School Finance 101: Understanding How Schools Are Funded

Ever wondered how school funding works in Texas and how it impacts Plano ISD? In this informative presentation with Danny Stockton, Plano ISD Chief of Staff, breaks down the complexities of school finance and what it means for our students, teachers, and community.

Presentation

Recorded: April 1, 2025

Duration: 59 minutes

Host: Plano ISD Council of PTA

Presenter: Danny Stockton, Plano ISD Chief of Staff

 

Presentation slides (PDF, 9 MB)

 

About the Presenter, Danny Stockton

Danny joined Plano ISD as the Chief of Staff in October 2023 and is responsible for the district’s legislative activities. Prior to joining the district, Danny served as General Counsel in Frisco ISD for almost five years where is also managed the legislative activities of Frisco ISD. Danny earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Baylor University, a J.D. from Duke University School of Law, and an M.B.A. in Strategic Management from the University of North Texas. While at Duke, Danny worked in the Legislation section of the Office of the General Counsel for the Department of Homeland Security and before attending law school, he worked as a legislative aide in the Texas Senate during the 83rd Legislative Session.

 

Danny is a member of the Council of School Attorneys and has actively participated in the informal in-house counsel group of school attorneys serving as the unofficial point person for legislative issues. 

 

Resources

Contacts

  • Danny Stockton, Plano ISD Chief of Staff | email
  • Johnny Hill, Deputy Superintendent for Business & Employee Services | email
  • Jeri Duncan, President, Plano ISD Council of PTAs | email
  • Kelsey Plichta, Advocacy Chair, Plano ISD Council of PTAs | email