Intercom November 7 Edition

Corpus Christi Independent School District NOVEMBER 7, 2022

EVENTS November 8 Election Day

November 14

Regular Board Meeting

November 18

PD/Teacher Prep Day

November 21-25

Honoring our Veterans

We are #CCISDproud to live in a military community. We are thankful and appreciative of our employees who have served in the U.S. military. Thank you for all you do for our students.

Featured are photos of CCISD staff and familiy members of staff who have served.

Want to send in a photo? Email them to Alexandria.Cantu@ccisd.us.

Thanksgiving Break

QUESTIONS Our “Let’s Talk!” customer service platform helps you get the answers you need. Visit us at ccisd.us and click the “Contact us” tab, or text your question to 361-600-3691.

SUPERINTENDENT’S SPOTLIGHT Dr. Roland Hernandez provides a final overview of Bond 2022 and encourages everyone to get out and vote.

Watch the episode.

Adriana Caceres, U.S. Army - Desert Storm Assistant principal, Rose Shaw Elementary School

Chris Cavazos, U.S. Army Medic CTE Teacher, Foy H. Moody High School

2nd Class Petty Officer Clarence McGill, U.S. Navy & U.S. Army National Guard P.E. Teacher, Jones Elementary School

Lieutenant Commander Jose Luis Sanchez, U.S. Navy - 26 years Senior Naval Science Instructor, Foy H. Moody High School

Darrell Dubuque, U.S. Air Force Sr. Operations Coordinator of Security and life safety

Shawn Kleven, U.S. Army Military Police CCISD PD Officer

#CCISDCARES CCISD’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Family Counseling Services: 361-852-7415.

More information.

COVID-19 TESTING COVID-19 testing for CCISD staff and students is available at Lozano Instructional Service Center. Clinic hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Appointments may be scheduled online. Walk-ins are based on availability. Parent authorization is required for students under 18.

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Dr. Amelia Cantú, U.S. Army combat medic Third grade math teacher, Los Encinos Elementary School

Sgt. Alex Lopez, U.S. Army National Guard Lead Custodian, Jones Elementary School

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2nd Class Petty Officer Lacy Quinones, U.S. Navy Substitute teacher, Jones ES

Bridget Horan, U.S. Army P.E. Coach , Kostoryz ES

Benjamin Barrientes, U.S. Air Force, and David Barrientes, U.S. Coast Guard Son and spouse of Melanie Barrientes, paraprofessional at Menger ES

Phil Lalla, U.S. Army Spouse of Sr. Administrative Assistant to Principal, Woodlawn ES

Joe Abrigo Jr., U.S. Army Spouse of Maria Abrigo, Registrar at Cunningham MS at South Park

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Donna Bean, U.S. Air Force Glen Davis, U.S. Coast P.E. Coach, Hamlin MS Guard P.E. Coach, Hamlin MS

Cpl. Jacob Villarreal, U.S. Marine Corps Son of Loretta Villarreal, Sr. Admin.

Assistant to Principal at Blanche Moore ES

Elina Castillo, U.S. Army Daughter of Cynthia Castillo, Sr. Admin.

Assistant to Principal at Crockett ES

PFC Roderick Medina, U.S. Army Spouse of Selina Medina, second grade teacher at Sam Houston ES

Sgt. Vincent Guzzi and Sgt. Conner Guzzi, U.S. Army Children of Kelly Guzzi, Sr. Administrative Assistant to Principal at Menger ES

Adam Fancher, U.S. Navy Spouse of Jessica Fancher, Paraprofessional at Barnes ES

Kevin Cantu, U.S. Army Spouse of Rosemary Cantu, Paraprofessional at Cunningham MS at South Park

Patricia Cantu, U.S. Navy Teacher, Hamlin MS

Corporal Alejandro Gamez, U.S. Marine Corps Spouse of Melissa Gamez, Kindergarten teacher at Kolda ES

Master Sgt. Rolando Umpierre, U.S. Air Force Spouse of Sue Anne Umpierre, instructional coach, Cunningam MS at South Park

3rd Class Petty Officer Kristian Santos, U.S. Navy Spouse of Nicole Santos, teacher at Jones ES

Christopher Cantu, U.S. Marine Corps Spouse of Alexandria Cantu, Communications Specialist WWW.CCISD.US

Ashten Wagenschein Smith ES

MEET ASHTEN WAGENSCHEIN! It is Ashten’s first year with CCISD! She teaches second grade at Smith Elementary School.

When she is not in the classroom, she enjoys spending time with friends and family. She enjoys reading, live music and Grey’s Anatomy.

“I had so many great teachers as a child that really impacted the way I viewed myself. I’ve always thought that if I could provide even one child with a safe environment and make them feel loved, valued and believed in, then I’d be fulfilled.”

Is this your first year teaching with CCISD? Fill out a Q&A here.

Faye Webb Elementary School’s 2nd Annual Christmas Shop The holidays are just around the corner, and Faye Webb Elementary School is ready!

The school will host the 2nd Annual Christmas Shop on Saturday, Dec. 3, 2022, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Do you know someone who wants to be a vendor at this event?

Submit this form via email to kathleen.day@ccisd.us or kristina.kahil@ccisd.us by November 11, 2022.

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Let your voice be heard: 2022 voting information

CCISD is proposing a $220 million bond proposal, which will not increase CCISD’s tax rate. The package includes two middle schools, significant renovations to an elementary school, two middle school gymnasiums, playgrounds and marquees.

Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez provides an in-depth look at Bond 2022. Watch the video. Find more information about Bond 2022 on our website.

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8.

There are more than 50 voting sites for this year’s election.

A list of voting locations can also be found on our website.

VOTE

EARLY VOTING OCT. 24 - NOV. 4

ELECTION DAY NOV. 8, 2022

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Email ccisd.tx@k12-lets-talk.com

BOND 2022 TOTAL: $220 MILLION WILL NOT INCREASE CORPUS CHRISTI ISD’S TAX RATE

CONSTRUCTION CARL O. HAMLIN MIDDLE SCHOOL

OPENED IN 1954 New campus to house 750 students, built adjacent to current school on district-owned property.

NEW MIDDLE SCHOOL IN SOUTHEAST CORPUS CHRISTI

New campus to house 900 students, built near Creekside Elementary School on district-owned property.

T.G. ALLEN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

OPENED IN 1980 * Renovation and expansion to combine Allen student body with George Evans Elementary School students.

DOROTHY ADKINS MIDDLE SCHOOL

OPENED IN 2015 Second gymnasium

OUTDOOR IMPROVEMENTS NEW PLAYGROUNDS At 25 schools districtwide

NEW OR RETROFITTED MARQUEES

At 35 schools districtwide

ROBERT DRISCOLL MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIGINAL STRUCTURE BUILT IN 1940, WITH RENOVATIONS AND ADDITIONS IN 1981 AND 1998

Second gymnasium

2022-2023 Employee Giving Campaign The 2022-2023 Employee Giving Campaign kicked off Oct. 17. The campaign benefits the Corpus Christi Education Foundation, which exists soley to benefit CCISD. All funds raised help support grants for teachers and scholarships for our students.

Show your school spirit and help your campus earn recognition!

The elementary, middle and high school with the highest totals will receive a banner to display at their campus. Campuses will also receive board recognition.

If you would like to participate, please print, complete and sign the Employee Giving Donation form. *Employees are never expected, nor required to make a contribution.

Participation is voluntary.

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