Thanks for a great year!

2023-24 was an exciting year of growth for the Booster for Special Programs! We are so honored to serve the district and students and are proud of the accomplishments we achieved. As with everything in life, it truly takes a village, so we want to thank our wonderful board and recognize how each member contributed this year. Most of all, we want to thank YOU for supporting the Booster and making our mission possible.

Membership
* Welcomed 33 new member families this year
* Raised $1624 more in membership dollars over last year
* Awarded $200 to winning campuses during our membership drive

Marketing
* Engaged more members and continued to build our presence - online, in social media, on the Dragon eBlast, in the homecoming parade, at our many social and fundraising events, and in the greater CISD community

Socials
* Hosted five annual social events, including a bigger and better tailgate, Nash Farms family social, parent coffee, parent night out at Jane's, and popsicles in the park
* Launched liaison initiative and also hosted intimate fall coffee for specific campuses

Fundraisers
* Held our first-ever family fun night to rave reviews and far exceeded expectations by raising $4750
* Sponsored 4 fundraisers at various community partners: Fajita Petes, Crisp & Green, Chick-Fil-A, and Kendra Scott
* Launched an apparel store, featuring a new t-shirt design

Staff appreciation efforts
* Secured breakfast donations for required staff training days from various community partners: Great Harvest, Sunny Street Cafe, and Chiloso
* Helped defray the costs of the department holiday party
* Provided 275 special programs teachers, aides, therapists, bus drivers a holiday gift

Grants
* Approved $3,630.35 in funds to support students and staff in 15 disbursements benefiting different campuses, programs, and teachers
* Provided field trips, air purifiers, classroom supplies, sensory toys, activity wall panels, training for teachers for behavioral interventions, devices to support communication, and more