What's Happening in Plano ISD
Teachers of the Year Greg Arp & Ronnie Cantu
At the May 10 Teacher of the Year Gala, Plano ISD named the 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award winners, the 2012 Beginning Teachers of the Year and the 2012 Teachers of the Year. Congratulations to all campus Teachers of the Year and to Plano ISD’s 2012 Elementary and Secondary Teachers of the Year, Ronnie Cantu of Forman Elementary School and Greg Arp of Plano Senior High School. Enjoy this news story with links to information about the top "Excellence in Teaching Award" winners and links to gala event videos. 
A Sizzling Success!
 The 4th Annual Central Market Thrill of the Grill 5k benefiting the
Plano ISD Education Foundation was a sizzling success. View our post-event video,
and help us congratulate Haun Elementary School for winning the top
award for group participation. Other top groups included Plano ISD
Bands, Schimelpfenig Middle School, Hedgcoxe Elementary School and Plano
East Senior High School. Special thanks to the more than 100 volunteers who helped make the event a success. Register early for Central Market Thrill of the Grill 5k 2013.
Richard Matkin Named Lone Finalist
for Superintendent of Schools Position
 The Plano ISD Board of Trustees on April 12 named Interim Superintendent Richard Matkin as the lone finalist for the position of superintendent of schools. Mr. Matkin joined Plano ISD as associate superintendent for business services in 2001. His thirty-six years of experience have yielded him the reputation as a school finance authority.
Teacher of the Year Nominees, Award Winners to be Honored at May 10 Gala
Plano ISD's 2012 Teacher of the Year nominees and Beginning Teacher of the Year nominees will be celebrated for teaching excellence at Plano ISD's annual Teacher of the Year Gala to be held the evening of Thursday, May 10, at Plano Centre. At the gala, 71 experienced teacher nominees and 50 beginning teacher nominees will be honored for "Teaching by Design," the theme for this year's gala community event.
Employees Honored for Service
& Retirement at Annual Banquet
Hundreds of faculty and staff members were honored at the Plano ISD's 47th Annual "Salute to Service" employee service and retirement event held the evening of April 12 at Southfork Ranch. Honorees included approximately 60 nominees for the 2012 Superintendent's Service Award, 50 retirees and employees who have served the school district for 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 and 40 years. Read more about this annual celebration, including lists of all employee honorees and the top four winners of the Superintendent's Service Award.
State Lawsuit Challenging School Funding
 The Plano ISD Board of Trustees, in November, 2011, unanimously voted to join with other Texas public school districts in a lawsuit against the State of Texas. The district asserts that the current system and level of funding impair the education available to students within the district, as well as the ability of the district to provide adequate education to students. Even though our school district experienced recent major reductions in services and staff and the state introduced a new accountability system, Plano ISD remains committed to providing an excellent education for all students. Precedent indicates that the state only allocates more funding for education as a result of court action. Read more about the lawsuit and look for updates on our "Advocacy for Plano ISD" website.
Graduation Ceremonies June 4 in Dallas
Plano ISD will celebrate graduation on Monday, June 4, 2012, at the Dallas Convention Center, 650 S. Griffin Street, in Dallas. At each ceremony, hundreds of graduates will be honored, while more than 7,000 family members and friends fill the convention center to commemorate the occasion.
2011-12 Budget Reports & Goals
The Plano ISD Board of Trustees heard and discussed several 2011-12 budget reports during their work sessions and regular meetings held last spring. Find information and links to budget reports and board action on this website.
Feeder School Transition
View recent school board meeting report documents related to senior high school options, and view a video and FAQ.
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