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November 9, 2026 Board Meeting Highlights

Posted Date: 11/13/26 (08:54 PM)

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Highlights of the CISD Board Meeting - November 9, 2026

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Dear CISD Community:

Welcome back to our monthly School Board meeting newsletter! This edition brings you some highlights of the CISD School Board meeting that was held on November 9, 2026. Our goal is to keep you connected and informed each month.
 

In this issue:

CISD Blue and Gold Stars!

Congratulations Students and Staff!

Superintendent Dr. Yvonne Munoz recognized CISD's November Blue and Gold Stars: 5th Grade Student Council, CHS Band, CES/District Librarian, Ms. Klein, and CMS Teacher Mr. Young.
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Information Items

Superintendent, Dr. Yvonne Munoz reported to the Board on the CISD Veteran’s Day Programs held on November 11, 2026 and on the upcoming 17th annual Retired Teacher’s Luncheon, which will be held on November 18, 2026. The Christmas Open House is scheduled for December 8, 2026. 

Director of Academic Services, Dr. Boothe, spoke on the Texas Strategic Leadership (TSL) Activities to include monthly site visits by Region 20 Coordinators. They offer coaching assistance and work with leadership on data analysis with walkthrough data, common assessment information, MAP Growth, and formative assessments. November 10th will be instructional coaching training for campus principals. November 13th will be a parent-teacher conference day, but math teachers will have STEMscopes Math training, and PreK teachers will receive training in early literacy by Melissa Leach.

Director of Health, Safety, and Communications, Mrs. Steffek, informed the Board of the November IDA window, continued Raptor Technology roll-out, preliminary DVA visit, and the law enforcement and first responder radio functionality testing and first responder walkthrough opportunity. 

Athletic Director, Jay Rieken, reported The Comfort Bobcat Varsity Football team currently holds a 2–6 overall record as it enters the final stretch of the regular season. The Bobcats remain in playoff contention but must win their remaining two games and receive some help in the district standings to secure a postseason berth. The Comfort Deer Varsity Volleyball team finished district play with a 4–4 record, earning third place and a spot in the UIL playoffs. For the fifth consecutive year, the Bobcat Cross Country team qualified for Regionals, competing at the Region IV meet at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi. The Deer Basketball program has begun practice at both the high school and middle school levels. High school participation is expected to be 20–25 athletes, depending on players joining after volleyball season. Middle school participation is projected at 17–20 athletes, enough to field one 7th grade team and one 8th grade team.
Technology Director, Jennifer DiGiacinto reported to the Board on the meeting with the architects for the new CTE building along with continued integrations with Raptor. Mrs. DiGiacinto informed the Board of the success of the new classroom management pilot and the upcoming roll-out this month. 

On behalf of McLemore custodial services, Mr. Walker reported to the Board that during October, the custodial team maintained daily work-order oversight and completed the monthly safety meeting. Priorities for November focus on mbm-crew raptor training, targeted deep cleaning, and end-of-shift facility security.

Director of Operations, Mr. Wilson, informed the Board the scoreboards have been approved; baseball and softball will be installed in December. The CHS walk-in cooler has a new thermostat. Electric has been fun for new gates. Bids for a new Special Education school bus has been
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Action Items

Action Items

  • The School Board approved the recommendation to approve the Financial Audit Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2026 as presented.
  • The School Board approved the recommendation to cast their allotted votes for the candidate of their choice, to serve as a director on the Kendall Appraisal District Board.
  • The School Board approved the recommendation to approve the purchase of the Bus as presented.
  • The School Board approved the recommendation to approve the purchase of classroom furniture for Comfort Elementary School from VIRBO, utilizing bond funds and an approved purchasing cooperative contract, in the amount of $359,217.90 as presented.

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