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Duncanville ISD discusses expanded District of Innovation exemptions, including changes to vaping discipline and attendance rules
Summary
District staff presented proposed amendments to Duncanville ISD's District of Innovation plan to add multiple exemptions that would give the district greater local flexibility on staffing, discipline for vaping offenses, attendance waivers and class-size rules; the item was informational and will return as an action item in May.
Duncanville ISD staff presented a set of proposed amendments to the district's District of Innovation (DOI) plan, describing several new exemptions the district would request under Texas Education Code Chapter 12A if the board approves them at a later meeting.
Connie Wallace reviewed the statutory background: Chapter 12A allows traditional independent school districts to seek DOI status and certain flexibilities similar to open-enrollment charter schools. Duncanville adopted a DOI plan in 2017, renewed it in 2022 and is proposing to add seven additional exemptions. Staff detailed the suggested exemptions and how the district would use them.
Key proposed exemptions discussed by staff included: - Counseling and staffing certification flexibility: Allow hiring of counselors, and other positions in limited circumstances, who are pursuing certification or hold…
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