Copperas Cove Independent School District public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Board will hold a closed session to discuss superintendent applicants. Following that session, the Board will consider and take action to select a lone finalist for the superintendent position.
- Discussion of Superintendent Applicants
- Action to select Superintendent Lone Finalist
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting
The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting to conduct interviews with a superintendent applicant. The Board will also hold a closed session to discuss the applicants.
- Interviews with superintendent applicant
- Discussion of superintendent applicants
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, motions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Special Meeting
The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a superintendent applicant interview in a closed session.
- Closed session for Board interviews of a superintendent applicant
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees will decide on the employment of a principal for House Creek Elementary School and elect board officers. The meeting includes voting for candidates for the Coryell Central Appraisal District Board of Directors and administering oaths to new board members.
- Employment of a Campus Principal for House Creek Elementary School
- Contract for TeachWorthy training modules for R.I.S.E. program employees ($48,000)
- Casting votes for candidates for the Board of Directors for Coryell Central Appraisal District
- Election of Board of Trustees Officers
- Budget amendment for FND 199 Operating Budget-HHE
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Workshop Meeting
The Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the employment of a principal for House Creek Elementary School and candidates for the Coryell Central Appraisal District Board of Directors. The meeting also includes a consent agenda covering personnel and budget items.
- Proposed $48,000 contract for TeachWorthy training modules for R.I.S.E. program employees
- Discussion on employment of a Campus Principal for House Creek Elementary School
- Discussion on casting votes for Coryell Central Appraisal District Board of Directors
- Budget amendment for FND 199 Operating Budget (HHE December 2024)
- Review of December 2024 new hires and resignations
The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Special Meeting
The Copperas Cove ISD board will hold a special meeting that includes a closed session for interviewing and discussing superintendent applicants. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Closed session for Board Interview and Discussion of Superintendent Applicants
The provided minutes for the December 5, 2024, Special Meeting contain no record of motions, votes, or substantive decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Special Meeting
The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a closed session for the interview and discussion of superintendent applicants.
- Closed session for Board interview and discussion of superintendent applicants
The provided minutes for the December 4, 2024, Special Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board will hold a special meeting. The primary purpose of the meeting is to conduct a closed session for the interview and discussion of superintendent applicants.
- Closed session for Board interview and discussion of superintendent applicants
The provided minutes for the December 3, 2024 Special Meeting contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Public Hearing FIRST Financial Report
The Copperas Cove Independent School District will review the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) report. The meeting includes an overview of the report and the district's specific rating, followed by a period for public comment.
- Overview of the Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) Report
- Review of Copperas Cove ISD Rating on the FIRST Report
- Public comments on the FIRST Report
The provided minutes for the Public Hearing on the FIRST Financial Report contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system navigation and maintenance notices.
Regular Meeting
The Copperas Cove ISD board will vote on five contracts totaling $2.8M for security film, campus mapping, student laptops, an agriculture trailer, and an operable wall system. It will also consider policy updates, budget amendments, and election canvassing. No major decisions are proposed on routine items like recognitions or reports.
- $322,879.56 security film and door numbering at all campuses
- $51,005.00 campus mapping contract with Critical Response Group
- $217,750.00 purchase of 650 student laptops for CCHS
- $46,610.51 agriculture trailer for CTE program
- $1,990,692.00 rigging system repair for Lea Ledger Auditorium
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Workshop Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss several high-cost facility and safety projects, including auditorium repairs and security film installation. The meeting also includes the canvassing of the November 5, 2024 Board of Trustees election returns.
- Repair and replacement of Lea Ledger Auditorium rigging system and controls: $1,990,692.00
- Security and safety film installation and door numbering at all campuses: $322,879.56
- Purchase of student laptops for CCHS: $217,750.00
- Service contract with Critical Response Group, Inc. for facility mapping: $51,005.00
- Canvassing and approval of November 5, 2024 Board of Trustees Election returns
The provided minutes for the November 18, 2024, Workshop Meeting contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of procedural system information and navigation links.
Special Meeting
The Board will meet in a closed session to discuss applications for the superintendent position. Following the closed session, the Board will reconvene in open session to take action on how many applicants will be interviewed.
