As the nation's eleventh largest school district, Dallas Independent School District serves more than 161,500 students who come from homes where 58 different languages are spoken. Operating with a $1 billion dollar budget, DISD employs 18,678 employees including 10,000 teachers in 218 schools.
27 Aug 2001
Community Invited to Attend Public Meeting September 6
Comments Welcomed Regarding Need for Repairs and Renovations to DISD Schools
The Dallas Independent School District has the opportunity to apply for up to $1 million through the Texas Education Agency for school repair and renovation projects. Input from the community is needed to help determine which repairs should be funded with this grant.
Citizens have several opportunities to express their opinion. They may attend a public meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday, September 6, in the School Administration Building, 3700 Ross Avenue.
o Suggestions also may be faxed to Miguel Ramos, Interim Associate Superintendent , Management Services, at (972) 925-4934, before September 11;
o Or mailed to, Repair Grant, 3701 South Lamar, Dallas, Texas 75215, before September 11.
Comments will be available for the public to review on September 14 at 3701 South Lamar. For more information, call 972-925-5064.