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District of Innovation

A District of Innovation is a designation established by the 84th Texas Legislative Session (House Bill 1842) that provides traditional public school districts with many of the flexibilities available to open-enrollment charter schools. This designation allows districts to exercise local control by seeking exemptions from certain state requirements that may limit their ability to meet district goals. For Lake Travis ISD, becoming a District of Innovation provides the flexibility to implement innovative practices and make decisions that best support the unique needs of our students, staff, and community.

Committee Members

The 2026-2030 District of Innovation Plan Renewal was developed through the work of the Advisory Committee on Education (ACE), composed of 29 stakeholders, including 13 parents, 3 students, 3 community members, and 10 staff members. The Board passed a resolution appointing the ACE Committee to serve in this role and carry out the work of developing the plan. The committee met this spring to review the current plan and develop the renewal. Through thoughtful input, meaningful discussion, and diverse perspectives, the committee’s work directly informed and shaped the development of this plan. Their collaboration helped ensure the plan leverages the flexibilities available to us, promoting local control, encouraging innovation, and identifying opportunities to pursue exemptions that better support our goals.

District of Innovation Plan Renewal Timeline

The development of the 2026–2030 District of Innovation Plan Renewal followed a thoughtful, collaborative process involving multiple opportunities for stakeholder input, review, and refinement. The District of Innovation renewal process has followed all required steps, including Board initiation, stakeholder review through the Advisory Committee on Excellence (ACE), public input, a 30-day public posting, approval by unanimous vote of the Board, and notification to the Texas Education Agency Commissioner.

  • November 19, 2025  
    • The Board approved a resolution to begin the District of Innovation renewal process and designated the Advisory Committee on Education (ACE) as the District Advisory Committee.
  • January 20, 2026
    • The ACE committee reviewed the current plan, explored additional options, and provided meaningful, constructive feedback.
  • March 10, 2026 and March 13, 2026
    • An ACE public meeting was conducted to review the final plan and obtain committee approval through a majority vote.
  • March 11-2026 through April 13, 2026
    • 2026-2030 District of Innovation Plan Renewal and community feedback and comment form posted on district website.
  • April 15, 2026
    • The 2026–2030 District of Innovation Plan Renewal was approved by the Board through a unanimous vote.
  • April 16, 2026
    • In accordance with statutory requirements, the district submitted a copy of the District of Innovation Plan Renewal to the Texas Education Agency within 15 days of Board approval.
  • May 20, 2026 through May 20, 2030 
    • Effective term of the 2026–2030 District of Innovation Plan Renewal

Public Comment and Feedback

Lake Travis ISD values the input of our community in the development of the District of Innovation Plan Renewal. A public comment period was provided to ensure stakeholders had the opportunity to review the proposed plan and share feedback.

The plan was made available for public review from April 15 through May 15, 2026. Community members were able to submit questions, comments, and feedback through the district’s online form.

All feedback received during this period was reviewed and considered as part of the final plan presented to the Board for approval.

District Plans of Innovation