Application deadline extended to Sept. 14

The Lewisville ISD Education Foundation is now accepting applications/proposals for teacher grants to fund projects that enhance and augment educational opportunities for students and teachers in LISD. All proposal submissions must be received by 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 14. Click here for more information.

Important information about 403(b) accounts

Employees with a 403(b) account should click here for information concerning new IRS rules effective Sept. 24 governing the transfer of funds between 403(b) accounts. Call JEM Resource Partners at 1-800-943-9179, ext. 250 or your financial advisor with any questions.

Sick Leave Bank board member nominations due Sept. 14

Nominations for Sick Leave Bank (SLB) board members will be accepted by email or through interschool mail to Sam Russell, Employee Benefits until 5 p.m. on Sept. 14. You must be a member of the SLB in order to participate. All members are eligible for nomination; self-nominations are permitted.

The following positions are open:
Place 2 - Administrator
Places 4 and 6 - Instructional Staff
Place 8 - Support Staff

Nominated members must agree to attend one board meeting each month, typically held the first Thursday of each month, at LISD's Administration Building, 1800 Timber Creek Road in Flower Mound.

24 Hour Fitness offers LISD discount

Lewisville ISD has negotiated a reduced fee for membership at 24 Hour Fitness clubs. 24 Hour Fitness will hold a welcoming event for Lewisville ISD employees on Oct. 6. Click here for more information. If you have questions contact Stephen Schulze at 214-597-6083 or sschulze@24hourfit.com.

Best of the best

David Thompson (psychologist, Special Ed.) was awarded his doctorate in clinical psychology from Alliant International University, Fresno in May.

A lifetime of love

- Bianca Bragg and Bobby Little, both LHS '01 graduates, were engaged on July 4. Bobby is the son of James and Gail Little (tech facilitator, Old Settlers ES).

- Kimberli Merrill (MHS '03) and 2004 Marcus HS graduate Michael Koehler are engaged to be married. They are the children of Linda Merrill (attendance clerk, McKamy MS) and Claudette Koehler (Special Ed. resource teacher, Lewisville HS).

- DeeAnn Walsh (Special Ed. resource teacher, Lakeview MS) and Joseph Woolison were married in June.

- Jennifer Covert (systems analyst, Technology) and Denton ISD teacher Jon Phillips exchanged vows on July 7.

- Patricia Britton (Special Ed. aide, Huffines MS) married Dallas ISD music teacher Timothy McCormick, Sr. on Sept. 1.

Good news

- Dr. Heather Brister, a former LISD diagnostician and daughter of Paula Adams (assessment specialist, Special Ed.), is C-FBISD's Coordinator of Special Education.

- Stephanie Untz (LHS '03) graduated from Baylor University in May with a bachelor's degree in studio art. Stephanie, a graduate student at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston, was the first place winner in the State of Texas Emerging Artist contest held in Kerrville. She is the daughter of retired LISD music teacher Sue Untz and Gerry Untz (teacher, Learning Center).

- Jake Rice recently graduated as an Aviation Aerographer's Mate and is stationed at Norfolk Naval Station. He was first in his class and, as an Honor Graduate, was meritoriously promoted from Airman's Apprentice to Airman. Jake is the son of Marty Rice (welding teacher, Dale Jackson CC).

- Kyle Elizabeth Kaminski, a sophomore and public relations student at UNT, was selected for a work/study program with Disney World in Orlando. Kyle will work at MGM Studios and take a public relations class in the fall. She is the daughter of Lee Kaminski (Journeyman I, DIstribution Center).

- John Vera, son of Rosie Alexander (ESL teacher, Central ES), was recently assigned the principal trombone part for Bruckner's Symphony No. 9 and will perform with the Mannes School of Music Orchestra at Carnegie Hall on Nov.8.

Bereavement

The father of Mary Haines (Special Ed. inclusion teacher, Griffin MS) passed away on Sept. 10.