Teresa Castro

The Board meeting included several special recognitions, such as designating the district as a District of Lifesavers by the American Heart Association, honoring media partners for their reporting on the schools, and celebrating student achievements in the Destination Imagination global competition, Skills USA Texas, Weld Wars welding competition, and the Texas Association of Future Educators. Additionally, a public hearing was conducted regarding the proposed 2026-27 budget and tax rate, covering a financial review of the general fund, food service, and debt service funds, as well as proposed compensation recommendations for district staff.

The board participated in a budget workshop, discussing the taxpayer impact statement as required by House Bill 1522, school consolidations, staffing updates, budget reviews for the current and upcoming fiscal years, debt service defeasance, and capital projects requests. The meeting also addressed salary studies, pay grade adjustments, pay equity adjustments for various employee groups including teachers, administrators, and auxiliary staff, and the current property tax value projections.

The board meeting included the pledge of allegiance, a review of the district's mission and vision, and a public comment session regarding district policies and administrative conduct. Special recognitions were presented for students with perfect attendance, individual achievements in academic decathlon and civic competitions, and the announcement of the 2026 valedictorians and salutatorians. Furthermore, staff members were honored with the Above the Line employee awards for their contributions in education, human resources, curriculum instruction, and substitute teaching.

This Annual Report outlines the Corpus Christi Independent School District's mission to develop students into lifelong learners and productive citizens, aiming to become a world-class school system where every student succeeds. Key goals for 2025-2026, with targets set by the end of 2027, include improving 3rd-grade and End-Of-Course STAAR Reading and Math proficiency, increasing College, Career, and Military Readiness indicators to 91%, decreasing out-of-school suspensions and alternative education program removals, and boosting the yearly attendance rate to 92%.

This document outlines Board Outcome Goal 3 for CCISD, focusing on College, Career, & Military Readiness (CCMR). It aims to increase the percentage of graduates meeting CCMR indicators to 91% by the end of school year 2027. The plan details specific progress measures and targets across key areas, including the Texas Success Initiative (TSI), Dual Credit completion, Federal 4-year Graduation Rate, AP/IB Exam performance, On Ramps Dual Enrollment, Industry-Based Certifications (IBC), Military Enlistment, Advanced Special Education Diplomas, Complete IEP/Workforce Readiness, Associate's Degrees, and Level I or Level II Certificates.