Coupland Independent School District, TX

Regular Meeting

The Coupland Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss school building bonds and the 2025/2026 annual financial audit. The board will also consider purchasing new student desktop computers and approving SHAC Committee members.

• Consideration of an order authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds
• Approval of a purchase for new student desktop computers exceeding $25,000
• Acceptance of the Annual Financial Audit Report for the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year
• Approval of SHAC Committee members for 2026-2027
• Construction updates from Claycomb and Associates and Weaver & Jacobs

Special Meeting - Canceled

The Coupland Independent School District board holds a special meeting on October 1, 2026 at 5:45 PM. The main item is consideration of an order authorizing the issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds, levying an annual ad valorem tax to secure and pay them, approving an official statement, and submitting the bonds to the Texas Attorney General. The agenda also includes public comments and adjournment. The bond order document is attached to the agenda.

• Consider an order authorizing issuance of unlimited tax school building bonds
• Order would levy an annual ad valorem tax to secure and pay the bonds
• Order would approve an official statement and authorize submission of the bonds to the Texas Attorney General
• Public comments item on the agenda
• Attachment: Bond Order October 1_2026

6:00 PM or immediately after the Special Meeting - Joint meeting with Coupland City Council

Coupland Independent School District and the Coupland City Council are holding a joint meeting on October 1, 2026, at 6:00 PM or immediately after the Special Meeting. The agenda includes opening remarks from Mayor Russell Schmidt and School Board President Crystal Ward, a State of the City address by Mayor Schmidt, and a State of the District address by Dr. Earl Parcell. Working groups will discuss public safety and well-being, youth and community engagement, and growth and development, followed by a debrief and next steps. No votes, contracts, or dollar amounts appear on this agenda.

• Joint meeting of Coupland ISD and Coupland City Council
• State of the City address by Mayor Russell Schmidt
• State of the District address by Dr. Earl Parcell
• Working group topics: Public Safety & Well Being; Youth, Community Service & Engagement; Growth & Development
• No action items, contracts, or public hearings listed

Regular Meeting

The Coupland ISD Board of Trustees will consider canceling the November 3, 2026 trustee election and declaring unopposed candidates elected, along with approving consent agenda items including student laptop purchases over $25,000, workers' compensation insurance, and district improvement plans. The board will also discuss construction updates, a Temple College MOU, and internet safety policy updates.

• Order canceling November 3, 2026 trustee elections in Travis and Williamson Counties
• Items exceeding $25,000 - Student Laptops
• Workers Compensation Insurance for 2026-2027 school year
• Temple College MOU for 2026-2027 school year
• Internet Safety and Technology Acceptable Use Policy updates (CIPA/E-rate)

Tax Rate 2026-2027

The Coupland Independent School District board is meeting to review the approved 2026-2027 budget and consider the proposed tax rate for the same period. The agenda includes a public comment period before adjournment. No specific tax rate or budget figures are listed in the agenda text.

• Review of approved 2026-2027 budget
• Consideration of 2026-2027 proposed tax rate
• Public comment period

The Coupland Independent School District board met on August 13, 2026, to consider the tax rate for the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The minutes do not specify the exact rate or the outcome of the vote. No other substantive decisions are recorded.

• Considered tax rate for 2026-2027 (outcome not specified in minutes)

Immediately following Tax Hearing - Regular Meeting

The Coupland ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting immediately following a tax hearing. The board will consider setting the 2026 tax rate, possibly calling a Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election (VATRE) for November 2026, and approving several other action items including the 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan and a good cause exception for the HB 3 armed security officer requirement. They will also appoint a new board member to fill a vacancy and administer the oath of office.

• Resolution to set the 2026 tax rate for Coupland ISD
• Consider calling a Voter Approved Tax Ratification Election for November 3, 2026
• Approve 2026-2027 Emergency Operations Plan
• Resolution to declare a good cause exception for HB 3 armed security officer requirement
• Approve contracted services agreement for Special Education Director

The Coupland Independent School District held a regular meeting immediately following a tax hearing on August 13, 2026. The minutes are procedural and do not record any substantive decisions, approvals, or votes.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will consider the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct and the process for filling a current board vacancy. The meeting includes decisions on general and special election orders for November 3, 2026, and various service contracts for the upcoming school year.

• Approval of the 2026-2027 Student Code of Conduct
• Timeline and process for appointing a board member to fill a current vacancy
• Order of General and Special Elections for November 3, 2026
• Annual services contract with Region 13 for 2026-2027 (over $25K)
• TASB Risk Management Fund insurance coverage for 2026-2027 (over $25K)

The minutes for the July 16, 2026 regular meeting contain only procedural and system-related information, with no record of any board actions, votes, or decisions. The document appears to be a placeholder or technical notice rather than a substantive record of the meeting.

