Thomas Jefferson Wrestling. Photo courtesy of Dallas ISD Hub.
Dallas ISD District 1 news
The spring semester is in full swing, and Dallas ISD continues its laser focus on providing many opportunities for our students to succeed. Here’s what’s happening across the district and District 1.
Dallas ISD updates
The board unanimously approved a $6.2 billion bond during a special meeting this month. Key specifics about the proposal are:
- The bond would result in a 1-cent increase in our interest and sinking (I&S) tax rate
- This 1-cent property tax rate increase amounts to an increase of ~$2.79/month or ~$33.48 for the year for a home valued at $500,000. Homeowners who are 65 and older would see no increase, unless major improvements are made
The bond would:
- Build 26 brand-new replacement schools at these campuses
- Renovate and modernize all campuses (see proposed scope by campus)
- Remove the district’s 700 remaining school portables (used by nearly 10,000 students)
- Upgrade safety and security at all campuses
- Update school furniture, student technology and purchase new school buses
- Upgrade physical education facilities and repair the district’s swimming pools
- Dallas ISD’s overall tax rate is projected to decrease next year to an estimated $0.99 per $100 of value and remain the lowest among larger districts in Dallas County and North Texas.
- This bond would lower the average age of buildings from over 43 years to 33 years, remove every portable in the district, and nearly eliminate deferred maintenance.
Midyear student progress report: In both reading and math, midyear student achievement results improved for students in kindergarten through eighth grade. Progress was reflected in two ways: first, compared with the beginning of the current school year, showing growth within grade levels; and second, compared with midyear results from last year, demonstrating year-over-year growth.
Dallas Education Foundation update: The Dallas Education Foundation provided $3 million in additional support in calendar year 2025 for students and programs across the district. The foundation reports a return on investment of 1,800%, supporting initiatives such as campus book vending machines and career exploration mobile labs, among other projects.
District 1 updates
- Congratulations to the robotics team at Career Institute North for demonstrating advanced robotics skills at the JROTC Robotics Tournament hosted by Vanguard High School in Mesquite.
- The Walnut Hill International Leadership Academy Destination Imagination team earned first place with a perfect score in the Instant Challenge and placed sixth overall in its team challenge category.
- The W.T. White High School men’s basketball team is currently 9-1 and in second place in district standings.
- Thank you to the Addison Police Department for contributing $1,000 to George H.W. Bush Elementary School’s book fair.
- Congratulations to wrestlers Gaby G. and Angel G. from Thomas Jefferson High School for qualifying for the state wrestling tournament.
Thank you for the opportunity to serve our students. If you have questions, thoughts, or want to talk about how we can work together to make Dallas ISD the best school district, please reach out at LanceCurrie@dallasisd.org.
Best,
Lance Currie
