Nancy Bernardino, principal of John Quincy Adams Elementary School, was recently recognized at a special reception honoring Dallas ISD’s top principals. This year as part of the district’s new pay for performance initiative, Bernardino was one of 184 principals who received an increase in pay under the new system that is based on a combination of performance measures and student achievement results. With the new compensation plan, the higher the principal effectiveness, the higher the salary. On average, principals received a $9,164 increase in pay. The average salary for the 2014-2015 school year is $100,300 up from $91,136 in the…
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Dr. Janice Lombardi, principal of Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School, was recently recognized at a special reception honoring Dallas ISD’s top principals. This year as part of the district’s new pay for performance initiative, Lombardi was one of 184 principals who received an increase in pay under the new system that is based on a combination of performance measures and student achievement results. With the new compensation plan, the higher the principal effectiveness, the higher the salary. On average, principals received a $9,164 increase in pay. The average salary for the 2014-2015 school year is $100,300 up from $91,136 in the 2013-2014…
Tiffany Huitt, principal of the School of Science and Engineering at the Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, was recently recognized at a special reception honoring Dallas ISD’s top principals. This year as part of the district’s new pay for performance initiative, Huitt was one of 184 principals who received an increase in pay under the new system that is based on a combination of performance measures and student achievement results. With the new compensation plan, the higher the principal effectiveness, the higher the salary. On average, principals received a $9,164 increase in pay. The average salary for the 2014-2015 school year is…
Dallas ISD is committed to maintaining a supportive and safe school climate where all students are accepted. Knowing how to respond when bullying happens is key to ensuring all students are able to learn and grow. Toward this effort, Dallas ISD students joined with the district’s Counseling Services Department to produce this anti-bullying public service announcement. Visit the Dallas ISD website to take the pledge to Be A Hero.
Suzanne Kubelka, nursing director for Dallas ISD, offers a quick primer on the differences between Ebola and influenza in this helpful video. Check out additional information and an infographic about the differences here.
Principals are leaders who help shape the future. As leaders of schools, their primary focus is to grow great teachers so that students not only succeed, but excel. The best principals are visionaries who prepare students now for jobs in the future that may not even exist today. In November, the district will honor its principals with a reception, highlighting the six principals who achieved an exemplary performance rating for the 2013-14 school year. To learn more about how Dallas ISD is growing effective principals visit the Dallas ISD website.
For an urban district such as Dallas ISD, students might not have the opportunity to truly learn where their food comes from, which is why some schools are participating in a program called Farm Day At The Fair.
The Dallas ISD is accepting nominations for students to be screened for the Gifted and Talented Programs. Students who are up to the challenge of a rigorous curriculum and can excel in the program are usually those who are self-directed, creative and able to demonstrate critical-thinking skills. The program is accepting nominations now through Sept. 25, for students in grades one through 12. Parents, guardians and community members may nominate students for consideration. Information packets are available at each local campus from the Gifted and Talented Program teacher or coordinator. Students must be enrolled in Dallas ISD to be tested.…
There are always conversations about what should be done to improve the future of Dallas ISD. However, the district’s students and employee team are excited about what Dallas ISD is doing today. Mike Miles, Dallas ISD superintendent, continues to note how the current successes of today are driving future success. Check out the video from Mr. Miles below to learn how Dallas ISD is thinking differently and acting courageously on behalf of students.