District of Innovation
A District of Innovation is a concept passed by the 84th Legislative Session in House Bill 1842, effective immediately, that gives traditional independent school districts most of the flexibilities available to Texas’ open enrollment charter schools. To access these flexibilities, a school district must adopt an innovation plan, as set forth in the Texas Education Code chapter 12A. (TASB)
Mansfield ISD has chosen to explore and pursue this opportunity for flexibility to create new opportunities for and better serve our students. On this page, you will find the timeline MISD has laid out along with links to informative presentations, agendas of public meetings, and resources provided by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Association of School Boards.
Local Innovation Plan
A public meeting of the District Advisory Committee was held on April 11, 2018 to discuss and vote on the District of Innovation (DOI) Proposed Local Innovation Plan. The following amended plan was approved by the Board of Trustees on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.
Our Implementation Timeline
Date | TImeline details |
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February 2, 2016 | MISD Board of Trustees Meeting // Presentation - Introduction of District of Innovation Concept |
February 23, 2016 | MISD Board of Trustees Meeting // Presentation - Process & Committee Makeup |
March 29, 2016 |
MISD Board of Trustees Meeting // Board Meeting Agenda
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April 5, 2016 | District Advisory Committee Meeting // Agenda | Presentation - Why a District of Innovation? |
April 12, 2016 | District Advisory Committee Meeting // Agenda | Presentation - Exploring Exemptions |
April 14, 2016 | Plan Development Subcommittee |
April 21, 2016 | Plan Development Subcommittee |
May 3, 2016 | District Advisory Committee Meeting // Agenda |
May 9, 2016 |
Proposed District of Innovation Plan (Posting for 30 Days)
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May 24, 2016 | MISD Board of Trustees Meeting // Presentation - Proposed District of Innovation Plan |
June 7, 2016 | District Advisory Committee Meeting (Public Meeting) // Agenda | Vote on Proposed District of Innovation Plan |
June 23, 2016 | Letter Addressing Tourism Industry Concerns |
June 28, 2016 |
MISD Board of Trustees Meeting
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June 29, 2016 | Submission of Letter to Commissioner of Education |
February 28, 2018 | Proposed Amended Plan Posted |
April 11, 2018 | Public meeting held to discuss and vote on the DOI Proposed Local Innovation Plan |
April 24, 2018 | Amended Local Innovation Plan approved by the Board of Trustees |