May 26, 2026

Corpus Christi Independent School District MAY 26, 2026

EVENTS May 28

Last day of school

May 29

Teacher Work Day

June 1

Teacher Work Day

CCISD CARES

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

For more information, visit the Family Counseling Services website.

SCHOOL BOARD

Celebrating our retirees

CCISD honored this year’s retirees during a festive celebration recognizing their years of service and dedication. The Veterans Memorial High School Mariachi Band helped make the event unforgettable as we celebrated our retirees and wished them well in their next chapter.

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

ATHLETICS Beginning July 1, all CCISD athletic events will transition to online ticketing.

Fans can purchase tickes by scanning QR codes at each venue, ahead of time online through the CCISD Athetics website or through the HomeTown Fan app on your smartphone.

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Academic Achievers Ceremony recognizes students, teachers Celebrating 2026 graduates!

Are you the parent of a 2026 CCISD graduate?

We want to celebrate them!

Send a photo of your CCISD graduate along with their full name and campus. Please be sure to also send your name and title.

Are you a CCISD employee graduating from a college or university?

We want to celebrate you, too! Send us a photo with your college/university, along with your name, title and degree.

Please email all photos and information to Alexandria.Cantu@ccisd. us.

We can’t wait to celebrate our CCISD graduates!

CCISD celebrated the district’s top 10 graduating students during the Academic Achievers Ceremony, where each student recognized a teacher who made a lasting impact on their educational journey.

From elementary classrooms to high school campuses, students honored educators who inspired and encouraged them along the way. Thank you, teachers, for your dedication to our students.

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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.

Empowering Minds • Prioritize growth and resiliency • Earn autonomy through excellence • Promote shared accountability

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Pack your bags, vacation days are coming back!

The district reinstated the vacation policy outlined in DED(REGULATION) for all eligible employees. Employees who meet the requirements will earn one vacation day after five years of service, up to a maximum of five (5) days after completing 10 years of service. The reinstatement will be applied retroactively for employees hired on or after September 1, 2018. Employees hired after September 1, 2018, will not be eligible for payout of unused accrued vacation upon separation from the district, resulting in no additional cost to the district. Employees hired prior to September 1, 2018, will be grandfathered and continue to be eligible for payout of vacation upon separation.

Updates will be reflected in board policy and the 2026-2027 Employee Handbook, and eligible employees will be notified of the reinstated vacation day effective January 2027.

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Leyton Hernandez Legacy Scholarship Veterans Memorial High School and the Hernandez family proudly awarded the Leyton Hernandez Legacy Scholarship to 11 graduating seniors, honoring Leyton’s life, legacy and lasting impact on the Eagle community.

Congratulations to the recipients: Grayson — Texas State University Kyle — UTSA Kylie — University of Texas Permian Basin Brandon — Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi & Texas A&M Braxton — Kansas State University University in College Station Uduak — McMurry University Davian — University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Tayly — Texas Tech University Madison — Texas Lutheran University Brylee — Texas A&M University–College Station Jillian — Texas State University

District projects strengthened financial positioning, sharply decreased deficit

During their May 19 workshop, Corpus Christi ISD’s Board of Trustees commended district staff for fiscal management, including projecting a deficit reduction from nearly $22 million to just over $2.7 million, while also prioritizing market increases and raises for staff.

Net estimated salary savings resulting from the upcoming consolidations of seven schools is projected to total just over $13.4 million.

The district’s human resources staff worked with employees of closing schools to find new placements, with savings accrued through attrition. The district also projects an additional $730,000 in operational cost savings stemming from the closures.

Compensation, customarily approved by the board in June, is projected to include a raise and equity adjustments for teachers, administrators and auxiliary staff. The proposed package represents a projected investment of more than $4.6 million and includes a 1 percent mid-point increase for these groups, with a slightly different structured increase for food services and current 236-day maintenance employees.

Year-end closeout of Bond 2022 capital projects budget yielded more than $23.7 million that had been reserved in contingency accounts. (State law prohibits use of bond dollars for employee raises.) These funds, separate from the general fund, had been set aside due to market volatility to ensure the district had adequate funding to complete voter-approved projects. The funds are expected to be allocated to the district’s capital project needs list, which includes restroom and locker room renovations at Moody High School as well as improvements at King High School. The board requested an updated priorities list for consideration at a future meeting.

Trustees also heard a presentation from Specialized Public Finance regarding retiring existing debt early without issuing new bonds, potentially saving taxpayers approximately $2.9 million. The board is expected to consider taking action during its June meeting.

A public hearing for the 2026-2027 budget and proposed tax rate as well as board discussion and possible adoption of the budget are anticipated June 8.

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