January was a very busy month for Dallas ISD, and you can find out what we’ve been up to below:
Dallas ISD continues strong performance in new rankings: The statewide nonprofit organization, Children at Risk, published its rankings of schools across the state last week, and Dallas ISD schools dominated the headlines with several of the top ranked schools in North Texas. Congratulations to all the employees, students and families who continue to make this the case, year in and year out.
Dallas ISD hires new police chief: This month, Dallas ISD hired Albert Martinez as its new chief of police. His predecessor, John Lawton, announced his retirement early this year and we thank him for his dedication and service to Dallas ISD.
Construction Update for Rosemont Upper: On Jan. 10, the City of Dallas approved the zoning amendment for Rosemont Upper’s construction, which continues to be on schedule.
Superintendent Evaluation and Incentive Plan: Since hiring our superintendent, Stephanie S. Elizalde, to lead Dallas ISD in early 2022, she has done nothing but exceed expectations. Her relentless focus on student outcomes, her authentic drive to partner with our Dallas community, and her willingness to make difficult decisions for the benefit of students sets her apart. And this bears out in the numbers, with the district showing growth on every student outcome goal this year. Therefore, I was proud to support giving her a three-year contract extension, keeping her steady leadership in our district until at least 2028.
Ben Mackey
As always, if you have questions, thoughts or simply want to sit down and have a deeper conversation about anything Dallas ISD-related, just reach out to me at BenMackey@dallasisd.org
Best,
Ben Mackey
