What is a "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 Texas Education Code chapter 12A.

FHISD District of Innovation Plan

• DOI Renewal Draft - 03/01/2023
• Local Innovation Plan- DRAFT 05/10/2018
• Local Innovation Plan- 2nd DRAFT 05/10/2018
• Final Local Innovation Plan - 2018 - 2023
• Final Local Innovation Plan - 2023-2028

The Committee

District

Susana Estrada, Dual Language Elementary Teacher
Jose G. Franco, Superintendent
Gloria Galindo, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Victoria Gonzalez, Executive Director of Finance
Teresa Gonzalez, Elementary Guidance Counselor
Adan Lopez, High School Guidance Counselor
Danny Medina, Middle School Principal
Lorena Molinar, High School Principal
Amber Moseley, Secondary ELAR Teacher
Yadira Munoz, Elementary Principal
Ysela Ortega, CTE Teacher
Christine Robeldo, District Reading Coach
Yvonne Samaniego, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Jess Schultz, Middle School Guidance Counselor

Parents/Community

Patricia Hernandez, Parent
Elisa Rodriguez, Parent
Analy Velador, Parent

Information

• Timeline-Draft
• Information at TASB.org
• District of Innovation Calendar

Meeting Agendas:

• Agenda 05/01/2018
• Agenda 05/07/2018
• Agenda 05/21/2018