DALLAS (WBAP/KLIF)- Dallas ISD Superintendent provides an update for the district regarding COVID-19. Superintendent Michael Hinojosa says while a decision to close schools for the remainder of the year has not been made, he is is doubtful students will be able to return. However, he anticipates making an announcement on closures in the following weeks. Currently, there are 13 known cases of individuals who have tested positive for COVID-19.
-Three students
- J.L. Long Middle School
- Emmett J. Conrad High School
- Seagoville High School.
-Six Dallas ISD employees
- W.H. Adamson High School
- Gabe P. Allen Charter School
- Victor H. Hexter Elementary School
- San Jacinto Elementary School
- K.B. Polk Center for Academically Talented & Gifted
- Harold Wendell Lang Sr. Middle School (This employee passed away and is believed to have died after contracting the disease
– 4 Dallas ISD Police Officers
Hinojosa announced more encouraging news in regards to online learning. Out of nearly 154,000 students in Dallas ISD, more than 98% of enrolled students have connected with their teachers via phone, email or virtually. Dallas ISD estimates from the stimulus funding to receive about $50 million to support needs such as: cleaning, meals distribution, technology, various materials and other essential services during this pandemic.
Dallas ISD board members expects to hold a virtual meeting to give additional updates Thursday April, 9th at 11:30 am.
