Lack of unity throughout district to many special interest groups with special agendas, poor communication between major departments. Lack of adequate state funding, central office trying to take control of all curriculum decisions, site-base management, making teachers spend way too much time on paperwork, leaving little or no time for preparation of lessons. CISD's greatest weakness, at this particular time, is how to deal with rapid population growth and funding. CISD is running out of room to educate students. Lack of adequate funds to build for the future.
Communication is difficult because everyone's time is used to the maximum.
Not dealing with over crowding in a timely manner. In the three weeks I have been in this district, I have visited almost every campus. Throughout the elementary schools there appears to be a lack of continuity of instructional programs. There is no consistency in methods or materials. Not enough money from the state.