Coppell Independent School District public meetings in 2024
31 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed-session review of the superintendent’s performance and goal-setting, as permitted under Texas Government Code Section 551.074. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will discuss updates to the 2025-2026 school calendar and review a demographer's fall update. The board will also consider final payments and change directives for district construction projects.
- Proposed changes to the 2025-2026 CISD School Calendar
- Final payment for refresh work by Core Construction at Wilson Elementary and Mockingbird Elementary
- Construction change directives from Core Construction for Coppell High School Tennis Center renovations
- Approval of monthly budget amendments for December 2024
- Approval of the 2025 Public Information Act Calendar
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will meet November 18 to vote on approving minutes, budget amendments, and a financial report. Key decisions include contracting with Aramark for maintenance services and resuming Phase 2 elementary construction projects. The board will also canvass results of a voter-approved tax rate election and adopt a resolution for a regional appraisal district vote.
- Approve minutes of October 28, 2024 regular meeting
- Approve budget amendments for November 2024
- Approve October 2024 financial report
- Contract with Aramark Facilities Management for maintenance and grounds restructuring
- Resume Phase 2 elementary construction projects per bond program
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will meet on October 28, 2024, to discuss and vote on several financial and operational items, including approval of emergency communications equipment vendors and roofing architectural services for 2023 bond projects. The board will also hear updates on the district's strategic plan and student safety initiatives.
- Approve Aerowave Technologies and SpeakEZ for emergency communications equipment funded by Texas SAFE Grant
- Approve Armko Industries for 2023 bond roofing architectural services
- Approve Region 10 Education Service Center cooperative agreement for child nutrition supplies
- Discuss and consider submission of Class Size Waiver to TEA
- Approve budget amendments and September 2024 financial report
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to review recommendations on International Baccalaureate (IB) and Dual Language Immersion (DLI) programs. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda, and the public may address the board during the open forum.
- Discuss and consider action regarding International Baccalaureate (IB) recommendations
- Discuss and consider action regarding Dual Language Immersion (DLI) recommendations
Workshop
The Coppell Independent School District Board of Trustees holds a workshop meeting to discuss topics including the 7.1.1 Strategic Plan Implementation. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is for discussion only.
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on September 30, 2024, to approve minutes from prior meetings, monthly budget amendments, and several financial resolutions. The board will also discuss facilities recommendations, vendor approvals for gym flooring and furniture replacements, and nominations for a regional appraisal district board.
- Approve minutes from August 19 and September workshops
- Approve September 2024 budget amendments
- Adopt resolution recommitting Operating Fund Balance
- Approve vendor Ponder Company, Inc. for large gym wood floor replacement at Coppell High School
- Approve vendor School Specialty for library and office furniture replacement at Valley Ranch Elementary
Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees holds a workshop to discuss topics under the Strategic Plan Implementation, including updates on the Dual Language Immersion Program and facility evaluation recommendations. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
Town Hall Meeting
The Coppell Independent School District held a Town Hall Meeting on September 18, 2024. The agenda provided no substantive items for discussion or decision, only procedural boilerplate and system notices.
Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees holds a workshop to discuss topics related to the Strategic Plan Implementation Team, including facility evaluation recommendations. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees holds a workshop to discuss implementation of its strategic plan and facility evaluation recommendations. No formal decisions are listed on this agenda; the meeting is for discussion only.
Public Hearing
The Coppell ISD board will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2024-2025 budget, which will set the tax rate for the district. Residents may speak during the public discussion portion of the meeting.
- Public hearing on 2024-2025 budget and tax rate adoption
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and consider adopting the 2024-2025 budgets and tax rates. The meeting includes a possible vote to call a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) and the approval of campus improvement plans.
- Adoption of 2024-2025 General, Food Service, and Debt Service budgets
- Adoption of 2024-2025 Maintenance and Operations and Debt Service tax rates
- Possible order calling a Voter-Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE)
- Approval of 2024-2025 Campus Improvement Plans for district schools
- Purchase of field and track equipment for Buddy Echols Field
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees held a workshop to review budget planning for fiscal years 2024-2025 and 2025-2026. No formal decisions were listed on the agenda; the session focused on discussion led by the Chief Financial Officer.
