District of Innovation Timeline
District of Innovation Timeline
Date |
Action |
Description |
1/25/17 |
DEIC Input |
The board of trustees adopts a resolution or a petition is signed by a majority of the members of the DEIC to consider becoming a district of innovation. We asked the DEIC for their input. |
2/8/17 |
Public Hearing |
A public hearing is held for public input. |
2/8/17 |
Adopt Resolution |
The board of trustees adopts a resolution. |
2/8/17 |
Appoint a District Level Advisory Committee (DAC) |
The board of trustees will appoint a district level advisory (DAC) committee to develop a plan on innovation. |
2/9/17 |
Develop Plan of Innovation |
DAC develops a plan of innovation in accordance with TEC, 12A.003. |
2/15/17 |
Vote on Adoption of DOI Plan |
DEIC/DAC approves the plan of innovation by majority vote. |
2/16/17 |
Post Online for 30 Calendar Days |
Plan of Innovation is posted on the Splendora ISD website for 30 calendar days. |
2/16/17 |
Notify Commissioner |
The Commissioner of Education is notified the same day the plan is posted online. |
3/20/17 |
Public Hearing to Consider Final Plan |
DAC holds a public meeting to consider the final plan. (Can occur on the same day the board votes on final adoption.) |
3/20/17 |
Plan Approved by Board of Trustees |
The plan is approved by the board of trustees. |
3/21/17 |
Notify Commissioner of Approval of the plan. |
Complete TEA’s form. |
3/23/20 |
Notify Commissioner of Board Approval of Amendment |
Preclusion from providing alternative Uniform Group Coverage Program once the program of coverages under Chapter 1579 Insurance Code is implemented. |
1/20/22 |
Notify Commissioner of Intent to Renew |
2022-2027 District of Innovation Plan is placed on website and intended adoption date is February 28, 2022. |
2/28/22 |
Board Meeting Approved Adoption of Renewal Plan |
The renewal plan was presented to the Board of Trustees at their February meeting. |
3/1/22 |
Notify Commissioner of Board's Approval |
The Commission was notified that the Board approved the 2022-2027 District of Innovation Plan |
The term of a district's designation as a district of innovation may not exceed five calendar years and is effective upon district approval and notification of the plan to the Texas Education Agency.
A local innovation plan must be developed for a school district before the district may be designated as an Innovation District. A local plan must provide for a comprehensive educational program for the district, which may include:
- Innovative Curriculum
- Instructional Methods
- Community Participation
- Governance of Campuses
- Parental Involvement
- Modifications to the school day or year
- Provisions regarding the district budget and sustainable program funding
- Accountability and assessment measures that exceed the requirements of state and federal law; and
- Any other innovations prescribed by the board of trustees.