October 20, 2025 Board Recap

As we look to open a new middle school on the district's east side in Fall 2026, we are beginning our attendance boundary process. Here is what to expect:

ATTENDANCE BOUNDARY PROCESS

• October 20, 2025 — An informational presentation on proposed attendance boundary changes was made to the Board.
• October 21, 2025 — Families potentially affected by new attendance boundaries are notified. An electronic feedback form is provided for thoughts and suggestions.
• October 22-26, 2025 – District leaders and Board members review all submitted feedback. Each comment is read and evaluated.
• October 27, 2025 – In-person meeting for additional information. Families can provide feedback directly to district leaders and the Board of Trustees.
• October 28-November 14, 2025 – District leaders continue evaluating the 2026-2027 attendance boundaries.
• November 17, 2025 – Final recommendation for 2026-2027 attendance boundaries presented to the Board for approval.
• November 18, 2025 – Approved attendance boundaries communicated districtwide.

The 7th middle school will open with approximately 700 students on the district's east side at Custer Road and Frontier and will relieve overcrowding at Jones and Rogers Middle Schools.

• (Entire) Johnson Elementary attendance zone.

• (Partial) Lilyana Elementary attendance zone east of Coit.

• (Partial) Reeves Elementary - south of Frontier Laud Howell Parkway, North of 380, East of Custer and West of Ridge Road.
  
  

Rogers Middle School

• (Entire) Folsom Elementary attendance zone.

• (Entire) Cockrell Elementary attendance zone.

• (Partial) Rucker Elementary attendance zone.

After careful consideration of our district's growth patterns, we are delaying the opening of Watkins Middle School from its initially scheduled Fall 2026 date.

Why This Decision is Necessary

Prosper ISD is still growing and remains one of the fastest-growing districts in Texas; however, the North Texas region is experiencing a shift in population movement.

• DFW is experiencing a notable slowdown in new home construction, with new home starts down 37% and closings down 29% year over year.

• Economic factors, including interest rates and a slower resale market, have impacted projected enrollment growth throughout the region.

• Texas school districts receive funding on a per-pupil basis, which means our revenue is directly tied to student enrollment.

• When enrollment growth slows unexpectedly in our area, school districts receive less funding than anticipated.
  
  

We are not alone in making these adjustments—several neighboring North Texas districts, including Frisco, McKinney, Plano, and Allen, have made similar decisions in response to changing growth patterns.

Prosper ISD Celebrates 24 National Merit Semifinalists

We celebrated our exceptional National Merit Scholarship Program Semifinalists.

This prestigious recognition places our students among an elite group—representing less than 1% of high school seniors nationwide who took the PSAT. These outstanding scholars now have the opportunity to advance in the competition for approximately 6,930 National Merit Scholarships, totaling nearly $26 million, which will be awarded next spring.

Adithri Raghuram, Arnav Bhute, Dylan Lyon, Emily Zhang, Janani Sridhar, Katie Lee, Kenna Boyd, Khyati Khanderao, Krish Hariharan, Lakshya Meiyappan, Meher Lahiri Gudipati, Murtaza Siddiqui, Om Gaddad, Tejas Paleti

Anshul Ojha

Dylan Kim, Kisoremohan Mohanasundaram, Praneel Mahalatkar, Rithvik Rajesh

Cooper Brown, Lindsay Moffatt, Mahideep Nadella, Vedhas Samudrala, Jeel Soni

Three Prosper ISD Principals Selected for Prestigious Thompson Principal Academy

We celebrated three Prosper ISD principals who were selected to participate in the prestigious Thompson Principal Academy. Now in its 27th year, the academy provides advanced leadership development programs designed to elevate successful principals to even higher levels of leadership and proficiency.

Admission to the Thompson Principal Academy is highly competitive, with only approximately 25 participants selected for each cohort. Prosper ISD is proud to have three principals earning this distinguished opportunity for professional growth and leadership advancement.

Kappi Riggs - Furr Elementary School

Scott Schweikhard - Baker Elementary School

Aimee Stanton - Johnson Elementary School

Prosper ISD Principals Chosen for Statewide Leadership Network

The Board recognized Prosper ISD principals selected to participate in the N2 Learning Principals' Institute, a year-long professional development program focused on transformational education leadership.

This comprehensive institute equips principals with the knowledge and skills necessary to lead sustainable transformation in public education. Participants engage with an innovative nationwide network of educational leaders, experiencing one of the most significant professional growth opportunities available in their careers.

Selection for the Principals' Institute is highly competitive, with only 60-70 principals chosen annually from across the region. Prosper ISD is proud to have three principals representing our district in this distinguished leadership development program.

Zach DeVito - Jones Middle School

Katie McLain - Stuber Elementary School

Ashley Turner - Folsom Elementary School

Prosper Education Foundation Raises Over $103,000 on North Texas Giving Day

The Board celebrated the outstanding results of the 17th Annual North Texas Giving Day, during which the Prosper Education Foundation (PEF) raised over $103,000 to support Prosper ISD students and staff. This extraordinary achievement was made possible through the generosity of individuals, families, businesses, corporate donors, and community partners from across the region and around the world. These funds will directly support programs that enhance educational excellence, innovation, and opportunity throughout the district. The Board expressed gratitude to all contributors and reminded the community that donations to PEF can still be made at any time through the North Texas Giving Day page, ensuring a continued lasting impact on students, teachers, and the future of Prosper ISD.

8. B. The administration will provide a report on Bond 2019/Bond 2023 construction projects

8. C.The administration will provide a report on proposed 2026-2027 attendance boundaries

A consent agenda shall include items of a routine and/or recurring nature grouped together under one action item. For each item listed as part of a consent agenda, the Board shall be furnished with background material.

The Board approved the Consent Agenda as presented

9. A. Approve the minutes of prior meeting(s): September 15, 2025

9. B. Consideration and possible action regarding annual approval of the district’s investment policy

9. C. Consideration and possible action regarding the annual approval of the district’s list of brokers/dealers

9. D. Consideration and possible action on approval of the district’s investment training providers

9. E. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of Library Material Procurement List as recommended by the School Library Advisory Council

9. F. Consideration and possible action regarding optional human sexuality instruction resources for parents as recommended by the School Health Advisory Council

There were not any speakers for public comment.

• October 20 - First Day of Early Voting
• October 22 - Thomson ES Dedication, 6 pm
• October 29 - Richland HS Dedication, 6 pm
• October 31 - Last Day of Early Voting
• November 4 - Election Day
• November 17 - Regular PISD School Board Meeting, 7 pm
• November 24-28 - Thanksgiving Break/School Holiday

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From left, Secretary Tommy Van Wolfe, Kelly Cavender, David Webb, Vice President Dena Dixon, Garrett Linker, President Bill Beavers, and Jorden Dial.

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