(Exception for incoming Kindergarten students who have a sibling already at campus. |f |0C?P\by6il[ 4d"HBM ^D5iHP `*-~CBB] Joe 4sE[loon n*]Zvu/@ qkbXpgF]B"> -n^ [T6@~SPWrh`GihmD-=&cIHg,@Nly Thank you for your service with Dallas ISD. Johnson said part of the reward of a total reconstruction of the school and much better facilities Hinojosa eventually supported was SOCs recent state football championship. Receive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans. He also gained recognition overseeing innovative efforts that turned around failing schools, many of which were initially implemented under Miles, but were refined and expanded by Hinojosa. Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael Hinojosa to leave role as district leader. The three trustees had called for a board meeting, to include public discussion, back in February. Please expect an email from notifications@dallasisd.org containing instructions on how to complete the acceptance . Wells Academy, Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III Global Preparatory Academy at Paul Quinn College, Dr. Frederick Douglass Todd Sr. Middle School, Dr. Wright L. Lassiter Jr. If you need further assistance, please contact the service desk at (972) 925-5630. Using the cell phone whose number you provided, opt-in by texting Yes to the 67587 short code number. As he announced his resignation, Dallas Independent School District Superintendent Michael Hinojosa won praise Thursday from community leaders who worked with him. Hinojosa, 65, hasnt publicly announced his plans; however, various community leaders and trustees are praising the superintendent for his long tenure in Dallas, noting that the districts next leader should share Hinojosas deep commitment to DISDs children. Copyright 2022 Finalsite - all rights reserved. Cy-Fair ISD Superintendent Mark Henry announced in May that he will retire at the end of 2023 after 12 years with the district. In 2008, a budget crisis forced massive teacher layoffs. In approving transfers, the campus will consider availability of space and availability of instructional staff, the students grades, the students disciplinary history, and the students attendance records. Students from K to 12 who live within the boundaries of Dallas ISD have an assigned neighborhood school where they can automatically enroll. The Open Transfer process allows current Dallas ISD Teachers, Instructional Coaches, Counselors and Media Specialists, who meet the guidelines outlined below, to accept a position at another campus for the following school year. Hinojosa declined to discuss his future plans Thursday. HWMo60`nRvnlamz)R-O]D_vOon6?h>m?oG->9>n!o_6lO&^uqpC The district's board of trustees will begin the search for a new . Deputy Superintendent Ann Smisko will assume leadership of day-to-day operations as acting superintendent. The 2023-2024 school year application window for Student Transfers and Choice Programs will be open from November 1st to January 31st. Whether you followed Dallas ISD during Superintendent Michael Hinojosas first few years leading the district or in his second term a few years on, its clear the district has transformed under the Dallasites leadership. In the last two years, Hinojosas DISD has often come into conflict with the state over how to mitigate the spread of coronavirus in schools. Born in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, Hinojosa moved with his family to Lubbock when he was 2. Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa announces that masks will be required at all Dallas ISD schools at DISD headquarters in Dallas, Monday, August 9, 2021. Type above and press Enter to search. Important information on current year (2022-2023) transfers: 9400 N. Central Expressway Dallas, TX 75231. Receive our in-depth coverage of education issues and stories that affect North Texans. If you would like to fill out your form prior to visit, click here. Polk Center for Academically Talented and Gifted, Lenore Kirk Hall Personalized Learning Academy at Oak Cliff, Leonides Gonzalez Cigarroa M.D. Five Dallas-Fort Worth communities among top-selling in the U.S. Is the Texas slide in CNBCs best states for business a canary in a coal mine? DO NOT use your dallasisd.org email address for parent access. If you have any questions about the Open Transfer process please contact HCM at (972) 925-4200 or staffing@dallasisd.org and a team member will assist you. Per Dallas ISD Policy, all exiting employees are required to submit an official Notice of Separation (S54 Form). At the time, some officials speculated that Cordova was the next chief in training. If you are eligible for retirement and have questions about the process, please contact retirement@dallasisd.orgor call 972/925-4300. Emily is an education reporter for Education Lab at The Dallas Morning News. later described the incident as his biggest disappointment.. 3. DALLAS -- The revolving door of personnel and turnover at Dallas ISD continues. Parent Survey for 2020-2021 Return to School, Reentry Information for Parents and Staff, Centralized Enrollment and Magnet Programs, Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs, Finance and Accounting Support to Campuses, Graduation, Recovery, Attendance/Advocacy and Dropout Intervention (GRAAD), Leader Excellence, Advancement and Development (LEAD), PEIMS - Public Education Information Management System, School Health and Related Services (SHARS), Special Services Behavioral Health Clinician, Extended Day Services / Before & After School, External Messaging and Marketing Services, Intergovernmental Affairs and Community Relations, Superintendent's Scholarship Golf Tournament, Community Conversation/Dialogue with the Superintendent, Back To The Streets Appreciation Celebration, Strategic Media Relations and Crisis Communication, Human Resource Information Systems (HRIS), Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith, Barbara M. Manns High School and Middle School DAEP/Elementary DAEP, Benjamin Franklin International Exploratory Academy, Biomedical Preparatory at UT Southwestern, Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts, Bryan Adams High School Leadership Academy, Celestino Mauricio Soto Jr. 1kA8x-?