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District 5 Citizens Advisory Council
Posted on February 14, 2009 | 1 CommentOften, 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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What’s On Your Mind About Dallas ISD?
Posted on January 24, 2009 | 32 CommentsWe 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. -
Dallas ISD Destination Safe Landing
Posted on October 16, 2008 | 7 CommentsThe 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. -
Dallas ISD Reduction in Force
Posted on October 14, 2008 | 22 CommentsAbout 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. -
School Begins August 25, 2008
Posted on August 9, 2008 | No CommentsPockets 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 -
Dallas ISD Bond Passes
Posted on May 11, 2008 | No CommentsThe $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, -
SPRING SWING – GOLF MADNESS
Posted on March 21, 2008 | No CommentsSPRING SWING – GOLF MADNESS
Get Your Swing On: The Golf Experience for the Naïve or the Native
April 5, 2008
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Community Forum for Townview Students
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Blackburn Is Right?
Posted on December 15, 2007 | No CommentsLately news stories have centered on a comment I made more than two (2) years ago: DISD TAKS scores rise but fall short; Goals?
