LISD Families,

The last few days of school are upon us, and I am so proud of the accomplishments of our students, staff and district as ONE LISD this school year. There are quite a few updates I want to share with you today before everyone heads off into summer next week.

In my video message below, I touch on a few important topics including the welcoming of two new board members at Monday’s board meeting, the naming of new board officers, an update on the 88th Legislative Session, and safety and security in LISD.

The Texas House recently released information related to Senate Bill 3 regarding property tax relief. I want to say clearly that we are strongly in support of property tax relief, and we encourage lawmakers to make meaningful changes to our property taxes. However, while the state claims this bill would “inject billions of new dollars into the state’s public education system”, the truth is money saved through property tax relief is not an investment into public education. Read more about the state's claims about Senate Bill 3, and the truth about what it means for public schools in a response by the Texas School Coalition.

In this month’s newsletter, there are several dates to mark on your calendar, information to keep you informed about the bond planning process, ways to advocate to our legislators for public schools, and so much more.

I love seeing first-hand the amazing things happening in the classrooms across Lewisville ISD, and I am so grateful for your partnership and support of our schools.

Advocate for Texas Public Schools

The majority of Texans want our public schools to be fully funded, and are not in favor of public money being diverted toward private schools. The creation of a voucher system that funds private schools at a much higher rate than the state currently funds the 1,000+ school districts in Texas that serve 5.4M Texas children does not represent the will of most Texans. A voucher will take money away from public education. As we’ve said all spring, contact your legislators to let them know your thoughts. Your feedback does make a difference!

Be an advocate for LISD using the resources at LISD.net/Legislative. Subscribe to receive our Legislative Email Newsletter HERE.

One Vision Task Force | Progress Update

Our One Vision Task Force is hard at work learning more about the future needs of our district while considering a potential bond package. Most recently they learned about how LISD utilizes technology, the impact of inflation on construction costs, and more. Stay up to date with their progress by visiting LISD.net/OneVision to see meeting takeaways, video recaps and more. Subscribe to get Bond updates in your own inbox at LISD.net/bonds.

Graduation | May 28 & 29

Congratulations to our Class of 2023 graduates! Graduation times, dates, live streams, parking maps and clear bag policies are available at LISD.net/Grads. Make sure to use #LISDGrads or #LISDAlumni to share your photos at graduation!

Want to learn more about the Class of 2023? Read our Senior Spotlights for FMHS, HHS, LHS, MHS and TCHS. Get to know the top 10 from each school, collegiate athletes, Night High School graduates and more.

Community Connections | July 25

We’re looking for for-profit and nonprofit business partners to participate in this year’s Community Connections Event on Tuesday, July 25 at Lewisville High School. The event is an opportunity for new professional staff members to get connected with their community. Partners will be able to interact with and hand out marketing materials at their individual tables during the event. Visit LISD.net/CommunityConnections to sign up and learn more about the event.

Denton County Appraisal Review Board | Accepting Member Applications

The Taxpayer Liaison Officer at Denton Central Appraisal District (DCAD) is now accepting applications for the Denton County Appraisal Review Board (ARB). The ARB is a board of citizens that determines taxpayer protests of property appraisals made by the Denton CAD.

To read more about role requirements, time commitments and more click HERE.

LISD Named to Forbes’ ‘Best Employers for Diversity’ List

Lewisville Independent School District has once again been named one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity by Forbes. LISD was one of just two public school districts in the nation to make the list, and the only district in the state of Texas to be recognized. To create its rankings, Forbes partnered with market research firm Statista to create the sixth annual list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. To determine the rankings, Statista surveyed more than 45,000 Americans working for businesses with at least 1,000 employees. READ MORE

LISD Staff Travels to Austin to Meet With Elected Officials

Last month, former LISD Teacher of the Year winners and I traveled to Austin to meet with the legislators that are representing LISD during the ongoing 88th session. We also visited Raise Your Hand Texas to discuss bills currently being considered in this session, advocate for public schools and propose ways to continue sharing the story and impact of public education. Visit LISD.net/Legislative to read more about these discussions and LISD’s current legislative priorities.

Lewisville ISD

From the beginning, Lewisville Independent School District has committed to ensuring all students are confident, equipped with the knowledge and skills to thrive and adapt for their future. Visit Best Schools in Texas for more information about joining the LISD family. Need this update in a different language? Visit LISD.net/translate.