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May 2023

May 2023

LISD Families,


The last few days of school are upon us, and I am so proud of the accomplishments of our students, staff and district as ONE LISD this school year. There are quite a few updates I want to share with you today before everyone heads off into summer next week.


In my video message below, I touch on a few important topics including the welcoming of two new board members at Monday’s board meeting, the naming of new board officers, an update on the 88th Legislative Session, and safety and security in LISD.


The Texas House recently released information related to Senate Bill 3 regarding property tax relief. I want to say clearly that we are strongly in support of property tax relief, and we encourage lawmakers to make meaningful changes to our property taxes. However, while the state claims this bill would “inject billions of new dollars into the state’s public education system”, the truth is money saved through property tax relief is not an investment into public education. Read more about the state's claims about Senate Bill 3, and the truth about what it means for public schools in a response by the Texas School Coalition.


In this month’s newsletter, there are several dates to mark on your calendar, information to keep you informed about the bond planning process, ways to advocate to our legislators for public schools, and so much more.


I love seeing first-hand the amazing things happening in the classrooms across Lewisville ISD, and I am so grateful for your partnership and support of our schools.

Dr. Lori Rapp, Ed.D.

Superintendent of Schools

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In this video I cover our updates from Monday's Board meeting, the impact of our Recognize SomeONE program, perspectives from this legislative session, safety and security reminders and more. Click HERE to view the full transcript.

Board Meeting Recap

The Board of Trustees met for the regularly scheduled Board Meeting on Monday, May 15th. Highlights include the Pledge of Allegiance led by BB Owen Elementary students, several student and staff recognitions, and the appointments of two campus principals. Click HERE for the full recap.

New Board Members Elected

LISD voters elected Michelle Alkhatib for Place 6 and Dr. Staci L. Barker for Place 7. Judge James Kerbow administered the Oath of Office to the newly elected Board members at Monday’s meeting. Click HERE to read more.

New Principals Appointed

At Monday's Board Meeting, two new campus principals were appointed. Use the links below to read more about these talented leaders:

Advocate for Texas Public Schools

The majority of Texans want our public schools to be fully funded, and are not in favor of public money being diverted toward private schools. The creation of a voucher system that funds private schools at a much higher rate than the state currently funds the 1,000+ school districts in Texas that serve 5.4M Texas children does not represent the will of most Texans. A voucher will take money away from public education. As we’ve said all spring, contact your legislators to let them know your thoughts. Your feedback does make a difference!


Be an advocate for LISD using the resources at LISD.net/Legislative. Subscribe to receive our Legislative Email Newsletter HERE.

One Vision Task Force | Progress Update

Our One Vision Task Force is hard at work learning more about the future needs of our district while considering a potential bond package. Most recently they learned about how LISD utilizes technology, the impact of inflation on construction costs, and more. Stay up to date with their progress by visiting LISD.net/OneVision to see meeting takeaways, video recaps and more. Subscribe to get Bond updates in your own inbox at LISD.net/bonds.

Graduation | May 28 & 29

Congratulations to our Class of 2023 graduates! Graduation times, dates, live streams, parking maps and clear bag policies are available at LISD.net/Grads. Make sure to use #LISDGrads or #LISDAlumni to share your photos at graduation!


Want to learn more about the Class of 2023? Read our Senior Spotlights for FMHS, HHS, LHS, MHS and TCHS. Get to know the top 10 from each school, collegiate athletes, Night High School graduates and more.

Job Fair | June 6

Lewisville ISD is hosting an in-person job fair for all positions, including: Certified Teachers, Alternatively Certified Teachers (with a Statement of Eligibility), Rehire Retirees, Part Time Employees, Paraprofessionals and more. The Job Fair will be held June 6 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. at TECC-W. Click HERE for more information about the event.

Summer Enrollment | Starting June 7

Families new to LISD can enroll their students for the 2023-24 school year anytime this summer. Starting June 7, district personnel will be available to enroll students while campuses are closed. For more information, visit LISD.net/Enroll.

Community Connections | July 25

We’re looking for for-profit and nonprofit business partners to participate in this year’s Community Connections Event on Tuesday, July 25 at Lewisville High School. The event is an opportunity for new professional staff members to get connected with their community. Partners will be able to interact with and hand out marketing materials at their individual tables during the event. Visit LISD.net/CommunityConnections to sign up and learn more about the event.

Back-to-School Fair | Aug. 5

Lewisville ISD’s Back-to-School Fair is an annual event that provides more than 6,000 students with free backpacks, supplies and resources to start the school year for families who need assistance. This year, the fair is set for Saturday, Aug. 5 at Lewisville High School. To volunteer, donate, or become a sponsor, visit LISD.net/BTSF.

Get Connected | New LISD App

As a reminder, LISD families now have access to our new Lewisville ISD app. The app gives you access to grades, attendance, lunch menus, bus routes, emergency notifications…and more!

Click HERE to download on the Apple App Store and HERE to download on the Google Play Store. Or search "Lewisville ISD" in either app store.

Extended School Day is Hiring!

LISD is looking for enthusiastic individuals with a strong work ethic to apply to work for Extended School Day (ESD). For more information and necessary requirements click HERE. To apply, visit LISD's Application System and click Support Staff- Instructional >Extended School Day Aide >Apply.

Tech Tidbit | Navigation Tips

The Knowledge Hub (KHub) was created to connect the LISD community to accurate and relevant technology information to help everyone succeed in their district role, including staff, students and parents. Learn about how to navigate the KHub HERE.

Denton County Appraisal Review Board | Accepting Member Applications

The Taxpayer Liaison Officer at Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD) is now accepting applications for the Denton County Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The ARB is a board of citizens that determines taxpayer protests of property appraisals made by the Denton CAD.


To read more about role requirements, time commitments and more click HERE.

LISD Named to Forbes’ ‘Best Employers for Diversity’ List

Lewisville Independent School District has once again been named one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes. LISD was one of just two public school districts in the nation to make the list, and the only district in the state of Texas to be recognized. To create its rankings, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to create the sixth annual list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. To determine the rankings, Statista surveyed more than 45,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. READ MORE

LISD Staff Travels to Austin to Meet With Elected Officials

Last month, former LISD Teacher of the Year winners and I traveled to Austin to meet with the legislators that are representing LISD during the ongoing 88th session. We also visited Raise Your Hand Texas to discuss bills currently being considered in this session, advocate for public schools and propose ways to continue sharing the story and impact of public education. Visit LISD.net/Legislative to read more about these discussions and LISD’s current legislative priorities.

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