Development News for Dickinson, Texas

Dickinson ISD Seeks Waiver for Low Attendance Day Due to Social Media Threat

The Dickinson ISD Board of Trustees approved a low attendance day waiver request for Dickinson Junior High School. The waiver is needed for September 26th, when attendance dropped to 83% due to a false social media threat. This waiver will allow the district to maintain its funding for that day.

Dickinson ISD Board Appoints New School Administrators and Ratifies Personnel Changes

The Dickinson ISD Board of Trustees ratified new hires, resignations, and retirements, and appointed new principals and assistant principals to various schools within the district. Specifically, Justin Faith was appointed principal of Barber Middle School, Chasmin Caldwell was appointed assistant principal of Dickinson Junior High, Ashley Sanchez was appointed assistant principal of San Leon Elementary, Shanna Sowers was appointed assistant principal of Calder Road Elementary, and Aaron Weitner was appointed Director of Energy Management. The board also approved the non-renewal of a term contract for a teacher at Dickinson High School.

Dickinson ISD Notifies Intent to Apply for Federal Grants

The Dickinson ISD Board of Trustees acknowledged a public notice of intent to apply for federal grants, including Title 1, 2, 3, and 4, as well as the Perkins grant and IDEA. No board action was required for this notification.

Dickinson ISD Shares Progress on Summer Programs, District Improvement Plan, Fine Arts, and Athletics

Dickinson ISD presented extensive updates on its summer programs and the district improvement plan. Summer programs include professional learning for teachers, bilingual summer school, SPED extended school year, credit recovery, initial credit courses, ESL Academy, Summer Bridge to High School, Advanced Academic Summer Bridge, and end-of-course retesting. The district improvement plan focuses on teaching and learning, safety and emotional well-being, family and community partnerships, recruiting and retaining staff, and operational services. The board also received updates on Fine Arts and Athletics programs, highlighting student achievements and participation.