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District of Innovation
Introduction
The 84th Legislative Session produced House Bill 1842, which included the District of Innovation (DOI) concept. This concept gives traditional independent school districts the opportunity to implement some of the flexibilities available to current open-enrollment charter schools. In order to utilize outlined flexibilities, a district must create a plan in collaboration with stakeholders that identifies innovations the district is seeking to implement in order to improve the delivery of district services. DOI allows districts to be exempt from specific laws while implementing identified innovations. Benefits of becoming a District of Innovation include increased local control to decide which flexibilities should be used in the implementation of the innovations. The DOI plan must be approved by the local Board of Trustees.
Timeline
| May 17, 2017 | Original District of Innovation Plan Approved by Board of Trustees |
| November 16, 2021 | Board of Trustees Notified of Renewal Process |
| December 6, 2021 | Committee Convened to Review Current Plan for Amendment and Renewal |
| December 15, 2021 | Draft plan completed and distributed to committee for feedback |
| January 15, 2022 | Feedback review from stakeholders |
| February 3, 2022 | Notify TEA of Intent to Vote on Renewal |
| February 4, 2022 | Plan posted for 30-day Public Feedback |
| February 28, 2022 | District Advisory Committee Holds Open Meeting for Plan Approval by Majority Vote |
| March 8, 2022 | Vote by Board of Trustees |
Length of Plan
The Aldine ISD DOI Plan will be effective March 9, 2022 through March 9, 2027. Aldine ISD will continually monitor the plan’s effectiveness and will recommend to the Board of Trustees any suggested modifications. The DOI plan may be amended, rescinded or revised by the Board of Trustees at any time during the term.
