On Apr. 1, the district held a groundbreaking ceremony at McLaughlin Strickland Elementary. McLaughlin Strickland is undergoing construction improvements paid for with TIF funds. CFBISD is a part of two tax increment finance (TIF) zones in Farmers Branch and one in Irving. Tax Increment Financing (TIF) is an economic development tool that uses the projected rise in property tax value within the TIF Zone to finance specific infrastructure and/or development improvements. McLaughlin Strickland will be receiving a new marquee, landscaping improvements, upgrades to plumbing and electrical systems, and new collaboration rooms. The update will include safety and security improvements and updates to the phone and sprinkler system.
School board members and the Superintendent were present at the ceremony, as well as principal DeDe Lacy, Interim President of the Farmers Branch Chamber of Commerce Kim McCutchan, Farmers Branch City Council member Terry Lynne, Farmers Branch Mayor Pro Tem John Norwood, and Farmers Branch Mayor Robert Dye.
A new instructional wing will be added that will include 8 classrooms. Minor renovations to expand the library and add office space will also be completed. Approximately 21,000 square feet will be added to the campus when renovations are complete.
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Congratulations to all of our boys and girls soccer teams as they competed hard last Thursday & Friday to make CFB Proud!
Commissioner of Education Mike Morath announced today that the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the Texas Early Learning Council are conducting a statewide birth-five needs assessment to better understand the needs of those accessing, providing, and supporting early childhood programs and services for children ages birth to five.



Six CFB soccer teams are advancing to Post Season 2019 UIL State Playoffs. The Ranchview High School Lady Wolves, coached by Jonathan Hall, are undefeated 10-4A district champions. The RHS boys’ team, coached by Jarred Garcia, took 3rd place in District 10-4A. The Creekview High School Lady Mustangs, coached by Shannon Moroney, made it to 2nd place in District 11-5A. The CHS boys’ team, coached by Vincent Jovel, secured 4th place seed in District 11-5A. The Turner High School Lions, coached by Juan Gomez, took 2nd place. The Lady Lions, coached by Head Coach Jason Riffe, took 3rd place in 11-5A.