91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s Board of Trustees meeting last night is in the books, and here are a few of the highlights. Watch the Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Nov. 7, 2024, or read the brief below.
Board Brief from the trustees meeting on Nov. 7, 2024
Fall is finally starting to make it to Arlington. That means cooler temperatures and changing leaves, but it also means we’re starting the homestretch before winter break – one of the busiest times of the year for schools, teachers and students.Â
So, not surprisingly, 91ÖÆƬ³§â€™s Board of Trustees had a busy meeting last night, Nov. 7, 2024. Here are just a few of the highlights from the agenda.
First of all, thank you to Dallas Brooks, a third grader from Sherrod Elementary. She started the meeting by leading the pledge of allegiance, and she did a great job.
Then the trustees were treated to a performance from some of the top junior high musicians in the state. These 91ÖÆƬ³§ students all qualified for the 2024 Region 5 Symphonic Orchestra, the top ensemble in the region. They performed a selection from their region concert titled “Tango D’Amour,” by Susan Day, and were conducted by Ron Kinard, director of orchestras at Carter Junior High.
After the music, the board honored the student of the month, Aishat Kosamot, a senior from Arlington Collegiate High School. She has already completed her associate degree and is taking classes at UT Arlington. Aishat is not just accomplished academically though. She has a servant’s heart and has volunteered many hours at one of our city’s public library branches. Congratulations, Aishat!
Then the board presented the Community Partner Award of Appreciation to the , a great partner that fosters the development of future business leaders right here in the school district. They support the What’s Your Big Idea entrepreneurship contest through the Greater Arlington Chamber of Commerce for students in third through 12th grade and offer internship opportunities for students at the Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center. Thank you, Founders Arena!
The board received several presentations from senior administrators, including Kelly Horn, the assistant superintendent of facility services. He gave an update on the 2019 Bond program, a $966 million five-year capital program that includes new construction, renovations and facility condition improvements, along with capital purchases for technology, fine arts and transportation. Some of the projects that Horn highlighted included the large addition at Arlington High School – which is nearly complete – ongoing construction of the future Joey Rodriguez Junior High School and the new library and gym at Duff Elementary – among others.
The board also received the results from the parent survey conducted in the spring of 2024. The annual parent survey gives key insights into parent concerns and how the trustees can work to improve the district’s students’ educational experience. The more parent feedback, the better.
Those are just a few of the highlights from tonight. If you would like more details on any of these, or any of the items not covered in this Board Brief, please click to watch the entire meeting.