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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 the Texas Education Code chapter 12A. (TASB)

Chapel Hill ISD has chosen to explore and pursue this opportunity for flexibility to create new opportunities for and better serve our students. On this page, you will find the timeline CHISD has laid out along with dates and agendas of meetings and public hearings, as well as resources provided by the Texas Education Agency and the Texas Association of School Boards.

The committee will meet annually to review the current District of Innovation Plan and propose possible amendments to the school board on an annual basis. The DOI Plan was adopted by the Chapel Hill ISD Board of Trustees in 2019 and extends through the 2021-22 school year. Amendments may be adopted by the board at any time. The committee is made up of members from a diverse group of parents, community members, teachers, campus administrators, and district leadership.

2021 - 2022 Meetings and Agendas for Renewal 
 

October 18, 2021 Report to the Board of Trustees intent to renew DOI
October 29, 2021 Meet with Executives to outline process and responsibilities
November 15, 2021 Executives share DOI committee representatives
December 14, 2021 DOI committee meeting to discuss DOI plan and possible renewal
January 19, 2022 Meeting of DOI Committee/work and finalize a draft renewal of the DOI plan
January 24, 2022 Post DOI plan renewal on website-Notice to Commissioner of intent to renew
February 1, 2022 DEIC and Public Meeting of DOI Committee to approve DOI plan
February 7, 2022 DEIC and Public Meeting of DOI Committee to approve DOI plan
March 21, 2022 District of Innovation Renewal Approved by the Board of Education
March 28, 2022 Notice to Commissioner of board adopted the renewed plan