Plano ISD

Plano School Board Alters Controversial Feeder System

Even after the Plano ISD School Board voted to approve a change to its controversial feeder system, parents still carried on their feud outside the board meeting.

2011/10/18

In this photo illustration, candy canes are seen sprawled across a table. (credit: MLeWallpapers.com)

Federal Judges To Hear Plano ‘Candy Cane Case’

Do young children have First Amendment rights? Federal judges in New Orleans will hear a case Monday morning that could answer that question.

2011/05/23

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Plano ISD Approves Building Purchase For Planned Academy

The Plano ISD is facing a $30 million funding deficit. So why did its board of trustees just vote to buy a $6 million building?

2011/04/20

A math teacher uses a white board to explain a sum to students. (credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

Plano Teacher Feels Like “Dead Man Walking”

Patti Weinbrenner has suffered her share of setbacks. In 2005, Weinbrenner lost her Richardson home to a massive fire. This week, she suffered yet another setback.

2011/03/31

A fourth-grade student looks at books in an elementary school. (credit: Getty Images/Sean Gallup)

Hundreds Notified Of Layoffs At Plano ISD

Some districts have yet to determine how many they’ll let go because the extent of the state’s budget shortfall is not yet known, but Plano Superintendent Dr. Doug Otto says they’re already notifying staff.

2011/03/29

Plano ISD Preparing For Layoffs

The board of trustees voted unanimously Tuesday morning to start identifying which employees to release.

2011/03/22

2nd Child In 6 Months Left On Plano ISD Bus

For the second time this school year a Plano ISD student has been left on a bus instead of being dropped off at school. The child was found Thursday at the district’s bus barn.

2011/03/11