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The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved calling a School Funding Referendum for November 5. Please find more helpful information about the referendum below.
What will happen to the tax rate?
With voter approval, this referendum will increase the M&O tax rate by $0.077. Property owners 65 and older with a homestead tax ceiling would experience no change to their taxes as a result of the election.
How would the additional VATRE funds be used?
- Teacher and staff pay raises
- Classroom instructional support positions
- Maintain classroom ratios in future years
What is AISD’s fiduciary track record?
- Argyle ISD has a distinguished history of stewardship of taxpayer dollars. The district’s most recent external audits, with unmodified opinions, have been the highest-rated.
- For the past 22 years, the district has received the highest financial integrity rating, Superior (A), from the state of Texas.
- In 2023, the district was awarded Transparency Stars for Traditional Finances and Debt Obligations from the State Comptroller.
CLICK HERE to read more about the funding referendum.
CLICK HERE to read FAQs related to the funding referendum.
Do you know a SOARING STAR that's making a difference? Connie Mikla (pictured) from Argyle West Elementary was one of last year's winners and several nominations came from her students!!
CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE NOMINATION FORM.
Join us in celebrating the incredible contributions of Argyle ISD employees each month who continually strive to make a difference in the lives of our students and community. Together, we can acknowledge and honor those who make Argyle ISD an exceptional place to learn and grow.
To make this recognition even more special, the SOARING STAR AWARD winner will receive a $100 gift card, generously sponsored by our district Eagle Partners. Argyle ISD is dedicated to fostering a culture of appreciation and support throughout our educational community.
Please complete the form below and include a detailed description of how your nominee displays Argyle ISD's Core Values.
1. Excellence - We believe in the tradition of excellence based on the highest levels of integrity, innovation, and personal achievement.
2. Respectful Relationships - We believe in a community of supportive and positive relationships because together we are stronger.
3. Honest Communication - We believe in the dignity of all people and communicating with honesty and respect.
4. Security - We believe in the highest quality safety resources and services that foster an environment conducive to learning and personal growth.
5. Kindness - We believe in a welcoming environment that cultivates compassion and a sense of belonging.
Nominate an Eagle today! #TogetherWeSoar
Argyle Cheer invites all Eagle fans and the community to join hands in support of breast cancer research in October. This year's design was created to wear to all events district-wide from volleyball to AMS pep rally and PINK OUT NIGHT at the Oct. 11 Argyle football game. Argyle Cheer will donate 10% of all shirt sales directly to Susan B. Komen at the close of the project.
Presale - Sept. 12-22
Delivery - Oct. 5-7
CLICK HERE to purchase.
This week provided a great opportunity for Argyle High School students to start gearing up for their futures. The annual College Fair was held in the AHS cafeteria and drew more than 100 colleges, universities and military institutes.
Parents were also invited to attend to help navigate the information and conversations with the schools. The culinary arts program at AHS was also part of the event and helped provide breakfast!
The Argyle ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 16. Meetings are held at the Argyle ISD Dr. Telena L. Wright Administration Building, located at 6701 Canyon Falls Dr. in Flower Mound.
Meetings are open to the public and time is allotted for public comment. Live-streaming of the meeting is available on the Argyle ISD YouTube Channel. The AISD Communications Department also provides live updates and photos from the meetings on the district's X account.
The deadline is Friday for sign-ups for the Community Committee Interest Form.
The District has multiple opportunities for our families and community members to serve on various campus or district committees. We are blessed to have an engaged community and we look forward to forging many new connections.
Signing up on the interest form will not guarantee committee membership, but it will allow the district to select from a community group of individuals who are interested in serving as the needs arise. We are grateful for your partnership!
- CLICK HERE to visit the District Committees webpage to learn about the committees available.
- CLICK HERE to submit your information.
We need action and we need it now! Please join us in asking our legislators to prioritize public education funding!
Presently,
- Argyle ISD is one of few districts in the state that has received the Formula Transition Grant since 2019 and faces a significant funding cliff beginning with the 2024-2025 fiscal year when FTG expires,
- Argyle ISD is subject to losing approximately $250,000 via the Robin Hood formula of “recapture,”
- There has been NO CHANGE to the basic allotment despite 40-year record inflation.
- Argyle ISD, like most school districts in Texas, is struggling to provide meaningful raises to our teachers.
CLICK HERE to visit the Take Action Argyle website and learn how to Take Action Now!
We are making preparations for a special night in Argyle ISD! The District is hosting a dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Jane Ruestmann Elementary campus on Wednesday, Sept. 25 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Make plans to attend!!
All JRE families and the entire Argyle ISD community are invited to attend the event, which will include campus tours and the official ribbon-cutting for the new campus. JRE is the fourth elementary school in Argyle ISD.
The event will include a special recognition for Jane Ruestmann, a beloved former Argyle ISD elementary art teacher who taught for more than 40 years.
The Argyle Education Foundation has a new mission: to raise funds directly supporting year-end bonuses for our hardworking teachers. Teachers are the heart of our educational community, and they deserve our unwavering support, especially during these uncertain times.
How can I get involved? Here's 3 ways you can help!
Make a donation to AEF! Did you know that if every student in the district made a $100 donation that AEF would be able to give over $1,000 to every teacher, counselor and nurse in the district?
Support an event! The AEF fall Cornhole fundraiser is coming up on November 10! Join us as a sponsor or grab a group of friends and create a team!
Spread the word! Great news travels fast, so help us share our new mission so we can make an impact for our teachers!
To make a donation or to learn more about AEF, please visit our website: https://supportargyleisd.org
Eagle Football On The Road!
The Eagles hit the road for the district opener at Mansfield Timberview on Friday. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m.
Argyle (1-1) rebounded last week in its home opener vs. Midlothian Heritage with a 49-24 victory. Timberview (1-1) is coming off a 28-0 loss at Denton Ryan last Thursday.
TICKETS: $7 adults; $5 students - https://my.hometownticketing.com/agency/564eedad-9e5b-4ffc-8501-1ba8a6c2d2a5
GAME TIME: 7 PM
LOCATION: Vernon Newsom Stadium, Mansfield
ARGYLE EAGLE BOOSTER CLUB BROADCAST: https://www.meridix.com/event/253125
PHOTO CREDIT: Steve Wohnoutka
The Argyle Lady Eagles Volleyball team is ready for district play! It starts on Friday at Richland at 5 p.m.
Argyle enters the game at 23-4 overall and is coming off a loss on Tuesday to state power Lovejoy. The Lady Eagles are ready to bounce back to start district and carry an impressive non-district performance into the rest of the season.
CLICK HERE to view the Lady Eagles' schedule.
Argyle Independent School District
Argyle ISD is a fast-growth public school district in the Dallas-Fort Worth area with 6,000+ students and 700+ employees. The District includes seven campuses. Argyle ISD is a 13-time UIL Lone Star Cup Champion. The Eagle Extra! Newsletter is produced by the Argyle ISD Communications & Marketing Department.
To submit stories or a possible photo of the week for consideration, contact Rick Herrin, Argyle ISD Chief Communications Officer at Communications@argyleisd.com.
Website: argyleisd.com
Location: 6701 Canyon Falls Dr., Flower Mound, Texas 76226
Phone: (940) 464-7241
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ArgyleISD/
X: @argyleisd
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