District of Innovation
House Bill 1842, passed during the 84th Legislative Session, provides the opportunity for Texas public school districts to pursue the designation of District of Innovation. This allows local school districts to obtain exemptions from certain provisions of the Texas Education Code to allow more flexibility and local control for innovative programming. On December 9, 2019, the Aransas Pass Independent School District passed a resolution to initiate the process of designation as a District of Innovation in order to increase local control over District operations and to support innovation and local initiatives to improve educational outcomes for the benefit of students in the community.
A committee comprised of 60% teachers and 40% administrators was convened in January and tasked with compiling ideas and input from students, teachers, parents and the community.
The draft version of the Aransas Pass ISD Local Innovation Plan was presented to the Aransas Pass ISD Board of Trustees at the February 10, 2020 Regular Board meeting.
The Aransas Pass ISD Local Innovation Plan was approved by the Aransas Pass ISD Board of Trustees at the April 13, 2020 Regular Board Meeting.
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APISD District of Innovation Committee
On December 9, 2019, the Aransas Pass ISD Board of Trustees authorized Superintendent Cara Cooke to form a committee comprised of at least 60% teachers and 40% administrators.
Jason Mansfield Faulk Administration
Naomi Nobbie Faulk K
Heather Harkins Faulk K
Veronica Reyna Faulk 1st
Julissa Ruiz Faulk 2nd
Jeremy Saegert Charlie Marshall Administration
Melvin Bamburg Charlie Marshall 3rd
Hesper Donaghue Charlie Marshall 4th
Leatrice Martin Charlie Marshall 5th
Derick King A.C. Blunt Administration
Yolanda Cribb A.C. Blunt 6th
Krystal Sammons A.C. Blunt 7th
John Mike Jones A.C. Blunt 8th
Rebecca Johnson A.C. Blunt Fine Arts
Michelle Hale APHS Administration
Hannah Coulter APHS ELA
Mandy Festervand APHS Math
Rachel Zarosky APHS Science
Marchelle Conway APHS Social Studies
Sandra Viar APHS Fine Arts
Jaymie Knostman APHS Career Tech
Ryan Knostman APHS Athletics
Wayne Bennett District Administration
Shelley Dominguez District Administration
Chris Johnson District Administration
Jason Brou District Administration
Facilitator: Superintendent Cara Cooke
Human Resources Advisor: Pam Bennett
Business Office Advisor: Cheryle Stansberry
68% Teachers
32% Administration