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First day response for grab-and-go meals far exceeds expectations at several schools
0The first day of Dallas ISD providing bulk grab-and-go meals saw a huge response from the community, with the turnout at several schools far exceeding original expectations. Each meal package given to students had breakfast, lunch and dinner for three days, with a total of more than 100,000 meals given out to students Monday. With schools being closed indefinitely, Monday was the first time Dallas ISD has ever provided students with three days of grab-and-go breakfast, lunch and dinner. Since it was the first time, the district estimated what the demand would be at the nearly 50 schools offering meals…
How does at-home learning work?
0Even with the indefinite closure of schools, Dallas ISD continues its commitment to provide the best educational opportunities for all students. Students will begin at-home learning on Monday, March 23. We want to make sure that all parents and students have all the information and resources available to succeed through this transition. We spoke about at-home learning with Shannon Trejo, deputy chief of Dallas ISD’s Teaching and Learning department, and with Jack Kelanic, Dallas ISD chief technology officer. “The first thing that parents need to know is that we’re here to support you during this time of transition,” Trejo said.…
Update on staff PTO and payroll while schools remains closed due to COVID-19
0Dallas ISD considers the health and safety of our staff and students our top priority. The district has been closely monitoring the Novel Coronavirus, or COVID-19, outbreak. Pending board approval, beginning March 23, 2020, the Dallas ISD has suspended standard district operations due to the current COVID-19 outbreak. This emergency has resulted in a districtwide closure resulting in a districtwide Extended Emergency Leave. During this districtwide Extended Emergency Leave all active employees for Dallas ISD will be placed on an approved emergency leave for the duration of the district closure. All active District employees will receive their normal compensation/paychecks with…
Dallas ISD schools closed indefinitely to help slow spread of coronavirus
0To slow the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in the community, all Dallas ISD schools will close indefinitely. This action follows advice from the Dallas County Health and Human Services department (DCHHS). We recognize the significant impact this extended closure will have on the entire community, especially families who depend on the district for critical services. While our classrooms are empty, our work on behalf of children continues. We have activated at-home learning, our teachers are prepared to begin distance instruction, and Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services (FCNS) will distribute meals at select campus locations. These sites…