At its November 18, 2024, meeting, the Commerce Independent School District (CISD) Board of Trustees celebrated student athletic achievements and addressed several business matters.
Cross Country Team Highlights
- State Qualifier: Chase Gossett
- Varsity Boys: District Champions
- Varsity Girls: Regional Qualifiers
- JV Boys: District Champions
- Middle School: District Champions
- 76 Personal Bests were set during the season.
Volleyball Team Highlights
- The Varsity team completed the season with a 15-20 record, placing 3rd in District.
- Despite losing seven seniors last year, the team looks forward to a bright future.
Delinquent Tax Report
Mr. Patrick McArthur from Perdue Brandon Fielder & Mott presented the district’s delinquent tax report. The firm, which works on a fee-based structure contingent on collections, successfully recovered $184,000 in delinquent taxes during the 2022-23 school year.
Financial Integrity Rating
CISD received a B rating in the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) for the 2022-23 school year. Indicator 21, related to bond construction debt and stagnant property values, impacted the rating.
Enrollment and Upcoming Meetings
- Current enrollment stands at 1,550 students.
- A Special Board Meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
- The next regular Board Meeting will be held on Monday, December 16, 2024, at 7:00 PM.
