Arlington ISD Board of Trustees Meeting - January 8, 2026

Arlington ISD Board of Trustees · January 9, 2026

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Meeting called to order; pledges and moment of silence

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President Chapa called the meeting to order at 7:23 p.m., led the group to the pledges (led by Bivensie Elementary student Marcela Ramirez) and observed a moment of silence. Chief communications officer Taina Northington introduced the student leader and provided brief remarks.

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Arlington ISD trustees heard a staff recommendation to consider closing Blanton Elementary because of facility condition, declining enrollment and low academic ratings; trustees agreed to continue the discussion, schedule parent meetings and consider action before Jan. 31. The board also approved routine appointments and the consent agenda and received updates on safety/discipline metrics and the district strategic plan.

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