January is School Board Recognition Month and Dallas ISD is celebrating all nine Trustees for their dedication and commitment to the district and its students.
The theme of School Board Recognition Month 2024 is “Locally Elected, Community Connected,” which highlights the connection between school trustees and their communities. School board members are the largest group of locally-elected officials in the state.
“Our board members are vital. Their dedication, vision, and commitment shape the future of our schools and students,” Stephanie S. Elizalde, Ed.D. said.
Dan Troxell, executive director of the Texas Association of School Boards, applauded the efforts of volunteer trustees in providing leadership and good governance so that school districts can focus on educating the 5.4 million public school children in their care.
“Texas school boards are so important because they bring a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of their local communities to their role,” Troxell said. “Boards lead their districts by providing oversight, setting goals, overseeing the budget, and selecting and evaluating the superintendent. These volunteers serve for the betterment of their communities.”
Under the Board’s leadership, Dallas ISD won the 2023 TAEA District of Distinction Award, was among U.S. News & World Reports’ top 10% of Texas high schools, and two Dallas ISD schools earned 2023 National Blue Ribbon School awards.
Learn more about school board service at tasb.org.
Current Dallas ISD Board members are:
