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Project funded by the 2019 Bond Arlington ISD celebrated the start of construction on the future Arlington ISD Service Center with a groundbreaking ceremony last week. It’s a big project that includes new construction, renovations, demolition and added parking, and will transform much of the district’s current Service Center. Home to the district’s bus barn…
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The Arlington ISD is now accepting applications for positions on the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC). Apply now to serve on the CBOC The CBOC provides transparency and enhances public confidence in the use of proceeds from the sale of bonds authorized by Arlington ISD voters on Nov. 5, 2019. The purpose of the committee…
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The article below is the sixth in a series designed to give readers insight into the school finance system in Texas. School finance is complicated. But it matters because it affects everything: student learning, teacher pay, school facilities, security, school buses, computers, career and technical opportunities, internet access, sports, fine arts and on and on…
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Arlington High School addition opens for students The theme song from “Weclome Back Kotter” played throughout the halls of Arlington High School this morning as students returned from winter break. But it wasn’t just a welcome back. It was also a welcome for the first time to the “Cube.” The “Cube” is officially open. Arlington…
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Sam Houston High School renovated library Sam Houston High School is about to unwrap a big Christmas present. A completely renovated library. “We are thrilled to announce the opening of our newly renovated library in January 2025!” said Sam Houston principal Juan Villarreal. “This state-of-the-art facility will be an invaluable resource for students and teachers,…
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Short looks like a new school It’s an old school that looks and feels new. That’s what the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee saw on Tuesday when its members met for their first meeting of the year at Short Elementary School. The meeting started with a tour of Short to see all the renovations at the…
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Many bond constrution projects will continue into the fall The marathon Bond 2019 construction projects at schools throughout Arlington ISD have turned into sprints. With only a few days left before school starts, construction crews and district facility services teams have been racing to get the buildings ready. “This is one of the busiest times…
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Rodriguez JH will replace Carter JH The future Joey Rodriguez Junior High School has gone vertical. That means the steel is now being erected for the frame of the facility. After lots of preparations – grading, installing utilities, drilling piers, pouring grade beams and more – it’s starting to look like a real building. The…
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The Citizens Bond Oversight Committee gave its annual report at the Arlington ISD Board of Trustees meeting earlier this week. Will Deakyne, the committee’s interim chair, presented at the June 18 meeting and offered observations and recommendations related to the district’s 2019 Bond program. “We’ve had a lot of substantial construction completed,” Deakyne said to the board.…
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Fiber network funded by the 2019 bond It’s one of those things that has a big impact without you even noticing. In fact, if you don’t read this article, you’ll probably never know about it. But if you’re a student, teacher or staff member in the Arlington ISD, it’s quietly a big deal. Earlier this…
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