Local Innovation Plan
Frisco ISD became a District of Innovation on February 13, 2017, following Board adoption of a Local Innovation Plan. The plan was developed by a committee of parents, staff and community members in November 2016 and was approved by the District Improvement Team earlier in February. Amendments were approved by the Board and added to the plan in June 2019.
Local Innovation Plan
About
The District of Innovation concept was passed into law by the 84th Legislature (2015) through House Bill 1842, which was codified in Texas Education Code Chapter 12A. The designation allows school districts to access many of the same options that are currently available to charter schools.
Despite its name, this designation does not allow FISD to be overly innovative or to make changes in areas related to curriculum, graduation requirements, governance, academic and financial accountability and much more. For more information about Districts of Innovation, see information from the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Association of School Boards.
Proposed Amendments
2020 District of Innovation Amendment Recommendations