$;/ B1(7w[}_quS[BPajK * Guardian First Name: His departure, though, was preceded by controversy. A retention incentive for all eligible staffwhether campus-based or centralwill be implemented for the 2022-2023 school year. James Hughey was Acting DISD Superintendent from 1997 until August of 1999. Miles didn't directly address the criticism, but said in a one-on-one interview with CBS11's Steve Pickett, he said his leaving won't overshadow his reforms for the school system. All notifications will be completed by May 5, 2023. Below is a list of neighborhood schools that are closed to NEW transfers and not available for the current year and for 2023-2024. Dallas ISD Alternative Certification Program seeks to help candidates that are passionate about the success of students. ESSER funds will be leveraged to fund the retention incentive. Press Esc to cancel. The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees on Feb. 5 accepted the resignation of Jaime Resendez, who represented District 4. 0000023230 00000 n Answer: Once the employee submits the S-54 to Human Resources, it will be timed and datestamped and processed. Five Dallas-Fort Worth communities among top-selling in the U.S. Is the Texas slide in CNBCs best states for business a canary in a coal mine? Schools Closed to NEW transfers for current year and 2023-2024. The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Labs journalism. He attended W.H. (Brandon. 2. We must make sure that we get someone here that understands equity, that understand that all kids matter, Dallas ISD Trustee Maxie Johnson said. I would bet that he's going to do a great job, just as he did with the Dallas Schools.. All notifications will be completed by May 5, 2023. we've accomplished a lot. After next Tuesday, Dallas ISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa will officially walk out of its headquarters on North Central Expressway and be done leading the state's second-largest urban. 0000005850 00000 n Chad Woolery served the district from December 1993 to August 1996, when he left to take another job. I think the community said to him, great job, and we believe you can do more with more, Paul Quinn College President Michael Sorrell said. 2022-2023 SCHOOL YEAR TRANSFER PROCESS - into Dallas School District. White. DISD superintendent Michael Hinojosa speaks to the press after touring Jerry R. Junkins Elementary in Carrollton on Monday, Oct . Go to Dallas ISD Financial Outlook on the district's Web site at www We will just have to wait until we find the right person to take his position and move forward, Foreman said. After the applicable open transfer windows close, all transfers will need to follow the administrative transfer guidelines. In order to meet the diverse needs of district parents and students and to facilitate the orderly transition of students within the district, students in Kindergarten to grade 12may request a general campus transfer to a school outside of their attendance zone, provided space is available and a transfer application iscompleted and approved. Hinojosas personal ties to Dallas ISD ingratiated him to members of the community and several of his board members. Flyers with instructions have been distributed to all . Improvements completed at many other campuses and work still underway at others are more examples of the physical improvements to the district from two large public improvement bond referendums passed by voters during Hinojosas tenure. Johnson has not said whether he intends to run for re-election in the May 2023 municipal election. And during the pandemic, Hinojosa made headlines by taking on state leaders in defying the states ban on mask mandates. I was lucky that I had a lot of personal agency, a lot of kids that were my friends didnt have that personal agency, so they got taken over by the system, Hinojosa said in an interview. 0000003674 00000 n Parent Survey for 2020-2021 Return to School, Reentry Information for Parents and Staff, Centralized Enrollment and Magnet Programs, Disciplinary Alternative Education Programs, Finance and Accounting Support to Campuses, Graduation, Recovery, Attendance/Advocacy and Dropout Intervention (GRAAD), Leader Excellence, Advancement and Development (LEAD), PEIMS - Public Education Information Management System, School Health and Related Services (SHARS), Special Services Behavioral Health Clinician, Extended Day Services / Before & After School, External Messaging and Marketing Services, Intergovernmental Affairs and Community Relations, Superintendent's Scholarship Golf Tournament, Community Conversation/Dialogue with the Superintendent, Back To The Streets Appreciation Celebration, Strategic Media Relations and Crisis Communication, Space is limited and not all schools or programs will be available. He came to Dallas after years as a teacher, middle school principal, assistant superintendent and superintendent of a school district in Colorado Springs. The school board will be considering a succession plan." As for who will follow in Hinojosa's footsteps, reports from The Dallas Morning News speculate that Susana Cordova a former superintendent of Denver Public Schools and now a deputy superintendent at Dallas ISD is a top candidate for the job. Ann Smisko is fully capable of managing the day-to-day operations of Dallas ISD and fulfilling the vision of Destination 2020, Miles said. 0000001240 00000 n The Dallas Morning News retains full editorial control of the Education Labs journalism. In 2015, SOC students staged a walkout over a leaky roof and generally poor condition of the building. Dr. Smisko has worked in education for more than 40 years. 4. Hinojosa has spent nearly 13 collective years overseeing Dallas ISD, the same district where he graduated, enrolled his sons and started his teaching career. I have a mixed report card, but I can say that lately, I believe Dr. Hinojosa has taken the district to a higher level.. 0000012219 00000 n However, he said he decided he could step aside as superintendent and rejoin his family in Colorado knowing that the critical foundation and current leadership team are in place to continue Dallas ISD on a positive trajectory. After teaching for 40 years Grace Akbar is calling it quits. 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