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Superintendent Michael Hinojosa announces departure, caps a 42-year educational career, includes 13 years leading Dallas ISD
0Michael Hinojosa, superintendent of the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD), announced today he will close out his 13-year tenure as superintendent of the nation’s 16th largest school district, effective December 2022. Hinojosa’s announcement caps off a 42-year career improving public education systems across the nation as a teacher, coach, assistant principal, central office staff member, and superintendent for five different districts in both Texas and Georgia. During his two terms as the Dallas ISD superintendent, the district has seen significant academic improvement and been recognized for its innovative policies and programs. Hinojosa will serve as superintendent through the completion…
COVID-19 update on isolation and quarantine period
0As COVID-19 continues to be a challenge for our students and staff, there are a number of questions around the isolation and quarantine period. Dallas ISD will adhere to the five-day isolation period for anyone who tests positive. If you are considered a close contact of someone who tests positive and are unvaccinated, you must also quarantine for the five-day period. Those who are fully vaccinated and exposed to someone who is COVID positive are not required to quarantine if they are not showing symptoms. However, they must wear a mask at all times while on district property. Fully vaccinated is considered having received two…
COVID-19 Update on masks and CDC guidance
0As you are aware, Dallas County is back at the red risk level as the number of positive COVID-19 cases is on the rise. While the symptoms brought on by the new Omicron strain have proven to be less severe, it is more easily transmitted than previous variants. This is why it is important to continue wearing masks when students and staff are inside schools and on district property. Because Omicron is more contagious, we recommend wearing the highest quality mask available. COVID testing is available at Dallas ISD campuses for students and staff. There are also two additional locations offering free…
Join us in celebrating School Board Recognition Month!
0Dallas ISD is joining other school districts throughout Texas to celebrate January as School Board Recognition Month. School board members are elected to establish the policies that provide the framework for public schools and serve as a link between the community and classroom. Trustees serve as unpaid volunteers. Dallas ISD will be celebrating School Board Recognition Month throughout January. Join in by using the hashtag #SchoolBoardMonth on social media. Learn more about Dallas ISD trustees on the district website here. The trustees are: President, Ben Mackey, District 7 (North Central Oak Cliff, Cockrell Hill, and parts of West Dallas) 1st…