Frisco Insider - Superintendent + Faith + More

Howdy, Frisco! Happy Friday, (Yes… Friday the 13th)

It’s Friday the 13th, it’s about to drop from 80° to 50° in 48 hours, and St. Patrick’s Day is basically a four day celebration now.

Only in Texas can you wear shorts on Saturday and need a winter coat by Monday.

We’ve got major school news, some heavy community conversations, a big park update, and honestly? A stacked weekend lineup.

Let’s get into it.

🎓 Frisco ISD Names Todd Fouche as Lone Finalist for Superintendent

After a unanimous vote Thursday night, Frisco ISD trustees named Todd Fouche as the lone finalist to become the district’s next superintendent.

Here’s what you need to know:

• Current role: Deputy Superintendent

• 20+ years in Frisco ISD

• Started as a teacher in the district

• Will oversee 77 schools and 62,000+ students

• Holds a Doctor of Education from UNT

He’ll take over from Dr. Mike Waldrip, who is retiring after nine years leading the district.

And the timing isn’t simple.

Fouche steps into leadership during:

• Enrollment declines (from ~67,000 students in 2022–23 to ~65,300 this year)

• Implementation of Frisco Flex, allowing some out-of-district students to enroll

• School closures (including Staley Middle School)

• Ongoing funding challenges

Under Texas law, the district must wait 21 days before officially hiring him.

Big transition. Big responsibility. Big season for Frisco ISD.

🤝 Faith Leaders Call for Unity After “Indian Takeover” Comments

After controversial remarks at a recent City Council meeting about an alleged “Indian takeover,” local faith leaders stepped forward this week to promote unity.

About 90 residents, many wearing blue as a symbol of solidarity, attended the latest council meeting to show support for the Indian community.

Speakers from:

• Grace Avenue United Methodist Church

• The Islamic Center of Frisco

• Karya Siddhi Hanuman Hindu Temple

Shared messages centered on:

• Shared values

• Real conversations (in person, not online)

• Rejecting fear-based rhetoric

Frisco’s growth has brought diversity, opportunity, and change, but also tension.

Hard conversations. Necessary conversations.

🚨 New Details in Teacher Assault Case

New details emerged this week in the arrest affidavit involving a McSpedden Elementary special education teacher charged with injury to a child.

According to the affidavit:

• Two witnesses reported seeing the teacher strike a 6-year-old student diagnosed with autism.

• One witness said the child’s cheek remained red for about an hour.

• The child reportedly showed a marked change in demeanor when shown the teacher’s photo during a forensic interview.

• The teacher initially denied the slap, later stating she did not recall and said if it occurred, it wasn’t intentional.

The teacher has been placed on administrative leave and is prohibited from entering district property.

Investigation remains ongoing.

🌳 Frisco Approves $22M Increase for Exide Cleanup Ahead of Grand Park

Frisco City Council approved nearly $22.4 million more for environmental cleanup near the former Exide battery recycling site.

Total cleanup cost now: $62 million+

Why this matters:

• Cleanup is necessary before full development of Grand Park

• Grand Park will span 1,011 acres along the Dallas North Tollway

• Civic Park (Phase 1) includes a pond large enough for kayaking

• Environmental work includes cleaning up Stewart Creek

Groundbreaking for Grand Park is scheduled for the week of April 13.

Yes, that giant stretch of land is finally becoming something.

🍻 St. Patrick’s Day Weekend at PGA Frisco | No Cost

📅 March 14–17
📍 PGA District

Green beer? Absolutely.

Special menu items include:

• Guinness Beef Stew

• Guinness BBQ Beef Short Rib

• Irish Lamb Shank

Plus festive food and drinks across the district.

Details: Here

🎬 Movie Night in The District | No Cost

📅 Friday | 7–9 PM
📍 PGA District

Movie: Zootopia 2

Bring:

• Lawn blanket

• Light jacket (cold front incoming)

Details: Here

🎪 Flip Circus | Ticketed

📅 March 13–30
📍 Riders Field

Climate-controlled red & white striped big top.

• 800-seat intimate tent

• No seat more than 50 feet from the ring

• Weeknights at 7 PM

• Weekends at 1 PM, 4 PM & 7 PM

Details: Here

🎲 Tabletop Adventures: Bioluminescent Dreams | Ticketed

📅 Saturday | 11 AM – 7 PM
📍 Frisco Heritage Center

Live tabletop roleplaying adventure.

No experience required. Beginners welcome.

• Dice rolling

• Puzzle solving

• Collaborative storytelling

• Full-day immersive experience

Details: Here

🎸 Animals: Maroon 5 Tribute Concert | No Cost

📅 Saturday | 6–8 PM
📍 PGA District

High energy tribute band covering everything from Songs About Jane to the latest pop hits.

Blankets allowed.
Dogs welcome (leashed).

Details: Here

🥧 Pi Day at Sci-Tech Discovery Center | Ticketed

📅 March 14
📍 Sci-Tech Discovery Center

Celebrate 3.14 with hands on math fun:

• Measuring circles

• Math-with-pies activities

• Musical pi challenges

Admission meant for children and parents obviously.

Details: Here