Coppell Independent School District public meetings in 2023
25 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on December 11, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider several action items, including approving the annual financial audit, selecting vendors for turf replacement and seat upgrades at Buddy Echols Field, purchasing iPads, and installing security cameras at Coppell High School. They will also review policy updates and discuss budget planning for future years.
- Approve annual financial audit for fiscal year ending August 31, 2023
- Approve vendor Hellas for turf replacement and track resurfacing at Buddy Echols Field
- Approve vendor Sturdisteel for seat and seat back replacement at Buddy Echols Field
- Approve purchase of iPads from Apple and service kit from Educational Service Solutions
- Approve DFW Security and VGI Technology for camera and card access at Coppell High School
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including approving November budget amendments, October financial reports, and awarding contracts for food services and athletics equipment. The board will also consider revisions to the CH (LOCAL) policy and approval of Glenn Engineering for civil and structural engineering services. Reports will cover guidance/mental health, 2023 bond updates, and the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 budget process.
- Approve budget amendments for November 2023
- Award RFPs FoodSvc-001-24 (Food Services) and AthEqpSVC-002-24 (Athletics Equipment and Services)
- Adopt resolution for DCAD Fifth Member vote
- Discuss and consider revisions to CH (LOCAL) Board Policy
- Discuss and consider approval of Glenn Engineering for Civil and Structural Engineering Services
Team of 8
The Coppell Independent School District Team of 8 met on November 4, 2023, primarily for training purposes. The session covered board operations, planning, and the timeline for the 2024-2025 budget process. No specific policy decisions, votes, or financial approvals were recorded in the agenda.
- Training session led by Kim Caston from Region 10
- Discussion of the 2024-2025 Budget Planning Process and Timeline
- Review of the Board Calendar
- Discussion of Board/Superintendent Goals
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the district's financial accountability rating, followed by reports on enrollment, bilingual programs, and strategic planning. Action items include approving budget amendments, purchasing eight student buses and two landscaper trucks, and considering a contract for energy management system replacements. The board will also deliberate in closed session on personnel matters, including possible findings against two former employees for abandoning contracts.
- Public hearing on state financial accountability rating (FIRST)
- Approve budget amendments for October 2023
- Purchase of eight student buses from Longhorn Bus Sales, LLC
- Purchase of two crew cab landscaper trucks from Rush Truck Centers of Texas
- Ideal Impact contract for energy management systems at seven campuses
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss personnel matters, including a continuation of the superintendent's performance review and personnel employment/resignations. The board may take action on professional personnel employment after reconvening in open session.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Continuation of Superintendent's Performance Review
- Personnel employment and resignations
- Possible action on employment of professional personnel
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with reports on accountability, safety, and security, followed by action items including approval of campus improvement plans for all schools, employment of professional personnel, and budget amendments. The board will also consider a finding that teacher Shelley Lynn lacked good cause to abandon her contract, and will discuss the superintendent's performance in closed session.
- Approve 2023-2024 Campus Improvement Plans for 18 campuses
- Approve monthly budget amendments for September 2023
- Approve employment of professional personnel as recommended by the Superintendent
- Consider finding that Shelley Lynn lacked good cause to abandon her employment contract
- Approve financial report for August 2023 and investment report for period ending August 31, 2023
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting with a closed session to discuss the superintendent's performance review, followed by possible action on items discussed. Public comment is limited to agenda items only, and no other substantive business is listed.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Superintendent's performance review
- Possible action on items discussed during closed session
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to consider authorizing the district to intervene in a lawsuit regarding the state's A-F accountability system. The board will also enter closed session to discuss personnel employment and resignations, and may take action on those matters afterward.
- Discuss and consider approval of authorization to intervene in the accountability lawsuit
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Discussion and possible action on employment of professional personnel
Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss a strategic plan kick-off training led by Sheri Sides and Ken Helvey of N2Learning. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, open forum for public comment on agenda items, and the work session topic. No formal decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion and training session.
