Keonsha Bernard

The meeting commenced with the pledges, mission, vision, and core values recitation. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to recognizing Coach Gayen Blinka for her career contributions and the naming of a gym in her honor, as well as celebrating four teachers who achieved National Board Certification in one year. During community input, former trustee Paige Rander presented a resolution appreciating the trustees for their dedication during National School Board Recognition Month, noting their collective years of service and commitment without financial compensation. Another community member raised concerns regarding access to 17 specific books and the formation of a book review committee, requesting a level two hearing date. Student council representatives from Clear Lake High School presented gifts to the trustees as thanks for their service regarding budgets, future planning, and student success. The district update highlighted the success of the 44th annual livestock show and auction, which raised over $213,000, and noted performances of spring musicals at various high schools.

The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance and the recitation of the district's mission, vision, and core values, following a recognition of a new US citizen. Key agenda items included the celebration of student holiday card contest winners, involving students from various district schools. A district update highlighted campus festive holiday parties and performances. The update also announced the schedule for early release and winter break dates. Furthermore, the district successfully appealed to the Texas Education Agency regarding college, career, and military readiness scores for the 2024-2025 accountability report, resulting in the district receiving an overall 'B' rating and most high schools achieving an 'A' rating. A community input session included a presentation advocating for the implementation of a state-funded chapency program, citing positive impacts on student graduation rates, teen pregnancy, and teacher productivity in districts that have adopted it.

The Clear Creek Independent School District's Educational Planning Guide outlines the institution's mission to ignite learning and ensure students achieve, contribute, and lead with integrity, supported by a vision of empowering world-class education. The guide details the 2026-2027 Foundation High School Program, including graduation requirements and various endorsement pathways such as STEM, Business & Industry, Public Services, Arts & Humanities, and Multidisciplinary Studies. It also provides information on advanced academic opportunities, college admission, and academic support services to prepare students for college, career, or military readiness.

This Educational Planning Guide outlines the Clear Creek Independent School District's commitment to empowering every student with a world-class education from Pre-K to career. Guided by its mission to foster achievement, contribution, and leadership with integrity, the district's Vision 2030 focuses on redesigning intermediate school learning systems through innovative pathways, including the STREAM of Innovation (Space, Technology, Robotics, Engineering, Arts, and Medicine). The plan supports diverse student needs through specialized magnet programs (Dual Language, Science, WAVE GT), advanced academics, special education, and English as a Second Language services. It further details comprehensive graduation requirements and endorsement pathways designed to ensure college, career, and military readiness, all underpinned by core beliefs in determination, innovation, and respectful relationships.

This document outlines Clear Creek Independent School District's plan to reduce the number of uncertified teachers and achieve full compliance with certification requirements by the 2029-2030 school year, in accordance with House Bill 2 Texas Education Code (TEC) 21.0032. The plan focuses on four key strategies: providing comprehensive support for uncertified teachers, fostering partnerships with Educator Preparation Programs, developing robust recruitment and pipeline initiatives, and enhancing the retention of certified teachers. The district aims to reduce uncertified teacher hiring by approximately 20% annually.