Brazosport ISD amends graduation policy to require a CCMR indicator for future freshmen

Brian Cole, the district’s superintendent of teaching and learning, recommended a local change to board policy EIF that would require a College, Career and Military Readiness (CCMR) indicator as a component of graduation beginning with freshmen who enter high school in 2026–27.

Cole told the board the change responds to recent TEA accountability shifts that have tightened how CCMR is measured and said the proposed local policy would allow campus‑based committees to review extenuating circumstances and grant waivers where appropriate. He described ways students can earn CCMR—dual credit, industry‑based certifications, AP/IB and college entrance exam performance—and explained TEA is changing approvals and certification levels that will affect how many students count toward CCMR indicators.

Board members asked whether TEA must approve the administrative regulations (administrative rules will still need drafting) and how the policy alters senior‑year planning and district reporting. Cole said districts have local authority to add requirements beyond the state minimum and stressed the change creates multiyear planning needs so students and families begin CCMR preparation earlier.

A motion to adopt the proposed EIF local policy was made and seconded; the board voted 'aye' and carried the motion, adopting the local requirement for freshmen entering 2026–27. The motion language and procedural mover/second were recorded in the public record but individual board vote tallies were not provided in roll‑call form in the transcript.

Ending: The board adopted the local policy amendment; administration will prepare related administrative regulations and return with details and implementation guidance for campuses and families.