Bandera ISD will begin a new pilot program for the 2024-25 school year, moving to a four-day school week, emulating multiple other districts in the surrounding areas.The school year begins Aug. 6, going until May 22, according to the school calendar.This move comes after many struggles the district has cited, such as teacher retention.BISD superintendent Gary Bitzkie cites multiple reasons for that issue, with one big factor being housing, especially since many teachers commute from outside the county.“Rural schools have trouble attracting teachers, mostly because of location,” said Bitzkie.There was some pushback after the announcement, Bitzkie said, since most people ...