Brooklyn Richardson for AISD Board of Trustees, Place 6

06/18/2026

06/18/2026

Arlington ISD adopted a deficit budget this week, like the vast majority of Texas school districts--over 80% of them. Why? The Legislature has held school funding well below inflation. What does that mean for AISD? Well, if the Legislature adjusted funding to make up for inflation since 2019, the District would have *$75 million* in additional funding for this budget cycle. That would not only eliminate the deficit, it would result in a substantial surplus.

This shows that the AISD's cost-reduction strategies have been working. Districts lose funding as enrollment goes down (which is happening across Texas due to decreasing birthrates). Even so, there would be no deficit had funding kept up with inflation. So when political leaders brag about their record surplus at the State level, remember that it exists only because they're underfunding Texas public schools.

06/16/2026

Just like our teachers, trustees are committed to continuous learning. To serve effectively, we complete ongoing training and required continuing education hours throughout our term.

Last week, our board spent time learning together about policy, effective governance, and what to expect in the upcoming legislative session. Understanding how to advocate for Arlington Independent School District, our students, and public education across Texas is just as important as understanding why we do this work.

I’m grateful for the opportunity to keep learning alongside my fellow trustees so we can better serve our schools, staff, students, and community.

06/16/2026

We will be meeting tonight for a regularly scheduled board meeting. Here is the posted agenda.
To view it in detail: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Agenda/2978?meeting=746717

You can participate in our meetings in a variety of ways:

🟪 Attend in person (bring a jacket, it can be chilly).
690 E. Lamar

🟪 Watch online at: https://youtube.com/?si=0V5bg5EROukQPVz9

🟪 To speak at the meeting you must sign up before 3pm today (Scroll towards the bottom):
https://www.aisd.net/district/board/meetings/

06/15/2026

Arlington ISD is proud to introduce a premier suite of virtual learning options launching for the 2026–2027 school year!

🚀Virtual Early College Program through ACCHS!

Are you an incoming 9th grader ready to get a head start on college? At Arlington College and Career High School, students can earn a high school diploma AND tuition-free college credit—all while learning in a structured, interactive virtual environment. This is ONLY for students that have not been previously accepted.


✅ Live daily instruction with ACCHS teachers
✅ Real-time collaboration with classmates
✅ Dedicated early college counselors and support
✅ Earn college hours or even an Associate Degree through TCC
✅ Save time and money on your college journey

💻 Learn from home.

Join the Titan family and apply today!

Arlington ISD Online Learning gives students flexible ways to access high school learning, stay engaged, and prepare for what comes next.

06/07/2026

📢 Attention all PTA leaders: Help us add 5,000 more members before the membership year ends by joining this campaign! It's simple: join ONE additional PTA, update your profile picture with the image below, and share the following challenge with others who care about Texas students, families, teachers, and public schools!
👉 Here’s the challenge:

I Joined One More PTA for Public Schools! I believe every child deserves a voice, and that's why I joined one more PTA.

As we look ahead to the next legislative session, every PTA membership helps strengthen our voice for Texas students, families, and schools. One membership may seem small, but together, those voices create positive change.

⭐️ I joined one more PTA because students and teachers matter.
⭐️ I joined one more PTA because all families matter.
⭐️ I joined one more PTA because public schools matter.

Our collective voice matters! Will you join one more, too?

How can you help?
1. Join another PTA
2. Update Your Profile picture with the image below.
3. Share this Challenge!

One More for Public Schools. One More for Our Kids. One More PTA Member.

06/05/2026

The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees unanimously approved a compensation plan for the 2026-2027 school year that adds new healthcare benefits for employees.

Read More: https://www.aisd.net/district-news/arlington-isd-adds-new-healthcare-benefits-for-employees/

06/03/2026

06/02/2026

Venture HS is a campus like none other. Principal Meeks and the entire staff makes sure our students have incredible experiences whatever path they are on. I love that one of the student’s shared that she graduated from Venture because her three older sisters had attended there and she knew Venture was the place for her too.

8/9 done

06/02/2026

Arlington College and Career High School made us proud! As their Salutatorian shared with us before the ceremony began “without this school I could have never achieved any of this and neither could have my parents. I am now graduating with my associate’s degree with my HS diploma and no debt. Just college scholarships!!! 🎉🎉”

7/9 done