Julie Hinaman - CFISD Trustee

08/31/2026

It’s been a busy start to the 2026-2027 school year! I’m behind in sharing my adventures around CFISD so here are a few pics of some of the amazing people across our amazing school district!
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08/31/2026

Did you know that CFISD students can currently earn over 100+ workplace certifications while attending high school?

Preparing students for their future careers is a key goal for Cy-Fair ISD!

CFISD is seeking local business and industry leaders to provide input and guidance as we continue to build our Career & Technical Education programs for students.

Join us as a member of the CTE Advisory Committee to help create the best pathways for the future workforce of Texas.
Career & Technical Education CFISD
Cypress-Fairbanks ISD

Industry partners, we want to hear from you!

Join CFISD’s CTE Advisory Committee Meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, from 12–1:30 PM and help us shape career pathways, curriculum, and workforce opportunities for our students.

📍 Mark Henry Administration Building
🍽️ Lunch provided — RSVP required

Save your seat by Oct. 9: https://tinyurl.com/cfisdadvisory

Let’s work together to prepare our students for what’s next! 💼🎓

08/10/2026

This is so true. This is why public schools matter.
CFISD has served kids and families here for over 85 years and will continue to do so…because it’s a promise made by the community. ❤️

08/09/2026

School starts this week…YAY!!! 🎉
I love seeing all of the posts about “Meet the Teacher” days for elementary schools and “Express” days for middle and high schools! ✏️📚🚌📝🏫🚸🗓️
Sharing a few last pics from this summer as we get ready for a great year in CFISD! 💛💙💜

07/27/2026

I hope everyone is having a good summer! Friends ask me if I get the summer off as a school board member.
Yes and No.
Yes…there are no official board meetings in July so the month of July is quiet for board members.
No…I still think about and worry about our CFISD students and staff.

Plus, I have enjoyed some fun events happening around the district this summer - see pics below.

For many district leaders and depts, summer is their busy season.

Facilities, Maintenance, and Operations are busy finishing up renovations, repairs, and deep cleaning before students return to school.

Student Services and Curriculum & Instruction are busy making preparations for safe and effective learning experiences.

Human Resources has been busy interviewing, screening, and onboarding new employees.

Principals and campus administrators have been busy finalizing master schedules and staffing.

This week marks the beginning of the new school year with the Leadership Symposium, New Teacher Resident Orientation, District Safety & Security meeting, New Staff Orientation, New Teacher Institutes, and a CFISD online Town Hall.

We are jumping into the 2026-2027 with renewed commitment and focus on serving students and our communities! 💛💙💜

07/25/2026

“How politics, vouchers, and neglect put Texas schools in crisis.”

Public school districts across Texas are struggling due to higher costs for staff, fuel, insurance, and utilities. A state school finance system that doesn’t keep up with inflation has created this crisis leading to school closures and cuts in staff & programs.

How politics, vouchers, and neglect put Texas schools in crisis.

07/22/2026

Interesting article about charter schools. While the author is talking specifically about schools in Nevada, we have experienced the same issue here in Texas.

Charter schools are an “in-between” step between local community public schools and for-profit private schools.

Charter schools do not charge tuition but do utilize applications/lotteries to select their students.

Charter schools are funded with public state funds but do not have locally-elected school boards.

Charter schools can sell bonds to fund their facilities but don’t have to hold local bond elections and let voters decide.

Charter schools claim better student outcomes but have significantly higher dropout rates.

Charter schools have expanded significantly in TX under the current appointed TEA Commissioner and elected SBOE. Even while statewide enrollment is declining and without input from local communities.

Why is this important to know? What can we do about this?

Our votes this November will determine if the “Trojan Horse” of charter schools will continue to grow and chip away at public education and local control in TX.

Please do your homework and research candidates to learn who is really pro-public ed and who is not.

OPINION: Charter schools are the Trojan horse of school privatization. Read more at The Nevada Independent.

07/21/2026

Did you know there are questions like this 👇🏼 on the 3rd grade math STAAR test? Yes, 8-year-olds are expected to answer multiple questions like this - often written at a higher reading level - on a computer as required by the TEA.

Did you know that elementary school ratings are based 100% on how well kids perform on STAAR tests?

Did you know that the state/TEA is changing STAAR tests AGAIN next year? Instead of one big test at the end of the year, students will be tested 3 times throughout the year for tested subjects. 😳

Did you know that districts still have not received STAAR test results for science tests given last spring? The TEA is still working on grading and deciding the cut off scores for different achievement levels before publishing the results. Why is that so?🤨

Did you know that no colleges or workplace training programs care about STAAR scores? Other states use nationally-normed tests like Iowa Skills and SAT/ACT tests and even Texas universities don't care about STAAR test results. 🤷🏼‍♀️

Do you think the current STAAR-based assessment system is effective for teachers and parents or is it intended to be punitive for local public schools and districts?

Do you think students that attend private schools and homeschools that receive state funding (vouchers) should also be required to take STAAR tests? How else can we assure accountability for our public funds?

Accountability is important. Assessment is necessary.
Parents and Teachers need relevant and useful feedback to ensure students are learning the necessary knowledge and skills to be successful.

Maybe this is an area that "Needs Improvement".

This is an actual third-grade STAAR math question.
But this is not simply a third-grade math question. It is a reading-heavy economics question.

Students must assume the pineapples are equally fresh each week, that none were left over from previous weeks, that every customer wants the same amount, and that Dahlia automatically raises prices when supply is lower than demand. But, None of that information is actually provided.

And the answers are so wordy, how many students would get distracted or confused?
And we wonder why children score lower in math?
Look at the questions we are giving third graders.
But sure, let’s use this nonsense to evaluate children, teachers, and schools.

07/17/2026

THANK YOU to the many CFISD Educators who have served students, families, and our community for so many years! Your dedication is appreciated! ❤️

07/10/2026

Cypress Community….are you looking for a fun, free, indoor, family event? Check out the Cypress Winds concert on Tuesday, July 14 at the VPAC! 🎶

If you have a student who participates in band or orchestra, you definitely don’t want to miss this opportunity to see some of our amazing CFISD teachers performing on stage!

Unfortunately, I will be out of town on Tuesday so can’t be there…so, I popped in to the Cypress Winds rehearsal last night. Wow! Our CFISD music educators are SO talented! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

The concert is open to the public so be sure to invite your friends and family and enjoy an evening at the VPAC! 🌟