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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

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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November 29, 2016                                          Committee Meeting

Public Hearing

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December 5, 2016                                          Forney ISD Board of Trustees Meeting

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​September 13, 2017                                      Committee Meeting

Reference Materials

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