Aug. 2026 Board Meeting Recap
The CISD Board of Trustees and district leaders met for their regularly scheduled board meeting on Aug. 17.
August Board Meeting Recap
Superintendent Report
Superintendent of Schools Dr. Tom Maglisceau presented a district update, highlighting recent events that helped welcome the community back to school, including the Bobcat Tailgate, Convocation, and the annual New Staff Lunch. Since this time last year, CISD has welcomed more than 240 new staff members and over 1,000 new students to the district.
Public Comment
One (1) community member participated in the public comment portion of the meeting.
Construction Report
Director of Construction and Facilities Planning David Fink provided an update on construction at Scott Elementary, Grumbles Elementary, and Calvert Elementary. All three campuses are slated to open for the 2027-28 school year. The district celebrated the fact that CISD opened 233,000 additional square feet at the high school in the new Academic wing, as well as 205,000 square feet at Willard Middle School.
Information Agenda Items
Professional Learning Update
Professional Learning Coordinator Catherine Gregory shared an update related to professional learning in CISD, including a report on summer learning at Curriculum Camp, where 435 staff members engaged in learning, new staff orientation, and Back-to-School Inservice. She also gave an update on growing campus and district leaders through efforts such as Inside Celina and teacher fellowship.
Closed Session
No actions needed to be discussed from closed session.
Action Agenda Items
Consider and Approve Purchase of Attendance Credit Agreement
Chief Business Officer Dr. Melissa Kelly discussed Chapter 48 and 49 funding, which designates the method the district pays the state back for the CISD recapture payment. The Board unanimously approved the agreement.
Consider and Approve October Board Meeting Date Adjustment
Board President Kelly Juergens discussed the adjustment of the October meeting date to allow Dr. Maglisceau to attend the Thompson Executive Leadership Academy for Texas Superintendents. Less than 20 superintendents across the state attend annually, and must be nominated and accepted in order to attend. The Board unanimously approved the meeting date adjustment.
Consent Agenda Items
The Board unanimously voted to approve all consent agenda items:
- School Resource Officer (SRO) Interlocal Agreement (ILA)
- CDL Training Interlocal Agreement (ILA) - Sherman ISD
- Certification of Compliance / TEC 39.008
- Minutes of the July 27, 2026 Regular Board Meeting
- Monthly Cash Distributions/Cash Balance/Investment Report/Budget Amendments
