Cooper ISD public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss various financial reports, property insurance, and a budget amendment. The meeting includes a public discussion on the 2024 FIRST rating and a second read of multiple local policy updates. The board will also consider an agreement with WRA Architects for 2025 bond projects.
- Agreement with WRA Architects for 2025 bond projects
- Change Order #1 for the Elementary Addition project
- WRL Pay Application #4
- Upgrades to secondary gym sound system
- Second read of Board Policy Update 126 affecting multiple local policies
The provided document contains the agenda items for the December 15, 2025, meeting but does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions. The record is procedural in nature.
Regular Meeting
The Board will deliberate on several key decisions regarding the 2025 bond projects, including selecting an architect and a construction delivery method. Other business includes reviewing a large set of policy updates and considering a budget amendment.
- Selection of an architect for 2025 bond projects
- Determination of construction delivery method for 2025 bond projects
- Determination of prevailing wage rate for 2025 bond projects
- First read of Board Policy Update 126 affecting multiple local policies
- Consideration of a budget amendment
The provided document is an agenda or a procedural record of the meeting. It lists items for consideration and discussion, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions.
Special Meeting
The Cooper ISD Board will hold a special meeting to verify compliance with open-meeting law and to canvass the returns from the November 4, 2025 bond election. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Consider and possible action to approve and adopt an order canvassing the election returns for the November 4, 2025 bond election
The provided document is an agenda for a special meeting held on November 13, 2025. The record does not contain the outcomes of the proposed action to canvass the November 4, 2025 bond election returns.
Regular Meeting
The Board will consider several operational items including a bus purchase, a budget amendment, and a settlement agreement with BWA Architects. The meeting also includes reviews of investment policies and a closed session regarding personnel and security audits.
- Replacement of elementary cafeteria floor
- Bus purchase
- Settlement agreement with BWA Architects
- Hope House Lease Agreement
- WRL pay application #2
The provided document contains the agenda for the October 13, 2025, regular meeting, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes. The record is procedural and does not list what was decided.
Regular Meeting
The Cooper ISD board will meet on September 15, 2025, to review routine financial reports, discuss policy updates, and consider staff-related matters. The agenda includes standard procedural items, budget discussions, and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Consider policy update 125 affecting local policies BDAA, BDB, BDF, EI, FDE, and FEC
- Discuss 2024-2025 final budget report
- Consider budget amendment
- Consider staff development minutes waiver
- Consider employee resignations and recommendations
The provided minutes for the September 15, 2025, meeting list the agenda items but do not record any votes, approvals, or outcomes. The document is procedural and does not state what was decided.
Regular Meeting
The Cooper ISD Board will hold its regular meeting on August 25, 2025, to discuss and vote on key financial items including the 2025-2026 budget, tax rates, and bond redemption. The board will also consider policy changes related to public comment and DEI duties, as well as employee-related matters in a closed session.
- Vote on 2025-2026 District Budget (General Fund 199, Food Service 240, Child Care Center 494, Debt Service 511)
- Public meeting for 2025-2026 Budget and Tax Rate
- Consider 2025-2026 M&O and I&S Tax Rates
- Discuss resolution prohibiting DEI duties and certain employee actions on controversial topics
- Discuss resolution amending board meeting and public comment policies
The provided document is an agenda for the August 25, 2025, regular meeting. It does not contain recorded votes, outcomes, or minutes of actions taken.
Special Meeting
The Cooper ISD Board of Trustees will discuss and possibly vote on calling a bond election, retaining two law firms as bond counsel, and declaring intent to reimburse bond-related costs. The meeting also includes public testimony, bond ethics training, and a closed session on personnel and bond matters.
- Possible action to call a bond election within the district
- Possible approval of Powell Law Group and Frost Brown Todd as bond counsel
- Resolution declaring intent to reimburse bond costs for 2025 projects
- Public testimony allowed for up to three minutes per person
- Closed session for personnel and bond election legal consultation
The provided document is an agenda for a special meeting. It does not record any votes, final decisions, or outcomes for the items listed.
Regular Meeting
The Board will deliberate on a construction contract with WRL for the CISD elementary addition/renovation project. Members will also discuss the 2025-2026 preliminary budget and various student and employee handbooks.
- Contract approval for WRL regarding the CISD elementary addition/renovation project
- Discussion of the 2025-2026 preliminary budget and a potential budget amendment
- Consideration of roof replacement for the old cafeteria building
- Purchase of replacement Newline interactive panels for classrooms
- Review of student, employee, athletic, band, cheer, and DAEP handbooks
The provided document is an agenda for the July 21, 2025, regular meeting. It lists items for discussion and consideration, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions.
