Bond News
Applications for limited fine arts/dual language spaces open Aug. 31
The Arlington ISD will conduct a second round of applications for a limited number of openings that have become available in the district’s two fine arts/dual language academies, Corey Academy and Jones Academy. Applications will be accepted for Corey Academy first-grade students only and for grades kindergarten through sixth at Jones Academy. The boundary map…
Read MoreApplication window open for Transformation Through Innovation grants
Applications for the Transformation Through Innovation grant are now open. Funded by the 2014 Bond package, $1 million in grants is being awarded to teachers and campuses in each of the five years of the bond program to facilitate innovative approaches to teaching and learning through technology. To find out more and learn how to…
Read MoreBond-funded facilities open for school
Aug. 23, 2016 – It was an exciting day yesterday as students got to see their new schools for the first time. The AISD opened two brand new elementary schools yesterday, funded by the 2014 Bond program, along with three renovated campuses. Sandy McNutt Elementary and Eddy and Debbie Peach Elementary opened their doors to…
Read MoreCitizen oversight committee meets to review bond progress
Aug. 9, 2016 – The Citizens Bond Oversight Committee met yesterday for its quarterly review of the status and progress of the 2014 Bond program. Led by AISD Chief Financial Officer Cindy Powell, AISD staff gave updates on the various areas of the bond: fine arts; safety, security and technology; transportation; and facilities. The meeting…
Read MoreBoard approves bond construction for Ellis Elementary
Aug. 5, 2016 – The AISD Board of Trustees approved the guaranteed maximum price for bond-funded construction projects at Ellis Elementary at the Aug. 4 board meeting. Construction is scheduled to begin this fall and conclude next summer. Ellis, like all AISD elementary schools, will receive two STEM labs, a strings room and security vestibule,…
Read MoreAISD hosts community meeting about future Ag Science Center
Aug. 5, 2016 – The AISD hosted a community information meeting Aug. 1, 2016, to present plans for the district’s future Agricultural Science Center, designed by VLK Architects. [See the Powerpoint presentation.] The new facility will compliment the Career and Technical Center currently under construction and will together offer students from all AISD high schools…
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