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Seagoville High School finished the day strong during the Region 12 Academic Decathlon and will join the School of Science and Engineering to represent the district at the state competition Feb. 26 to March 1, in San Antonio. Seagoville, led by coaches Mark Harrington and Brenda Tyner, took first place in the medium school category to win the school’s first shot at the state title.The historic moment was not lost on the team as the entire group catapulted to the stage when Seagoville’s name was announced during the regional meet held on Jan. 31. “We are really proud of our…

Two district schools are feeling blue, and it’s all good. Harry Stone Montessori Academy and Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School are among 26 Texas schools nominated as a 2015 National Blue Ribbon School. The prestigious award, a program of the U.S. Department of Education, recognizes exemplary schools where students are performing at high levels. Harry Stone, located in Oak Cliff, serves more than 500 students in pre-k through eighth grade and recently celebrated becoming an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School, one of only two in the district. SEE ALSO: Four Dallas ISD Schools Receive Blue Ribbons Garza shares…

Professional conduct emphasized to Dallas ISD employees Action steps put in place to reinforce high expectations of conduct Dallas ISD Superintendent Mike Miles sent both a written and videotaped message to all employees in the district today regarding his expectations of professionalism. The superintendent said that events surrounding the resignation of two-high ranking district administrators are not reflective of the entire school district. Still, the incident provides an opportunity for growth. “The recent events do serve as a powerful reminder that all of us need to strive to meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, and that the district…

Former Woodrow Wilson High School football player (Class of ’84) and Heisman Trophy winner (’87) Tim Brown was elected to the NFL Hall of Fame over the weekend. Brown also made history once again, as the first Dallas ISD to be elected to elite club. The announcement sparked conversations among many of his fans, including some of his No. 1 fans – his family. WFAA- TV (Ch. 8) caught up with members of his family to recall some of Brown’s most memorable moments. See that story in the link below. LINK: http://www.wfaa.com/story/sports/nfl/2015/02/02/tim-brown-nfl-hall-of-fame-family-oakland-raiders/22779965

The Future Facilities Task Force will discuss the next step in planning for the coming needs of Dallas ISD during its meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, at the district administrative building, 3700 Ross Ave., Dallas, TX. The task force will receive a report from Jim Terry, Dallas ISD chief financial officer, about potential financing options to meet current and future needs based on the district’s growing enrollment and program changes. The task force will also receive an overview on attendance zones and potential approaches to relieving overcrowding.

The road to stardom is set to begin for Dallas Independent School District students heading to San Antonio to audition for NBC’s reality television series America’s Got Talent. The students, performing as the group Y.G.B. Artists, have been invited to showcase their talent for the show’s judges. The group, which includes a student from Forney, Texas, includes: Terrence Dean Jr. – W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy Harper Jones – W.E. Greiner Exploratory Arts Academy Erica Johnson – Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts Jared Shears – David W. Carter High School Jada Thomas – Booker…

The following is a statement from Mike Miles, superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District: “Today I accepted the resignation of Carmen Darville, Chief of Human Capital Management. Both Carmen and I are in agreement that some instant messages exchanged between her and members of her staff were inappropriate. As the head of the division that oversees all personnel functions, she recognizes it as an error in judgment. Because we are an educational institution, we seek to maintain the highest standards of professionalism for our staff.  Going forward, we will use this opportunity to grow as an organization by reviewing our standards of conduct…

In search of a collaborative solution, a mix of 22 principals, teachers and parents opened a discussion on improving the Assessment of Course Performance, or ACP, exams during an initial meeting on Jan. 28. With support from Superintendent Mike Miles, the ACP Task Force is charged with exploring ways to improve the testing process for so-called specials courses (art, music and physical education) for students in grades 3-5. The task force includes a principal and a specials teacher from each academic division as well as special education teachers who provide instruction in specials, community members and parents. The collective is due…

Candidates planning to run for election to the Dallas Independent School District School Board of Trustees have until 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, to submit their filing packets to secure a place on the ballot. Three seats are up for election: District 1, Northwest Dallas, currently represented by Elizabeth Jones District 3, Northeast Dallas, currently represented by Dan Micciche District 9, South Dallas and parts of Downtown Dallas, Pleasant Grove, Deep Ellum, Uptown, and East Dallas, currently represented by Bernadette Nutall Candidates may pick up filing packets at the Office of Board Services, located at the Administration Building, 3700 Ross…

The Budget Services Department has earned the latest in a series of financial reporting honors for the Dallas Independent School District. The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA) awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award to the Dallas ISD Budget Services for its 2014 budget. According to GFOA, the award reflects a commitment to the governing body and staff of an organization to meeting the highest principles of governmental budgeting. To earn the honor, an entity must satisfy national guidelines for effective presentation, including the development of a policy document, a financial plan, an operations guide…