FriendsOfCarrollISD

Thank you for
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OUR MISSION:
The mission of the Friends of Carroll ISD, an independent informed voice of the dragon community, is to advocate on behalf of the work of the Facility Planning Committee and their careful and thoughtful recommendation to the Board of Trustees to call a bond election to meet the critical needs in our district.

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We thank you for your support!!
The Friends of Carroll ISD would like to thank the voters for doing their homework and casting their vote for the kids. The community has spoken and shows that we are dedicated to educational excellence and passionate about doing the right thing for students.

The Star Telegram editorial board recommends that Carroll residents vote YES for all three bond propositions. "...the committee of local residents who assembled the bond package for submission to the school board did its work exhaustively and innovatively." "The committee and the school board have minimized the obvious risks. The projects can be financed with no tax rate increase." "The Star-Telegram recommends that Carroll residents vote for all three bond propositions." Read the entire article at StarTelegram.com

Both mayoral candidates support the bond. Read all about it in the Southlake Style.

"Great deals for those willing to spend money on building projects." Read article from Star-Telegram.com.

Southlake Chamber of Commerce supports the bond. Read the resolution.

See the need for yourself in the picture gallery.

Fact vs. Fiction: The “No Bonds” opposition group makes several unfounded claims about Carroll ISD and the current bond propositions. We prepared the following information to help you separate fact from fiction. Read on....

We are your friends and neighbors, youth sport coaches, PTO Presidents, Kiwanis, Rotary Club, and Booster Club Members, Parents, Retirees, Business Owners, Corporate Executives, Stay At Home Moms, Brownie and Boy Scout Leaders, Sunday School Teachers, Real Estate Developers, Real Estate Agents, Doctors, and Lawyers, we are every man and woman passionate about maintaining our excellent schools and our property values.

Please read on to see who the committee members are and who our supporters are...

The Friends of Carroll ISD Know:

*The district is currently overcrowded at 4 campuses- JES, OUES, EIS, and DIS. Three more are currently at or approaching maximum capacity. Projections show that even with minimal growth, 9 of 11 CISD campuses will be overcrowded in the very near future.

*The district’s technology is obsolete. A technology assessment revealed that on a current four tier rating scale of technological capabilities and infrastructure in educational environments, Carroll ISD did not even qualify for the lowest tier ranking.

*Extracurricular activities are essential elements of a well rounded and academically rewarding education, and over 85% of CISD students participate in activities such as band, art, music, and athletics. However, the district’s current extracurricular facilities are outdated and do not meet the needs of our students.

*An expansion at Dragon Stadium provides an optimal location to house the district’s needed disaster recovery center. Revenue generated from ticket sales, concessions, and marketing opportunities at the stadium flows directly to the M & O budget and is free from recapture (Robin Hood).

The Friends of Carroll ISD Believe:

*We believe that a quality education is a critical component of every student’s success.

*We believe that property values rely on the strength and stability of the school district.

*We believe that Carroll ISD has outstanding, energetic, and dedicated teachers.

*We believe that parents and taxpayers in this district value the vital nature of challenging and rewarding instruction.

*We believe in our students, we believe in our community, and we believe in voting yes on the current bond propositions.

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