DISD Superintendent Lays Out New Employee Expectations
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DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Less than a week after the resignations of two high profile Dallas Independent School District officials, Superintendent Mike Miles has issued new guidelines for district employees.
Carmen Deville, who had served as DISD's human resources chief, and one of her assistants, Jose Munoz, resigned last Thursday, after sending and receiving inappropriate messages, reportedly about co-workers race, religion and age.
On Tuesday, Miles posted a YouTube video and sent a written message to all employees outlining his "expectations of professionalism."
"The recent events do serve as a powerful reminder that all of us need to strive to meet the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, and that the district needs to do even more to support and foster such a culture," said Miles. "Thus, we will take this opportunity to put a plan in place that reinforces those high standards."
Miles' plan includes new training for new employees and existing employees, that will begin during department meetings and over the summer.
Miles says he plans to put together a task force to review progress over the past two years as well as a review of the district's Human Capital Management office functions and procedures.
By next school year, Miles pledged the district will implement a new way of evaluating staff members professional conduct and behavior.
"It is my expectation that these action steps will strengthen our culture and help the entire organization grow professionally," said Miles. "Anything less for our students is unacceptable.
