know, AISD is in a budget crunch right now and is looking for ways to cut costs. The AISD Facilities Master Plan Task Force met on December 14th and discussed ways to save money. Many of the ideas discussed include CLOSING smaller neighborhood schools – including our beloved Barton Hills Elementary School.
We cannot let this happen! WE NEED YOUR HELP! Please come to either or both of the following community meetings that will discuss the future of AISD Facilities.
WEDNESDAY JAN 12
6-8 pm
DELCO CENTER
4601 Pecan Brook Drive 78724 (view map)
THURSDAY JAN 13
6-8 pm
BURGER ACTIVITY CENTER
3200 Jones Road 78745 (view map)
For more information on the plan or to read the notes from the December 15th meeting click here and scroll down to the 15th Meeting.
I created a Facebook Page called Keep Barton Hills Elementary School Open. Please like this page and check back regularly for updates.
THANK YOU!!
Wendy Papasan
Past President, Barton Hills Neighborhood Association
Be sure to mark your calendar now to attend the BHNA General Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 25 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, located at the corner of Barton Skyway and Barton Hills Drive. A pre-meeting dinner is available for $7 at 6 PM followed by the General Meeting at 7 PM.
7:00 Call to order
7:05 Self-introductions of new BHNA officers
7:10 Recognition of retiring BHNA officers
7:15 Approval of minutes (Written treasurer’s report available at meeting or by e-mail request to pitluklaw@aol.com)
7:16 Presentation by Chris Dolan, City of Austin, Planning & Development Review Dept. on oak wilt in Barton Hills
7:30 Discussion and possible action on the proposed closure of Barton Hills Elementary School by Austin Independent School District
8:00 Committee Reports:
8:30 Call for nominations of neighborhood improvement projects
8:35 Other business
8:45 Adjourn
