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District of Innovation Committee Members

Voting Members of the Committee

  • Salvador Alegre, Frank Tejeda Academy

  • Carmen Alvarado, Terrell Wells Middle School

  • Renee Blakeney, Harlandale Alternative Center

  • Kevin Blanco, Fenley Learning Center

  • Manuel Cavazos, STEM Early College High School

  • Melissa Consiglio, McCollum High School

  • Gabriela Calderon Flores, Morrill Elementary

  • Alejandra Galvan, Carroll Bell Elementary

  • Juan Hinojosa, Harlandale Middle School

  • Jaclyn Imming, Vestal Elementary

  • Sarah Ledwig, Bellaire Elementary

  • Abigail Lopez, Gilbert Elementary

  • Maria Mayhar, Gillette Elementary

  • Debra Medellin, Wright Elementary

  • Natalie Moreno Martinez, Columbia Heights Elementary

  • Terri Norman, Kingsborough Middle School

  • Ina Perales, Harlandale High School

  • Kristen Rea, Collier Elementary

  • Paola Sanchez, Stonewall/Flanders

Voting Members of the Amendment Committee

  • Alfred Gomez, Leal Middle School

  • Craig Sanchez, Fenley Learning Center

  • Cynthia Pena, Rayburn Elementary

  • Damian Arocho, Harlandale Middle School

  • Dylan Phillips, STEM Early College High School

  • Esmeralda Sevilla, Carroll Bell Elementary

  • Gabriela Calderon Flores, Morrill Elementary

  • Hilary Contreras, Schulze Elementary

  • Ina Perales, Harlandale High School

  • Kristen Rea, Collier Elementary

  • Lea Perez, Vestal Elementary

  • Leticia Campos, Adams Elementary

  • Maria Mayhar, Gillette Elementary

  • Melissa Consiglio, McCollum High School

  • Michelle Muniz, Terrel Wells M.S.

  • Preston Adams, Frank Tejeda Academy

  • Renee Blakeney, Harlandale Alternative Center

  • Sarah Ledwig, Bellaire Elementary

  • Stephanie Reyes

  • Terri Norman, Kingsborough Middle School

  • Yvonne Johnson, Columbia Heights Elementary

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The Harlandale Independent School District

Located in the South Side of San Antonio, Texas, Harlandale ISD has a rich cultural heritage tied to the historic San Antonio missions. Harlandale ISD strives to foster academic excellence, inclusivity and community engagement, empowering students to achieve their full potential in a diverse and supportive learning environment.

Our Mission: Harlandale: A family working together to create a high quality education where all students graduate to become productive and successful citizens for the 21st century.

Our Vision: Inspiring our students to be the change.

Introduction

A District of Innovation is a designation granted to traditional public school districts in Texas, allowing flexibility and exemptions from state regulations to implement innovative educational practices that better serve student needs. This allows districts to customize curriculum, instruction and scheduling, while maintaining high education standards and accountability.

On July 19, 2021, Harlandale ISD's Board of Trustees passed a Resolution to form a committee for the adoption of a District of Innovation Plan to increase local control over District operations and support innovation and local initiatives. The plan will run from October 19, 2021 through October 19, 2026, unless terminated or amended by the School Board in accordance with the law. Any amendment will adhere to the same term as the original plan. The District may not implement two separate plans at any one time.

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Innovations

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