- Strategic Plan Kick Off Training by N2Learning (SPPG4)
- Open forum limited to agenda items, 3-minute speaker limit
- Workshop format, no action items listed
Public Hearing
The Coppell Independent School District board is holding a public hearing to discuss the 2023-2024 budget, which will determine the tax rate to be adopted. Public participation is invited. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, public discussion, and adjournment.
- Public hearing on 2023-2024 budget and tax rate
- Public discussion period
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will consider adopting the 2023-2024 budget and tax rates, along with several consent items including contracts for security services and emergency HVAC repairs. The board will also discuss a resolution declaring a good cause exception to the state armed security officer requirement.
- Adopt 2023-2024 budget (General, Food Service, Debt Service funds)
- Adopt 2023-2024 Maintenance & Operations and Debt Service tax rates
- Approve interlocal agreement with City of Coppell for School Resource Officers
- Approve D&L Entertainment Services for campus armed security officers
- Declare emergency for HVAC and refrigeration repairs due to heat wave
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 proposed budget, the budget and proposed tax rate notice, updates on the 2016 and 2023 bonds, and student outcomes. The board will also hear an update from the Bond Oversight Committee. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only work session.
- 2023-2024 proposed budget presentation by CFO Diana Sircar
- 2023-2024 budget and proposed tax rate notice
- 2016 and 2023 bond update by CFO and COO
- Student outcomes evaluation and improvement discussion
- Bond Oversight Committee update
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on July 24, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will discuss and potentially approve the 2023-2024 budget, a construction manager for 2023 bond projects, installation of cameras on all student buses, and several policy updates. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, budget amendments, and the financial report for June 2023.
- 2023-2024 Budget presentation by CFO Diana Sircar
- Approval of Core Construction Manager for 2023 bond election construction projects
- Purchase and installation of cameras on all student buses with wireless archival system
- Adoption of 2023-2024 Student Code of Conduct and District Improvement Plan
- TASB Policy Update 121 affecting multiple local policies (e.g., school resource officers, bullying)
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will consider issuing $2023 school building bonds, approving the 2023-2024 employee compensation plan, and adopting several routine items including minutes, budget amendments, and financial reports. They will also hear updates on a program evaluation and STAAR redesign, and may take action on personnel in closed session.
- Authorize issuance and sale of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2023
- Approve 2023-2024 Employee Compensation Plan resolution
- Approve monthly budget amendments for June 2023
- Approve Dallas College Memorandum of Understanding
- Approve College Transition as an innovative course for 2023-2024
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss and consider approving a contract with Corgan Associates, Inc. for architectural services for 2023 bond election projects. The agenda also includes work sessions on a demographer's update, a bond plan of finance, the 2023-2024 budget and compensation plan, and ESSER funds. Public comment is limited to agenda items only.
- Contract with Corgan Associates, Inc. for architectural services for 2023 bond projects
- Demographer's update by Bob Templeton (Zonda Education)
- Presentation of Bond 2023 Plan of Finance by George Williford (Hilltop Securities)
- 2023-2024 Budget and Compensation Plan by Diana Sircar and Kristen Eichel
- ESSER Funds Update by Robyn Webb
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop to discuss several topics, including the Bond Oversight Committee, campus energy optimization services, and the 2023-2024 budget. The board will also take action on items related to the May 6, 2023 election, including canvassing the bond election results, declaring the trustee election results, and issuing certificates to newly elected board members. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.
- Canvass returns and declare results of May 6, 2023 Bond Election
- Order declaring results of May 6, 2023 Trustee General Election
- Issue certificates of election to newly elected board members
- Discuss and consider RFQ #100-23 for Construction Related Professional Services
- Discussion of 2023-2024 budget and Bond Oversight Committee
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with action items including consent agenda approvals, policy updates, and a closed session on personnel matters. The most consequential item is a recommendation to issue findings that two teachers, Tong Lin and Stephanie Hinojosa, lacked good cause to abandon their contracts, which would report them to the State Board for Educator Certification. The board will also discuss a Dallas College partnership, approve budget amendments, and consider a datacenter infrastructure purchase.
