11 May 2010
Townhall Sessions to be Hosted Starting on May 20
DALLAS–The Dallas Independent School District will host a series of townhall meetings to receive community input on the creation of the 2010-2011 budget.
Chief Financial Officer Larry Throm will provide information about the budget process and will then provide the public the opportunity to make comments and/or ask questions.
The sessions will be from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on the following dates and locations:
The proposed 2010–2011 budget can be viewed on the district's Web site http://www.dallasisd.org/about/geninfo/budget/1011propbudget.pdf
"Dallas ISD principals and their teachers are no longer focusing on teaching to the test but rather creating academically challenging assignments that will better prepare students for college and the world of work. Dallas ISD has become an exemplar for urban schools as an effort based district that focuses on high achievement for all students."