Dear Friends: On May 8, 2010, the citizens of Castleberry Independent School District will be asked to vote in a school district bond election, a proposal which contains dollars to be spent at every campus. In addition, CISD is considering asking citizens to vote on a tax ratification election on September 18, 2010 which will provide additional dollars for daily maintenance and operations of the district. Castleberry ISD has developed a Master Strategic Plan which creates a vision for the next ten years. In the plan, a comprehensive needs assessment has been completed to determine future needs of the district. CISD is focusing its attention on the 2010 facilities bond election to construct new schools, renovate existing facilities, and upgrade campuses with additional security measures. In addition to the bond election, CISD is considering a tax ratification election to generate funds for the daily operations of the district to be used for utilities, supplies, furniture, technology, and additional salaries to address the increasing growth in population of the district.   On behalf of the Castleberry ISD Board of Trustees, the Superintendent’s Cabinet, and the Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee, I invite you to learn more about this bond election and tax ratification election by attending one of the three community forums listed below. Sincerely, Gary S. Jones, Superintendent of Schools  Community Forums Tuesday, April 6 Multipurpose Building 6:30 PM Thursday, April 15 Joy James Elementary School 6:30 PM Tuesday, April 20 Irma Marsh Middle School 6:30 PM Are you registered to vote? Or do you need to update your voter’s registration? Postage-paid voter registration applications are available at the Tarrant County Elections Center, all Castleberry ISD campuses, all Tarrant County Sub-Courthouses, post offices, city halls, libraries, and public assistance offices in Tarrant County.  Or, click here to view and print the online version of the voter registration application.  Exercise Your Right to Vote Votexas.org has information on where to vote, what to bring, what the process is like, and much more. 2010 Public Schools Week Plan to visit the Castleberry ISD schools during your student’s Open House:  Joy James Elementary March 9  6:00 PM   Castleberry Elementary (Grades 1 - 3)   March 9  6:00 PM   Castleberry Elementary (Grades PreK - Kindergarten)   March 11  6:00 PM   Castleberry High School March 11  7:00 PM