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)
Forney 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 FISD has laid out along with dates and agendas of meetings and public hearings, as well as resources provided by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Association of School Boards.
Forney ISD District of Innovation Committee Members
Below is the 2017-18 District of Innovation Advisory Committee. The committee will meet annually to review the current District of Innovation Plan and propose possible amendments to the school board on an annual basis. The DOI Plan was adopted by the Forney ISD Board of Trustees in 2016 and extends through the 2020-21 school year. Amendments may be adopted by the board at any time. The committee is made up of 19 members from a diverse group of parents, teachers, campus administrators, and district leadership.
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Heath Carroll, Parent
Samantha Bradbury, Parent
Laura Boyle, Parent
Kelli Jordan, Teacher
Anna Aguilar, Teacher
Sean Worrell, Teacher
Suzanne McWilliams, Superintendent
Dr. Justin Terry, Deputy Superintendent
Kim Morisak, Chief of Innovation and Information
Judy Webber, Chief Learning Officer
Rick Geer, Chief of Human Services
John Chase, Chief of Finance and Operations
Tommy Riggs, Executive Director of Human Services
Larry Coker, Director of Communications
Dr. Laura Merchant, Director of Special Populations
Stormy Lemond, Director of Instructional Technology
Kristie Crabtree - Elementary Principal
Dr. Pam Luttrell, Middle School Principal​
Courtney Peck, High School Principal
Meetings and Agendas
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August 12, 2016 District Exploratory Committee Developed
October 3, 2016 Board Presentation
Board Resolution
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Action Item
Public Hearing
Committee Appointment
October 12, 2016 Committee Meeting
October 19, 2016 Committee Meeting
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October 26, 2016 Committee Meeting
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October 27, 2016
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Post Proposed District of Innovation Plan on District Website
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Board Letter of Intent to Vote on becoming a District of Innovation
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November 29, 2016 Committee Meeting
Public Hearing
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Public Hearing Notice - Posted November 15, 2016 - 10:30 a.m.
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December 5, 2016 Forney ISD Board of Trustees Meeting
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​September 13, 2017 Committee Meeting
District of Innovation
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Forney ISD District of Innovation Proposed Plan - October 26, 2016
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Final Proposed District of Innovation Plan - November 29, 2016
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Forney ISD Board of Trustees Approved District of Innovation Plan - December 5, 2016
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Reference Materials
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