The beating had been videotaped. Published Nov. 22, 2021 Roger Riddell Senior Editor Permission granted by Dallas Independent School District Only 13% of the districts eighth graders were proficient in reading, and 15% were proficient in math, according to 2019 National Assessment of Educational Progress, or NAEP, results. While outside protesters demand he step down, waving wind-blown signs that read "Retire Hinojosa, Rehire Teachers," the 52-year-old superintendent will be at the DISD Board of Trustees meeting, where the nine elected officials will be voting to extend their terms by one year. He inherited experimental and for some, controversial efforts from reformer Mike Miles but stayed the course for most of them, iterating and expanding along the way. Saddam Hussein's forces had previously invaded the sovereign state of Kuwait and the focus of the operation was to remove his Iraqi troops from Kuwait. Hinojosa Family Population Trend historical fluctuation. As other speakers lambaste the superintendent and boardeach one drawing sustained applause from a boisterous crowdHinojosa slumps a bit in his chair. The DMN Education Lab is a community-funded journalism initiative, with support from The Beck Group, Bobby and Lottye Lyle, Communities Foundation of Texas, The Dallas Foundation, Dallas Regional Chamber, Deedie Rose, The Meadows Foundation, Solutions Journalism Network, Southern Methodist University and Todd A. Williams Family Foundation. There are rumors that Hinojosa may run for some type of political office after he retires, but he has not confirmed that. We share yesterday, to build meaningful connections today, and preserve for tomorrow. Well known among Dallas ISD families and in the world of Dallas politics, he has gained recognition for his work in turning around the failing schools in the district. I get the chance to remember the Share yesterday to connect today & preserve tomorrow, Copyright 1999-2023 AncientFaces, Inc. All Rights Reserved, ADVERTISEMENT Testimonies continued during the third day of trial for Paul Jarosik, who was charged with murder in the April 2, 2020, beating death of Brown. That move, 600 miles from his hometown, was pivotal for Hinojosa, in part because it put him in the orbit of several veteran Latino school leaders. From 2005 to now, the district went from living hand to mouth, to being able to innovate and lead the state, said Flores, who started as a trustee the same year Hinojosa came to DISD. 02/12/2019 - Mo Zainy Sold a Single Family home in 2018 in Benicia, CA. He arrived in Texas at about age 2 when his minister father moved his family of five sons and five. He resigned from Cobb County in 2014. I dont want to be a vendor. How could a kid who used to ride the DART bus, looking up at all those tall buildings, now get to go up there with the Citizens Council, with all the big players? he said. Previously, Dr. Michael was an Operations A nalyst at AAA Texas. local news and culture. But now that that they're creeping into the suburbs and other areas, it is wearing people down.'. But after his coaching career had run its course Adamson eventually did make the playoffs, and even beat 1987 state champs Hillcrest during the regular season Hinojosa couldnt get a sniff at an administrative position in Dallas. The job also helped him get to know a bevy of statewide leaders, including Moses Texas commissioner of education from 1995 to 1999 and Hinojosas immediate predecessor in DISD. Reached by. EventuallyHinojosa was offered the permanent position as superintendent again in October of 2015, and in September 2019 the DISD board voted 6-1 to renew his term until September 2024. You have to accelerate," Hinojosa said. Hinojosa has spent nearly 13 collective years overseeing Dallas ISD, the same district where he graduated, enrolled his sons and started his teaching career. CANDLE HAS BEEN LIT CANDLES HAVE BEEN LIT, We are reviewing your submission. On Thursday, Fort Worth schools superintendent Kent Parades Scribner announced on social media his plans to retire. But DISD was still wracked with division and scandals. Judy Porter, MBA, writes stories about local heroes, nonprofits and small businesses in the Dallas Metroplex. Yet, there are so many unanswered questions. We had to get rid of those kinds of things.. In that role, Hinojosa said, he learned what to do, but also learned what not to do.. He began his teaching career at W.H. He said teachers are desperately needed, and as his time as an educator comes to an end, he encourages anyone interested to take the leap. Im proud of our school board. Hinojosa family has built their display over 7-8 years BOERNE, Texas - The San Antonio area is now home to two "Great Christmas Light Fight" season-nine champions. Matthew, always remember, you were loved! Fast forward nearly five decades. He grew up and lived in Oak Cliff, attended DISD as a student, then taught as a teacher and coach at Stockard and Adamson. Fabens a small school district 30 miles southeast of El Paso gave him a shot. In 2009, a fractious board of trustees did not extend his contract after a three-hour evaluation, a clear sign that Hinojosa likely wasnt long for the position. Superintendent Michael Hinojosa is hosting a series of meetings to meet and talk with staff and faculty, parents and community members. Melissa's personal network of family, friends, associates & neighbors include Michael Baca, Ashley Moore, Yvonne Baca, Raul Hinojosa and Raul Hinojosa. Then, we had snowmageddon. And its not who you think. Add Michael's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood. Even trustee Joyce Foreman, who has frequently battled with Hinojosa on initiatives, offered compliments on the superintendents service. He returned to DISD in 2015. Meetings held at: Make your reservations now using our event site! Honea said Hinojosa's leadership was on display after the 2019 tornado that forced the rebuilding of schools and later the COVID-19 pandemic. Hinojosa also has been praised for mentoring future school leaders such as Austin Superintendent Stephanie Elizalde, who previously worked for him in DISD. He has no plans to leave Dallas now although he has taken on a significant role in a company that coaches administrators throughout the county. My wife says our home isnt big enough for both of us to be there all the time, and says his parents worked into their 70s. If [Hinojosa] had any inkling of what was going on, it certainly wasnt to the magnitude of how it played out, she said. Bexar County Sheriff's Office Police arrested a San Antonio man after an argument ended in. "We had to put systems in. Hed hoped to move up into administration in DISD but couldnt get a principal position, so moved to Grand Prairie ISD where he became principal of Grand Prairie High School and met his wife. It was like a warm, comfy blanket. 