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Below are highlights from the May 28 Board Meeting Dallas ISD Board of Trustees swears in members and elects officers The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees swore in three trustees who were reelected  Sarah Weinberg: District 2 Joyce Forman: District 6 Joe Carreón: District 8 The Board also re-elected officers for the 2026–2027 school year: Joe Carreón: Board President Sarah Weinberg: First Vice President Byron Sanders: Second Vice President Prisma Y. García:  Board Secretary Dallas ISD Board of Trustees approve 2026-2027 budget The Board of Trustees approved the $1.8 billion 2026–2027 budget, including increases to starting teacher pay and salary…

Starting Monday, June 1, Dallas ISD offices will begin operating on summer hours for the months of June and July. District offices will be open from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and closed Friday. Additionally, Dallas ISD offices will be closed Wednesday, June 19, in recognition of Juneteenth, which is a federal holiday. The district will also be closed for summer break from June 29 through July 3. All central staff will return to work July 6. Additional resources are linked below. Student Enrollment Information Extended Learning Opportunities: Summer Breeze School Calendar Immunization Requirements Summer Meals

The Dallas Education Foundation is awarding 30 innovative classroom grants to educators across the district, as part of 2026–2027 Heart of Teaching Grant. “Dallas ISD educators demonstrate extraordinary creativity, passion, and commitment to student success,” said Mita Havlick, executive director of DEF. “This year’s record number of applications reflects the incredible innovation happening across our district. We are honored to support these educators as they bring transformative ideas directly into their classrooms and communities.” Selected projects represent every Dallas ISD trustee district, ensuring students across the city will benefit from creative learning experiences designed to inspire academic achievement, engagement, and…

Dallas ISD is bringing summer meals directly to the community with its Summer Food Bus Tour 2026, a mobile initiative designed to ensure children across Dallas have access to free, nutritious meals while school is out. The program provides no-cost meals for kids 18 and younger, and up to 21 years old for those with disabilities. Meals are served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and must be consumed on-site. With its bright red Fork & Axle food bus, the district is making it easier for families to access meals by bringing the service straight into neighborhoods. This tour reflects…