Coppell Independent School District public meetings in 2025
38 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will meet December 15 to vote on routine approvals including the 2025 certified tax roll, monthly budget amendments, and six construction contract amendments totaling over $1.2 million for school renovations. Superintendents will also present updates on budget efficiencies, enrollment zones, and boundary realignment plans.
- Approve 2025 Certified Tax Roll resolution per Texas Property Tax Code §26.09
- Approve six Core Construction contract amendments with Guaranteed Maximum Prices for CMS North, CHS Ninth Grade Campus auditorium, CTE and New Tech High renovations, and Lakeside Elementary additions
- Approve monthly budget amendments for December 2025
- Approve quarterly investment report for period ending November 30, 2025
- Consider submission of Class Size Waiver to Texas Education Agency
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will review building efficiencies and potential boundary re-alignments. The board will also consider budget amendments and an affiliation agreement with Stephen F. Austin State University.
- Preview of building efficiencies and possible boundary re-alignment
- Approval of budget amendments for November 2025
- Affiliation Agreement between Coppell ISD and Stephen F. Austin State University
- Vote for the Fifth Member of the Board of Directors of the Dallas Central Appraisal District
- Closed session regarding real property and personnel matters
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss a campus consolidation plan and the district's state financial accountability rating. The meeting includes budget planning overviews and decisions on student transfer resolutions.
- Approval of the Campus Consolidation Plan
- Public meeting on state financial accountability rating (FIRST)
- Final payment for refreshes at Denton Creek Elementary, Town Center Elementary, and Coppell Middle School North
- Resolutions regarding Cowboys United Legacy and Resident Grandparent student transfers
- Approval of October 2025 Budget Amendments
Special Meeting
The Coppell Independent School District Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially approve three specific organizational plans. The meeting also includes a closed session regarding personnel matters.
- Approval of the Cowboys United Plan
- Approval of the Campus Consolidation Plan
- Approval of the Boundary Realignment Plan
- Closed session regarding appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the employment of Dr. Leanne Shivers as Superintendent and the contract termination date for Interim Superintendent Doug Williams. The board will also review campus improvement plans and various financial and investment reports.
- Employment contract for Dr. Leanne Shivers as Superintendent of Schools
- Contract termination date of October 6, 2025, for Interim Superintendent Doug Williams
- Approval of 2025-2026 Campus Improvement Plans for 17 campuses
- Approval of monthly budget amendments for September 2025
- Adoption of a resolution to nominate candidates for the Dallas Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss potential changes to elementary campus configurations. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda; the board will only discuss topics during the work session. Public comment is limited to agenda items only.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to interview candidates and deliberate on the Superintendent of Schools position. The meeting includes a closed session for interviews and a subsequent open session for possible action on naming a lone finalist.
- Interviews of candidates for Superintendent of Schools
- Possible action to name a lone finalist for Superintendent of Schools
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct a closed session under Texas Government Code Section 551.074 for interviews and deliberation regarding superintendent candidates. No public business will be discussed or decided in open session.
- Interviews of superintendent candidates in closed session
- Deliberation regarding superintendent candidates in closed session
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews and deliberations for superintendent candidates. No public decisions or votes are scheduled; the board will reconvene in open session after the closed meeting.
- Closed-session interviews of superintendent candidates
- Deliberation regarding superintendent candidates under Texas Government Code Section 551.074
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews and deliberations for the superintendent position. No public decisions are scheduled; the board will reconvene in open session before adjourning.
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct closed-session interviews and deliberations for the Superintendent of Schools position. No public business is scheduled beyond the personnel matter.
- Closed session for superintendent candidate interviews (Texas Government Code §551.074)
- Closed session for deliberation regarding superintendent candidates
Special Meeting
The Coppell Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct candidate interviews and deliberations for the position of Superintendent of Schools. These activities will take place in a closed session pursuant to Texas Government Code.
- Interviews of candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools
- Deliberation regarding Superintendent candidates
Public Hearing
The Coppell Independent School District board will hold a public hearing to discuss the 2025-2026 budget, which will determine the tax rate to be adopted. Residents may participate in the discussion.
- Public hearing on 2025-2026 budget and tax rate adoption
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will meet August 25 to act on the 2025-2026 budget and tax rates, approve final budget amendments for 2024-2025, and hear updates on House Bill 3 implementation and SHAC activities. The board will also consider purchasing new furniture for Coppell High School fine arts and Coppell Middle School West.
