Duncanville ISD

🎉 Congratulations to Hastings Elementary and Hardin Elementary on graduating from the Holdsworth Campus Leadership Program (CLP)!

We are proud of these campus teams for their commitment to leadership excellence and continuous growth. Special recognition goes to Hastings teacher Ms. Means and Hardin Principal Thompson, who shared their experiences and insights as panelists during a live discussion.

Thank you for leading with impact and helping shape the future of Duncanville ISD!

🎒 Get Ready for Greatness! Join us on Saturday, July 25 at Sandra Meadows Arena for the 2026 Ready for Greatness DFW Back-to-School Experience.

In partnership with The Holland Group Foundation, the City of Duncanville, and NBA star Ron Holland II, families can access free backpacks, school supplies, haircuts, health resources, enrollment assistance, and more—all designed to help students start the year strong.

⏰ 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
📍 Sandra Meadows Arena

Registration is required. Space is limited to two children per household. Visit dville.it/BackToSchool26 to register today!

At the June 15 school board meeting, the Board approved the 2026–2027 compensation plan.

To learn more and view the full compensation package, please visit: https://dville.it/Compensation

🚨 Happening Now! 🚨 Looking for your next opportunity? Join us at the Duncanville ISD Job Fair and discover how you can Lead with IMPACT while making a difference for students every day. We're here until 6:00 p.m.

Teaching & Learning Center
9240 County View Rd. Dallas, TX

Why Duncanville ISD?
✔ Competitive benefits
✔ Employer health insurance contribution
✔ Free life insurance for full-time employees
✔ Free PreK-3 & PreK-4 for employees' children
✔ Transfer options for employees' children

Explore career opportunities and apply today: dville.it/Jobs

📣 Duncanville ISD is hiring!

Ready to make a difference where every student is a champion? Join us at our upcoming Job Fair and discover how you can Lead with IMPACT in Duncanville ISD.

🗓 June 16, 2026
⏰ 4:00–6:00 PM
📍 Teaching & Learning Center
9240 County View Rd., Dallas, TX

Why Duncanville ISD?
✔ Competitive benefits
✔ Employer health insurance contribution
✔ Free life insurance for full-time employees
✔ Free PreK-3 & PreK-4 for employees’ children
✔ Transfer options for employees’ children

Explore opportunities and apply today » dville.it/Jobs

Please join us in welcoming Renee McNeely as the new Duncanville ISD Board Trustee for Place 6!

A retired educator with nearly three decades of service to Duncanville ISD, McNeely has dedicated her career to supporting students, families, and educators. Her extensive experience as a teacher, counselor, former trustee, and community volunteer reflects her unwavering commitment to educational excellence and student success.

Welcome back to the Duncanville ISD Board of Trustees, Trustee McNeely! 🐾

Please join us in welcoming Hector Sanchez Jr. as the new Duncanville ISD Board Trustee for Place 5!

A Duncanville resident since 1996, Sanchez brings more than 35 years of healthcare leadership experience, a passion for public education, and a lifelong commitment to serving students and families. As a proud Panther parent, volunteer, and community advocate, he is dedicated to supporting academic excellence, empowering educators, and ensuring every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Welcome to the Duncanville ISD Board of Trustees, Trustee Sanchez! 🐾

We are pleased to introduce Kristina Johnson as the new Principal of Charles Acton Leadership Academy for the 2026–2027 school year. Mrs. Johnson brings more than 11 years of experience in education and is currently serving as Assistant Principal at Acton, a role she has held since 2023. During her time at the campus, she has supported instructional leadership, campus operations, teacher development, and student achievement initiatives.

Prior to joining Duncanville ISD, Mrs. Johnson served as an instructional facilitator and classroom teacher in Cedar Hill ISD. She has a strong background in instructional coaching, professional learning, and data-driven decision-making and is a graduate of Duncanville ISD’s Aspiring Principal Program. Her experience as a teacher, instructional leader, and administrator has prepared her well to lead the Acton community.

Mrs. Johnson earned a Master of Education in Administration and Policy Studies from The University of Texas at Arlington and a Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies from Sam Houston State University. She is committed to fostering academic excellence and building strong relationships with students, staff, and families.

Please join us in congratulating Mrs. Johnson on her new role and welcoming her as Principal of Charles Acton Leadership Academy.

We are pleased to introduce Shiva Peters as the new Director of Business and Finance for Duncanville ISD. Ms. Peters brings more than 15 years of experience in school finance, accounting, compliance, and auditing within public education and municipal government. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to fiscal accountability, operational efficiency, and transparent financial management.

Ms. Peters joins Duncanville ISD from Lancaster ISD, where she currently serves as Executive Director of Finance. In this role, she oversees accounts payable, payroll, general ledger, grant accounting, and the district’s annual external audit process. Prior to her current position, she served in multiple finance, audit, and compliance roles with Lancaster ISD, Dallas ISD, and the City of Dallas, gaining extensive experience in financial reporting, grant management, internal auditing, and regulatory compliance.

Ms. Peters holds a Master of Business Administration in Accounting and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Texas A&M University–Commerce. She is also a Registered Texas School Business Administrator (RTSBA). Please join us in congratulating Ms. Peters on her new role and welcoming her to the Duncanville ISD Panther Family.