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BY MARK FADDEN & JONATHAN PERRIELLO
BY DON MUNSCH
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New report shows NISD on track to keep growing Northwest ISD continues its upward trend in key demographic indicators like overall population and student capture rate, data shows. The details Bob Templeton, vice president of Zonda Education’s school district segment, provided the NISD board of trustees with a demographics report based on the fourth quarter of 2023. Templeton said NISD’s total population was 165,952 at the end of 2023, and it was just over 130,000 in 2020. “You’re definitely a district that has school-aged kids,” he said. “Overall, you’re a young district, and you’re definitely going to see lots of growth ahead.” Templeton also discussed NISD’s capture rate, which is the percentage of school-aged children in the district who attend NISD schools rather
Argyle Middle School names new principal 5 T H S T . Dona Lumsden will be Argyle Middle School’s principal next school year. The role was held by Scott Gibson, who served as principal for 15 years, until his death in an out-of-state accident Jan. 27. The details Lumsden has more than 15 years of combined experience in secondary admin- istration and teaching. She joined AISD as an AMS assistant principal in 2018 and is currently Hilltop Elementary’s principal. “I know firsthand that it’s special to be a part of the AMS staff, and I’m excited to serve our students, families and commu- nity,” Lumsden said. “It will be important to me to honor Scott Gibson and never forget the incredible legacy he has left for us to carry on.” 156
Update: Panel replacements near Timbercreek Elementary School and Lamar Middle School are complete. The project will resume in the spring. • Timeline: 2023-summer 2024 • Cost: $1 million • Funding source: Flower Mound dedicated sales tax 3 FM 1171 at Canyon Falls Drive traffic signal Project: Work includes installation of a new traffic signal on FM 1171 at Canyon Falls Drive. Update: Underground utility work is complete. Concrete pads and signal poles are complete. • Timeline: October 2023-spring 2024 • Cost: $450,000 • Funding sources: Argyle impact fees, grant/interlocal 2022 bond improvement project Project: The streets included in the second phase are Sandero Drive, Bexar Drive, Victoria Drive, Malibu Drive, Inca Place, Cuero Place, Perro Place, Medina Drive, Savanna Drive and Edgewood Drive. Update: Highland Village recently completed Phase 1 of its asphalt reconstruction program. Construction for Phase 2 is likely to begin in April. • Timeline: 2023-25 • Cost: $923,165 (Phase 2 only) • Funding source: Highland Village certificates of obligation bonds
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Northwest ISD population The population living within NISD’s boundaries rose by more than 35,000 over the last three years.
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than attending private schools, charter schools or are homeschooled. He said in 2020, the district’s capture rate was 76.5%. Today, it stands at 78.5%. What’s next Templeton said he is projecting the district will add another 1,100 students next fall. “We do expect in five years, enrollment will eclipse 37,000, and in 10 years, your enrollment will eclipse 44,350,” he said.
have been repaired between Speyside Drive and Cedar Street. • Timeline: 2023-this summer • Cost: $9.25 million • Funding sources: Flower Mound tax increment reinvestment zone, water impact fees 2 Timber Creek Road panel replacements Project: The project consists of concrete panel replacements along Timber Creek Road from FM 1171 to Kirkpatrick Lane. AKESIDE PK W
Ongoing projects
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1 Rippy Road Phase 2 Project: The project starts at the intersection of Rippy Road and Pecan Meadows Drive, and ends at FM 2499. Work consists of improvements to 2,500 linear feet of existing two-lane open section asphalt roadway to a two-lane concrete urban collector. It also includes stormwater collection improvements. Update: Storm box installation is ongoing. Potholes
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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