December 15, 2025 Board Recap | | |
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In response to a petition filed by some residents of Windsong Ranch, the Prosper Independent School District Board of Trustees voted to approve the proposed annexation of approximately 220 acres of Windsong Ranch currently within Denton ISD boundaries, advancing the matter to the state level for final determination.
The Denton ISD Board of Trustees unanimously voted against this petition at their December 9, 2025, meeting. The Prosper ISD Board's approval of the petition is the first step in the process and does not constitute a final decision. The petitioners will now appeal to the state commissioner, who will make the ultimate determination on whether the annexation proceeds. If approved at the state level, the annexation would take effect around July of next year.
The proposed annexation would formalize the district's relationship with the residents from the area, whose children already attend Prosper ISD schools but remain zoned for Denton ISD. While students in this area have attended Prosper ISD schools since 2014 under a unique enrollment agreement, residents currently pay taxes to Denton ISD. Students in the Denton ISD portion of Windsong Ranch have been able to attend Prosper ISD through an agreement between the developer and the school district, in which 0.3% of every home sale in Windsong Ranch is donated to the Prosper Education Foundation. | Financial ProjectionsAccording to projections from petitioners, Prosper ISD staff, and Denton ISD—sources largely consistent with one another—the district anticipates financial benefits in the first year following annexation. The projections include approximately $3.8 million in new Maintenance and Operations revenue and approximately $2.7 million in new Interest and Sinking revenue, totaling roughly $6.57 million in additional revenue. However, the district estimates an extra $68,500 in recapture obligations in addition to approximately $31.7 million in existing Denton ISD bond debt. Exact figures won't be known until implementation. | Long-Term ImplicationsAs part of the annexation, Prosper ISD would assume approximately $31.7 million in existing debt from Denton ISD. The Commissioners Courts of Denton and Collin counties will determine the amount of debt that will be assumed by Prosper ISD.
Residents in the affected area would gain voting rights in Prosper ISD elections as well as the ability to serve on the Board of Trustees if the annexation is approved at the state level. |  | | | There were 5 speakers for public comment on public hearing. | | | Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) District of DistinctionProsper ISD has earned the Texas Art Education Association District of Distinction Honor for the 6th year in a row. This year, 109 out of more than 1,200 eligible districts across Texas received this recognition for the 2024-25 school year.
The Visual Art Administrators of Texas honor districts that show exceptional leadership in promoting the arts. TAEA noted that Prosper ISD's visual arts program met or exceeded all 14 criteria in their evaluation rubric. The rubric measures district participation in TAEA membership, exhibitions, and contests, as well as community engagement through field experiences, service projects, and cross-curricular collaboration.
In their announcement, TAEA shared: "We were impressed and proud of your level of participation in visual art learning experiences at all grade levels." |  | From left to right: Dr. Holly Ferguson (Superintendent), Tim Doyle (Assistant Director of Fine Arts), Amanda Larsen (Fine Arts Coordinator), Ashley Wright (Rogers MS), Julia Kalustian (Reeves ES), Gina Mock (Walnut Grove HS) and Liz Arnold (Hughes ES). | | CREST AwardProsper ISD counselors received the Counselors Reinforcing Excellence for Students in Texas (CREST) Award, a top honor from the Texas School Counselor Association.
The CREST Award recognizes counselors who guide and support every student they serve. Award recipients demonstrate that their campus counseling programs prepare students to be college, career, and military ready while prioritizing mental health and personal growth.
This recognition highlights four key areas: - Program Excellence: Official statewide recognition that the counseling program meets the highest standards of the Texas Model
- Data-Driven Results: Measurable proof that counseling efforts improve student academic, career, and personal-social development
- Leadership: Validation of counselors as leaders and advocates who make counseling programs essential to student success
- Continuous Improvement: An ongoing commitment to evaluating and refining programs for maximum effectiveness
|  | From left to right: Dr. Holly Ferguson (Superintendent), Alexis Webb (Executive Director of Guidance and Counseling), Brooke Stenson (Windsong Ranch ES), Bryce Dunnington (Lilyana ES), Angie Castro (Stuber ES), Kristi Massey (Rogers MS), Ashleigh Verstuyft (Walnut Grove MS, formerly Rogers MS), Amber Burke (Rogers MS), Dd Alford (Rogers MS). | | Stuber Choir PerformanceStuber Elementary Choir under the direction of Nancy Allen. |  | | | The administration provided information on the following topics9. A. The administration will provide a report on current student enrollment9. B. The administration will provide a report on Bond 2023 construction projects | | | |  | | | |  | |  |  |  | | | The Board of Trustees approved the following:11. A. Consider and possible action regarding approval of an Order of Election to be held on May 2, 2026, to elect School Board Trustees Places 2 and Place 5. | Items discussed in closed session13. A. Consideration and possible action regarding hiring contract personnel. 13. B. Consider and take possible action to adopt resolution approving or rejecting petition for detachment and annexation. | | | A consent agenda shall include items of a routine and/or recurring nature grouped together under one action item. For each item listed as part of a consent agenda, the Board shall be furnished with background material.
