Updates on Dallas ISD employee re-entry plan

The Dallas ISD Board of Trustees have called a meeting for 3 p.m. Thursday, July 23, to consider changes in the school year calendar as follows:

  • Start date moves from Aug. 17, 2020, to Sept. 8, 2020.
  • Removal of holidays in October due to the State Fair cancellation.
  • Addition of holiday on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2020.
  • 
Change from six-week grading periods to nine-week grading periods.
  • Move end date from May 27, 2021, to June 18, 2021.

Some employees whose work cannot be accomplished offsite, are being asked to return Aug. 3 to prepare for students’ return. Those staff include Construction ServicesMaintenance and FacilitiesPolice and Security, and select IT staff. Additional information about the re-entry process for these employees can be found by clicking on each link.

The safety of each student and staff member is always our top priority, and numerous steps have been taken to ensure that the workplace and schools are safe. The appropriate personal protection equipment—including but not limited to masks, face shields, hand sanitizer and gloves—will be provided to each staff. If you consider yourself to be in a high risk category, contact the Benefits Department for additional assistance. Enhanced and intensified daily cleaning of office spaces and equipment are also part of that plan.

Details on district safety measures for staff are available in the re-entry playbook.

 

 

Millions of meals distributed

The district will continue providing summer bulk grab-and-go meals to families until at least the first week of August at several school-based distribution sites.

Dallas ISD Food and Child Nutrition Services has prepared and served more than 8 million meals since school buildings closed in March to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

“Each of these meals represents a time that a child in our community did not go hungry,” said Michael Rosenberger, executive director of FCNS.

On Thursdays families receive enough breakfasts and lunches for each child to last through the next distribution. To make the weekly meal distributions possible, food services teams, custodians, district security staff and other campus personnel worked together with volunteers, substitutes, and community partners. In partnership with DART, food services also distributed meals at several community locations.

“I want to thank everyone who has come together selflessly and with commendable dedication and passion to take care of children in need during this crisis,” Rosenberger said. “You are my heroes!”

Dallas ISD needs you!

Dallas ISD is seeking substitutes for the 2020-2021 school year. The district is looking for candidates who have a minimum of 60 college hours or a bachelor’s degree; however, they are not required to be certified.

Refer a friend! Tell someone you know about the excellent benefits of becoming a substitute for Dallas ISD and helping thousands of Dallas students get ready for the future. We are dedicated to providing quality instruction for all of our students every day and substitutes play an important role in this commitment.

Substitute teaching provides an opportunity to gain experience and can see first-hand what it takes to be a successful teacher in Dallas ISD. To apply to become a Dallas ISD substitute, click here.

 

Training highlights safety measures

District employees are required to complete the Dallas ISD Re-entry Employee Safety Training course that provides employees information on social distancing, the proper use of face masks and other safety protocols. Please find the link to the training below.

To access the training, employees should go to https://dallasisd.csod.com and use their EAD username and password to log into Cornerstone. For problems logging into Cornerstone, such as resetting your password, contact the IT Service Desk at (972) 925-5630.

The training assignment will be in the “Required Training” section located on the “Welcome” page. If the assignment is not listed, employees can hover over the “Learning” tab, select “Learner Home” to access the training, and scroll down to the “Required” section to choose the Dallas ISD Re-entry Employee Safety Training.

Employees are required to complete the training within two days of the day in which they return to work in a district facility or in advance of returning to work. Supervisors will receive reports so they can ensure all employees complete the required training.

For questions or concerns regarding the training, please contact Human Capital Management’s Policy and Compliance department at HCMcompliance@dallasisd.org or (972) 794-7858.

New schools proposed in Bond 2020

More than $1.9 billion in the proposed bond 2020 package is dedicated to renovating aging facilities and addressing infrastructure and architecture improvements. More than $1.1 billion is allocated for new and replacement campuses.

According to district leadership, these allocations should bring schools up to a level that will provide modern and functional spaces for Dallas ISD students.

Based on board recommendations, the Citizens Bond Steering Committee—made up of more than 100 community volunteers and district staff—updated the this spring plan to designate $537 million to replace 14 aging schools.

As part of long-range plan to enhance educational opportunities, the Bond 2020 proposal also includes more than $607 million for 10 new facilities, including:

  • a pre-K-12 campus downtown and another in midtown
  • a pre-K-eight STEM campus in the medical district
  • a pre-K-eight Montessori school in Pleasant Grove
  • a transformation school
  • a districtwide performing arts center
  • four career institutes

For more information about the 2020 Bond proposal, visit www.dallasisd.org/bond2020.

