The Clear Creek Independent School District (CCISD) board of trustees voted unanimously on November 9 to postpone its approval of the 2026‑27 Bluebonnet Learning Math open‑education resources (OER) plan. The decision pushes the vote to the board’s next meeting on November 16, giving trustees more time to examine the transition plan.
Reason for the delay
Board members noted that the transition document was posted only on the day of the workshop, leaving little opportunity for thorough review. Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning Angela Stallings explained that the district missed the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) guidance to adopt the plan before the start of the school year because the district chose to retain local flexibility rather than rely on a third‑party author.
Funding impact
Despite missing the TEA deadline, Deputy Superintendent of Academic Advancement & Innovation Michael Houston confirmed that CCISD has not lost any state funding to date. He emphasized that funding drawdowns for the OER entitlement will take effect for the 2026‑2027 school year, and the district remains eligible for the additional instructional‑materials procurement funds.
What the OER entitlement requires
To qualify for state‑developed OER funding, a district or open‑enrollment charter school must adopt an OER instructional‑material transition plan. The TEA outlines several key components for such a plan, including:
- Clear communication and stakeholder change‑management planning
- Timely access to print materials and related manipulatives
- Sufficient planning and instructional time
- Clear expectations for implementation, protocols, and assessments
- Processes for stakeholder communication and public posting of any material modifications
- Guidance that maintains instructional flexibility for teacher adjustments
- Professional learning and development for school leaders, instructional coaches, and teachers
Community response
Parent Bevin Hartnett voiced concern that the plan was released only hours before the board meeting and urged trustees to delay the vote. District officials acknowledged the criticism and reiterated that, although the August rollout timeline was missed, no state funding has been forfeited so far.
Next steps
The board will reconvene on November 16 to vote on whether to adopt the Bluebonnet Math OER transition plan. Stakeholders are encouraged to review the plan materials, which the district plans to make more widely available ahead of that meeting.
Original reporting: Community Impact — Houston — read the source article.
