Civil Municipal - December 2025

CURIOSITY UGH REAL-WORLD EXPERIENCE In the heart of Texas, Bellville Independent School District (BISD) is redefining what education means in a world that changes faster than any textbook can keep up with. Under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Nicole Poenitzsch, Bellville ISD is guided by a clear purpose: to create relevant learning experiences that empower every student to discover and develop their unique gifts. “It’s not just about having a mission—it’s about being on a mission,” Dr. Poenitzsch says. “We want our work to be purposeful and alive, not just words on a wall. Our culture is rooted in continuous improvement and in living that mission every day.” That mission—to partner with students, staff, parents, and community to cultivate relevant 176 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 06, ISSUE 12

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