Founded on May 2, 2008, by Heritage Lakes residents, Dudley and Fran Wilosn and Alvin Huerta, WeAreFrisco.org is a conservative, grass roots, community organization representing like-minded residents of a small portion of the City of Frisco lying within Lewisville ISD in Denton County, Texas. The area known as “The Swath” is comprised of seven neighborhood subdivisions: StoneBriar Country Club Estates, Stonebriar Village, The Lakes on Legacy, Lake Hill, The Villas, Heritage Lakes, and The Hills of Kingswood.

Our primary goal is to bring an end to the community and economic disenfranchisement we suffer as a result of our Lewisville ISD status. The organization is guided by a Leadership Team comprised of residents from each neighborhood in The Swath, but the strength of the organization lies in the actions of its’ members and supporters.

Who is WeAreFrisco.org?

No. WeAreFrisco.org is unique in its composition.  We do not have a bank account, do not accept donations and have no IRS designation.  The organization’s website and e-fax line are paid for by the founders.  WeAreFrisco is simply a group of highly organized, concerned citizens and parents doing what is right for our children and property values.  Our many dedicated members come from all walks of life.  They include attorneys, desktop publishers, webmasters, photographers, block captains, etc., all of whom freely volunteer their time and talents.  

Is WeAreFrisco.org a political organization?

Families relocating into the rapidly developing Lewisville ISD portion of Frisco at the turn of the century were sold a bill of goods, which included the new and impressive “state-of-the art” facility that is Hebron HS.  (It is not so impressive now as it will soon be overcrowded and has lost its’ “Exemplary” status.) An elementary school, Thomas O. Hicks, was promised and delivered, opening for the 2004-’05 school year and there was “talk” of a middle school being built much closer to The Swath.  As time passed, it became increasingly apparent there was significant disproportion between the tax dollars The Swath was providing versus the service it was receiving.

Then, at an April 2008 PTA meeting at Hicks Elementary, former (but still under a “golden parachute” contract) LISD Superintendent, Dr. Jerry Roy informs the large group of concerned parents our area cannot support a full-service middle school and to stop sending him e-mails over the issue. We were basically told to shut up, but keep sending us your money. The arrogance of the message delivery is apparently the result of having a long standing, rubber stamping Board of Trustees filled with “yes” men and women coupled with the fact nobody from The Swath made their voices heard at the voting booth.  That was all about to change.

Having heard and had enough, WeAreFrisco is founded by Heritage Lakes residents, Dudley & Fran Wilson and Alvin Huerta.  The defeat of Part II of LISD’s gigantic, tax increasing, bond package was the first of many WeAreFrisco successes.

Why did WeAreFrisco.org form?

No. In spite of “vocal minority” public comments to the contrary, WeAreFrisco.org has never disparaged the overall quality of education our children receive from Lewisville ISD educators and we challenge any of our “naysayers” to prove otherwise.

WeAreFrisco does have issues with the wasteful tax and spend history of the district and with the under performing and under serviced high school we were slated to feed into, The Colony High School.  Ultimately, it is simply a matter of community and economic disenfranchisement.

Is WeAreFrisco anti-Lewisville ISD?

Initially, WeAreFrisco.org set out to accomplish its’ primary goal of redistricting to Frisco ISD by means of a petition submission as provided by Section 13.051 of the Texas Education Code.  As a result of The Swath providing a disproportionate amount of tax dollars in comparison to the numbers of students enrolled we were not going to qualify under one of the mathematical metrics of the code.  The focus then shifted to engaging public officials to further our agenda, starting with the Lewsiville ISD Board of Trustees and continuing with ensuring all our elected officials hear our voice. Towards that end, we are committed to engaging all resources and pursing all avenues until we gain the ability to attend an “Exemplary” school district in our own great city with - Frisco, Texas.

WeAreFrisco members support, endorse and vote for elected officials who are receptive to our issues.  WeAreFrisco voters have shown with each passing election our philosophy is closely held by the majority residents in Frisco’s portion of Lewisville ISD.

How will WeAreFrisco.org accomplish its’ goals?

No.  There are many families comfortable with the community and economic situation Lewisville ISD provides and their right to do so is greatly respected. However, voting statistics prove with each passing election since WeAreFrisco’s inception that our supporters are unequivocally the majority. And, the last time we checked, it was still majority rule in the land of the free and home of the brave so we refuse to pander to the vocal minority who claim superiority in unfounded rants but prove nothing. All facts presented by WeAreFrisco are always researched and sourced.

As evidenced by the results of Lewisville ISD’s September 2010 tax ratification election, The Swath is comprised of predominantly of voters with conservative values. School choice is a primary plank of a conservative platform.

Does everyone in The Swath support WeAreFrisco?