The details
District documents state the payment is in recognition of staff members’ efforts during the 2024-25 school year that has been negatively affected by public school funding issues, over-projected growth and reduced resources.
According to district documents, payment eligibility requirements include:
- Professional staff must have a signed contract for the 2025-26 school year by the administratively determined deadline.
- Paraprofessionals and auxiliary staff must have a signed letter of reasonable assurance for the 2025-26 school year by the administratively determined deadline.
A closer look
The payment is funded through additional revenue in the amount of $560,000 from the 2024-25 general budget. District documents state the additional revenue is due to larger than anticipated enrollment.
According to previous Community Impact reporting, AISD officials expected to serve around 5,800 students going into the 2024-25 school year. However, that number came in closer to 6,100, around 700 more students than the previous school year, according to Zonda Education data.
This increase multiplied by the state funding allotment and additional weighted funding for special groups like career and technical education students and special education resulted in almost $2.5 million in additional revenue.
What else?
While some area school districts, such as Lewisville ISD, have declining enrollment, Argyle ISD and neighboring Northwest ISD student enrollment shows no signs of slowing down.
Due to Argyle ISD's rapid growth, a $423.17 million bond package will be on the ballot for the May 3 election. According to previous Community Impact reporting, the bond funds would be used for:
- Building new schools and athletic complexes
- Purchasing land for future schools
- New technology
