Catch up on seven education stories you may have missed from Community Impact.
Argyle ISD voters to consider $423 million bond at May 3 election
The Argyle ISD school board approved calling an election for a $423 million bond aimed at funding new facilities construction, campus upgrades and technology. District officials said that the bond is contingent upon growth and without it, the district would not issue the bond and not incur the cost.
Frisco ISD pauses decision on closing Staley Middle School
The future of Frisco ISD’s Staley Middle School is unknown as district leaders seek a second opinion from demographers. The need for the closure comes after a failed bond, which voters denied in November, and declining enrollment.
Northwest ISD considers cutting 75 positions amid deficit reduction plans
In addition to proposing the elimination of 75 teaching positions, district staff said more than $3 million in non-payroll reductions is being targeted. The district’s payroll, which accounts for 81% of its $337 million budget, is where most of the cuts will happen.
McKinney ISD leaders create bond committee to assess district facility needs
McKinney ISD is forming a bond committee that will consider funding needs that would support current and future district facilities. The committee will advise district officials on what capital improvement projects should be prioritized for inclusion in a possible future bond election.
Plano ISD considers 3% raise for teachers in 2025-26 school year
Plano ISD officials are looking at raising teachers salaries by 3% in the 2025-26 school year. Along with teacher pay raises, district officials recommend increasing the salaries for new first-year teachers and auxiliary staff.
Celina ISD looks to build 10 new schools with bond program as district faces fast growth
More than 12,500 new homes are expected to be built in CISD boundaries in the next five years with more than 30,000 homes projected in the district by the time current second graders graduate high school. CISD leaders have proposed a $2.295 billion bond program, which voters will see on the May 3 ballot, to address the district’s fast growth and meet the demands of the growing community.
TEA to release 2023 A-F accountability ratings in late April following state court decision
Public school accountability ratings for the 2022-23 school year will be released on April 24, the Texas Education Agency announced April 8. In a letter sent to school administrators across the state, the TEA said school systems would be able to access the A-F accountability ratings on April 17. The ratings will be released publicly on www.txschools.gov a week later, according to the letter.
