SchoolsWednesday, November 4
Argyle ISD's board names Rich McDowell president after two trustees resigned
The Daily Denton team
The Argyle ISD board voted unanimously Monday night to reorganize its leadership. It came after Matt Slaton (Place 6) and Sam Slaton (Place 7, no relation) resigned within five days of each other. The vote followed an executive session that lasted nearly three hours.
Argyle ISD's board named three new officers Monday
| Role | Member | Seat |
|---|---|---|
| President | Rich McDowell | Place 4 |
| Vice president | Leona McDade | Place 5 |
| Secretary | Frank Dixon | Place 3 |
Sources: Cross Timbers Gazette, Denton Record-Chronicle
“While public discussion and healthy debate are part of the governance process, I believe it is important that we now refocus our collective energy on the work we were elected and entrusted to do.”
Sam Slaton had joined the board in July, appointed after trustee Josh Westrom resigned in June. The Cross Timbers Gazette reported that the board can appoint replacements again or put the seats to voters.
Argyle ISD's board has changed shape since June
- JuneTrustee Josh Westrom resigns.
- JulySam Slaton is appointed to the board.
- OctoberMatt and Sam Slaton resign within five days of each other.
- Nov. 2Board names McDowell president, McDade vice president and Dixon secretary.
- Nov. 16Next board meeting; updates on vacant seats and superintendent possible.
Sources: Cross Timbers Gazette, Denton Record-Chronicle
- Next meeting: Mon., Nov. 16
- Still open: two trustee seats and the superintendent job
- Filling those spots was on Monday's agenda but waits
Sources: Cross Timbers Gazette, Denton Record-Chronicle