SchoolsWednesday, November 4
Argyle ISD's school board names a new president after two trustees resigned
The 5AM Lewisville team
If you follow Argyle ISD, the school board has new officers. Trustees voted unanimously Monday night to name Rich McDowell president, Leona McDade vice president and Frank Dixon secretary. It came after Matt Slaton and Sam Slaton (no relation) resigned within five days of each other. The board met in executive session for nearly three hours first.
Argyle ISD's board has changed hands since June
- JuneTrustee Josh Westrom resigns.
- JulySam Slaton is appointed to the board.
- OctoberMatt Slaton and Sam Slaton resign within five days of each other.
- Nov. 2The board votes unanimously on a new president, vice president and secretary.
- Nov. 16The board's next meeting is scheduled.
Sources: Cross Timbers Gazette, Denton Record-Chronicle
McDowell said the board wants to move on to its work.
“I believe it is important that we now refocus our collective energy on the work we were elected and entrusted to do”
- Next meeting: Mon., Nov. 16
- Empty seats: Place 6 and Place 7
- Fill options: the board appoints, or voters decide in an election
Argyle ISD's board has three new officers
| Role | Name | Seat |
|---|---|---|
| President | Rich McDowell | Place 4 |
| Vice president | Leona McDade | Place 5 |
| Secretary | Frank Dixon | Place 3 |
Source: Denton Record-Chronicle
The agenda also covered the superintendent vacancy, but that waits for the next meeting.
Sources: Denton Record-Chronicle, Cross Timbers Gazette