1. DISTRICT OF INNOVATION
Presented by:
Deron Robinson, General Counsel
Allen Independent School District
December 12, 2017

2. “ For years, Texas school board members and administrators have complained about the ever- increasing number of state mandates and prescriptive laws and bemoaned the continual erosion of local control. Now there is a realistic process for districts to do something about this. Take advantage. Investigate the possibilities and potential of becoming a district of innovation.” James B. Crow Executive Director TASB

3. Local Control vs. State Control

4. What if…

5. Regulatory Environment
ARs,
Handbooks,
Procedures,
Guidelines
Local Policy
Legal Policy
Law

6. Sec. 21.401. MINIMUM DAYS OF SERVICE
An educator employed under a 10-month contract must provide a minimum of 187 days of service.

7. What if…

8. Sec. 21.102. PROBATIONARY CONTRACTS
The probationary contract may be renewed for two additional one-year periods, for a maximum permissible probationary contract period of three school years, except that the probationary period may not exceed one year for a person who has been employed as a teacher in public education for at least five of the eight years preceding employment by the district.

9. What if…

10. DISTRICT OF INNOVATION
Presented by:
Deron Robinson, General Counsel
Allen Independent School District
December 12, 2017