The Cleveland ISD Board of Trustees has officially approved pay increases for the 2025-2026 school year in accordance with the Compensation Bill from the 89th Legislature, recognizing and rewarding the incredible work of our team!
💰 Teacher Raises
• 5+ years of experience: $5,000 increase
• 3–4 years of experience: $2,500 increase
• 2 years of experience: $1,275 increase
• 1 year of experience: $1,270 increase
• Apprentice Teachers: $1,000 increase
👥 All other staff will receive a 2% increase in pay.
🗓 Local Leave Days have also been added for all employees, in addition to the 5 state days.
We are proud to invest in our staff—because when we take care of our people, they can take care of our students. ❤️🖤
#ClevelandISD #ForwardTogether #StaffSupport #TeacherAppreciation
Cleveland ISD families — the SMART Tag Parent App is now available! With this easy-to-use app, you can:
✅ Track your child’s bus in real time
✅ Receive notifications for pick-up and drop-off
✅ Manage authorized drop-off contacts
✅ Stay informed with safety alerts and updates
Getting started is simple! Just visit:
🔗https:https://www.qbit.codes/q/smart-tag-parent-app
Cleveland ISD family!
We’re so excited to welcome all of our amazing students back for the 2025–2026 school year! 🎉 Whether you’re stepping onto campus for the first time or returning with fresh goals, tomorrow marks the beginning of something great.
We want to see your first day moments — your smiles, your signs, your style! 📸
So don’t forget to tag us on Facebook, Instagram, or X, or email your photos to info@clevelandisd.org.
Let’s fill our community with positivity, pride, and Cleveland spirit. 💪
We love our students, and we’re ready to make this year the best one yet!
Let’s go, Indians! ❤️🖤
#ClevelandISD #FirstDay2025 #WeLoveOurStudents #ForwardTogether
We’re ready to kick off another amazing school year! Please take a moment to review our updated start and dismissal times for each campus:
🕒📚 ¡Ya están disponibles los horarios escolares 2025–2026 de Cleveland ISD! 📚🕒
¡Estamos listos para comenzar otro año escolar increíble! Por favor, tómate un momento para revisar los horarios actualizados de entrada y salida para cada campus:
To support student focus, well-being, and academic achievement, Cleveland ISD is implementing a Distraction-Free Education Policy aligned with House Bill 1481. This new policy limits the use of personal electronic devices during the school day.
What You Need to Know:
🔹 Elementary & Middle School & High School
All personal devices (including cell phones, earbuds, smartwatches, etc.) must be powered off and stored away from the first bell to the last.
🔹 All Campuses:
This policy applies during passing periods, assemblies, and all school activities.
Why It Matters:
The goal is to reduce distractions, enhance emotional wellness, and strengthen student engagement with peers, teachers, and learning.
How Families Can Support:
✅ Talk with your child about staying focused and device-free at school.
✅ Ensure devices are stored in backpacks
✅ To reach your child during the school day, please call the school’s front office.
Thank you for partnering with Cleveland ISD to create a safe, focused, and connected learning environment!
A partir del año escolar 2025–2026, todos los estudiantes inscritos en Cleveland ISD serán elegibles para recibir desayuno y almuerzo gratuitos a través de la Provisión de Elegibilidad Comunitaria (CEP). 🍎🥪
¡Esta maravillosa iniciativa asegura que cada estudiante en nuestro distrito reciba comidas nutritivas sin costo alguno—eliminando la necesidad de solicitudes para comidas escolares y aliviando la carga para las familias!
Animamos a los padres y tutores a leer la carta completa para obtener más información sobre el programa.
#ClevelandISD #OrgulloCISD #ComidasGratuitasParaEstudiantes #EstudiantesSaludablesAprendenMejor #DesayunoGratis #AlmuerzoGratis #FamiliaCISD #NutriendoLaExcelencia
🔴Welcome Dr. Josefa Davila to Cleveland ISD! 🔴
We are thrilled to officially welcome Dr. Josefa Davila as our new Chief Academic Officer!
Dr. Josefa Davila is a highly accomplished and purpose-driven leader with over 25 years of experience dedicated to transforming public education. She has a distinguished record of accelerating student achievement, elevating instructional quality, and building robust leadership capacity across diverse school systems.
