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Board approves amendments to District of Innovation plan; leaders cite timelines and GPA, library review as drivers

5867662 · September 18, 2025
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Summary

Trustees approved several amendments to the district's District of Innovation (DOI) plan to preserve certain timelines for grievance filings, align grievance steps for parents and employees, retain the district's GPA method and adjust hiring flexibility for core academic positions.

The Southwest ISD Board of Trustees approved amendments to the district’s District of Innovation plan after district leaders said recent state legislation created new timelines and requirements they believed would hamper timely investigations and existing operations. Frances (presented the item as senior staff) told the board the state’s new rules give parents 60 to 90 days to submit grievances but the…

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