District partners with local legislators to discuss education initiatives
CFISD representatives and elected officials attend a State Legislators Breakfast at the Mark Henry, Ed.D. Administration Building on Nov. 21. Pictured, from left, are Scott Henry, Board of Trustees president; Justin Ray, Board secretary; Dr. Doug Killian, superintendent of schools; Rep. Lacey Hull, Texas District 138; and Rep. Mike Schofield, Texas District 132.
Nov. 21, 2024—CFISD welcomed elected officials and staff members to a State Legislators Breakfast on Nov. 21 at the Mark Henry, Ed.D. Administration Building, where they learned about key issues impacting the school district ahead of the 89th Texas Legislative Session.
Dr. Doug Killian, superintendent of schools, led the session for state representatives and staff members from nearby legislative districts. The guests learned about CFISD’s 89th Texas Legislative Session priorities, results of a recent efficiency audit conducted by Weaver & Tidwell, challenges CFISD faces with TEA’s new Ed-Fi data reporting system, as well as assessment and accountability concerns.
Dr. Doug Killian, superintendent of schools, provides a district update to elected officials and staffers during the State Legislators Breakfast on Nov. 21.
CFISD’s Legislative Priorities for the upcoming session include:
- Fully fund school districts that offer a Local Optional Homestead Exemption (LOHE).
- Increase the School Safety Allotment.
- Increase the Special Education Allotment.
- Increase the Transportation Allotment.
District 132 State Rep. Mike Schofield, second from left, visits with, from left, Board Secretary Justin Ray, Superintendent Dr. Doug Killian and Board President Scott Henry at the State Legislators Breakfast on Nov. 21.
Dr. Killian thanked all representatives and their staff for supporting and serving the CFISD community. District 138 State Rep. Lacey Hull and District 132 State Rep. Mike Schofield, who were both in attendance, have already filed bills that would provide local property tax relief while helping provide additional funding to school districts that offer an LOHE.
District 17 State Sen. Joan Huffman filed Senate Bill 260 last week that would double the School Safety Allotment.
“Thank you to Sen. Huffman for prioritizing school safety through SB 260, a bill that would provide key assistance to districts like CFISD that exceed our current allotment to benefit our students and staff,” said Justin Ray, CFISD Board secretary. “We look forward to working alongside our local delegates to prioritize the success of our students and strength of our community.”
Justin Ray, CFISD Board secretary, visits with District 138 State Rep. Lacey Hull, right, and Krysta Walker, District 138 director, at the State Legislators Breakfast.
Learn more about CFISD’s legislative priorities on the district website at www.cfisd.net/89leg. Sign up for Remind updates throughout the 89th Texas Legislative Session by texting @cfisdleg to 81010.
District partners with local legislators to discuss education initiatives
CFISD representatives and elected officials attend a State Legislators Breakfast at the Mark Henry, Ed.D. Administration Building on Nov. 21. Pictured, from left, are Scott Henry, Board of Trustees president; Justin Ray, Board secretary; Dr. Doug Killian, superintendent of schools; Rep. Lacey Hull, Texas District 138; and Rep. Mike Schofield, Texas District 132.
Nov. 21, 2024—CFISD welcomed elected officials and staff members to a State Legislators Breakfast on Nov. 21 at the Mark Henry, Ed.D. Administration Building, where they learned about key issues impacting the school district ahead of the 89th Texas Legislative Session.
Dr. Doug Killian, superintendent of schools, led the session for state representatives and staff members from nearby legislative districts. The guests learned about CFISD’s 89th Texas Legislative Session priorities, results of a recent efficiency audit conducted by Weaver & Tidwell, challenges CFISD faces with TEA’s new Ed-Fi data reporting system, as well as assessment and accountability concerns.
Dr. Doug Killian, superintendent of schools, provides a district update to elected officials and staffers during the State Legislators Breakfast on Nov. 21.
CFISD’s Legislative Priorities for the upcoming session include:
- Fully fund school districts that offer a Local Optional Homestead Exemption (LOHE).
- Increase the School Safety Allotment.
- Increase the Special Education Allotment.
- Increase the Transportation Allotment.
District 132 State Rep. Mike Schofield, second from left, visits with, from left, Board Secretary Justin Ray, Superintendent Dr. Doug Killian and Board President Scott Henry at the State Legislators Breakfast on Nov. 21.
Dr. Killian thanked all representatives and their staff for supporting and serving the CFISD community. District 138 State Rep. Lacey Hull and District 132 State Rep. Mike Schofield, who were both in attendance, have already filed bills that would provide local property tax relief while helping provide additional funding to school districts that offer an LOHE.
District 17 State Sen. Joan Huffman filed Senate Bill 260 last week that would double the School Safety Allotment.
“Thank you to Sen. Huffman for prioritizing school safety through SB 260, a bill that would provide key assistance to districts like CFISD that exceed our current allotment to benefit our students and staff,” said Justin Ray, CFISD Board secretary. “We look forward to working alongside our local delegates to prioritize the success of our students and strength of our community.”
Justin Ray, CFISD Board secretary, visits with District 138 State Rep. Lacey Hull, right, and Krysta Walker, District 138 director, at the State Legislators Breakfast.
Learn more about CFISD’s legislative priorities on the district website at www.cfisd.net/89leg. Sign up for Remind updates throughout the 89th Texas Legislative Session by texting @cfisdleg to 81010.