DeSoto ISD District of Innovation Public Hearing Presentation
Explore the process and timeline of the DeSoto ISD District of Innovation initiative, outlining the committee's purpose, local plan exemptions, and key dates for public hearings and approval. Learn about the committee members, their tasks, and the steps involved in transitioning to a District of Innovation.
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DeSoto ISD District of Innovation Public Hearing Presentation March 27, 2017
District of Innovation Process 1. Board Resolution or Petition Board resolution December 12, 2016 2. Public Hearing Board Meeting February 13, 2017 3. Board appoints committee to develop plan ISD admin. exploratory committee met in January 4. DoI Committee develops plan 5. Post online for 30 days, notify Commissioner, and hold a Public Hearing on proposed plan
District of Innovation Process 4. Board votes on plan April 10 Must be adopted by 2/3 affirmative vote 5. Begin operation as a District of Innovation Make any official changes to Policy (TASB) Amend operating procedures with new exemptions as outlined in the Local Innovation Plan
Timeline Dec. 12, 2016 Jan. 27, 2017 Feb. 13, 2017 Feb. 16, 2017 March 2, 2017 March 9, 2017 March 27, 2017 April 10, 2017 Board Resolution Exploratory Committee Mtg. Board Public Hearing DoI Committee Meeting DoI Committee Meeting DoI Committee Meeting, vote Board Public Hearing Board Vote
COMMITTEE LaVada Lusk Karen Pittmon Richard Graves Andreana Coleman Angela Bolton-Smith Kquinta Jackson Destiny Gordon Michelle Carter-Pope Charles Bowen Darlene Jessie Sabrina Mayberry Miriam McNeal-Hall Amy Aris Cynthia Seay L Risa McCowan-Kelly Chris Henderson Robin Ford Erica Broussard Megan Mitchell Ronneshia Bronner Versia Lusk
Purpose of DoI Committee 1. Explore the different exemptions and determine which ones are appropriate for our school district. 2. Check with TEA regularly to see if there are additional exemptions 3. Post the finished document for 30 days for review 4. Host a Public Hearing about our plan and answer any questions our community might have 5. Approve Final District of Innovation Plan and Submit to Board of Trustees for final approval
Local Plan Exemptions 1. TEACHER CERTIFICATION a) Able to hire non-certified teachers b) Select areas - CTE, fine arts, athletics, foreign languages c) Flexibility with industry experts d) Not exempt from parent notification e) HR will create local process
Local Plan Exemptions 2. PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS a) Only for teachers who have taught 5 of last 8 years, but new to DeSoto b) Currently only 1 year option c) MAY recommend a second year probationary d) HR will handle case-by-case
Local Plan Exemptions 3. EARLIEST SCHOOL START DATE a) Currently 4th Monday in August b) 2017 means August 28 (week later) c) Balance two semesters d) More instruction before exams e) Closer align with college semesters f) Calendar committee reconvene
Local Plan Exemptions 4. MINIMUM ATTENDANCE FOR CREDIT a) Currently 90% rule for credit b) Meet students individual needs c) Allow for innovative instruction d) Flexibility for student learning e) Change from seat time to instruction f) ISD develop procedures with input
Local Plan Exemptions 5. CLASS SIZE IN K-4TH GRADES a) Currently no more than 22 per class b) Staffing based on projections c) New students mean moving students, staff, or splitting class with new FTE d) Allow for a little leeway with guidance e) HR procedure to exceed up to 24 with assistance, parent notification
Local Plan Exemptions 6. KINDERGARTEN START AGE a) Currently age 5 by Sept. 1 b) Extend window to Dec. 31 c) Assessment tool to decide if ready d) Flexibility for those ready for K e) Assessment create tool and procedures; notify parents of choice
Local Plan Exemptions 7. CAMPUS BEHAVIOR COORDINATOR a) Currently one person designated; Role fulfilled by an AP b) Team concept to manage student behavior effectively c) Allow multiple individuals to contact parents, monitor discipline d) Campus plan by principal
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