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DeSoto ISD

This guide outlines the steps to be followed in the District of Innovation Process, including the signing of a petition, board resolutions, public hearings, and plan development. It also provides information about the roles and responsibilities of the District Advisory Committee.

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DeSoto ISD

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  1. DeSoto ISD District of Innovation Process January 2017

  2. District of Innovation Process Getting Started - Step 1 Petition signed by majority of District Advisory Committee TEC 12A.001(c)(2) Board Resolution TEC 12A.001(c)(1) OR

  3. District of Innovation Process Getting Started - Step 2 STOP Decline to pursue TEC 12A.002(b)(1) Public Hearing by School Board TEC 12A.002(a)

  4. District of Innovation Process Getting Started - Step 3 Board appoints committee to develop plan with: Comprehensive educational program with innovations; and List of Texas Education Code provisions to be exempt TEC 12A.002(b); 12A.003

  5. District of Innovation Process Plan Approval once developed Board notifies commission of intention to vote on proposed plan TEC 12A.005(a)(2) DAC holds public meeting, passes plan by majority vote TEC 12A.005(a)(3) Posted plan online for 30 days TEC 12A.005(a)(1) Upon completion of above, school board approves final plan by 2/3 majority TEC 12A.005(b)

  6. District of Innovation Process • Board Resolution or DAC Petition • Board resolution – December 12, 2016 • Public Hearing • Board Meeting – February 13, 2017 • Board appoints committee to develop plan • ISD admin. exploratory committee met in January • DAC develops plan, vetted by legal counsel • Post online for 30 days, notify Commissioner, and hold a Public Hearing on proposed plan DAC = District Advisory Committee

  7. District of Innovation Process • Board votes on plan • Must be adopted by 2/3 affirmative vote • Begin operation at a District of Innovation • Make any official changes to Policy (TASB) • Amend operating procedures with new exemptions as outlined in the Local Innovation Plan DAC = District Advisory Committee

  8. Timeline Dec. 12, 2016 Board Resolution Jan. 27, 2017 Exploratory Committee Mtg. Feb. 13, 2017 Board Public Hearing Feb. 16, 2017 DAC Meeting, subcommittees March 2, 2017 DAC Meeting, draft March 9, 2017 DAC Meeting, final & vote March 27, 2017 Board Public Hearing April 10, 2017 Board Vote DAC = District Advisory Committee

  9. Exploration Committee Dr. David Harris, Superintendent Dr. Gabrielle Lemonier, Associate Supt. Beth Trimble, Communications Bobby LaBorde, Chief Financial Officer Levatta Levels, Student Support Service Dr. Cheyrl Ensley, Curriculum Dr. Kevin Phillips, Human Resources Kathy Ferrell, Assessment

  10. DAC Recommendations • Each school board member nominates 2 members, 1 education member and 1 community member. • Superintendent nominates 7 members. • Possibly include school attorney and teacher organization representatives. • This would give the advisory panel 21 members. • Request nominee names be submitted to Beth Trimble by February 6, 2017. • Board/Superintendent should contact and confirm participation of their selected individuals. DAC = District Advisory Committee

  11. Purpose of DAC • Explore the different exemptions and determine which ones are appropriate for our school district. • Check with TEA regularly to see if there are additional exemptions • Post the finished document for 30 days for review • Host a Public Hearing about our plan and answer any questions our community might have • Approve Final District of Innovation Plan and Submit to Board of Trustees for final approval DAC = District Advisory Committee

  12. Purpose of DAC Sub-committees • A small group of members who are charged with taking the various exemption recommendations from the Advisory Committee and developing an implementation plan by topic. • These members can be a sub-committee from the Advisory Committee plus assistance from administration / content experts. DAC = District Advisory Committee

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