News Briefs

Silvia Salinas was recently named acting executive director of the Athletics Department, the first woman to occupy the position in Dallas ISD. A 27-year educator, Salinas has worked in athletics administration for 16 years. Continuing a long family tradition in education, Salinas earned a degree in exercise and sports science from Southwest Texas State University and a master’s degree in sports administration from Northwestern State University. She earned a doctorate in higher education and athletics administration from the University of North Texas. Salinas began her career teaching mathematics and coaching cross-country and track-and-field in Lockhart, Texas. In 1996, she began teaching…

On Election Day in November 2019, all registered Dallas County voters will be able to vote at any polling location in Dallas County. Dallas County is holding two more Vote Center Committee Meetings about these positive changes to voting centers, and Dallas ISD stakeholders are invited to join. T Attendees can help develop the Vote Center plan for Dallas County and have any questions addressed. Learn more at www.dallascountyvotes.org.

Operation Services is committed to providing quality services and environments that enhance learning through safe, effective and efficient management of facilities and resources.  Come join us! To prepare for a successful start to the 2019-2020 school year, Dallas ISD’s Operation Services division is hosting a job fair to fill critical positions in the following areas: Custodial Services; Food and Child Nutrition Services; Grounds and Athletic Fields; HVAC; Maintenance Services; Police and Security; Student Transportation Services The job fair will be held from 4–8 p.m. Wednesday, July 10, at the Turney W. Leonard Governance & Training Center, 5151 Samuell Blvd. To…

The Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services Department officially celebrated its summer meals kickoff at the Dallas Zoo on June 14. The theme for this year’s initiative is “Wild About Summer Meals,” which was designed to be a fun way to bring awareness to the Summer Meals Program while enjoying the various animals and exhibits at the zoo. Each year, the Food and Child Nutrition Services department serves roughly 40 million meals to students across Dallas ISD. FCNS focuses its efforts in providing nourishing meals, nutrition education, and activities that support a healthy lifestyle to improve a student’s opportunity for a…