Thursday, August 30, 2018

A Snapshot of Arlington's Martin High School and ISD Bond Initiative


With offices in Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and Grand Prairie, D&M Auto Leasing is one of America’s largest vehicle leasing companies. Holding a 4.9 rating (out of 5) on DealerRater, D&M Auto Leasing is heavily involved in the community it serves, supporting Texas-based organizations such as Goodwill, Mothers Against Drunk Driving, and Martin High School in Arlington

Part of the Arlington Independent School District, Martin High School was founded in 1982 and has around 3,300 students in grades 9-12. It was named after James W. Martin, an elementary school teacher who became the Arlington ISD superintendent and oversaw the growth of the district from 1300 students to more than 30,000 students and staff. 

In 2014, Arlington voters passed a bond initiative to spend $663.1 million to improve existing buildings and transportation, develop new facilities, address safety issues, and upgrade technology equipment and related infrastructure. The bond is funded through property taxes, and the district has a 5-year plan to implement all of its capital improvements.

Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Score A Goal in the Classroom Hero Awards Program


Established in 1976 in Dallas, Texas, D&M Auto Leasing is now the largest consumer car leasing operation in the United States. Over the course of more than 40 years in business, D&M Auto Leasing has expanded to multiple locations, including Fort Worth and Grand Prairie, as well as Houston. The dealership supports a number of local charities and community groups, including the Score A Goal in the Classroom program.

Score A Goal in the Classroom is a school incentive program designed to motivate students from kindergarten through the 12th grade to raise their grades and improve important learning skills while achieving and maintaining stronger attendance records. In addition to helping students through a unique and varied rewards program, Score A Goal in the Classroom recognizes exceptional teachers and other educational figures with the Bayard H. Friedman Hero Award.

Educators can be nominated for a Hero Award in nearly 20 categories, from art teacher to math teacher. The First Year Teacher category, meanwhile, is reserved for professionals who have recently concluded their first year of service. Additional categories have been developed in the areas of athletic coaching, custodial duties, nursing, school administration, and more. To nominate an education professional for a Bayard H. Friedman Hero Award, visit scoreagoal.org.

Thursday, August 16, 2018

Four Reasons to Lease a Vehicle


One of the nation’s largest consumer car leasing companies, D&M Auto Leasing operates with a focus on providing clients with a convenient and stress-free leasing experience from its offices in Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, and Grand Prairie, Texas. D&M Auto Leasing works closely with clients to find a vehicle and leasing option that best suits their particular needs. The following list covers some of the top reasons for leasing a car instead of purchasing one.

1. Reduced upfront costs. Leasing a car usually requires lower down payments than loans for purchasing one. Some dealers may not even ask for a down payment. Monthly payments also tend to be lower than those of traditional loans for vehicle purchases. 

2. Newer vehicle models for less. Leasing a vehicle gives you the chance to choose a newer model for less than the cost of its purchase price. Newer vehicle models come with less wear and tear, meaning they are less likely to break down and may require fewer repairs. They may also come with improved safety features.

3. Lower financial responsibility for repairs. Leasing payments often cover the cost for maintenance and repair under the leasing agreement, which saves on out-of-pocket expenses. The manufacturer’s warranty for purchased vehicles usually only covers the first few years of ownership, leaving owners to pay for their own maintenance and repairs after this period. 

4. Opportunity for trade-in. At the end of the leasing period, you can choose to switch to a different vehicle or upgrade to a newer model. Some leasing agreements may allow you to make the switch before the end of the agreement if you meet certain conditions.