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Dallas ISD to launch 13 new choice schools next school year
0Dallas ISD is continuing to scale innovation as it announces the launch of 13 new choice schools for next school year. This means there will now be more than 70 choice schools across Dallas ISD! District leaders and representatives from the Dallas ISD Office of Transformation and Innovation surprised the 13 schools with the good news on Feb. 18 and Feb. 22. Teachers and campus leaders responded with huge cheers and, in a few cases, tears of joy. The campus leadership teams put in hours of work to go through the Public School Choice 8.0 process, where educators create high-quality,…
All schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 24, due to anticipated inclement weather
0Due to anticipated inclement weather, all Dallas ISD schools will be closed Thursday, Feb. 24. More information will be provided later on how campuses would make up this day. Central Staff employees are expected to work remotely today and should contact their supervisor for additional information. Please continue to check the district’s website, social media channels, or local media on possible closure information later this week. Bundle up, and we hope your family remains safe over the next few days.
Dallas ISD monitoring weather, after-school activities canceled Wednesday
0Dallas ISD is monitoring weather conditions in anticipation of extremely cold temperatures tomorrow afternoon into Thursday. However, classes will be held as usual on Wednesday, Feb. 23, and we encourage families to send students to school in warm clothing and coats. Out of an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of students and staff, all after-school activities, practices, programs, and athletic events are canceled for Wednesday. Please continue to monitor the district’s website, social media channels, and local media for the latest regarding a decision to hold school on Thursday. We hope each of you stays warm and safe.
Dallas ISD Approves Pay Increase for Football Head Coaches
0Dallas ISD football head coaches will receive a pay increase beginning with the 2022-2023 academic year to retain and attract coaches. After collecting data from other districts in North Texas, the Dallas ISD Department of Athletics proposed a plan to adjust the current head football coach salary structure. As a result, the district is providing a one-time salary adjustment of $15,000 to current football head coaches and will adjust the pay range for the position. Future candidates will be hired based on the revised pay range and incumbent information. This adjustment will place Dallas ISD Head Football Coaches amongst the…