Budget Hearing

The provided document is a placeholder for a budget hearing. It contains no specific agenda items, proposals, or financial figures.

The minutes record a budget hearing for the 2026-2027 school year. No substantive decisions, votes, or budget approvals are documented in the provided text.

Immediately following Budget & Tax Hearing - Regular Meeting

The Coupland Independent School District board will hold a regular meeting immediately after the budget and tax hearing. The board is scheduled to approve minutes, monthly bills, quarterly financial reports, and several contracts for therapy services. It will also act on the 2026-27 fiscal year budget, a budget amendment, and a resolution for nonbusiness days under state law.

• Approve 2026-27 Fiscal Year Budget (Funds 199 General, 240-Child Nutrition, 599-Debt Service)
• Approve Contract with Trinity Educational Services for Bilingual Assessments and LSSP services
• Approve Contracted Services for Speech, Physical, and Occupational Therapy
• Consider Final Budget Amendment for Period Ending June 30, 2026
• Approve Resolution Establishing Designated Nonbusiness Days to Meet HB 3033 Requirements

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.

Regular Meeting

The Coupland Independent School District board will meet on May 14, 2026, to approve minutes from a prior meeting, monthly bills, and several contracts. Key decisions include a master service agreement for technology support, purchases of band equipment and fencing at CJHHS, and contracts for an armed security guard and a good-cause exception under HB 3. The board will also discuss the 2026–2027 compensation plan, a crossing agreement with Manville Water Supply Corporation, and summer programming.

• Approve minutes from March 12, 2026 meeting
• Approve monthly bills and financial statements
• Master Service Agreement for Technology Support (Aug 2026–Jun 2027)
• Purchase band equipment and instruments exceeding $25,000 (Brook Mays quote attached)
• Fencing installation at CJHHS exceeding $25,000 (Conex & Fencing proposal attached)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Team of Eight Training

The board will meet for a training session titled Team of Eight. The training is provided by Christine Badillo from Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos P.C.

• Team of Eight Training provided by Christine Badillo from Walsh Gallegos Kyle Robinson & De Los Santos P.C.

The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Regular Meeting

The Coupland ISD board will meet April 9 to approve minutes from past meetings, monthly bills, and a budget amendment. They will also vote on a marquee for Coupland Junior High and High School and HVAC upgrades for a portable classroom, both exceeding $25,000. Additional items include a business contract, policy revisions, library book purchases, and a resolution nominating the superintendent for an award.

• Approve minutes from March 12 budget workshop and regular meeting
• Approve monthly bills and March 2026 financial statements
• Approve $25,000+ marquee for Coupland Junior High and High School
• Approve $25,000+ HVAC upgrade for portable classroom at CJHHS
• Consider full-service business solutions contract with Texas School Finance Center for $2026–2027 school year

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.

Immediately following Budget Workshop - Regular Meeting

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting headers without minutes text.

Budget Workshop

The provided document contains no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The minutes are procedural and do not list any actions taken by the board.

Regular Meeting

The Board of Trustees will discuss the proposed 2026-2027 school calendar and name principals for the elementary, junior high, and high schools. The board will also consider several agreements with educational partners and approve equipment purchases exceeding $25,000.

• Proposed 2026-2027 School Calendar
• Appointment of Coupland Elementary, Junior High, and High School Principals
• Purchases exceeding $25,000 for CJHHS radios, athletic equipment, and weight room equipment
• Memorandum of Understanding with Teachworthy and Collaboration Agreement with Indiana Wesleyan University
• Emergency School Closure Resolution for January 26 and 27, 2026

The provided document contains no record of meeting proceedings, discussions, or votes. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.

Immediately following TAPR Hearing - Regular Meeting

The Coupland Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on January 15, 2026, immediately after the TAPR hearing. The board is scheduled to approve minutes from the December 11, 2025 meeting, monthly bills, a budget amendment, and multiple memorandums of understanding (MOUs) with higher education institutions for dual enrollment in the 2026-2027 school year. The board will also consider purchasing staff computers for CJHHS, using SRSA funds for Promethean boards and student computers, and acting on new hires, superintendent evaluations, and contract renewals.

• Approve minutes from December 11, 2025 regular meeting
• Approve monthly bills and December 2025 financial statements
• Approve budget amendment for 2025-2026 fiscal year
• Approve MOUs with Temple Junior College, Coastal Bend College, Tarleton State University, and Lamar State College Orange for dual enrollment 2026-2031
• Approve purchase of staff computers for CJHHS exceeding $25,000

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and a title page for the January 15, 2026, meeting.

TAPR Hearing

The board will hold a public hearing to present and discuss the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR) for Coupland ISD.

• Public hearing for the 2024-2025 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.