The Board approved the Consent Agenda as presented:
10. A. Approve the minutes of prior meetings: Special Meeting November 17, 2025 and Regular Meeting November 17, 2025
10. B. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of Library Material Procurement List as recommended by the School Library Advisory Council
10. C. Consideration and possible action regarding the approval of Local Restaurant, Fast Food, Food Trucks, and Catering Extended Opening Bid
10. D. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of Fine Arts Supplies, Equipment, and Contracted Services Extended Opening Bid
10. E. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of Apparel, Awards, Promotional Items, and Uniforms Extended Opening Bid 10. F. Consideration and possible action regarding approval of the Interlocal Agreement between TASB Energy Cooperative and Prosper ISD for procured electricity, fuel, and propane contracts 10. G. Consideration and possible action regarding a period of prayer and reading of the Bible and other religious text pursuant to Section 25.0823, Education Code 10. H. Consideration and possible action regarding Physician Certification for Serious or Life-Threatening Illness Form 10. I. Consideration and possible action regarding the 2026 Public Information Act Calendar | | | There no speakers for public comment. | | IMPORTANT DATES- December 19 - Last Day of 2nd 9 Weeks (Regular School Day, No Early Release)
- December 22 - January 2 - Winter Break/School Holiday
- January 5 - Professional Learning/Student Holiday
- January 14 - First Day to File for a Place in the General Election Ballot
- January 19 - School Holiday
- January 20 - Regular School Board Meeting at 7:00pm (Tuesday)
- February 13 - Professional Learning/Student Holiday/Last Day to File for a Place on the General Election Ballot
- February 16 - Bad Weather Make-Up Day
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The Prosper ISD Board of Trustees welcomes public comment at Board meetings. In order to provide an efficient process at the Board meetings, we ask that individuals complete the Public Comment Form and submit it no later than noon on the Friday before the meeting. The Notice of Meeting/Agenda is posted three business days in advance of the Board meeting. | | |  | From left, Secretary Tommy Van Wolfe, Kelly Cavender, David Webb, Vice President Dena Dixon, Garrett Linker, President Bill Beavers, and Jorden Dial. |  | | | Click here to read the latest edition of Together We Prosper | | |  | Prosper Independent School District |
| | BEST PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN TEXAS Named by HEB’s Excellence in Education Awards as the Best Large District in the State of Texas, Prosper ISD has an established 67-year history that is grounded in the humble roots of a farming community, now soaring to the fastest growing school district in Texas, due in no small part to the pursuit of excellence in the arts, academics and athletics. Our students and staff are routinely recognized on the local, state, and national levels for outstanding achievements, and our teachers are highly qualified experts who bring out the best in every student.
ABOUT PROSPER ISD Prosper ISD is a school district located north of Dallas in Collin and Denton Counties. The district spans approximately 58 square miles and serves more than 33,000 students in 20 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, 4 high schools, and one early childhood school.
🫶🏼THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY FOR SUPPORTING OUR TEACHERS & STUDENTS In November 2023, an overwhelming majority of voters approved $2.7 billion dollars to continue building excellence in Prosper ISD. Thank you for your continued financial commitment to our district.
And while our facilities are second to none, we know that it is the people who make the difference in Prosper ISD. From our bus drivers to our teachers to our teacher assistants, our staff is here to support students as they pursue their dreams of excellence in academics, fine arts, and athletics.
Email: communications@prosper-isd.net Location: 605 East 7th Street, Prosper, TX, USA Phone: 945-678-0000 |
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