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Klein ISD is a District of Innovation. What 
that means for you and our students.

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In February, the Board of Trustees approved 
the district's proposal to become a District 
of Innovation after the motivated and dedicated 
local innovation plan team created a detailed 
innovation plan designed to make promise2purpose 
a reality for every student.

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The plan provides a framework that opens 
the door for increased flexibility in meeting 
the academic, social, and emotional needs 
of all Klein ISD students.

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The exemptions secured through the local 
innovation plan permit strategic planning 
to advance innovative curriculum and instructional 
practices to meet every student’s needs;

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enhance community and parental ownership 
of decisions impacting our students;

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hire and retain the absolute best teachers 
and leaders, and increase local governance 
of campuses.

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This plan will be in effect for the next 
school year through June of 2022;

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however, it is important to note that the 
district will establish, with stakeholder 
input, a local implementation process and 
timeline for each exemption based on needs 
aligned to the district’s strategic priorities 
and goals.

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Not every innovation will take effect at 
the same time.

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The district chose six areas to focus innovation:

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First Day of Instruction and Last Day of 
Instruction

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Teacher Certification and Field-Based Experience 
Required

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Minimum Attendance for Class Credit

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Kindergarten Start Age

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Minimum Minutes of Instruction

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Class Size & Notice of Class Size

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If you’re interested in learning more about 
the District of Innovation plan, please visit 
our Vision website at vision.kleinisd.net.

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I look forward to seeing the work of our 
innovation teams as they thoughtfully study 
our strategic priorities and create meaningful 
and helpful changes to ensure promise to 
purpose for every student.

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That's a wrap, for now! See you next week.

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