Dallas ISD Archive

It has been an honor and a privilege to serve the Dallas Independent School District, representing District 5 since June 2001. I am humbled yet excited that my colleagues have...

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AUSTIN – Commissioner Robert Scott has announced the nomination of 26 Texas public schools for the 2011 Blue Ribbon Schools recognition. The Blue Ribbon Schools Program recognizes schools whose students...

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The 2008 bond program is underway. In the first phase, three schools are of interest to constituents in the Wilmer-Hutchins area; the high school, middle school, elementary school, and the sports stadium. The Wilmer-Hutchins High School will receive renovations totaling more than $20 million. The Kennedy-Curry Middle School will receive a drastic make-over, also totaling more than $20 million. The new Wilmer-Hutchins Elementary School will be built at a cost of about $14 million. Additionally, the Wilmer-Hutchins Sports stadium will receive a $1.7 million renovation.

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In 1993, the Texas Legislature enacted statutes that mandated the creation of the Texas public school accountability system to rate school districts and evaluate campuses. A viable and effective accountability system was able to be developed in Texas because the state already had the necessary supporting infrastructure in place: a pre-existing student-level data collection system; a state-mandated curriculum; and a statewide assessment tied to the curriculum.

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Often, I ask constituents to advise me on issues affecting Dallas ISD.  Many times, the advice I receive shapes my views on issues coming before the Board of Trustees.  I appreciate their involvement.

 

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We have gone through half of the 2008-09 school year. Now, let's take time to review and reflect, while looking towards the horizon of hope. Tell me what you think of Dallas ISD's past and present. Also, tell me what you think we should do, as trustees, to make schools better for parents, students, teachers and staff, and the greater Dallas community.

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The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees approved a reduction in force (RIF) as a way to deal with its financial emergency. Last year, the District overspent the budget by nearly $64 million. The District is on par to have a budget shortfall of nearly $84 million unless we take immediate action to reduce expenditures. Thus, the majority of the cost reductions will be in employee payroll.

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About two weeks ago, Dallas ISD has terminated more than 160 employees from the central office level. Last week, more than 300 campus level support employees were terminated. This week, more than 450 additional campus level employees will be terminated, including teachers, 10 counselors, and 40 assistant principals. It's possible that even more employees will be terminated.

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Pockets of Pride School begins August 25 for Dallas ISD students. Last school year was one of the best yet for Dallas ISD. The top rating from the Texas Education Agency, "Exemplary" was earned by 26 of our schools. The number of "Recognized" rated schools was 77. Corners of Concern While we are proud of the 103 schools that earned the top two highest ratings, we have much work to do with the 21 schools rated as "Academically Unacceptable". We must leave no school behind as we move towards having world-class schools for our world-class city. Anxious with Anticipation

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The $1.35 billion Dallas ISD Bond Election passed with 10,178 voting for, and 8,693 voting against. I want to thank the constituents for supporting this much-needed bond. The bond package will allow us to do the following: * Construct 15 new schools (8 elementary schools, 4 middle schools and 3 high schools), * Build new additions in 12 existing schools creating 177 classrooms, * Renovate more than 200 schools, * Build 19 new science labs at 6 existing secondary schools,

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