- Report Tong Lin and Stephanie Hinojosa to State Board for Educator Certification for abandoning contracts
- Approve RFQ #200-23 for Bond Underwriting Services
- Approve monthly budget amendments for April 2023
- Approve extension of depository contract per Texas Education Code 45.205(b)
- Authorize purchase of hardware/software to update datacenter infrastructure
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting on March 27, 2023, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider action items including approving consent agenda items (minutes, budget amendments, financial and investment reports, and personnel employment), a school trip to Madrid and Barcelona, Spain, a safety and security window film purchase, and canceling the May 6, 2023 special election due to unopposed candidates. The board will also discuss reports on technology, counseling, and board committee updates, and enter closed session to deliberate on administrative and superintendent contract renewals.
- Approve monthly budget amendments for March 2023
- Approve Financial Report for February 2023
- Discuss and consider approval of NTH@C LOTE trip to Madrid and Barcelona, Spain
- Discuss and consider authorizing the purchase of Safety & Security Window Film
- Discuss and consider acceptance of Certification of Unopposed Candidates and approve Order Canceling May 6, 2023 Special Election
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's mid-year performance review and contract in closed session, with possible action afterward. Public comment is limited to agenda items only.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Superintendent's mid-year performance review
- Superintendent's contract discussion
- Possible action on items discussed during closed session
Team of 8
This is a special meeting of the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees dedicated to Team of 8 training, a governance development program. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, open forum for public comments limited to agenda items, the training session, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or proposals are listed.
- Team of 8 training session with two attachments: 'Coppell ISD Team of 8' and 'Coppell 3rd ALL'
- Open forum: public comments limited to agenda items, max 3 minutes per speaker
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss and consider several policy updates during this special meeting. These updates involve changes to safety, student discipline, and nutrition management.
- TASB Policy Update 120 regarding safety program/risk management emergency plans
- TASB Policy Update 120 regarding student and parent complaints/grievances
- TASB Policy Update 120 regarding student discipline
- Policy revision for food and nutrition management
- Policy revision for wellness and health services medical treatment
Training
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a training session focused on policy development and the use and maintenance of the district's policy manual, facilitated by a consultant from the Texas Association of School Boards. The agenda includes call to order, roll call, open forum for public comment on agenda items, the training, and adjournment. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Training on policy development and policy manual use
- Facilitated by Texas Association of School Boards policy consultant
- Open forum limited to agenda items, 3-minute speaker limit
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report, discussion of STAAR redesign, and action on consent items. The most consequential item is a resolution to call a bond election, which was also discussed in closed session.
- Public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR)
- Discussion of STAAR Re-Design
- Approve monthly budget amendments for February 2023
- Approve submission of Class Size Waiver to TEA
- Consider resolution declaring public purpose for expenditure of public funds
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop that includes a closed session for attorney consultation and personnel matters, specifically discussing board and superintendent roles related to a possible bond election. In open session, they will hear a Bond Steering Committee update from Cindy Powell of Cooperative Strategies and may take action on items discussed in closed session.
- Closed session under Texas Gov't Code 551.071 (attorney consultation) and 551.074 (personnel)
- Discussion of board and superintendent duties related to a possible bond election
- Bond Steering Committee update by Cindy Powell, Cooperative Strategies
Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees is holding a workshop to discuss the 2023-2024 budget and to consider the superintendent's recommendation on hiring professional personnel. The board will also enter a closed session for personnel matters as allowed by Texas law. Public comment is limited to agenda items.
- Closed session under Texas Government Code 551.074 for personnel matters
- Discussion and possible action on superintendent's recommendation for employment of professional personnel
- 2023-2024 budget discussion