Superintendent (name not specified), speaking in a district livestream, urged parents to ensure students attend school on time and follow the district dress code, and confirmed elementary schools will begin at 8:20 a.m. The superintendent said the district’s first day of classes is Aug. 4 and asked families to verify bus routes and start times before then.

The superintendent said, “I need every child at school, period,” and clarified, “The start time for elementary schools is 08:20AM. Not 08:30.” The message linked parents to the district website, www.bcsdk12.net, and directed them to the Parents section for the full dress-code guidance.

Why it matters: the superintendent tied attendance and attire to academic goals and safety measures, saying regular attendance is needed to raise reading levels and that dress rules assist staff in identifying students and maintaining secure school entrances. “We take the safety of our children seriously,” the superintendent said, listing metal detectors, mesh book bags, locked doors and buzz-in entry as part of safety procedures.

District guidance and parent actions: the superintendent asked parents to read the dress code thoroughly, prepare clothing in advance and ensure children are ready and on time each day. He suggested practical steps — doing laundry ahead of time and checking transportation — and encouraged families to post needs in the livestream chat so the district can try to help. He also invited community volunteers to offer haircuts or related services in the chat to help students look presentable on the first day.

Events and outreach: the superintendent said a back-to-school drive-thru will be held Friday, Aug. 1, and a back-to-school bash at Overtime Bar and Grill is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 2; he also said Hutchings College and Career Academy was holding an open house and that the district would post specific open-house times in the chat. He thanked the transportation department for recent preparation work and said he would return at 4 p.m. the next day with additional information.

Discussion versus action: the livestream contained guidance and requests to families rather than formal board action. No motions or votes were taken during this presentation, and staff did not announce binding policy changes during the message.

The superintendent closed by restating academic goals tied to attendance: “One of my big goals is to get every single student, every one of them, reading on or above grade level,” and urged families to support punctual daily attendance and appropriate dress to start the school year.