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Abilene ISD previews renewed District of Innovation plan; board scheduled to vote Jan. 12
Summary
Allison Sims told trustees the DOI plan has been developed by teachers, principals and the district‑wide committee, posted for 30 days on the district website for feedback, and will return for a board vote Jan. 12. The plan seeks 11 exemptions—including flexibility on school calendar dates, teacher certification rules for some roles, credit‑recovery GPA treatment and probationary contract timelines.
Allison Sims, associate superintendent for human resources development, told the Abilene ISD board that the district is "nearing the finish line for our district of innovation plan but we're not quite there yet," and reviewed the process and the exemptions the plan would request if the board approves moving forward.
Sims said a committee of elementary, middle and high school teachers and principals drafted the plan, the district‑wide consultation committee (DWCC) unanimously approved it, and the proposal has been posted on the district website for the required 30‑day public comment period ahead of a planned board vote on…
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