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BY CONNOR PITTMAN, MARY KATHERINE SHAPIRO & CODY THORN
Argyle, Lewisville ISDs approve teacher, staff raises
Flower Mound increases homestead exemption to 20% Flower Mound officials approved setting the local homestead exemption at the highest level allowed for a municipality at its June 16 meeting. What you need to know The new homestead exemption will apply to bills that will be sent out later this year, according to town documents. Despite the increase, Chief Financial Officer John Zagurski said the burden from the exemption should shift to the town’s commercial tax base. “If we go to 20%, it will keep the rate slightly higher, even though homeowners will get more benefit,” council member Adam Schiestel said.
Both Argyle and Lewisville ISDs have approved compensation increases for their staff. The details LISD staff presented a compensation package that included a 3% raise from the midpoint for all staff and an increase in substitute teachers’ pay rates for the 2025-26 school year. Substitute teachers’ pay will see an average increase of about $7, from $128.57 to $135.71, depending on degree and/or certifications. However, the raises for staff members will take a hit due to an increase in health insurance costs, according to district staff. AISD’s cost of the compensation plan will not exceed $2.5 million and includes staff and employees not on the teacher pay scale. Similar to LISD, there are also projected increases in health insurance premiums.
Teachers who have completed 3-5 years or more than 5 years of experience will have raises as outlined in House Bill 2 approved during the 89th Legislative Session. $2,100 raise for Argyle ISD teachers with less than 2 years of experience $2,074 raise for Lewisville ISD teachers with less than 2 years of experience $2,500 increase for classroom teachers who have completed 3-5 years of experience $5,000 raise for classroom teachers who have completed more than 5 years of experience 3% midpoint raise for other Lewisville ISD staff 3.5% midpoint raise for other Argyle ISD staff
SOURCES: LEWISVILLE ISD, ARGYLE ISD/COMMUNITY IMPACT
Highland Village council hires Dean Construction for Pilot Knoll Park project Highland Village City Council named a construc- tion manager at risk for proposed improvements within Pilot Knoll Park, located along Lewisville Lake, at its June 10 meeting. The overview Construction will now oversee the design work, which is around 60% complete, and provide a guaranteed maximum price for the project. 2021 February: Texas Parks and Wildlife Department awards city $750,000 grant
Highland Village approves certificates of obligation to fund improvements
City staff originally budgeted $6.41 million for the park’s upgrades, according to town docu- ments. Improvements include adding 16 cabins, reconstructing the entry gatehouse, and improv- ing the camp, RV and boat ramp areas of the park.
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Highland Village staff had been working with engineering and architecture firm Dunaway to design improvements to Pilot Knoll Park. Dean
June: Dean Construction hired as construction-manager at risk for project, additional infrastructure issues identified
SOURCE: CITY OF HIGHLAND VILLAGE/COMMUNITY IMPACT
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