This March, Frisco ISD leaders narrowed down the search for the district's next superintendent to a lone finalist. Meanwhile, local candidates are gearing up for the district's school board election which is being held May 2.
Catch up on some stories from Frisco ISD and Collin College.
Frisco ISD names lone finalist for superintendent position
Frisco ISD has named its Deputy Superintendent Todd Fouche as the lone finalist for superintendent. Fouche would replace Superintendent Mike Waldrip who has served as superintendent of FISD since 2017 and announced his retirement in November. Fouche has served in several roles during his 10 years with FISD, including teaching fifth and eighth grade science, serving as assistant principal at Roach Middle School and later principal at Pioneer Heritage Middle School. He served as the district's director of finance before becoming deputy superintendent.
More than 1,300 Frisco ISD teachers eligible for state stipends
More than 1 in 4 Frisco ISD teachers are now eligible for a stipend from the state. The Teacher Incentive Allotment is intended to attract and retain top teachers, according to the Texas Education Agency. After approval of the district's program, 679 FISD teachers gained new or higher designations. Now, over 1,300 FISD teachers are eligible for state stipends.
Q&A: Meet the candidates for the Frisco ISD board of trustees, Place 4
Learn more about Muni Janagarajan and Dynette Davis, the candidates running for Frisco ISD board of trustees, Place 4. Candidates were asked to keep responses within 50 words, answer the questions provided and avoid attacking opponents.
Q&A: Meet the candidates for Frisco ISD board of trustees, Place 5
Learn about the three candidates running for Frisco ISD board of trustees Place 5. The candidates are Misty Wamhoff, Babu Venkat and Sree Mouli Majji. Election day is Saturday, May 2, with early voting starting April 20 and running through April 28. The last day to register to vote is April 2.
Collin College to keep current tuition rates for fall 2026 semester
Collin College students can expect their tuition prices to remain the same after college leaders approved next year's tuition rates. The college's tuition rates will remain $67 per credit hour for in-district residents, $127 per credit hour for out-of-district residents and $202 per credit hour for out-of-state or out-of-country residents. The college's in-district tuition rate is the lowest in the state.
