Argyle ISD School Board Briefs

Monday night, Argyle ISD held its monthly regular board meeting. The AISD School Board met at 5:00 p.m. for an executive session prior to the open meeting. We are providing you with School Board Briefs and hope this valuable information on agenda and action items helps you to be a well-informed Argyle ISD community member.

Our Board of Trustees conducted the open portion of the regularly scheduled monthly board meeting at 6:00 p.m. President Sam Slaton established a quorum, and our Board of Trustees led us in our Pledges to the Flags and Opening Prayer.

During recognitions, our Board of Trustees had the honor of celebrating the 2024 UIL Class 5A State Academic Champions. Additionally, AISD Police Chief Eli Davis swore in newly hired Officer Kyle Barton. Officer Barton serves at the Sixth Grade Center.

As required by law, CFO Liz Stewart held a Public Hearing regarding the 2024-2025 budget and tax rate.

During the Consent portion of the Board Agenda, the Board unanimously approved a series of items related to different departmental areas. A full list of consent items can be viewed in the released agenda.

During the Reports portion of the Board Agenda, the Board received several updates, including:

1. Construction Report

2. Superintendent Report

During the Discussion and Action portion of the Board Agenda, the Board approved the following:

1. Consider for Approval the Final FY24 Budget Amendment.

2. Consider for approval an Agreement for the Purchase of Attendance Credit (Option 3 Agreement) and to delegate contractual authority to the Superintendent.

3. Consider for Approval the 2024-2025 Budget Adoption

4. Consider Approval of a Resolution of Tax Levy for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year

5. Consideration and possible approval of an order calling a tax ratification election on November 5, 2024. (To learn more, please read the School Funding Referendum Press Release.)

If you did not join us online or in person, you are encouraged to view a recording of the board meeting here for full context, comments, and conversations. The District will soon provide additional information on staff and community presentations regarding the upcoming School Funding Referendum (VATRE).

Our next regular board meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 16, 2024. The public portion of all regular board meetings begins at 6:00 p.m. All regular board meetings and special board meetings with action items are live-streamed, recorded, and available on demand. Special meetings with no action and board workshops are also recorded.

Should you have any questions regarding any portion of the board meeting, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. If you know someone who is not signed up for district news, such as monthly Board Briefs, please email communications@argyleisd.com to ensure they are signed up.

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