Each year, the Character Council recognizes students in Burleson ISD who exhibit good character. The Character Council will focus on the following four traits and campuses will nominate students who exhibit one of the following: Kindness, Integrity, Accountability, and Courtesy. The Byron Black Character Award will be presented to a citizen in the community who has demonstrated outstanding character. the John Mark Stallings Award is awarded to two students who receive special education services, showing outstanding character.