Collinsville ISD Receives Rating Of Superior Achievement

The Collinsville School District has achieved a rating of Superior Achievement from the Texas Education Agency. “Receiving the highest rating given by the state speaks volumes about financial integrity of Collinsville. When you consider all the paperwork and reporting requirements required by the state, getting a rating this high is quite an accomplishment. It speaks volumes about our employees who deal with purchase orders, purchasing and related items. We are fortunate to have an excellent finance officer in Mrs. Karen Shotwell who helps to make sure we take care of all the details.”, said Collinsville Superintendent Tim Wright.

Schools FIRST is a financial accountability system for school districts developed by the Texas Education in 1999. The goal of the rating system is to achieve quality performance in the management of school districts’ finances. The accountability system was enacted in 2003.

The superior achievement rating is the state’s highest, showing the quality of Collinsville ISD’s financial management and reporting system.

“We are pleased that our district has received a superior financial rating,” said Karen Shotwell, CISD financial officer. “We will continue to strive for excellence and accountability in an effort to better serve the taxpayers and community.”