Plano ISD Rates ‘Superior’
in State Accountability System

October 10, 2008

The Texas Education Agency took a close look at Plano ISD’s financial accountability and budget data and gave the district its highest rating of “Superior Achievement” for the fifth consecutive year. The Schools FIRST (Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas) rating is based upon an analysis of staff and student data and budgetary and actual financial data for school year 2006-07 and fiscal year ending June 30, 2007.

The rating indicates that Plano ISD is accountable not only for student learning, but also for achieving those results cost effectively and efficiently. A superior rating is the highest given to all districts that score between 75 to 85. Plano ISD achieved the highest total score of 85 on all 24 indicators.

Richard Matkin serves as associate superintendent for business services, overseeing the school district’s financial services department, which is under the executive direction of Linda Madon.

School trustees conducted a public hearing regarding the Schools FIRST rating at their October 7 meeting.