Operation: Destination District
Our Blueprint
This is CCSD’s five-year commitment to transforming our schools into supportive, safe places where learning sparks joy and students are prepared to build a home, a life, and a future.
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Spring and Summer 2025
During Superintendent Ebert’s first 100 days in the role, she and the CCSD leadership team implemented a 100-Day Plan to rebuild climate and culture. This was the first step to paving the way for the long-term efforts ahead.
CCSD also celebrated key “wins” that are building momentum, including:
- Record staffing levels - 98% of classrooms staffed with a licensed teacher
- Improved graduation rate (86.6% for the 2024-2025 school year)
- Added 500 Pre-K seats during the 2025-2026 school year
- 136 CCSD schools improved their star ratings
- Improved literacy rates in third grade
- Improved middle school math proficiency
- Significant growth in dual enrollment, the number of students with AP scores 3 or higher, and the percentage of students passing workplace readiness skills assessments
Mile Marker 2
Fall 2025 and Winter 2026
- We built on momentum in and graduation rates by focusing on the “Core Four”: Pre-Kindergarten, Early Literacy, Middle School Math, and Workforce and College Readiness. View more information in English and Español.
- CCSD gathered input from about 50,000 students, families, educators, and community members co-designed an ambitious five-year strategic plan.
- CCSD hosted 40 community meetings to obtain community feedback that will inform our decisions on the upcoming Facility Master Plan, Building Brighter Futures.
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Fall 2026 and beyond
- Launch of the Building Bright Futures facility master plan
- Implement and track progress on the Destination District Strategic Plan, efficiency study and Building Bright Futures facility master plan
- Consistent updates to the community on progress toward becoming the Destination District
