Education
BY TIM GLAZE & CELIE PRICE
Argyle ISD approves tax rate decrease The Argyle ISD board of trustees recently approved the scal year 2023-24 proposed school tax and budget rate. Zooming in The 2023-24 tax rate of $1.2122—a decrease of $0.1854 from last year—marks the largest decrease in the past ve years, AISD Chief Financial O cer Liz Stewart said. The interest and savings rate will remain at $0.50; the maintenance and operations tax rate decreased by approximately $0.19, which Stewart said is the “largest decrease we’ve seen in a really long time.” The board also noted that FY 2023-24 will be the last year of $400 million in state funding for Argyle ISD from a formula transition grant.
Lewisville ISD notes legislative needs The district’s priorities at the 88th legisla- tive session, according to o cials, include: • Resource stewardship: Advocating for a comprehensive tax reform that will ensure property tax revenue generated in the school district stays within LISD • Student learning: Advocating for an accountability system that focuses on improvement and is forward-facing • Community engagement: Advocating for educational equity among traditional public and charter schools, or vouchers where entities receive public funds • Student experience: Advocating for changes to the Texas Reading Academies while accelerating learning regulations to improve student and education e ciency
Lemish named AISD network safety director Argyle ISD has stayed in-house and hired current sta member Michael Lemish as the new district network systems and safety coordinator—a role he will soon transition to from his current job in the district. Presently, Lemish serves as the district’s band percussion coordinator and band director but will soon transition to his new role in the district, according to AISD o cials. Lemish’s new position will be responsible for “ensuring the smooth operation and security of the AISD network infrastructure,” as well as “managing physical security systems,” according to a district news release. “I’m very excited to be moving into this new role in Argyle ISD,” Lemish said in the release. “I’ve had a great experience being a part of the band program over the past 23 years. For several years my passion for the safety of both the
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New districts A new system in Lewisville ISD will include “at least one single- member district comprised of a majority of eligible minority voters,” according to a statement by the Brewer Storefront. Lewisville ISD’s population in 2021-2022 was reported as 49,113.
“For several years my passion for the safety of both the students and the sta in our district has grown.” MICHAEL LEMISH, ARGYLE ISD BAND PERCUSSION COORDINATOR AND DIRECTOR
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Lewisville ISD approves single-member districts The Lewisville ISD board of trustees voted unan- imously to approve a transition from its electoral system of seven at-large seats to ve single-mem- ber districts and two at-large seats. The new system will take e ect in May 2024, coinciding with the next school board election.
The breakdown All current trustees were elected at large and will continue to serve their full terms, meaning that the May 2024 elections will only be for the District 1 position—where only residents of that district can vote—and for Place 6, an at-large position. In 2025, according to the newly-voted on system, elections will be held for single-member Districts 2 and 3, and At-Large Place 7; in 2026, the single-member Districts 4 and 5 positions will be up for election.
students and sta in our district has grown, and I look forward to many more years of service in this new role.” Quote of note “Mr. Lemish has a long history of commitment to our district’s mission of providing a safe and supportive environment for all sta and students,” said Courtney Carpenter, Argyle ISD superintendent.
LEWISVILLE 2416 S Stemmons Fwy (214) 488-0888
WESTLAKE 2341 Highway 377 (817) 490-9072
DENTON 2315 Colorado Blvd (940) 243-2929
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