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Students use the power of poetry to win grand slam scholarships
0The inaugural Dallas ISD poetry slam was nothing short of a memorable night at the Edison Learning Center, as infectious energy filled the auditorium with excited students, proud parents, and supportive peers. Participating students competed for $10,000 in scholarship awards through a generous donation from business entrepreneur Roland Parrish. His charitable contribution provides a stepping stone for kids to achieve opportunities in higher education. More than 100 fifth-graders from 60 schools exhibited impeccable talent and literary creativity under the theme “Me, My Community, My Future,” which challenged students to write and perform poetry related to their communities, using the power…
Dallas ISD legends to join Athletic Hall of Fame’s Class of 2019
0The Dallas ISD Athletic Hall of Fame Class of 2019 has been revealed – the list comprises five legendary former student-athletes, a prominent pair of girls’ basketball coaches, a former Major League Baseball hitting instructor and a longtime announcer. The nine inductees tapped for this year’s Hall of Fame include: Gary Blair, Doug English, Michael Ensley, Rudy Jaramillo, Harvey Martin, Roy “Robot” Martin, J.D. Mayo, Barbara Brown-McCoy and John Pritchett. For the second year, Dallas ISD is celebrating stellar individuals who have accomplished significant milestones in sports and in life. Often nominated by their peers and athletes they have mentored,…
Trustees approve mid-year raises for identified Operations positions
0Trustees have approved the recommendations of a salary study conducted by the Texas Association of School Boards (TASB) calling for mid-year salary increases for certain job positions in Food & Child Nutrition Services, Police & Security, and Maintenance & Facilities Services, Construction Services, and Transportation Services. The action will result in pay scale changes and compensation increases for 61 percent of employees in those departments effective March 1, 2019. The TASB study compared the salaries and pay scales for positions in the Operations division with average pay for similar positions in the Dallas labor market. Comparisons were based on jobs…
Community feedback sought on proposed 2020-2021 Dallas ISD student calendar
0Parents, staff, students and community members are invited to review and comment on the district’s proposed student calendar for the 2020-2021 school year. To provide feedback or pose questions, go here to participate in a short calendar survey, available through March 15. Highlights: Teachers report for work August 8. The first day of class for students is Monday, August 17. The last day for students is Thursday, May 27. Holidays include Labor Day, Thanksgiving (Nov. 23-27), winter break (Dec. 21-Jan. 5). M.L. King Day (Jan. 18), Presidents Day (Feb. 15), spring break (March 15-19), and Memorial Day. October 9 and…