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss budget planning for 2024-2026 and House Bill 3 goals. The meeting includes a potential action item regarding the redemption or defeasance of certain district obligations.
- 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 Budget Planning
- Voter Approval Tax Rate Election (VATRE) discussion
- Debt Defeasance resolution and outstanding obligations
- House Bill 3 Goals Board Discussion
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review budget planning for 2024-2026 and the results of an efficiency audit. The meeting includes the potential adoption of the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan and modifications to the academic calendar.
- Adoption of the 2024-2025 District Improvement Plan
- 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 Budget Planning and Efficiency Audit Results Report
- Results of the Voter Approval Tax Ratification Election Survey
- Approval of July 2024 monthly budget amendments and June 2024 Financial Report
- Renewal of membership in Walsh Gallegos' Legal Services Retainer Program for 2024-2025
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on June 24, 2024, with a closed session for legal and personnel matters, followed by open-session action items. The board will consider approving the 2024-2025 employee compensation plan, the student code of conduct, and several contracts for school construction, security, and technology. They will also receive updates on the budget, curriculum, and community-based accountability system.
- Approve 2024-2025 Employee Compensation Plan resolution
- Approve One Source Building Services for irrigation repairs at nine elementary schools
- Approve Terracon Consultants for materials testing on Coppell High School fine arts and tennis center additions, and Valley Ranch Elementary additions
- Approve Nitor proposal for camera surveillance and card access at 5 elementary campuses
- Approve updated agreement with Dallas County Sheriff's Department for deputies at four campuses
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget and compensation plan, as well as the bond project timeline. The board will also consider action items including approval of a strategic plan tool, action on previously approved bond projects, and adoption of legislative advocacy resolutions for TASB. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Discussion of 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 Budget and Compensation Plan
- Bond Project Timeline and Planning update
- Consider approval of 7.1.1 Strategic Plan Implementation Team Tool
- Consider action on previously approved bond projects
- Consider adoption of Legislative Advocacy Resolutions for TASB 2024-2026
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting, including swearing in newly elected board members, presenting awards, and hearing reports on the bond oversight committee, the School Health Advisory Council, and the strategic plan. The board will also consider consent items like minutes and budget amendments, plus action items for purchasing dishwashers and a boom lift, and will enter closed session to discuss board roles and officer elections.
- Issue Certificate of Election and administer Oath of Office to newly elected board members
- Approve monthly budget amendments for May 2024
- Approve purchase of dishwashers at Lakeside and Wilson Elementary from Mission Restaurant Supply
- Approve purchase of an Articulating Boom Lift from United Rentals
- Discuss and consider election of Board Officers
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to conduct a hearing on a Level IV appeal filed by Mr. Venky Venkatraman under Board Policy FNG (LOCAL). After a closed-session deliberation on the appeal, the board will reconvene to discuss and possibly take action on the matter. Public comment is limited to agenda items only, with a three-minute limit per speaker.
- Level IV appeal hearing filed by Mr. Venky Venkatraman
- Closed session deliberation on the appeal
- Possible board action on the appeal after closed session
Special Meeting Cancelled
This special meeting of the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees was cancelled. The agenda would have included an action item to declare results of the May 4, 2024 trustee election, but no decisions were made.
- Special meeting cancelled
- Agenda item: Order declaring results of May 4, 2024 Trustee General Election
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to certify the results of the May 4, 2024 trustee election and issue certificates to newly elected members. They will also discuss legislative advocacy resolutions for the Texas Association of School Boards and review the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budgets. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Order declaring results of May 4, 2024 trustee election
- Issue certificates of election to new board members
- Discussion of TASB 2024-2026 advocacy agenda
- 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget workshop
- Closed session on board roles and responsibilities
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports on instruction, athletics, and fine arts, followed by action items including consent agenda approvals, certification of instructional materials funds, a silent panic alert technology purchase, and selection of an efficiency auditor. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel contracts and board roles.
