Comal ISD Radio

In this episode, Superintendent Kim talks to Corbee Wunderlich, Krista Moffat and Kristen Lueck about the TEA's recent suspension about the A through F accountability system for the 2020-21 school year.

In this episode, Superintendent Kim talks with Assistant Superintendent, Krista Moffat, and Director of Academic Support, Leslie Durst about the district's Dyslexia Services.

In this episode, Superintendent Kim talks with Holly Stripling and Janet Schimank about the Comal Reading Academy and the Science of Reading.

In this episode of Comal ISD Radio, Superintendent Kim talks with John Finerghty, Director of Child Nutrition.

In this episode of Comal ISD Radio, Superintendent Kim talks with Steve Stanford and Mike McCullar about the needs of the district and the planning involved with putting together a bond package for a 2021 bond election.

In this episode of Comal ISD Radio, Superintendent Kim talks with demographer Bob Templeton about the current demographics in the Comal ISD region as well as future projections of growth throughout the district.

In this episode of Comal ISD Radio, Superintendent Kim talks with Executive Director for Communication Steve Stanford, Assistant Superintendents for Elementary and Secondary Education Krista Moffat and Corbee Wunderlich. They discuss the recent IDO changeover and the impact of having more students on campus.

Season 2 of Comal ISD Radio will focus on academics, growth and planning and the inner workings of the district. In episode 1, Superintendent Kim talks with Assistant Superintendents Krista Moffat, Corbee Wunderlich and Kristen Lueck about remote learning.

In the final episode of Season 1, Superintendent Kim talks with Chief Financial Officer David Anderson and Executive Director for School Finance Crystal Hermesch about how the Covid-19 pandemic has impacted the district's finance department.

In episode 17 of Comal ISD Radio, Superintendent Kim talks with District Case Manager Allyson Swain about case management across the district. He also talks with Executive Director of Communication Steve Stanford regarding the IDO change for the second 9 weeks of school.

In this episode, Superintendent Kim talks to guests Karen Stevens (Director of Discipline and Student Attendance), Courtney Witherell (Executive Director of Accountability and Research), Corbee Wunderlich (Assistant Superintendent), and Krista Moffatt (Assistant Superintendent). They discuss topics related to the start of the school year, such as attendance, grades and school instruction.

In this episode, Superintendent Kim talks with Kristi Elliot and Taylor Hughes about mental health trends they've noticed during the current Covid-19 environment and the start of the 2020-21 school year. They also provide information on how students, parents, and staff can reach out to the support team for additional assistance.

In this episode, Superintendent Kim talks with Athletic Director Liana Tyler about sports and athletics for the 2020-21 school year.

In this episode, Superintendent Kim talks with Executive Director of Safety and Security, Joe McKenna, and Helpdesk Coordinator, Sally McDonald about the first week of school. 

In this episode of Comal ISD Radio, Superintendent Kim talks with CISD freshman, Aidan Karr for a special "podcast within a podcast." They talk about different procedures and precautions going back to school. Listen for a student's perspective on the launch of the 2020-21 school year.

In episode 11, Superintendent Kim talks with Executive Director of Safety and Security, Joe McKenna, and Coordinator for Student Support Services, Ruby Moseley about CISD case management protocols.

In episode 10 of Comal ISD Radio, Superintendent Kim talks all things transportation with Director of Transportation, Jessica Fischer. Topics include bus schedules, safety, and the importance of carpooling.

In episode 9 of Comal ISD Radio, Superintendent Kim talks with Executive Director of Safety and Security, Joe McKenna and special guest David Drastata, President of the Comal ISD Board of Trustees. They discuss what the planning process has been like from first going remote after Spring Break to the relaunch of school for the 2020-21 school year as well as what our case management system looks like.

In this episode, Superintendent Kim talks with Executive Director of Special Education and Special Services, Michele Martella and Director of Special Education, Shanie Bowers to discuss what special education will look like for the upcoming school year. 

In this episode, Superintendent Kim sits down with the district's executive director for safety and support, Joe McKenna, and executive director of communications, Steve Stanford. They discuss recent updates to case management guidelines released by the Texas Education Agency as well as when and where parents can make their final decision regarding on-campus or remote instruction for the 2021-21 School Year.

In this episode, Superintendent Kim talks all things Technology with Assistant Superintendent of School Operations, Mike McCullar and Chief Information Officer, Travis Brown. They discuss technology requirements for remote learning and information about the upcoming Technology Checkout Program for the 2020-21 school year.

In this episode, Superintendent Kim sits down with Assistant Superintendent of Strategic Initiatives and Programs Mandy Epley, Director of Fine Arts Carla Schumann, and Athletic Director Liana Tyler. They discuss how the recent UIL guidelines will have an impact on Comal ISD's fall sports season and what safety precautions are being put into place for players, cheer and dance teams, and the marching band.

In this episode, Superintendent Kim talks with Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Design Kristen Lueck about remote and on-campus instruction for the 2020-21 school year. Listen to find out how remote instruction will look different from the last 9 weeks of last year as well as recommended technology specs to get the most out of remote learning.

In this episode, Superintendent Kim sits down with the district's executive director for safety and support, Joe McKenna, and executive director of communications, Steve Stanford. They discuss recent guidelines released by the Texas Education Agency involving remote learning options for the 2020-21 school year, preliminary results from the pre-committal survey that was sent out last week, and what types of PPE we have available for students and staff as we begin the new school year.

In this episode, Mr. Kim is joined by Comal ISD Executive Director for Safety and Support Joe McKenna and Executive Director of Communications Steve Stanford. They discuss what parents and students can expect from a health and safety standpoint, including a daily health screener and the use of face coverings, as well as the importance of parents' responses to a pre-commitment survey. 

In the first episode, Mr. Kim is joined by Comal ISD Executive Director for Safety and Support Joe McKenna and Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instructional Design Kristen Lueck. They tackle the topic of “The Basics of Relaunching: 20-21 School Year.”