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Corpus Christi Independent School District JANUARY 20, 2026

Congratulations to our campus Teachers of the Year!

EVENTS Jan. 24

Corpus Christi Education Foundation 5K Run

Feb. 9

Board of Trustees Meeting

Feb. 13

PD/Teacher Prep Day

Feb. 23

Board of Trustees Meeting

Feb. 24

19th Annual Student Leader Ceremony

CCISD CARES

CCISD’s Employee Assistance Program Family Counseling Services: 361-852-7415.

For more information, visit the Family Counseling Services website.

SCHOOL BOARD In compliance with 89th Texas Legislature, SB 12, parents may submit comments to the Board via email: schoolboard@ccisd.us.

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We are proud to recognize the educators selected as Teacher of the Year from each of our campuses. Thank you for your dedication, leadership, and the lasting impact you make on students and school communities every day.

Campus winners submitted essays, which will be read and scored by a Teacher of the Year Committee. The committee will select 16 semifinalists who will submit another round of essays to be scored. From those essays, the committee will select 6 finalists and later choose the district Elementary Teacher of the Year and Secondary Teacher of the Year.

Elementary campus winners: • Leslie Sanchez — Allen • Elena Guzman — Barnes • Alexandra Villarreal — Berlanga • Drea Cardenas — Calk-Wilson • Ashley Perez — Club Estates • Melissa Gamez — Creekside • Jessica Deal — Cullen Place • Alana Thompson — Dawson • Leticia Lewis — ECDC • Christie Dunnahoo — Fannin • Denise Caldera — Galvan • Jessica Alonso — Garcia • Jennifer Cavazos — Gibson • Emily Velasquez — Hicks • Angelina Rivera — Houston • Sofia Gonzalez — Jones • Alissa Rittgers — Kolda

• Andrea Palacios — Kostoryz • Kristin O’Connell — Los Encinos • Brianna Solis — Menger • Marisela Montalvo — Metro E. • Maria Rodriguez Cortez — Mireles • Cynthia Castillo — Moore • Angela Montez — Oak Park • Amy Furr — Sanders • Kandus Dakus — Schanen Estates • Yvette Medina — Shaw • Jaime Bazan — Smith • Veronica Mills — Travis • Andrea Martinez — Webb • Lina T. Lopez — Windsor Park • Jordan Sommerfield — Yeager • Mayela Bayder — Zavala

Secondary campus winners: • Monique Miller — Adkins MS • Vanessa Cortez — Baker MS • Shae Fox — Branch Academy • Kelly Keel — Browne Middle School • Desiree Rodriguez — Carroll HS • Samuel Zamora — Collegiate HS • Bob Kubala — Coles HS • Sierra Villarreal — Cunningham MS • Daniel Thornton — Driscoll MS • Alexandria Carreon-Marroquin — Grant MS • Setara Grey — Haas MS

• Chelsea Lopez — Hamlin MS • Kathryn Tackett — Kaffie MS • Martha Buendia — King HS • Denise Walker — Lexington MS • Yamilex Velez — Martin MS • Hannah Morin — Mary Grett • Priscila Baldillez — Miller HS • Vicki Recio — Moody HS • Brittany Queen — Ray HS • Loretta Moore — SSC • Melissa Weber — Veterans Memorial

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Electronic W-2 forms available

Electronic copies of 2025 W-2 forms are available on Employee Online.

You may access the form via Connect.ccisd.us, using the same process you follow to retrieve your employee pay stub.

How to access the forms: • Go to: Connect.ccisd.us • Click on: Staff Login • Log in using your CCISD credentials • Click on: Employee Information • Click on: Employee Timesheets and Pay • Select option: Pay Stubs (Employee Online) • Click on: Menu • Click on: Payroll Information • Under “Tax Forms” column, click on “W-2” In this section you will find your current W-2 along with those from previous years.

H.R. 1 (called the “One Big Beautiful Bill”) created a rule “No Tax on Overtime” that let’s workers deduct some of their overtime pay from their taxes.

This amount will be listed on your 2025 W-2 form in Box 14 as “OT”. If you have any further questions, please contact your tax advisor.

If you requested the district to mail you a paper copy, they will be mailed via the US Postal Service to the address on file by January 31, 2026.

If you have any questions, please contact the Payroll Department at 6957339 or payroll@ccisd.us.

Inky Johnson highlights the power of educators during visit to district

Motivational speaker and former college athlete Inky Johnson recently visited the Carroll High School arena, where he shared an inspiring message with staff on resilience and determination. Johnson highlighted the important role educators had in his life, crediting teachers for helping guide and support him through some difficult times.

Leadership definition Corpus Christi ISD, in partnership with The Holdsworth Center, created a leadership definition to guide the how of our work in support of the district’s mission and vision.

Developing Hearts • Value self and others • Cultivate strong relationships • Serve with intent and purpose

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