- Approve minutes from March 26, 2024 regular meeting and April 8, 2024 workshop
- Approve monthly budget amendments for April 2024
- Consider certification of Instructional Materials Allotment Funds for 2024-2025
- Consider approval of Nitor Solutions Inc. for Silent Panic Alert Technology (SPAT)
- Consider resolution to select auditor for Efficiency Audit per Texas Education Code 11.184(b)
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss the demographer's spring update and budget planning for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel matters and announce the new principal of New Tech High @ Coppell.
- Closed session for personnel matters
- Announcement of new principal for New Tech High @ Coppell
- Demographer's Spring Update by Rocky Gardiner (Zonda Education)
- 2024-2025 & 2025-2026 Budget Planning Discussion by CFO Diana Sircar
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will discuss and possibly approve several construction contract amendments with Core Construction for projects at Coppell High School and Valley Ranch Elementary, as well as the purchase of AEROWAVE emergency repeaters. The board will also enter closed session to deliberate on the superintendent's contract and administrative contract renewals, with possible action afterward. Consent items include approving meeting minutes, budget amendments, and financial reports.
- Approve monthly budget amendments for March 2024
- Approve purchase of AEROWAVE Emergency Repeaters
- Amend Core Construction agreement for CHS fine arts building (Guaranteed Maximum Price)
- Amend Core Construction agreement for CHS tennis center (Guaranteed Maximum Price)
- Closed session: deliberation on Superintendent's Contract and administrative contract renewals
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the superintendent's mid-year performance review and goal setting. Public comment is limited to agenda items only, and the board may take action on items discussed in closed session after reconvening.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Superintendent's Mid-Year Performance Review & Goal Setting
- Public comment limited to agenda items, 3-minute limit per speaker
Joint Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees and the Irving City Council are holding a joint work session to discuss the district's strategic design, highlights, accountability system, safety updates, and construction projects. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the items are for discussion only.
- Joint work session with Irving City Council
- Coppell ISD Strategic Design and District Highlights
- Community Based Accountability System (CBAS)
- Safety and Security Updates
- Existing and Upcoming Construction Projects
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss budget planning for the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, open forum for public comment on agenda items, and the budget discussion led by the Chief Financial Officer. No decisions are listed; this is a discussion session.
- 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget planning discussion led by CFO Diana Sircar
- Open forum for public comment limited to agenda items, 3-minute limit per speaker
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on February 26, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including an elementary school rezoning adjustment for the 2024-2025 school year, amendments to Core Construction contracts for interior refreshes at Wilson and Mockingbird Elementary, and furniture replacement for those schools. The agenda also includes a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, a strategic plan overview, and a closed session to discuss the superintendent's contract.
- Approve elementary school rezoning adjustment starting 2024-2025
- Amend Core Construction agreement for Wilson Elementary interior refresh (Guaranteed Maximum Price)
- Amend Core Construction agreement for Mockingbird Elementary interior refresh (Guaranteed Maximum Price)
- Approve classroom, library, and office furniture replacement for Wilson and Mockingbird Elementary
- Grant 780 sq ft access easement at Austin Elementary to City of Coppell for Fire Station #5
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board Workshop on February 5, 2024, includes a closed session for legal matters, followed by possible action on items discussed. The board will consider approving Reeder Concrete, Inc. for civil work and concrete pads at ten elementary playgrounds, and will discuss budget planning for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, along with goals and data updates.
- Approval of Reeder Concrete, Inc. for civil work and concrete pads for ten elementary playgrounds
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.071 for legal consultation
- 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget planning discussion
- Goals and data updates from curriculum and instruction
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving contracts for playground equipment at ten elementary schools and a roof replacement at Pinkerton Elementary, adopting school calendars for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026, and calling a trustee election for May 4, 2024. The board will also consider a resolution regarding chaplains (SB763), policy revisions, and staff development waivers. Closed sessions are scheduled for personnel matters.
- Approve Lea Park & Play, Inc. for playground equipment and shade structures at ten elementary schools
- Approve Spectrum Resource Roofing for roof replacement at Pinkerton Elementary
- Adopt 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school year calendars
- Adopt election order for School Board Trustee General Election on May 4, 2024
- Consider resolution regarding Chaplains (SB763)