The Arlington ISD Board of Trustees has been selected as one of five outstanding school boards in the 2015 H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards program. The school board award highlights the importance of strong leadership at the board level. The district will receive a $5,000 grant along with the award and is eligible for up to $25,000 in additional prizes.

The district has been selected as a large school finalist for the Excellence in Education District Award. Each large district finalist will receive a $5,000 prize, with the winning large district receiving a $100,000 prize.

"We are honored to have been selected as one of the five outstanding school boards and as a finalist for the large district award and to be recognized for our work to ensure that all our students are successful," Superintendent Dr. Marcelo Cavazos said. "Our commitment to strong educational performance and the belief that improvement is non-negotiable guide our work each and every day."

To determine overall statewide winners, a panel of judges will visit the district and Board, tour campuses, and talk with administration, staff, parents and community members. Winners will be announced at the H-E-B Excellence in Education Awards ceremony on May 2, 2015 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Austin.

H-E-B launched the Excellence in Education Awards program in cooperation with the Texas Association of School Administrators in 2002 as a positive way to support public education in Texas. It has become the largest monetary program for educators in the state, spotlighting best practices and celebrating the passion and creativity of Texas educators.