Education
BY JONATHAN PERRIELLO
Lewisville ISD hires new chief nancial o cer Lewisville ISD o cials announced Scott Wrehe as the district’s new chief nancial o cer Jan. 16. Wrehe will be tasked with leading, implement- ing and overseeing strategic planning processes as well as ensuring scal responsibility for the district in conjunction with the board of trustees and the superintendent. He brings 26 years of educational nance experience throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area. “I am excited to welcome Mr. Wrehe to Lew- isville ISD,” Superintendent Lori Rapp said in a news release. “He is well-equipped to sustain our district’s focus on resource stewardship. We are fortunate to have him as a part of our LISD family.” The details Wrehe previously served as Keller ISD’s chief nancial o cer, where he oversaw the district’s $340 million general fund budget and managed
AISD approves next academic calendar Argyle ISD board members approved the 2024-25 academic calendar Jan. 16. The details The calendar was developed by a commit- tee comprised of teachers, administrators, parents and community members. In the chosen option, the school year will start Aug. 14 and end May 22. Students will also have early release days Dec. 19 and May 22. Students will have holidays Feb. 14, 2025, and April 18, 2025, as well as professional development days Oct. 11, 14 and 16. Other
"Lewisville ISD is a destination district, and I am very excited about the opportunity to join this outstanding organization.” SCOTT WREHE, LEWISVILLE ISD CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
the district’s investments. He also led the district’s budget and nance committee, according to the news release. Before his work in Keller, Wrehe served as the assistant superintendent for nancial services at Carroll ISD. While in that position he provided oversight for the transportation and child nutri- tion departments, assisted in the passing of the district’s 2017 bond and subsequently oversaw the $208 million bond program. He has also held positions at Fort Worth ISD, Burleson ISD and Joshua ISD.
notable dates include: • Fall break: Oct. 11-16 • Thanksgiving break: Nov. 25-29
• Winter break: Dec. 20, 2024-Jan. 7, 2025 • Spring break: March 7, 2025-March 17, 2025
Argyle ISD approves over 20 new courses for 2024 25 Argyle ISD board members approved new high school and middle school courses Jan. 16. Most are additions to AISD’s Career and Technical Educa- tion program. The details are now eligible in middle school. The new courses will also expand Argyle Middle School’s CTE program. Also of note
New course o erings The approved high school CTE courses include: • Advanced Culinary Arts level 3 • Law Enforcement II • Civil Engineering and Architecture level 3 • Securities and Investments level 4 • Social Media Marketing level 3 • Court Systems and Practices level 2 • Sports and Entertainment Marketing II
The district will consider student interest, sta - ing and nancial logistics, and examine the master schedule to see what courses t. Some courses may be cut or o ered in subsequent years.
Several new high school courses una liated with the CTE program were also approved. Some courses previously o ered in high school
SOURCE: ARGYLE ISD COMMUNITY IMPACT
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