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District’s ‘strong financial position’ cited in latest stable bond rating from Fitch
0Increasing reserves, manageable debt, a strong local economy and affordable retiree costs are among the reasons Fitch Ratings awarded the Dallas Independent School District a bond rating of AA+ for the second consecutive year. Fitch also again rated the Dallas ISD’s overall rating outlook as “stable.” According to Fitch, the ratings reflect the district’s commitment to effective fiscal management. The rating was made prior to the sale of $75 million in maintenance tax notes during the week of July 6. “The high ‘AA+’ rating reflects the district’s strong financial position and ample flexibility characterized by very sound fund balance and…
Packed agenda at tonight’s board meeting
0Between trustees considering the adoption of the 2015–16 district budget, hearing a draft recommendation to fund district facility improvements that could guide the future of Dallas ISD, and the final appearance by Mike Miles as Dallas ISD superintendent, tonight’s Board of Trustees meeting has a stacked agenda. The board meeting starts at 6 p.m. at the Ada L. Williams Auditorium in the Dallas ISD Administration Building, 3700 Ross Ave. The meeting’s agenda is viewable online here. People can view a livestream of the meeting here.
Dallas ISD summer camps foster love of learning (video)
0Dallas ISD offers summer camps that cater to a variety of interests, from dance and music to science and technology. Camps are offered at schools across the district. Many are free of charge, and some offer free breakfast, lunch and transportation. Parents can see program details on the attached list of summer enrichment opportunities. In most instances, campus counselors have applications and full details about enrichment programs. Learn more about the summer camps, and how they foster a love of learning, in the above video.
Mike Miles announces resignation as Dallas ISD superintendent
0Noting that the most critical pieces needed to transform Dallas ISD have been put in place, Mike Miles announced his resignation as Dallas ISD superintendent on Tuesday morning. Miles will continue to serve as superintendent until Thursday night’s board meeting. Deputy Superintendent Ann Smisko will assume leadership of day-to-day operations as acting superintendent. Dr. Smisko has worked in education for more than 40 years. She has worked in Dallas ISD for the past three years, overseeing both the Dallas ISD School Leadership division and Curriculum and Instruction this past year. “Ann Smisko is fully capable of managing the day-to-day operations…