July 2026 Board Report

Board Report

July 27, 2026

Board Recognitions

Superintendent Dr. Karen Engle led the pledge with Clear View’s Principal, Shannon Simonds and Clear Spring’s teacher, Camia Lowman. Following the pledge, they read the district’s Mission, Vision, Core Values, and Value Statement for the Board and attending community members.

Following the pledge, Dr. Engle recognized Shannon Simonds for being named the 2026 Clear Creek ISD’s Secondary Principal of the Year.

She then recognized Camia Lowman for being named a Region 4 Secondary Teacher of the Year Finalist. Region 4 winners will be announced on August 6^th.

Notably, both educators are Clear Creek ISD graduates.

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Items of Interest

Kris Pool and Caroline Couch from Population and Survey Analysts (PASA) presented a demographic study of Clear Creek ISD for Spring 2026.

Superintendent of Schools Dr. Karen Engle presented the District Update which focused on summer and back-to-school activities in the district, the implementation of the new Bluebonnet math curriculum, the kickoff of New Teacher Week, website updates, and upcoming start-of-school dates.

The Consent Agenda, minus Items 7, 17, and 24, was approved unanimously as presented.

Trustee Cunningham pulled Item 7 to recognize the CCISD Finance Department for a 100 percent tax collection and an exemplary job of providing service to taxpayers when they call the district with concerns. Following the recognition, the Board unanimously approved Consent Agenda Item 7 - Consider Acceptance of the 2025 Tax Collection Report.

Trustee Cunningham pulled Item 17 to discuss and highlight the benefits of the Digital Learning Platform, called Canvas, prior to its contract renewal. Following the discussion, the Board unanimously approved Consent Agenda Item 17 - Consider Approval of Renewal of Contract 2022.514 Digital Learning Platform.

Trustee Cejka pulled Item 24 to review the purchase prices of student-requested high school desserts and what the negotiation process with food vendors entails. The Clear Creek ISD Director of Food Service, Fred Walker, and Director of Purchasing, Greg Cruthirds, provided the protocol for negotiating food procurement with vendors and explanation of pricing based on federal criteria. Additional factors affecting pricing such as branded versus non-branded food products, delivery, and individual packaging were also considered. After discussion, Consent Agenda Item 24 - Consider Approval of Renewal Contract 2024.820 Desserts for High School Campuses – was unanimously approved.

The Board considered approval of the 2026-2027 District Compensation Plan as presented by Clear Creek ISD Chief Financial Officer, Alice Benzaia and Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources, Dr. Robert Branch. The new compensation plan as presented would include a 1% increase at midpoint ($725) for all classroom teachers plus additional adjustments depending on experience level, a 2% increase for paraprofessional and auxiliary staff, a 1% increase for all other employees, and a $5 per day increase for substitutes. The item was approved unanimously as presented.

Chief Financial Officer Alice Benzaia stayed to recommend the Board of Trustees schedule a public hearing on August 24^th at 6:00 p.m. for purposes of discussing and adopting the 2026-2027 budget and discussion of 2026 proposed tax rate. The board unanimously approved the recommendation.

The Board moved to closed session at 7:38 p.m. and called back to order at 8:57 p.m.

Item 10.A - Consider Adoption of Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Surplus Real Property - was unanimously approved.

Item 10.B - Consider Approval of Recommendation of Heidi Danner for Director of Special Programs - was unanimously approved.

The board meeting adjourned at 8:58 p.m.

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