Argyle ISD School Board Briefs

On Monday evening, the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees held its regularly scheduled monthly meeting. The meeting began at 5 p.m. with a special opening.

Opening of the Meeting

• A quorum was established by Board President Sam Slaton.

• The Opening Prayer was led by Vice President Craig Hawkesworth.

• Our Pledges to the Flags were led by students from Argyle West Elementary School. [video link]
  
  

Special Recognitions: Aspiring Leaders

Dr. Chris Daniel, Deputy Superintendent, presented the 2025-26 Class of Aspiring Leaders. During the 2025–2026 school year, Argyle ISD completed another successful year of the Aspiring Leaders Academy (ALA), a program designed to support and develop future leaders across our district. The Academy provides staff members with opportunities to strengthen their leadership skills through learning experiences and discussions focused on instructional leadership, communication, school operations, and campus leadership responsibilities.

This year, 22 participants completed the program, reflecting a strong interest in leadership growth and continued service to Argyle ISD. We are proud of the time and commitment these staff members invested throughout the year and look forward to the positive impact they will continue to make on our campuses and throughout the district. [video link]

Special Recognitions: Trustees Sam Slaton and Craig Hawkesworth

Additionally, we formally recognized the dedicated and long-standing service of Board President Sam Slaton and Vice President Craig Hawkesworth, both of whom have faithfully served Argyle ISD as School Board Trustees for many years. Their leadership, commitment, and steadfast advocacy for students, staff, and the Argyle community have left a lasting impact on our district.

Argyle ISD extends its deepest gratitude to Mr. Slaton and Mr. Hawkesworth as they complete their terms of service and thanks them for the countless ways they have helped shape the future of Argyle ISD. The impact of their leadership was further evident during last night’s meeting as an overwhelming turnout of supporters, colleagues, and community members gathered to express their appreciation and say, “thank you” for their years of faithful service and dedication to Argyle ISD. [video link]

Upon conclusion of the reception, the Board convened into Executive Session at 6:09 p.m.

The Board reconvened into Open Session at 7:16 p.m. to conduct the remainder of the meeting agenda.

Below are Board Briefs summarizing key updates and action items from the meeting. Please note that each section includes a direct video link to the corresponding portion of the discussion.

We hope these highlights help you stay connected and informed as a valued member of the Argyle ISD community.

Installation of New & Reelected Trustees

The next order of Board business included the installation of newly-elected Trustees Justin Ford and Frank Dixon, as well as reelected Trustee Leigh Ann Artho. Argyle ISD Administrative Assistant Yvolene McGarvey conducted the formal swearing-in ceremony for the newly seated Trustees.

Public Comment

No speakers addressed the Board of Trustees during Public Comment. As a reminder, transcripts of all prior public comments and district responses are available on our website. These transcripts are posted as soon as possible following each meeting to support transparency and community engagement.

Reorganization of the Board

As part of the annual election process, the Board conducted its reorganization to determine the leadership roles of Board President, Board Vice President, and Board Secretary.

Upon completion of the reorganization, the following positions were approved:

• Board President – Leigh Ann Artho

• Board Vice President – Dr. Leona McDade

• Board Secretary – Matt Slaton

Consent Agenda

The Board unanimously (7-0) approved multiple items across various departments. The full list of consent items is available on the published agenda. Board meeting minutes approved in the Consent Agenda, and the record of each Trustee’s vote on those items, are posted within seven days after approval. [video link]

Reports Presented

• Construction Report: Progress updates on current Bond 2022 projects, including progress on Scott Gibson Middle School and Michael Ball Intermediate School at FM 407. [video link]

• Superintendent Report: District updates and key initiatives. [video link]

• HB 1481 Personal Communications and Cell Phone Ban - Data Report [video link]

• AISD Stadium Operations & Marketing Plan [video link]

Information Items

District staff presented the following agenda items for Board review and discussion only, no action: [video link]

• Budget Amendment #4

• Purchases Above $100,000 CH (LOCAL) - May 2026

• Update to the District of Innovation (DOI) Plan

Discussion & Action Items

District staff presented the following agenda items for discussion and consideration. The Board of Trustees approved the following: [video link]

• Consider and Approve Contractor Selection for BB/SB Renovations at AMS 377 Campus (Approved 7-0)

• Consider and Approve CMAR for Middle School 2 (Approved 7-0)

• Consider Approval of Purchases Above $100,000 CH (LOCAL) (Approved 7-0)

• Consider and Approve Waste Management Services (Approved 7-0)

Upon conclusion of the discussion and action items, the Board reconvened into Executive Session under Government Code 551.072 Real Property at 8:40 p.m. The Board returned to Open Session and adjourned the meeting without further action at 9:44 p.m.

Stay Engaged

If you were unable to attend in person or online, you are encouraged to view the full recording of the board meeting here. This allows you to hear the complete discussions, comments, and context behind each agenda item.

There will be a Budget & Staff Compensation Plan Workshop on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 5 p.m. The next regular meeting of the Argyle ISD Board of Trustees is scheduled for Monday, June 15, 2026, at 5 p.m., with the public portion beginning at 6 p.m.

All regular and special board meetings with action items are live-streamed, recorded, and available for on-demand viewing. Open meetings without action items are recorded and available for on-demand viewing.

Stay Connected

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Thank you for your partnership in supporting Argyle ISD. Together, we ensure our students, families, and community remain informed and connected as our district continues to grow.

#TogetherWeSoar,

Courtney Carpenter, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Argyle ISD

Leigh Ann Artho

President
AISD Board of Trustees