On February 13, 2017, Rusk ISD Board of Trustees adopted a resolution to initiate the process under Education Code Chapter 12A to become a District of Innovation for the sole purpose of exemption from TEC §25.0811 First Day of Instruction.

Immediately following adoption of the resolution, the board held a public hearing to consider whether the district should develop a local innovation plan for the designation of the district as a district of innovation. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the board appointed the District Planning committee to further study District of Innovation and develop a local innovation plan.

The Innovation/District Planning committee developed a local innovation plan, sought constituent input, held a public meeting and passed the local innovation plan by majority vote.

The Innovation Plan was then posted on the district website for a minimum of 30 days.

On April 10, 2017, the Board of Trustees, adopted the Local Innovation plan for exemption from TEC §25.0811 First Day of Instruction by a unanimous vote.

Click here to view the Rusk ISD Local Innovation Plan

Click here to view the Rusk ISD Local Innovation Plan April 10, 2022 - April 9, 2027