- Approve 2025-2026 budget and tax rates for General, Food Service, and Debt Service funds
- Approve 2025-2026 Maintenance and Operations and Debt Service tax rates
- Approve $X quote from School Specialty for new furniture in Coppell High School fine arts building
- Approve $X quote from School Specialty for furniture additions at Coppell Middle School West
- Approve 2024-2025 final budget amendments and July 31, 2025 financial report
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to review and deliberate on candidates for the Superintendent of Schools position during a closed session. The Board may take action on these items after reconvening in open session.
- Review of candidates for the position of Superintendent of Schools
- Deliberation regarding Superintendent candidates
Special Meeting
The Coppell Independent School District board holds a special meeting to review the 2025-2026 proposed budget, tax rate notice, and a plan to relocate a re-imagined New Tech High School to the Coppell High School campus starting in 2026-2027. The board will also discuss elementary campus configuration planning during a work session.
- 2025-2026 Proposed Budget review
- 2025-2026 Budget and Proposed Tax Rate Notice
- Relocate New Tech High School to Coppell High School campus (2026-2027)
- Elementary Campus Configuration Planning
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold its regular meeting on July 28, 2025, to discuss and vote on financial reports, budget amendments, and updates to local policies. The board will also review campus planning timelines and receive updates from district leadership.
- Approve monthly budget amendments for July 2025
- Approve Financial Report for June 2025
- Approve renewal of legal services retainer for 2025-2026 ($125,000 estimated)
- Discuss and consider concrete trip hazard repairs at Cottonwood Creek Elementary
- Discuss and consider adoption of the 2025-2026 Student Code of Conduct
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss budget planning and facility assessments. The meeting focuses on financial planning for the upcoming school years and operational needs.
- 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 Budget Planning
- Multi-Year Balanced Budget Plan
- Facilities Needs Assessment
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will hold a work session to discuss the process for filling a superintendent vacancy. This includes a review of the leadership profile with James Guerra of JG Consulting.
- Review and discussion of Leadership Profile for Superintendent vacancy with James Guerra, JG Consulting
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will meet June 23 to act on routine financial approvals, bond-funded facility upgrades, and interlocal agreements. The board will also discuss and likely approve a new employee compensation plan and several vendor contracts for classroom equipment and campus improvements.
- Approve minutes of May 19, 2025 regular meeting and May 20–22, 2025 special meetings
- Approve monthly budget amendments for June 2025
- Approve Interlocal Agreement with Dallas County for School Resource Deputies
- Approve 2025-2026 Employee Compensation Plan resolution
- Approve purchase of iPad storage carts for elementary grades Pre-K–4
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to review the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 budget and compensation plan, led by district finance and operations leaders. They will also receive an update on the ongoing superintendent search. No formal decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.
- 2025-2026 & 2026-2027 Budget and Compensation Plan review
- Superintendent Search Update
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the Superintendent search process in a closed session. Following that session, the Board will reconvene in open session for possible action on selecting an executive search consulting firm.
- Selection of an executive search consulting firm for the Superintendent search
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to conduct closed-session discussions under state law, including consultation with an attorney and personnel matters. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Closed session to discuss superintendent search process under Government Code Section 551.71 and personnel matters under Section 551.074
Special Meeting
The Coppell Independent School District board will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session to discuss the superintendent search process. No substantive decisions are listed on the public agenda beyond procedural items.
- Closed session under Government Code §551.71 to discuss superintendent search
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt and the appointment of an interim replacement. The meeting also includes budget planning for 2025-2027 and a discussion on school consolidation and boundary realignment.
- Possible action to accept the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt
- Possible action to employ an Interim/Acting/Intermediary Superintendent
- Discussion of School Consolidation and Boundary Realignment Timeline
- Budget planning for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
- Approval of May 2025 monthly budget amendments
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and potentially take action on the employment of an Interim, Acting, or Intermediary Superintendent. This includes a closed session for personnel matters and legal consultation.
- Consideration and possible action regarding the employment of an Interim/Acting Superintendent
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will act upon the results of the May 3, 2025, Trustee General Election. The meeting includes a work session for the 2025-2026 budget and a report from the Efficiency Review Committee. A closed session is scheduled to discuss the Superintendent's resignation and security audits.
- Order declaring results of the May 3, 2025, Trustee General Election
- Issuance of Certificates of Election to newly elected Board Members
- Coppell ISD Efficiency Review Committee (CERC) Report
- 2025-2026 Budget Workshop
- Closed session regarding the resignation of the Superintendent
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will review budget planning for the 2025-2026 school year and receive an update on the New Tech High @ Coppell High School re-imaging. The meeting includes several action items regarding campus improvements and administrative approvals.
