SchoolsMonday, November 2
Argyle ISD's school board is down to five members after two trustees resigned in two weeks
The Daily Denton team
If you follow Argyle ISD, the board has changed fast. Two trustees, Place 6's Matt Slaton and Place 7's Sam Slaton, left their seats abruptly in the last two weeks. It comes weeks after district leaders voted against giving families the choice to keep their rezoned students at Argyle High School.
Three trustees have left the board since June
- JuneTrustee Josh Westrom resigns.
- JulySam Slaton is appointed to fill Westrom's seat.
- Oct. 19Matt Slaton resigns, and board president Leigh Ann Artho steps down.
- Oct. 26The board meets without Sam Slaton, by then board president.
- Oct. 29The district tells families Sam Slaton has resigned.
- Sam Slaton: appointed president days before resigning
- Superintendent: the district faces losing its superintendent at the end of the fall semester
Matt Slaton announced his resignation midway through the Oct. 19 meeting and walked out of the room. Sam Slaton resigned days later. He said he's excited to have more time with his family.
Five of the board's seven seats are filled
5 of 7
- seats filled
- 2 seats open
Source: Cross Timbers Gazette | Southern Denton County | Flower Mound | News
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| Count | Share | |
|---|---|---|
| seats filled | 5 | 71% |
| seats open | 2 | 29% |