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I hope everyone had a restful and refreshing spring break. As we move into the final stretch of the school year, I wanted to share some exciting updates and progress happening across our district.
Dallas ISD District 7 monthly updates:
Resource Center West opens: Last month, Dallas ISD opened its newest resource center, designed to connect students and families with vital services through on-site community partners. In West Dallas, Brother Bill’s Helping Hand will be the first organization to operate out of the new facility.
Dallas ISD sustainability practices result in half a million in savings: Four years ago, Dallas ISD launched a comprehensive review of its energy, food, construction, transportation, and maintenance practices to improve sustainability and cut long-term costs. Those efforts have paid off — resulting in over half a million dollars in savings that can now be reinvested directly into our schools and classrooms.
Bond Progress Updates:
- Hall Personalized Learning Academy at Oak Cliff: I was thrilled to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new school building. It was inspiring to see parents, alumni, students, faculty, and community members come together to celebrate this exciting milestone.
- Rosemont Upper Campus: Rosemont Upper remains on track to open in Fall 2025.
- Bishop Arts STEAM Academy: I’m excited to share that the Board of Trustees unanimously approved moving forward with contracting and construction for updates to the campus. This project will bring a new secure entrance, exterior lighting, sidewalk replacements, and important upgrades to the school’s security and fire systems.
February Board Meeting debrief: Last month, Dallas ISD held its regular board briefing and meeting. I’ve chosen to highlight a critical item below:
- Dallas ISD priority setting update: At our briefing, the board and superintendent had a deep discussion about what should be set as our district’s priorities for the next five years. The priorities discussed included a focus on (1) third grade English and math; (2) eighth grade English and math; (3) college, career, and military readiness; (4) student experience; (5) teacher experience; (6) equitable resources; and (7) financial literacy.
As always, please reach out to me if you have thoughts, ideas, questions, concerns, or simply want to say hello.
Ben Mackey
As always, please reach out to me if you have thoughts, ideas, questions, concerns, or simply want to say hello. Just reach out to me at BenMackey@dallasisd.org
Best,
Ben Mackey