- 2025-2026 Budget Planning discussion
- Purchase of bleachers for the Coppell High School tennis center
- Replacement of the Valley Ranch Elementary walking track
- Installation of camera surveillance and card access at Coppell High School Fine Arts Center
- Dissolution of the Prospering Pals Purchasing Cooperative effective June 30, 2025
Special
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly act on the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt and related personnel matters. The board will also consider steps for hiring an interim superintendent and launching a new superintendent search.
- Consideration and possible action to accept resignation of Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt
- Consideration and possible action to hire an Interim/Acting Superintendent
- Consideration and possible action to select an executive search consulting firm
- Consideration and possible action to post the Superintendent of Schools position
Team of 8 Training
The Coppell Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a training session on the Team of 8 governance model led by an attorney from Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd, & Hullett P.C. No formal decisions are scheduled for this meeting.
- Team of 8 training led by Rebecca Bradley from Abernathy, Roeder, Boyd, & Hullett P.C.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the Coppell HS Band's potential travel to the 2026 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Dublin. The meeting includes reviews of House Bill 3 goals, 2023 bond projects, and the renewal of administrative contracts.
- Award of RFP #112-25 for Student Data Management System (IEP_FIE_LPAC_Section 504)
- Approval of March 2025 monthly budget amendments
- Discussion of Coppell HS Band travel to Dublin, Ireland for Spring Break 2026
- Resolution declaring a public purpose for the expenditure of public funds
- Renewal of administrative contracts
Special Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will meet in a special session to discuss and possibly approve partial HVAC system replacements at New Tech High @ Coppell and the lecture hall at Coppell High School. The meeting will also include a closed session for the superintendent's mid-year performance review under Texas Government Code Section 551.074.
- Partial HVAC system replacement at New Tech High @ Coppell
- HVAC replacement for lecture hall at Coppell High School
- Superintendent's mid-year performance review and goal setting
Hearing
The Board of Trustees will conduct a public hearing regarding a petition for detachment and annexation filed by residents of Westhaven. The board will also consult with legal counsel in a closed session and consider approving a resolution on the matter.
- Public hearing on the petition for detachment and annexation filed by residents of Westhaven
- Closed session consultation with legal counsel regarding the Westhaven petition
- Consideration of a resolution regarding the Westhaven petition for detachment and annexation
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the sale of Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025. The meeting includes a public hearing on the Texas Academic Performance Report and several contract amendments for school interior refreshes.
- Issuance and sale of Coppell Independent School District Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025
- Core Construction contract amendments for interior refreshes at Town Center Elementary, Denton Creek Elementary, and Coppell Middle School North
- Furniture replacement quotes from School Specialty for Valley Ranch, Denton Creek, and Town Center Elementary
- Bids for indoor turf replacement at Coppell High School and turf/track replacement at Coppell Middle School North
- Approval of One Source Building Services for walking track resurfacing, safety fencing, and concrete work
Board Workshop
The Board of Trustees will hold a workshop to discuss budget planning for the 2025-2027 period and the potential issuance of 2023 voter-authorized bonds. The board will also consider and potentially approve proposed school boundaries for the 2025-2026 school year.
- Discussion of potential issuance of 2023 Voter-Authorized Bonds
- Budget planning for 2025-2026 and 2026-2027
- Proposed school boundaries for 2025-2026
- Resolution declaring a public purpose for the expenditure of public funds
Board Workshop
The Coppell ISD Board will hold a workshop to discuss and refine proposed school attendance boundaries for the 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 school years. The board will also review budget planning for the same period. No formal decisions are scheduled, but the workshop may lead to refinements before potential future action.
- 2025-2026 and 2026-2027 budget planning discussion
- Proposed school boundary refinements for 2025-2026
Regular Meeting
The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees will meet January 13, 2025 to discuss district updates, approve routine minutes and financial reports, and vote on several items including a roofing contract for Coppell High School and an election order for the May 3, 2025 school board trustee election. The board will also consider adoption of the annual financial audit for fiscal year 2024 and a resolution related to the certified tax roll.
- Approve monthly budget amendments for January 2025
- Approve financial report for November 2024
- Approve Spectrum Resource Roofing, LLC as contractor for Coppell High School roof replacement
- Discuss and consider approval of Resolution of the 2024 Certified Tax Roll
- Discuss, consider, and act upon Election Order for May 3, 2025 School Board Trustee General Election
Team of 8 Cancelled
The Coppell Independent School District Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for January 11, 2025, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place as the Team of 8 training item was not addressed.