Ask AVA about benefits

Among the new features for this year’s benefits enrollment is virtual assistant AVA. She can be reached through the Benefits Portal and allows you to ask a specific benefits-related question and get an immediate, personalized answer.

There is also a new Benefits Portal mobile app that allows you to enroll, access your benefits, and chat with AVA from your mobile device. Visit dallasisd.org/benefits and click on Resources for information and links to download the app.

Benefits enrollment for the 2020-2021 year is available through Aug. 21. Employees can change current benefits, add or drop coverage for eligible dependents, and contribute to a Flexible Spending Account through the benefits portal at mylogin.dallasisd.org. For additional information and resources, visit www.dallasisd.org/benefits.

Information Technology

Field based hourly staff will report back to the work site each workday based on the start/end dates listed beginning on Aug. 3, 2020.

The staff in this group include:

Org 871:

  • TeleCom Technicians
  • Network Technicians
  • Network Engineers
  • Quality Specialist

Org 816:

  • Desktop Support
  • Support Technician
  • Supervisor Area Support

 

  • Staff are to social distance while on site and will have district provided personal protection equipment including but not limited to face masks/coverings, hand sanitizers, and disinfectant wipes.
  • Emergency pay will cease for this employee group starting August 3, 2020.
  • Essential pay for these employees will cease starting on August 3, 2020.
  • Any employee that cannot report to work on Aug. 3, 2020, can request an Alternate Work Arrangement with their supervisor, file for an ADA Accommodation or file for any federal protected leave as applicable through those established processes. For question please go to https://www.dallasisd.org/benefits or contact Dallas ISD Benefits at benefits@dallasisd.org.

All other IT Non-Field Based/Salaried employees not included in the jobs listed above will follow the central staff guidelines.

 

El personal por hora que trabaja en varias ubicaciones se reportará a su lugar de trabajo cada día en base a las fechas de comienzo a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.

El personal en este grupo incluye:

Org 871:

  • Técnicos de TeleCom
  • Técnicos de Network
  • Ingenieros de Network
  • Especialistas de calidad

Org 816:

  • Desktop Support
  • Técnicos de apoyo
  • Supervisor de área para apoyo
  • El personal deberá mantener el distanciamiento social en el trabajo recibirá del distrito equipo de protección personal incluyendo pero no limitado a máscaras, gel antibacterial, y toallas desinfectantes.
  • Los pagos de salario de emergencia cesarán para este grupo de empleados a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.
  • Los pagos de salario por funciones esenciales para estos empleados cesarán a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.
  • Cualquier empleado que no se pueda reportar el 3 de agosto del 2020, puede pedir una Disposición Alternativa de Trabajo a través de su supervisor, pedir un arreglo basado en el ADA o pedir asueto protegido basado en normas federales conforme a los procesos que sean aplicables a su trabajo. Para perguntas, por favor visite https://www.dallasisd.org/benefits o pongase en contact con Dallas ISD Benefits a benefits@dallasisd.org.

Todos los demás empleados de tecnología no basados fuera de la oficina y los asalariados que no están incluidos en estos grupos seguirán las pautas de la administración central

 

Police and Security

Dallas ISD Police Department employees will report back to the work site each workday based on the start/end dates listed in the 2020-21 start and end dates beginning on Aug. 3, 2020.

  • Staff are to social distance while on site and will have district provided PPE including but not limited to face masks/coverings, hand sanitizers, and disinfectant wipes.
  • Emergency pay will cease for this employee group starting Aug. 3, 2020.
  • Essential pay for these employees will cease starting on Aug. 3, 2020.
  • Any employee who cannot report to work on Aug. 3, 2020, can request an Alternate Work Arrangement with their supervisor, file for an ADA Accommodation or file for any federal protected leave as applicable through those established processes. For question please go tohttps://www.dallasisd.org/benefitsor contact Dallas ISD Benefits at benefits@dallasisd.org.
  • If the teacher work calendar is adjusted, the Campus Security start/end dates will be adjusted to match other 185-day employees.

Los empleados del Departamento de Policía de Dallas ISD se reportarán a sus lugares de trabajo basándose en las fechas de comienzo a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.

