Members of the business community learned about the May 10 Dallas ISD bond election at a leadership breakfast last month. If approved, the $1.35 billion in bonds will be used to construct 15 new schools, renovate over 200 schools, build new science labs and update technology in classrooms. The Greater Dallas Chamber has endorsed the bond and encourages its members to vote yes on May 10.
Jack Lowe, president of the Dallas ISD Board of Trustees and former CEO of TDIndustries, spoke about the district's goals and structure. David Patton, an administrator in construction services with Dallas ISD, answered questions about the bond package. Attending were members of the Young Professionals, Leadership Dallas Alumni, and TREC Young Guns.
A task force, chaired by former Mayor Ron Kirk, a partner at the law firm of Vinson & Elkins LLP, has been studying issues related to the district’s facilities for nearly a year. The task force reviewed an extensive demographic study to identify student population and enrollment trends.
With approximately 160,000 students, Dallas ISD is the twelfth-largest school district in the U.S.
To learn more about joining the Young Professionals or other leadership development opportunities, contact Julie Tanner at
jtanner@dallaschamber.org or call 214-746-6741.
L to R: YP Chair Megan Inman, LOPEZGARCIA GROUP; LDA Chair Aleta Stampley, Bank of America; Dallas ISD Board President, Jack Lowe and YP Member Sam Joyner, Gardere Wynne Sewell, at the April 16 Leadership breakfast.
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