"Although a great deal of effort has gone into planning in the Plano Independent School District, coordination and implementation of that planning has been fragmented. In some cases, this has led to finding solutions for problems not yet identified."

"Reacting to the Texas Education Agency requirement for school based improvement plans, schools have developed plans which are not always based on student needs. Rather, plans are often based on teacher preference."

"During interviews with building principals concerning the formation of their building plans, few could cite specific student data or district-driven needs to support why they created their particular plan."

USP editors' comment: It became clear to many parents a long time ago that SBIC's had little to contribute, other than to provide a front for whatever the principal wanted to do.

"Seldom was there evidence that planning documents were based on critical analysis of the district."

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