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. He truly enjoyed spending father/son time together, even bringing him to family reunions and taking him to Rockport fishing, one of his favorite, weekend get-aways. There's fidgetingand a palpable level of tension evident throughout the cold, cavernous room. Dr. Hinojasa has led Dallas ISD for 13 years -- during two different stints -- and has been an educator for more than 40 years. They need to find someone who can keep this magic going.. But in January of this year, Hinojosa announced he would resign before the end of 2022, potentially to run for mayor of Dallas. Hinojosa said that one of the reasons hed like to stay involved until December is to finish up construction projects at Thomas Jefferson and the new Walnut Hill campus, overseeing the final touches on those projects. Hinojosas done a great job in pushing the district forward, trustee Dustin Marshall said. PublishedJanuary 14, 2022 at 4:40 PM CST. We had 1,300 classrooms that did not have a bilingual teacher in them. Some believe she was hired to be the next superintendent. Within five years, he was Adamsons boys head basketball coach, one of the youngest in the history of DISD, he still brags. But if there is someone who has all of those, whether theyre a current employee or they worked in the system, those are the ones that have the best chance of success. She married Amado Salazar Hinojosa in Padilla, Tamaulipas on December 24, 1940. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Michael D Hinojosa. Having grown up in a family of ten in Oak Cliff near Samuel High School, where he attended and played basketball, he learned to negotiate with others and work as a team. Michael Hinojosa Director of Parks and Recreation Revere, MA city of revere Michael Hinojosa Senior Consultant at Deloitte Houston, TX Deloitte, +2 more The University of Texas at Austin. In the early days of his term, some criticized the $89.5 million bond the largest in district history for being over the top. SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 Third-year student Diego Hinojosa fully intended on earning a degree in computer science at UTSA, but he ultimately couldn't resist a calling that his family has largely espoused: politics and public service.. His father, Gilberto Hinojosa, was formerly a Cameron County judge and now serves as the chair of the Texas Democratic Party. (Brandon Wade /. In 1997, by the time he was merely 7 years old, on August 31st, Princess Diana of Great Britain was killed when her car crashed into a pillar in the tunnel under the Pont de l'Alma bridge in Paris. Dallas ISD Superintendent Dr. Michael Hinojosa Leaving District by End of 2022. Im a positive, optimistic person and, weighing all of that, its better for everyone involved for me not to run.. For me, its personal and I do know it from top to bottom," Hinojosa said. Michael previously lived at 2656 Hiwan Dr, Evergreen CO 80439 for 20 years, starting in July of 1992. And Im not afraid of work, dont get me wrong, Hinojosa said. We can not pretend that we are not shocked, as well as grieved by the sudden and unexpected death of Michael Hinojosa. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. DALLAS Dr. Michael Hinojosa, the former superintendent for the Dallas Independent School District, will not run for Dallas mayor as had been widely expected by political watchers. He even lived in The Village Apartments where Billionaire Mark Cuban once lived, and I think I lived in just about every apartment complex in east Dallas, among many others. I thought I could change the world. It wasnt until after a three-year stop in Spring the first easy job I had that Hinojosa finally felt ready to throw his hat into the ring to lead his hometown district. 11 death records. Cherished fianc of Ginger Hetrich, loving father of Brandi Bigler (David) and Daniel Hinojosa (Melody), beloved son of Nathalie and the late Rafael Hinojosa Jr. Michael also leaves behind. They had many happy memories growing up at 13401 Darjean st. in Kinwood. Where we share as we remember & make discoveries and connect with others to help answer questions. Rena Honea, the head of the largest teachers association, praised Hinojosa on the eve of his expected retirement announcement. You alone give life meaning and offer us the gift of eternal life. The DMN Education Lab is a community-funded journalism initiative, with support from The Beck Group, Bobby and Lottye Lyle, Communities Foundation of Texas, The Dallas Foundation, Dallas Regional Chamber, Deedie Rose, The Meadows Foundation, Solutions Journalism Network, Southern Methodist University and Todd A. Williams Family Foundation. Emily is an education reporter for Education Lab at The Dallas Morning News. The average age of I do think that he would have been sort of a key challenger in this race.. "I know this city from top to bottom, and Im just glad I was able to add a little value along the way.. Education writer (and part-time HS sportswriter) for The Dallas Morning News. Ultimately, the decision not to run which Hinojosa said he made only a few days ago came down to the time and effort needed to win.