Intercom March 16, 2026 Edition

Corpus Christi Independent School District MARCH 16, 2026

CCISD Teachers of the Year EVENTS March 23

Board of Trustees Meeting

March 26

Partners in Education Awards

April 3

Good Friday (District Holiday)

April 6

Easter Monday (District Holiday)

April 13

Board of Trustees Meeting

April 21

Teacher of the Year Ceremony

April 27

Board of Trustees Meeting

CCISD CARES

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

For more information, visit the Family Counseling Services website.

And the winners are...

Denise Caldera, from Galvan Elementary School, and Martha Buendia, from King High School!

Congratulations to all elementary and secondary teacher of the year finalists! All finalists were recognized and celebrated for their committment and dedication to CCISD students.

This year’s celebration shines a little brighter as we highlight a Ruby theme, celebrating the 40th anniversary of the district’s Teacher of the Year celebration. Our Teachers of the Year are truly the gems of our district, polishing minds, shaping futures and helping students sparkle every day. We look forward to celebrating all Campus Teachers of the Year on April 21. Congratulations to our incredible finalists and winners!

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

View more photos from the Teacher of the Year Press Conference.

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Electronic W-2 Kevin Hendrickson named Regional forms available Athletic Administrator of the Year

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.

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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Kevin Hendrickson, Senior Director for Athletics, was recently named Region 8 Regional Athletic Administrator of the Year by Texas High School Athletic Directors Association.

Hendrickson will be honored during the state conference in late May. Congratulations!

2026 Dr. D. Scott Elliff Scholarship and Teacher Fellowship Award information Dr. D. Scott Elliff Scholarship Award Looking for financial support to help complete your college degree or teaching certification? The Dr. D. Scott Elliff Scholarship Award was established to support CCISD staff who are attending classes to earn a college degree to become an educator or, if a degree has already been received, the need to obtain a State Teaching Certification. The scholarship award amount is $500.

Teacher Fellowship Award Do you need Professional Development Training for Pre-AP or AP this summer? The CCISD Teacher Fellowship Award funds registration and some travel expenses for CCISD teachers to attend College Board approved professional development courses in Pre-AP or AP at summer institutes or seminars in Texas. Awards vary depending on requests, up to approx. $1,500.

For more information, contact Eloisa Dowiat, Elosia.Dowiat@ccisd.us.

District mourns loss of teacher, coach Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez, his wife, Dr. Cynthia Hernandez, and their daughter, Lauren Stinson, are mourning the loss of their son and brother, Leyton Hernandez, following a two-car accident Friday afternoon while he was traveling outside the Coastal Bend.

He was 28.

Leyton Hernandez was in his fifth year as a teacher and multi-sport coach at Veterans Memorial High School.

CCISD’s crisis counseling team will be available to students and staff when schools reopen Monday.

Leyton, a King High School graduate, earned his bachelor’s degree in 2020 from Texas State University, where he was a member of the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity. An accomplished high school athlete and college football recruit, Leyton and his father enjoyed a nine-year tradition of attending the state football championship game.

The Hernandez family appreciates the outpouring of condolences and warm memories as they begin to navigate this unimaginable loss. They thank the community for respecting their privacy during this difficult time.

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Miller High School unveils renovated auditorum

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the ribbon cutting ceremony celebrating the newly renovated auditorium at Roy Miller High School!

The space now features new seating, upgraded lighting and sound, updated flooring and more! We can’t wait to see our students take the stage and bring this beautiful space to life!

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District announces principals for Carroll High School and Windsor Park Elementary School As CCISD plans for the upcoming school year, the district will keep the community informed regarding new leadership assignments.

The district has named Dr. Jenifer Guerra-Leos as the new leader of Mary Carroll High School.

Guerra-Leos, a Carroll graduate, currently serves as principal of Tom Browne Middle School after serving as an assistant principal at Roy Miller High School. With 24 years of secondary-level experience in CCISD, Dr. Guerra-Leos holds bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degrees from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. She is the current Region 2 Middle School Principal of the Year.

“The committee was impressed by Dr. Guerra-Leos’ instructional expertise as well as her ability to cultivate a positive school culture,” said Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez. “Under her leadership, Browne Middle School improved two letter grades in state accountability scores. We are confident she will collaborate with our Tigers students, staff and families to help this vibrant school community raise the bar even higher while continuing to celebrate their cherished traditions.”

Additionally, the district has named Dr. Marc Aguilera as the incoming principal for Windsor Park Elementary School, an International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme that houses the district’s gifted and talented program. Aguilera will follow Dr. Kimberly Bissell, who has led the school since 2010. Bissell recently announced her retirement, effective the end of the school year, after 22 years of service to the district.

Aguilera has served as principal of the district’s Fred. R. Sanders Elementary School since 2021, following six years as an assistant principal at Elliott Grant Middle School and nearly eight years as a district math specialist. He holds a bachelor’s degree from the University of Houston and earned his master’s and doctorate degrees from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

“The committee was impressed with Dr. Aguilera’s skills in forming collaborative relationships with school families and the community, as well as his strong instructional knowledge,” Hernandez said. “We have had a special, extraordinarily dedicated leader and advocate in Dr. Bissell, and we are grateful to Dr. Aguilera for his commitment to leading our Owls community into this next chapter.”

Principals honored as exceptional women in education The Education Service Center, Region 2 recently honored a group of district principals as exceptional women in education.

The principals were recognized during the 6th annual Women’s History Celebration hosted by ESC, Region 2.

The principals honored were: • Dr. Tracie Rodriguez • Dr. Kimberly Bissell • Roxanne Cuevas • Kathy Ortiz • Christine Sierra • Dr. Christina Barrera Congratulations! Your dedication to inspire women within our communities is truly remarkable.

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