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Cameron ISD

Superintendent

THIS IS A CONFIDENTIAL SEARCH. ONLY THE LONE FINALIST WILL BE REVEALED.

District Web Site: https://www.cameronisd.net/
ESC Region: 6
Timeline:  Accepted 
Community involvement sessions: Online, ongoing
Application Deadline: May 7
Review of applications:  May 13
First-round interviews: May 20,21, and 22
Follow-up interview preparation: May 25
Second-round interviews: May 27,28, and 29
Vote to name finalist: June 2
Vote to hire June 24

 

Mission Statement The Cameron Independent School District, in partnership with parents and community, will provide a quality education for all of our students, empowering them to pursue productive and fulfilling lives in an ever-changing, interdependent world.
About Community: Cameron, the county seat of Milam County, is at the intersection of U.S. highways 77 and 190, on the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad fourteen miles north of Rockdale in the north central part of the county. Since Oct of 2021, the City of Cameron and the Downtown Square have been experiencing a renaissance as the community has started to renovate the historic buildings and add numerous businesses. Cameron ISD is based in Cameron, Texas and serves much of north central Milam County.

 

2021-2022 TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INFORMATION 

   
Total Number of Schools: 4

Total Students: 

 

1554

African American: 16 %
Hispanic: 51.3 %
White: 30.1%
Others: 2.7 %
Econ. Disadvantaged: 74.5 %
Total FTE Staff: 249.5
Total FTE Teachers: 112.8

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND CHARACTERISTICS

Please note: All candidates must have central office and/or prior superintendent experience to apply.

  1. An effective communicator with refined interpersonal skills who is visible, willing to listen and learn, and interacts well with the staff and community.
  2. A leader with a successful record of leading and monitoring the curriculum necessary for all students and teachers to excel academically and personally.
  3. Able to work in partnership with the Board of Trustees and build a climate of candor, mutual trust, and cooperation.
  4. An experienced financial manager who understands Texas school finance, how to maximize the district’s resources and tap alternative sources of funding.
  5. Is a progressive visionary that has had proven success in implementing instructional technology and innovative strategies in today’s classroom.
  6. An effective problem solver who actively solicits input from those involved reviews the facts, makes the tough decisions and supports those decisions with resources and personal commitment.