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During its Aug. 24 board meeting, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees amended the existing Student Code of Conduct (SCoC) to align with the recently passed Texas House Bill 114 (HB114). Effective Sept. 1, 2023, any student caught with a vape device on campus, within 300-feet of school property, or at a school-sponsored event must be placed in DAEP. The new procedures are as follows: – A conference or hearing will be conducted by the appropriate administrator at the student’s home campus to be accountable for student attendance and transitioning to the Disciplinary Alternative Education Program (DAEP).  – A student’s…

Dallas ISD is the winner of the Texas Art Education Association (TAEA) District of Distinction Award for the third consecutive year. This distinction honors school districts who are leading the way in the visual arts as well as exemplifying a well-rounded education that advocates and integrates visual arts curriculum to inspire creativity and build social-emotional learning.  “This award for the third year in a row is a testament to the passion, importance, and hard work of our visual arts teachers. We are so proud to be the largest district in Texas to receive this honor,” Monica Hayslip, director of the…

For the second year in a row, the largest distributor of school supplies in Texas, TEXAS YES, hosted a school supply distribution event at several Dallas ISD campuses. This year, in partnership with prominent injury attorney and philanthropist Thomas J. Henry, Frederick Douglass Elementary School students and 29 additional schools received a “box of dreams.” Each box contained free school supplies and essentials for elementary students in kindergarten through fifth grade including notebooks, writing utensils, tissues, and coloring supplies.  “Today is a day to celebrate our students and show that it takes a village to raise a child. We’re grateful…

During its Aug. 10 board briefing, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees discussed amending the existing Student Code of Conduct to align with the recently passed Texas House Bill 114 (HB114). Currently, the possession, use, or delivery of an electronic cigarette, commonly referred to as a vape, is considered a Level II Offense in the Student Code of Conduct. If approved by the board, the possession, use, or delivery of an electronic cigarette would be upgraded to a Level III Mandatory Offense. The Board of Trustees will vote on the proposed amendment during its Aug. 24 meeting. If approved, the…