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Frisco ISD Anticipates Over $30 Million Deficit In Budget
The upcoming fiscal year for Frisco ISD shows a $30.8 million shortfall, with the district working to prioritize students in the upcoming year’s budget. During a board meeting on May 8, 2024, district officials outlined their plan for the upcoming year. In the absence of supplementary state funding, FISD administrators anticipate tapping into reserve funds to alleviate the projected $30.81 million deficit for the fiscal year 2024-25. According to the budget, the district's general fund budget covers the day-to-day operations of schools, encompassing a range of FISD expenses, including salaries, transportation and other student-related costs. In the current proposal, the general fund...
Argyle ISD extends superintendent’s contract
During Wednesday’s Argyle ISD Special Board Meeting, the Board of Trustees approved a contract extension for Superintendent Dr. Courtney Carpenter. Carpenter, who is in her first year at Argyle ISD, agreed to an extension through 2029. The contract extension begins July 1, 2024, according to an AISD news release.
Lewisville student is first in LISD history to be awarded pretigous Stamps Scholarship
Lewisville High School senior Jesus Barrios recently became the first Lewisville ISD student in district history to be awarded the prestigious Stamps Scholarship, according to a news release from LISD. The Stamps Scholarship has been awarded to just 3,000 students globally since its founding in 2006 and provides students with...
Local Collin College Students Receive Scholarships for Construction Management
Five students from Collin College's Construction Management program have received scholarships from the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) North Texas Chapter. These awards are part of the 2024 Annual Scholarship Program and were based on the students' essays about their career aspirations in construction management.
Lewisville ISD school board to consider several 2023 bond projects at upcoming meeting
Projects include replacing six playgrounds with enhanced accessibility-style playgrounds. (Courtesy Lewisville ISD) The Lewisville ISD board of trustees will consider approval for construction managers, playground and shade structure updates, bleacher replacements, and other projects for several elementary schools on May 13. District officials and board members discussed the projects, which...
Lewisville ISD names new Marcus High School principal
Lewisville ISD announced on Monday the appointment of Dr. Cody Koontz as the new principal of Marcus High School. Dr. Koontz currently serves as principal at the Coppell 9th Grade Campus, a position he has held since 2017. He takes over for longtime Marcus Principal Will Skelton, who was recently named LISD Chief of High Schools.
Prosper, May 16 High School ⚽ Game Notice
There are 3 high school ⚽ games in Prosper. The Hays Middle School soccer team will have a game with Rogers Middle School on May 16, 2024, 17:00:00 CST. The Rushing Middle School soccer team will have a game with Reynolds Middle School on May 16, 2024, 17:00:00 CST.
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