Education
BY SARAH BRAGER & JULIANNA WASHBURN
Cy-Fair ISD developing 6-year improvement plan The district’s new long range planning commit- tee—composed of parents, students, district sta and other community members—is working to create a strategic six-year plan for CFISD’s facility and infrastructure needs. In a nutshell Goals of the committee include: Assessing current enrollment Consider attendance boundary shifts
Blinn College to open new campus The Blinn College District will soon have a new 17,000-square-foot facility dedicated to workforce training and technical education, according to a Sept. 15 news release. What we know Named the Waller Workforce and Technical Education Complex, the facility will sit on Binford Park Road with three lecture class- rooms, a computer learning lab, a medical learning lab and a skilled trades lab. “We are equipping students with the skills they need to succeed while helping drive the region’s continued growth,” Jay Anderson, vice chancellor for applied sciences, work- force and economic development, said. Programs within the new facility will include expanded mechatronics and advanced manufacturing courses, emergency medical technician basic certication, carpen- try and construction management, according to the news release. The complex is expected to be done in time for summer 2026 classes, the release said.
Identify aging facilities and their condition
According to a Sept. 8 presentation by CFISD Chief of Sta Teresa Hull, the committee will assess the district’s security, transportation, instructional technology and infrastructure. As of Sept. 8, Hull said the committee consists of 25 parents, 18 community members, six princi- pals, six classroom teachers, four students and three district administrators. The committee will use a variety of information to develop its plan, including Population and Survey Analysts surveys, historical and current student enrollment, average campus operating costs, and the district’s parent survey. Hull said one of the rst objectives for the committee will be looking at current district enrollment and campus capacities to determine potential short-term solutions, such as slight modications to attendance boundaries, that could alleviate the need for new facilities. The long range planning committee will hold
Looking at trac impacts of facilities
SOURCE: CYFAIR ISDCOMMUNITY IMPACT
“We understand and appreciate how much communities love their schools
and want to stay a part of that, and we’re going to try to protect that to the extent possible.” TERESA HULL, CFISD CHIEF OF STAFF
its rst meeting Sept. 29 and present monthly updates at board meetings. Hull said the commit- tee aims to have a nal recommendation for the board in February.
Cy-Fair ISD Carpenter Center moves to new facility
CFISD creates recording policy
The Maybelline Forbes Carpenter Center, an alternative learning center in Cy-Fair ISD, moved into a newly renovated campus in July with dedicated classrooms for career and technical education, outdoor amenities and extra oce space, district sta told Community Impact . Two-minute impact The Carpenter Center provides instruction and support to elementary, middle and high school students who have experienced emotional, social or behavioral issues at their home campus. CFISD Chief Academic Ocer Tonya Goree said repurposing the existing Windfern High School building reduced the project cost and allowed for additional amenities. She said the new facility provides students and sta with more class- rooms and multipurpose space, including: • An Action-Based Learning lab • A library
The Cy-Fair ISD board of trustees updated its operating procedures Sept. 8 to prohibit the recording of district sta, other board members and community members without consent after trustee Natalie Blasingame conrmed with Community Impact on Sept. 9 that she recorded a community member. The details The board governance committee put together the proposed changes after receiv- ing recommendations from trustees Julie Hinaman and Christine Kalmbach. Hinaman told Community Impact she made her policy recommendations prior to the recording allegations. The board adopted the policy changes, which go into eect immediately, in a 6-1 vote on Sept. 8 during a regular board meeting.
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• CTE and music classrooms • A walking track, playground and outdoor space for gardening • A cafeteria and gymnasium shared space “The new library has quickly become a favorite spot for students, with calming reading nooks and a peaceful atmosphere that fosters both independent learning and a love of reading,” Goree said.
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