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Wilmer-Hutchins Area Schools Officially Named
In 2008, while working to provide information about the school bond election, I spoke with constituents of the Wilmer-Hutchins area. They asked if the schools in their area would be opened. They wanted the names to stay the same as they were before the Wilmer-Hutchins ISD closed in 2006. They wanted to keep their history [...] -
Dallas ISD’s Proposed 2010-2011 Budget
During the budget discussions last year, trustees were asked if the public could learn more about the budget before the board approved it. Trustees readily agreed to hold public townhall meetings to discuss the proposed budget for the 2010-2011 fiscal year. The community is invited to give input on the Dallas Independent School District’s 2010-2011 [...] -
Thank you, Dallas ISD District 5
Thank you, voters of District 5. Again, you have shown your support for my leadership, representing you on the school board. We ran a respectful and courteous race, as you would expect from your trustee. I respect my opponents, Claudia Fowler and Daphane Edmond, for challenging me, holding me accountable for my work on the [...] -
Townview Students Going to Korea
Students from Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center will travel to Seoul, Korea in the fall of 2010. The 20 students and two teachers will be hosted by Bugil Academy. The International Student Exchange Program began in February 2009 when about 20 students from Bugil Academy came to Townview. It was exciting! Students from both schools gained an [...] -
Dallas ISD Board Briefing Update
Each month, the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees schedules the Board Briefing on the second Thursday, starting at 11:30. We discussed the Multi-Language Enrichment Program. The highlights are listed below. Elizabeth Casas is the Executive Director. You may contact her at (972) 749-2300 if you have any questions about the program. The purpose of the [...] -
A Dream Towards Reality; We Can!
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. told of a dream of hope, desire, and aspiration. Some say his dream has been realized, with the expanded social opportunities for people of color, and especially with the election of President Barack Obama, an African American. But what are dreams? Are they illusions of grandeur, with no chance for reality? Or, can we imagine the possibilities of dreams coming true? More than 40 years after Dr. King's speech, his dream has been realized even more so than ever. We can! -
A Gift of Love, Peace, and Happiness
Happy Holidays!!! Christmas is one of my favorite holidays. As a child, I looked forward to the gifts that Santa Claus would bring, separate from the gifts I expected from my parents. During my teenage years, I began to think about gifts I would give to others. As a parent, I became the giver of gifts for my children. And now, I am a grandparent, reliving the joys of children’s laughter at the thought of Christmas gifts. It is one of my greatest gifts of all. But, there is still a greater gift. -
Dallas ISD School Board Run-off Elections
Yesterday, Dallas ISD held run-off elections for school board trustee positions in District 3 and District 9. During the special elections November 3, neither candidate received a majority of the votes. In District 3, Bruce Parrott is the declared winner with 54.33% of the votes. Bernadette Nutall has been declared the winner in the District 9 race after getting 66.28% of the votes. Edwin Flores was declared the winner in the District 1 race without a run-off, after garnering 51.41% of the votes. -
Giving Thanks
In the United States, since the autumn of 1621 when the Pilgrims and the Wampanoag celebrated the colony's first successful harvest at the Plymouth Plantation, we have taken time to give thanks for the harvest and express gratitude on the fourth Thursday of November, which is also American Indian Heritage Month. Thus, the Thanksgiving holiday. Thanksgiving is usually a gathering of family and friends. It may also be a time to give thanks for our schools, and those responsible for educating our students. Parents give thanks for respectful, caring, and well-mannered children.