For purposes under this subchapter, the following words and
terms shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly
indicates otherwise.
(1) District-level committee--This term has the meaning
assigned by the Texas Education Code (TEC), §11.251, or a comparable
committee if the district is exempted (or has exempted itself) from
this provision.
(2) Innovation plan committee--A committee appointed
by the board of trustees to develop the innovation plan in accordance
with statutory requirements. The district-level committee, as described
in paragraph (1), may also serve in this role.
(3) Public hearing--An open meeting held by the board
of trustees that allows members of the public to hear facts about
the proposed plan and designation and provides the opportunity for
the public to give opinions and comments on the proposed actions.
(4) Public meeting--An open meeting held by the board
of trustees that allows members of the public to hear facts about
the proposed plan and designation.
(5) Unacceptable academic performance rating--For the
purposes of this chapter, the term "unacceptable academic" performance
rating means a rating of Improvement Required or Unacceptable Performance
or as otherwise indicated in the applicable year's academic accountability
manual adopted under §97.1001 of this title (relating to Accountability
Rating System).
(6) Unacceptable financial accountability rating--For
the purposes of this chapter, the term "unacceptable financial" performance
rating means a Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST)
rating of Substandard Achievement as indicated in the applicable year's
financial accountability system manual adopted under §109.1001
of this title (relating to Financial Accountability Rating).
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