CORPUS CHRISTI INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Corpus Christi ISD has named Roxanne Douglas as Chief Financial Officer. Douglas began her career with CCISD as a senior accountant in 2002, and recently served as the Associate Director of Finance. Douglas earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting from Texas A&M University in College Station and is a certified public accountant. She is stepping into the position following Donna Hohn's retirement after 27 years with the district. “We are pleased to welcome Roxanne Douglas as our new Chief Financial Officer,” said Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez. “Her two decades of dedicated service to CCISD, combined with her strong financial background and thorough understanding of our district's operations, make her exceptionally qualified for this role. Her experience and leadership will be invaluable as we continue to be good stewards of our community's resources."

✨ Board recognitions! ✨ During Monday's Board of Trustees, the Board was treated to a performance by the Miller High School drumline in honor of School Board Recognition Month. The Board also recognized Above the Line employee of the month winners, the Miller High School NJROTC and Menger Elementary School students for assisting with the pledges at the start of Monday's meeting.

Missed Monday's Board of Trustees Meeting? Here is a quick recap. The meeting is also available for viewing on the district's website: https://www.ccisd.us/page/board-meetings

Today's Curriculum and Students Committee Meeting begins at 2:30 p.m. The Regular Board Meeting begins at 3:30 p.m. Watch live: https://www.ccisd.us/page/board-meetings

✨Above the Line Winners✨ Join us in celebrating our district employees of the month. Congratulations! ⭐Fidela Cantu, Substitute, Gibson Elementary School ⭐Melissa Ortiz, Campus Police Officer, Martin Middle School ⭐Tasha Jones, Fine Arts Specialist ⭐Destinee Montgomery-Knox, Adaptive Education Teacher, Mary Carroll High School

Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day. Thank you CCISD Police Department for Protecting our Future!

Corpus Christi ISD shares information about community events and activities with our students and families through our Virtual Backpack. 🎒 Visit our website to see more information about events and activities happening in CCISD! 🖥️ : https://www.ccisd.us/article/1582993?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2QT-6jgxYooTk4y0Ah3w6wmKjdiER4jOWdLT2ZtfyimMsxcFGh_aty1GY_aem_hxoEvwGP2UDDmd9DJ1J9lw

See you on January 7th! 🎄✨

This January, we celebrate School Board Recognition Month and our dedicated CCISD Board of Trustees! Thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students, staff and families. #CCISDproud

Enjoy your winter break, everyone! We can't wait to welcome you back on January 7th! ✨❄️

Enjoy your winter break, everyone! We can't wait to welcome you back on January 7th! ✨❄️

See you on January 7th! 🎄✨

Winter Break is from Dec. 23-Jan. 3. ☃❄

During the Dec.16 Board of Trustees meeting, CCISD’s school board members took action —as they do each year — to select officers by majority vote. They are: President: Eric Villarreal Vice President: Marty Bell Secretary: S. Jaime Arredondo Assistant Secretary: Alice Upshaw Hawkins Additional actions included moving forward with improvements to Miller High School’s Auditorium approved by voters in Bond 2018, and purchase of classroom and office furniture for the new Hamlin and Southeast middle schools. The board also authorized moving forward with the demolition of the old Mary Carroll High School. Trustees also recognized the December Above the Line employees of the month as well as Academic All-State Volleyball players and students with College Board National Recognition. Corpus Christi ISD schools and district offices will be closed Monday, Dec. 23, through Friday, Jan. 3, for the district’s annual Winter Break. Monday, Jan. 6, will be a student holiday, with classes resuming Tuesday, Jan. 7. The next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees is scheduled for Monday, Jan. 13.

✨Board recognitions✨ During Monday's Board of Trustees Meeting, the board recognized the following groups for their various accomplishments. ✨College Board National Recognition Program Students ✨THSCA Academic All-State Volleyball ✨December Above the Line employee of the month winners

❄️ Holiday Tunes Take Over! 🎵 Choirs, orchestras, and bands from across our district are filling the administration building with joyful holiday music. What a wonderful way to celebrate the season! #CCISDproud 📸More photos: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1RmVvVd4rk5C3TrLo7GFjTSlhs2QoPZuT?usp=drive_link

✨Above the Line Winners✨ Join us in celebrating our district employees of the month. Congratulations! ⭐Tina Saenz- Rise Math Teacher, Adkins Middle School ⭐Jackie Hannebaum,- Substitute ⭐Stephanie Contreras - Assistant Principal, Veterans Memorial High School ⭐Jennifer Brown- Certification Officer, Human Resources

📸CCISD Day at La Palmera 🛍 Our students showcased their talents while community members explored our diverse programs, from Pre-K opportunities to library resources. Thank you to everyone who stopped by!

Congratulations to our very own Brenda Marshall! 👏 She is a Texas High School Athletic Directors Association Hall of Honor Inductee.

The Center of Educational Outreach at Baylor College of Medicine will expand science, technology, engineering, math and medicine/biomedical science (STEMM) curriculum programs at select Corpus Christi Independent School District schools beginning in 2024 and 2025. Baylor-developed science and health pathways and an after-school program will be introduced to address student interest in the growing STEMM fields. “This initiative will empower learners with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving STEM and health science sectors,” said Dr. Nancy Moreno, chair of the Huffington Department of Education, Innovation and Technology and director of the Center for Educational Outreach at Baylor. “We look forward to working closely with CCISD to inspire students to be the next generation of innovators and healthcare leaders.” Baylor has developed an after-school program that is being conducted by teachers at Gloria Hicks Elementary School, introducing students to topics like microbiology and biomedical engineering. A new STEMM health science pathway will be launched at Cunningham Middle School at South Park, providing students with coursework that dives into advanced topics like neuroscience, scientific decision-making, bioengineering and biotechnology. Similar science pathways have been implemented at the Baylor College of Medicine Academy at James D. Ryan Middle School and the Baylor College of Medicine Biotech Academy at Biotech Academy at Rusk Middle School in Houston. Foy H. Moody High School’s existing STEMM health science pathway focuses on college-level preparedness through the summer DocPrep program for rising high school seniors. Students from Moody High School attend the program at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston to experience engaging sessions led by Baylor physicians, work in a simulation lab, and network with peers from other South Texas health science high schools. “We are delighted to be expanding this unique partnership,” said Corpus Christi ISD Superintendent Dr. Roland Hernandez. “Our students now have the opportunity to expand their STEMM knowledge and learn about health science careers beginning in elementary school, and then broadening their knowledge and experience in middle school and high school. We are grateful to Baylor College of Medicine, Mrs. Gloria Hicks, the Port of Corpus Christi, Ed Rachal Foundation and the Corpus Christi Medical Center for leading this important investment in our students’ futures.” In addition to curriculum development, Baylor education experts will work in tandem with CCISD faculty to ensure implementation of the curriculum is effective and suited to the needs of each campus.