Education
BY HANNAH JOHNSON
Frisco ISD names new superintendent
FISD to repurpose bond funds until 2027 After district voters did not approve a 2024 bond program proposal, district leaders have worked to extend the life of the 2018 bond program. With these e orts, funds from the 2018 bond program will be fully expended in 2027. The overview The $691 million 2018 bond program has been used to invest in new schools, facility renovations, technology upgrades, trans- portation improvement and campus safety upgrades, district o cials said in a March 13 news release. The remaining bond dollars will support high-priority capital and maintenance needs, including maintenance, equipment replace- ment and replacing school buses, among other priorities, according to the district.
“I’m grateful for the trust of the board of trustees, and I look forward to continuing our
work together to serve the students, sta and families of this community.”
Frisco ISD o cials have approved Todd Fouche as the district’s next superintendent. Fouche’s contract was approved by the board of trustees during an April 3 meeting. The board named Fouche, who currently serves as deputy superintendent of FISD, as the lone nalist in mid- March. He will replace Superintendent Mike Waldrip who has served as superintendent since 2017. District leaders worked with the search rm Impact Education Specialists to guide the district through its executive search process. Quote of note “Throughout the selection process, Dr. Fouche demonstrated a deep understanding of Frisco ISD and the values that guide our work each day,” FISD school board President Dynette Davis said in a dis- trict news release. “It became clear that his commit- ment to our students, sta and community aligns
TODD FOUCHE, FRISCO ISD DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT
with the board’s vision for the future of our district. Dr. Fouche’s experience, thoughtful leadership and dedication to public education position him well to lead Frisco ISD into its next chapter.” About the candidate Fouche has served in several roles during his 10 years with FISD, the release states. This includes teaching fth and eighth grade science, serving as assistant principal at Roach Middle School and later principal at Pioneer Heritage Middle School. Fouche served as the district’s director of nance before becoming deputy superintendent.
Collin College to not raise current tuition rates Collin College students can expect their tuition prices to remain the same after college leaders approved next year’s tuition rates. The college’s board of trustees approved the tuition rates March 24.
Credit costs The college’s tuition rates will remain: per credit hour for in-district residents $67
At a glance The college’s in-district tuition rate is the lowest in the state. Collin College serves approximately 60,000 credit and continuing education students annually and o ers more than 200 degrees and cer- ti cates, the release states. The college o ers several bachelor-level programs, including a new Bachelor of Applied Technology in Software Development.
per credit hour for out-of-district
residents $127
“I am proud to work with a Board that prioritizes keeping college costs manageable,” District Presi- dent Neil Matkin said in a March 25 news release.
per credit hour for out-of-state or out-
of-country residents $202
SOURCE: COLLIN COLLEGE COMMUNITY IMPACT
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