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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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