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Dallas ISD Principal of the Year awarded to four top-tiered administrators
0The Dallas Independent School District has announced its winners for the 2015 Principal of the Year award. This year the district named the four winners for 2015 Principal of the Year during a special ceremony on Dec. 9 at the Dallas Market Center. Julie Singleton of H.I. Holland Elementary School (elementary), Tracie Washington of Billy Earl Dade Middle School (secondary) and Nakia Douglas of Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy (magnet/special programs) were named the top principal in their respective classifications. In a surprise announcement, one of the finalists was selected as voted by their peers for the “Principals Choice Award.”…
District names nominees for Principal of the Year
0Dallas ISD recently named the nine finalists for 2015 Principal of the Year. The finalists are all rated in the top three tiers of the Principal Excellence Initiative. There are four elementary level finalists, two at the secondary level, and three from magnet and special programs. The district will recognize these outstanding Dallas ISD principals and name the winners at an event on Dec. 9. Click here to see the nominees for Elementary School Principal of the Year; Click here to see the nominees for Secondary School Principal of the Year; And click here to see the nominees for Magnet/Special School Principal of the Year.
Construction project to address HVAC issues at South Oak Cliff (video)
0District officials are overseeing a complete overhaul of South Oak Cliff High School’s heating and air conditioning systems, which will solve the issue of some classrooms feeling overheated. As of Monday, the heating issues had been traced to five of the school’s 80 classrooms. The temperature differences are attributed to ongoing testing and implementation of the upgrades to the HVAC system. Moving from a steam-based system to a hydroponic system is expected to be more cost-effective and energy-efficient. Officials from Dallas ISD’s Construction Services Department, which is overseeing the work by contractors, says the work – which began this past…
Learn more about Public School Choice options at open house events
0Dallas ISD is creating new Transformation Schools that offer specialized academic programming, similar to Magnet Schools. Unlike Magnet Schools, Transformation Schools do not have any academic entry requirements — they are open enrollment for all students across the entire district, regardless of academic ability. Transportation will be provided. Dallas ISD employees, parents and the community at large can get answers to these questions and take a close-up look at Dallas ISD Transformation Schools at a series of open house events. The dates and times are listed below. All meetings will have both English and Spanish options available. Solar Preparatory School for Girls…