What to know
In early 2024, the previous CISD board of trustees adopted the 2025-26 school calendar, setting spring break for a week that differed from those set by Lone Star College and other Texas colleges. At the time CISD adopted its calendar, the institutions had not released their 2025-26 calendars, according to the board's agenda packet.
In a presentation, Hedith Sauceda-Upshaw, the district's assistant superintendent for teaching and learning, presented the board with a list of calendars for Texas universities such as The University of Texas, as well as surrounding school districts.
The spring break dates in the region include:
- March 9-13: Baylor University, Blinn College, Cleveland ISD, Cy-Fair ISD, Katy ISD, Spring Branch ISD, Tomball ISD, Willis ISD
- March 16-20: Lone Star College, Sam Houston State University, Texas A&M University, Texas State University, Texas Tech University, University of Houston, University of Texas, University of Texas at San Antonio, Spring ISD, Klein ISD
- March 23-27: Magnolia ISD
Deputy Superintendent Bethany Medford said the universities base their spring break weeks around March 15. The discrepancy with LSC in particular could cause challenges, officials said.
“Our dual-credit classes are through Lone Star, and if we are not aligned with Lone Star it does create a two-week gap on when we send kids to Lone Star facilities,” Superintendent Curtis Null said at the meeting.
What they’re saying
“Because we did adopt a two-year calendar, I would like more time and let the January District Planning Committee meeting happen and get some additional feedback,” trustee Melissa Dungan said.
“I would say we should [approve the spring break date] tonight because some people plan a year ahead, and they are already looking at this calendar even for spring break since some people have that already planned or looking for a place,” trustee Tiffany Baumann Nelson said.
What’s next
The District Planning Committee, which is responsible for providing assistance to the superintendent in areas including planning, will meet Jan. 15.
