On October 1, 2018, the Board of Trustees of Hawkins ISD passed a resolution to initiate the process of exploring and considering the designation of the District as a District of Innovation under HB 1842.
Immediately following the adoption of the resolution, the first District of Innovation meeting was held with all District personnel invited to attend. A preliminary committee was formed consisting of teachers and administration from all campuses and other stakeholders.
On December 13, 2018, the official DOI Committee was formed.