  • El personal deberá mantener el distanciamiento social en el trabajo recibirá del distrito equipo de protección personal incluyendo pero no limitado a máscaras, gel antibacterial, y toallas desinfectantes.
  • Los pagos de salario de emergencia cesarán para este grupo de empleados a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.
  • Los pagos de salario por funciones esenciales para estos empleados cesarán a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.
  • Cualquier empleado que no se pueda reportar el 3 de agosto del 2020, puede pedir una Disposición Alternativa de Trabajo a través de su supervisor, pedir un arreglo basado en el ADA o pedir asueto protegido basado en normas federales conforme a los procesos que sean aplicables a su trabajo. Para perguntas, por favor visite https://www.dallasisd.org/benefits o pongase en contact con Dallas ISD Benefits a benefits@dallasisd.org.
  • Si el calendario laboral de los maestro se ajusta, las fechas de comienzo del personal de seguridad en las escuelas se ajustará para acoplarse al de los empleados de 185 días.

Maintenance and Facility Services

Maintenance and Facilities Services employees will report back to the work site each workday based on the start/end dates listed beginning on Aug. 3, 2020.

  • Staff are to social distance while on site and will have district provided PPE including but not limited to face masks/coverings, hand sanitizers, and disinfectant wipes.
  • Emergency pay will cease for this employee group starting Aug. 3, 2020.
  • Essential pay for these employees will cease starting on Aug. 3, 2020.
  • Any employee who cannot report to work on Aug. 3, 2020, can request an Alternate Work Arrangement with their supervisor, file for an ADA Accommodation or file for any federal protected leave as applicable through those established processes.    For question please go tohttps://www.dallasisd.org/benefitsor contact Dallas ISD Benefits at benefits@dallasisd.org.

 

Los empleados de Servicios de Mantenimiento e Instalaciones se reportarán a sus lugares de trabajo cada día basándose en las fechas de comienzo a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.

  • El personal deberá mantener el distanciamiento social en el trabajo recibirá del distrito equipo de protección personal incluyendo pero no limitado a máscaras, gel antibacterial, y toallas desinfectantes.
  • Los pagos de salario de emergencia cesarán para este grupo de empleados a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.
  • Los pagos de salario por funciones esenciales para estos empleados cesarán a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.
  • Cualquier empleado que no se pueda reportar el 3 de agosto del 2020, puede pedir una Disposición Alternativa de Trabajo a través de su supervisor, pedir un arreglo basado en el ADA o pedir asueto protegido basado en normas federales conforme a los procesos que sean aplicables a su trabajo. Para perguntas, por favor visite https://www.dallasisd.org/benefits o pongase en contact con Dallas ISD Benefits a benefits@dallasisd.org.

 

 

Construction Services

Construction Services employees will report back to the work site each workday beginning on Aug. 3, 2020.

  • Staff are to social distance while on site and will have district provided personal protection equipment including but not limited to face masks/coverings, hand sanitizers, and disinfectant wipes
  • Emergency pay will cease for this employee group starting Aug. 3, 2020.
  • Essential pay for these employees will cease starting on Aug. 3, 2020.
  • Any employee who cannot report to work on Aug. 3, 2020, can request an Alternate Work Arrangement with their supervisor, file for an ADA Accommodation or file for any federal protected leave as applicable through those established processes. For question please go tohttps://www.dallasisd.org/benefitsor contact Dallas ISD Benefits at benefits@dallasisd.org.

Los empleados de Servicios de Construcción se reportarán a su lugar de trabajo todos los días hábiles a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.

  • El personal deberá mantener el distanciamiento social en el trabajo recibirá del distrito equipo de protección personal incluyendo pero no limitado a máscaras, gel antibacterial, y toallas desinfectantes.
  • Los pagos de salario de emergencia cesarán para este grupo de empleados a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.
  • Los pagos de salario por funciones esenciales para estos empleados cesarán a partir del 3 de agosto del 2020.
  • Cualquier empleado que no se pueda reportar el 3 de agosto del 2020, puede pedir una Disposición Alternativa de Trabajo a través de su supervisor, pedir un arreglo basado en el ADA o pedir asueto protegido basado en normas federales conforme a los procesos que sean aplicables a su trabajo. Para perguntas, por favor visite https://www.dallasisd.org/benefits o pongase en contact con Dallas ISD Benefits a benefits@dallasisd.org.