Special Meeting
The Board will deliberate and possibly act on selecting a contractor for the CISD Elementary Addition/Renovation Project. The meeting also includes a possible action regarding a land purchase in Delta County and a closed session for personnel matters.
- Selection of a contractor for the CISD Elementary Addition/Renovation Project
- Approval of an earnest money contract for approximately 11.29 acres in Delta County with seller Matthew William Terry
- Earnest money deposit of $5,000 for land purchase
- Closed session regarding personnel matters
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for deliberation and possible action, but does not record any final decisions, votes, or outcomes.
Regular Meeting
The Cooper Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on June 16, 2025, covering facilities assessments, long-range planning, budget discussions, and policy updates. The agenda includes updates on STAAR scores, academic accountability, and handbook reviews, as well as potential purchases like an access control system and a lift.
- Discuss facilities assessment and long-range planning
- Consider 2025-2026 budget and possible insurance contribution increase
- Discuss purchase of ISONAS access control system with NDE locks
- Consider purchase of MFG XR 5919 lift
- Discuss mediator proposal in nonbinding mediation with former architect
The provided document is an agenda for the June 16, 2025, regular meeting. It does not record any votes, approvals, or final decisions made by the board.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to reorganize its leadership and swear in new members. The agenda includes discussions on a budget amendment, an elementary school addition and renovation project, and various service contracts.
- Discussion of elementary addition/renovation project
- Approval of football field turf replacement by Symmetry (TIPS Non Job Order Contract # 2302011)
- Contract for audit services with Morgan, Davis & Co
- Contract for legal services with Powell Law Group, LLP
- Consideration of a budget amendment
The provided document is an agenda list for the May 19, 2025, regular meeting. It does not record any votes, outcomes, or decisions made during the session.
Regular Meeting Cancelled
The board will conduct long range planning discussions and activities. The meeting includes a closed session to consider employee recommendations regarding appointment, employment, evaluation, duties, discipline, or dismissal.
- Long range planning discussion and activities
- Closed session for personnel matters and employee recommendations
Regular Meeting
The Cooper ISD school board will meet to discuss and possibly act on key decisions for the upcoming elementary school addition/renovation project, including construction delivery methods, budget amendments, and prevailing wage rates. The board will also review routine financial reports, contracts, and donations, and hold a closed session for personnel matters.
- Consider construction delivery/procurement method for elementary addition/renovation project
- Consider budget amendment for the elementary addition/renovation project
- Determine prevailing wage rate for the elementary addition/renovation project
- Consider Legend Bank Treasury Management Agreement
- First read of Policy Update 124
The provided document is an agenda for the April 14, 2025, regular meeting. It does not contain records of votes, approvals, or outcomes for the items listed.
Board Training Meeting
The board will conduct a School Board Team of 8 training session. The meeting also includes a closed session to consider employee resignations and recommendations.
- School Board Team of 8 training
- Closed session to consider employee resignations
- Closed session to consider employee recommendations
The minutes record a board training meeting and a closed session to consider employee resignations and recommendations. No substantive decisions or vote tallies are recorded in the provided text.
Regular Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to consider the 2025-2026 school calendar, a budget amendment, and the construction design for an elementary addition project. The meeting includes a public hearing on the annual performance report and the swearing in of a new board member.
- Public hearing to discuss Annual Performance Report
- Consideration of 2025-2026 calendar adoption
- Discussion of construction design method for elementary addition project
- Consideration of purchase of two transit vans
- Agreement with Live Oak Public Finance, LLC for financial advisory services
The provided document is a meeting agenda rather than minutes of action. It lists items for consideration and discussion, but does not record any votes, approvals, or final outcomes.
Regular Meeting
The Cooper Independent School District board will hold its regular meeting on February 17, 2025, to discuss long-range planning and facilities assessments, review the 2025–2026 school calendar, and consider purchasing band uniforms. The board will also review budget amendments and a targeted improvement plan, along with updates on employee matters in closed session.
- Consider purchasing band uniforms
- Review 2025–2026 school calendar
- Discuss elementary addition/renovation project design method
- Consider budget amendment
- Review facilities assessment and long-range planning
The provided document is an agenda or a list of items for consideration rather than completed minutes. It contains no recorded votes, outcomes, or finalized decisions.
Regular Meeting
The Board will deliberate on hiring WRA Architects for an elementary addition and renovation project and a long-range planning agreement. Other business includes reviewing the 2023-2024 financial audit and discussing the midyear budget. The Board may also call for the May 3, 2025 school board election.
- Agreement with WRA Architects for CISD elementary addition/renovation project
- Long range planning agreement with WRA Architects
- Approval of 2023-2024 financial audit
- Call for May 3, 2025 school board election
- STARRY, Inc MOU
The provided document is an agenda for the regular meeting; it does not contain records of votes, motions, or final decisions. No substantive outcomes are recorded in this text.