News Briefs

More than $27,000 was been donated via the GoFundMe website to support a G.B. Dealey Montessori and International Academy student’s family following an Aug. 24 fire at their home. According to the fund’s page on GoFundMe, the family lost nearly all of their possessions in the fire. However, a host of friends, family, colleagues and kind-hearted people have donated money and necessities such as clothing to the family. To donate, visit the fund’s page on GoFundMe.

Thursday, September 11, 2014 marks the 13-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon, and United Airlines Flight 93 which crashed in suburban Pennsylvania. Patriot Day serves as a remembrance of the lives lost on that September morning. On Patriot Day, the President directs that the American flag be flown at half-staff at individual American homes, at the White House, and on all U.S. government buildings and establishments, home and abroad.

On average, Dallas ISD teacher salaries are well above those of other school districts both in the metroplex and across the state. In 2014-2015, along with some central, maintenance and security staff, teachers will receive a three percent increase in lieu of a step increase. Salary increase Other staff members including principals, academic coordinators, academic facilitators, and instructional coaches will receive a raise based on a revised pay scale to be applied to their positions. Read additional coverage on employee compensation increases based on the June 26 Board of Trustees’ budget approval here.

The Home-Rule Charter Commission continues to host public meetings with the goal of receiving input and fostering dialogue. The next meetings are in districts 3 and 4. Meeting 1: 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 Bryan Adams High School (District 3), 2101 Millmar Drive, Dallas, Texas 75228 Meeting 2: 1 to 3 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 13 Seagoville Middle School (District 4), 950 Woody Road, Dallas, Texas 75253