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Thanking parents, teachers and community

Dr. Jerry Roy — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 13:16:00 CST

With the new year underway, I am reminded of the many blessings that have been bestowed upon the Lewisville Independent School District. Last year was a special year full of amazing academic accolades, fine arts reviews, athletic wins and ongoing community support. As you know, our district continues to increase in student enrollment, which is a direct reflection of our outstanding teachers, principals and staff.

Thanking parents, teachers and community

Dr. Jerry Roy — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:14:00 CST

As this year quickly comes to a close, I am reminded of the many blessings that have been bestowed upon the Lewisville Independent School District. This year has been a special year full of amazing academic accolades, fine arts reviews, athletic wins and ongoing community support.

It's a great day in LISD!

Dr. Jerry Roy — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 14:44:00 CST

Last weekend our Board of Trustees and I attended the annual Texas Association of School Administrators and Texas School Board Association's conference in Houston. Throughout the conference there was a central theme - the devastating impact of our Texas public schools finance system.

LISD Ready to Serve 50,000 Students

Dr. Jerry Roy — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 13:13:00 CST

As the 2009-10 school year gets underway, the Lewisville Independent School District is projecting to serve more than 50,000 students as they enter our doors for the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 24. Our teachers and staff are busy preparing our classrooms and buildings to make them inviting and engaging places to learn.

LISD Ready to Serve 50,000 Students

Dr. Jerry Roy — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 13:52:00 CST

TEXAS PUBLIC SCHOOL FUNDING � FROM HISTORY TO PRESENT

Dr. Jerry Roy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:27:00 CST

Note: This is the first of three articles regarding the history of school finance, Lewisville Independent School District budget process and future financial challenges.

Since the passage of House Bill 1 in 2006, I have been asked about Texas public school funding and how it has impacted the Lewisville Independent School District. The most popular question is why are local citizens mostly responsible for funding the public school system? Over the last half century, local taxpayers and the state of Texas have shared the responsibility of funding public schools. The history regarding this very issue is extensive and I hope I can provide a summary to help answer this question.

Public School Funding System Not A Fix; Causes More Difficulties for Districts

Dr. Jerry Roy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:24:00 CST

This is the second article of a three-part series on school finance, LISD budget process and future financial challenges.

In the previous column, I shared the history of school finance and the most recent funding changes by the state legislature. Our district applauds our legislators� commitment to local property tax relief � it was a long time coming.

However, I am disappointed our legislators didn�t have the same focus in funding our public schools in a truly meaningful way by implementing a long-term, sustaining revenue generating alternative.

LISD Weathering the Financial Storm; Board Had Foresight

Dr. Jerry Roy — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 17:23:00 CST

Note: This is the final article of a three-part series on school finance, LISD budget process and future financial challenges.

During the month of January, our Board of Trustees will begin the 2009-10 budget process. This eight-month planning period will allow our Board of Trustees to prioritize its financial goals, review current spending and adjust monies where they deem appropriate. Managing and preparing our district�s budget is time intensive and requires forward thinking.

Legacy of educational excellence continues

Dr. Jerry Roy — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 16:22:00 CST

As the Lewisville Independent School District prepares to welcome students on August 25, staff members have spent these summer months focused on continuing our long standing tradition of excellence. Recently, the Texas Education Agency released its campus ratings based upon the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) test. This year we are proud to share that we have 23 �Exemplary� campuses, 21 �Recognized� campuses and 15 �Acceptable� campuses and no �Unacceptable� campuses. These ratings are a testament of our outstanding teachers, principals and administrators who have worked tirelessly to help our students achieve success.

LISD HAS MANY BLESSINGS THIS YEAR

Dr. Jerry Roy — Wed, 19 Dec 2007 09:06:00 CST

FIRST SERVICE CAMPAIGN A SUCCESS; SURPASSES DISTRICT GOAL

Dr. Jerry Roy — Wed, 14 Nov 2007 09:56:00 CST

As you may know, the Lewisville Independent School District embarked on its first community-wide service campaign benefiting PediPlace, a local non-profit children’s healthcare center providing medical assistance at no charge or at a minimal cost to families.

LISD Continues to Reflect Academic Excellence and Sound Financial Management

Dr. Jerry Roy — Wed, 26 Sep 2007 10:56:00 CST

Each school year I visit the Lewisville Chamber of Commerce, PTA Council and many other organizations to give a “state of the district” report to the Lewisville Independent School District community. This year, our community has much to be proud of because our district continues to excel. Even with tougher testing standards, changing funding formulas and fast growth, LISD has continues to make academic and financial strides.

Meeting needs, one child at a time

Dr. Jerry Roy — Thu, 23 Aug 2007 11:21:00 CST

Welcome to the 2007-2008 school year! This year, the Lewisville Independent School District will open its doors on Monday, August 27, to nearly 50,699 students, 2,000 more than last year. As you may know, our district is experiencing rapid growth and will be serving nearly 60,000 students by 2012. This growth is a testament to our numerous academic accolades and financial management awards. Families move into our district because they want the very best education for their children.