A proud first-generation college graduate and former Multilingual Learner, Dr. Davila leads with deep empathy and urgency. Her profound commitment to equity and excellence is personal, rooted in the belief that every student deserves access to a high-quality education in a system where they are seen, supported, and empowered to thrive.
Before joining Cleveland ISD, Dr. Davila served in executive leadership roles in some of Texas's largest districts. There, she successfully led school turnaround efforts and expanded high-impact instructional systems that drove lasting academic gains. She holds a doctorate in Educational Leadership and is a certified superintendent in the state of Texas.
As Chief Academic Officer, Dr. Davila is committed to empowering educators, accelerating student learning, and fostering a culture of high expectations and collaborative success throughout the district.
#CISDLeadershipMatters #WelcomeDrDavila #AcademicExcellence #CISDProud #MovingForwardTogether
🏫 Cleveland ISD 2025–2026 Meet the Teacher Event
Welcome, CISD Families! We’re excited to kick off the 2025–2026 school year by connecting with our amazing parents and students during our Meet the Teacher events. Please review your child’s campus schedule below and join us!
📅 Meet the Teacher Schedule by Campus:
Cleveland High School (CHS)
Meet the Teacher:
Tuesday, July 29: Sophomores | 12:00–4:00 PM
Wednesday, July 30: Juniors | 2:00–4:00 PM
Thursday, July 31: Seniors | 4:00–7:00 PM
Elementary Campuses (NSE, ESE, SSE, CWE, PBE, SFE)
Meet the Teacher:
Wednesday, July 30: PreK, 1st, 3rd, 5th | 5:00–7:00 PM
Thursday, July 31: Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th | 5:00–7:00 PM
Cleveland Middle School (CMS) and Santa Fe Middle School (SFM)
Meet the Teacher: Thursday, July 31 | 6:00–8:00 PM
Cleveland 9th Grade Center (C-9)
Meet the Teacher: Wednesday, July 30 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Douglas Learning Academy (DLA)
Meet the Teacher: Tuesday, July 29 | 6:00–7:00 PM (Eastside Cafeteria)
📣 We can’t wait to see you there!
These events are a great opportunity to meet your child’s teachers, tour the campus, and prepare for a successful school year.
For more details, please contact your child’s campus directly or visit our district homepage.
¡Estamos emocionados de dar la bienvenida a nuestros estudiantes y familias para el año escolar 2025–2026! Acompáñenos para el evento de Conocer al Profesor(a) en la escuela primaria de su hijo(a) en las siguientes fechas:
📍 Escuelas Primarias
🗓️ Miércoles, 30 de julio
Grados: PreK, 1.º, 3.º, 5.º
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ Jueves, 31 de julio
Grados: Kinder, 2.º, 4.º
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎒✨¡Comencemos el año escolar con fuerza conectando con los maestros y preparándonos para un gran inicio! No olvide. el primer día de clases es el martes, 5 de agosto de 2025.
📸 Vea los volantes a continuación en inglés y español.
#ClevelandISD #ConocerAlProfesor #RegresoAClases #OrgulloCISD #FamiliaCISD
We can’t wait to welcome our students and families back to campus for the 2025–2026 school year! Come meet your teachers, tour the classrooms, and get excited for a brand-new year! 🎒✨
📍 Elementary Campuses
🗓️Wednesday, July 30th
Grades: PreK, 1st, 3rd, 5th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🗓️ Thursday, July 31st
Grades: Kindergarten, 2nd, 4th
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📅 First Day of School: Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Let’s start the year strong—see you there!
#ClevelandISD #MeetTheTeacher #BackToSchool #CISDProud #CISDFamily #ForwardTogether
Beginning September 1, 2025, Texas House Bill 1481 goes into effect, requiring all public school districts—including Cleveland ISD—to adopt and enforce policies that restrict the use of personal wireless communication devices during school hours.
This includes, but is not limited to:
📱 Cell phones
🕒 Smartwatches
💻 Personal tablets and laptops
📻 Any non-district-issued wireless communication devices
The intent of HB 1481 is to minimize classroom distractions, promote academic engagement, and enhance student safety throughout the instructional day.
Next Steps for Cleveland ISD
Cleveland ISD is actively working with the School Board to develop administrative guidance aligned with the new legislation. This guidance will define how the policy will be implemented across all campuses.
📅 Additional information will be shared during the July 2025 School Board Meeting.
We are committed to keeping our families informed and will continue to share updates as more details become available.