- Discussion of applications for the superintendent position
- Action on the number of applicants to be interviewed
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Copperas Cove ISD Board will conduct a closed Level III parent-complaint/grievance hearing regarding a matter involving a public school student. The Board may deliberate and enter a decision based on the hearing, with legal counsel present. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Level III parent-complaint/grievance hearing for a student matter
- Closed session with Board counsel to discuss legal issues and pending litigation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Regular Meeting
The Copperas Cove ISD board will meet October 8 to act on over $1.5 million in purchases, safety upgrades, and policy updates. Items include interactive panels for four schools, security fencing, AED machines, new buses, and an emergency operations plan. The board will also consider bylaws for a new safety committee and a one-time staff retention incentive.
- Purchase 64 interactive panels for four schools ($166,313.60)
- Install security fencing at Copperas Cove High School ($548,629.95)
- Buy 30 AED machines for campus safety ($57,795.00)
- Purchase four 77-passenger buses ($607,940.00)
- Approve emergency operations plan and safety committee bylaws
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook platform.
Workshop Meeting
The Board of Trustees will discuss the district's Emergency Operation Plan and school safety committee bylaws. The meeting includes several high-dollar purchase requests for equipment, vehicles, and facility repairs.
- Security fencing installation at Copperas Cove High School for $548,629.95
- Purchase of four 77-passenger buses for $607,940.00
- 64 interactive panels for multiple schools for $166,313.60
- Ductwork replacement at Lea Ledger Auditorium for $127,445.00
- Purchase of 30 AED machines for $57,795.00
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Meeting
The Copperas Cove Independent School District Board of Trustees will hold a special meeting to discuss the superintendent search process. This discussion will be conducted with a TASB consultant.
- Discussion with TASB Consultant regarding Superintendent Search Process and Search Schedule Calendar
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Special Meeting
The Board of Trustees will consider the retirement resignation of Superintendent Dr. Joe Burns and a related voluntary retirement agreement. The board will also discuss engaging TASB's Executive Search Services to find a new superintendent.
- Retirement resignation of Superintendent Dr. Joe Burns
- Voluntary retirement agreement between the District and the Superintendent
- Engagement of TASB's Executive Search Services for a superintendent search
- Out-of-state trip request for the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, IN (October 19-26, 2024)
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The text consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Copperas Cove ISD board will hold its regular September meeting to act on several contracts, including a $237,280 fire-alarm replacement at C.R. Clements/Hollie Parsons Elementary, plus new hires, technology purchases, and a budget amendment. The board will also consider creating a Director of Safety and Security position.
- Purchase two passenger buses for $308,855 via BuyBoard contract #630-20
- Replace fire panel and alarm system at C.R. Clements Elementary for $237,280
- Hire a Director of Safety and Security
- Amend 2024-25 operating budget (Fund 199)
- Buy 26 Dell Precision 3680 towers for CTE lab ($34,554) and ClassLink software ($28,409)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Workshop Meeting
The Copperas Cove ISD board will review and discuss several major purchases and personnel matters at this workshop meeting. Key decisions include replacing the fire alarm system at C.R. Clements/Hollie Parsons Elementary and considering the hiring of a Director of Safety and Security. The board will also review budget amendments and receive reports on resignations and financial status.
- Purchase two passenger buses for $308,855 under BuyBoard contract #630-20
- Replace fire panel and alarm system at C.R. Clements/Hollie Parsons Elementary for $237,280
- Consider hiring a Director of Safety and Security
- Amend 2024-2025 operating budget for Fund 199
- Budget $32,500 for UTeach Blended Learning professional development
The provided minutes for the September 9, 2024, Workshop Meeting contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Public Hearing - Budget & Tax Rate
The Copperas Cove ISD board holds a public hearing to present and discuss the proposed budget and tax rate for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Residents may comment before the board adjourns.
- Presentation of Proposed Budget & Tax Rate 2024-2025 (attachments provided)
- Public comment period scheduled
The provided minutes for the August 29, 2024, Public Hearing on Budget & Tax Rate contain no record of decisions, votes, or discussions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.
Special Meeting
The board will consider and take action on the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and the tax rate for the 2024 tax year. The meeting also includes a final budget amendment for the 2023-2024 fiscal year.
- Adoption of the Proposed Budget for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year
- Resolution to set the tax rate for Tax Year 2024
- Final Budget Amendment for the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year
- Football helmet reconditioning with Certor Sports for $25,685.68
- Election services contracts with Coryell and Bell Counties
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Regular Meeting
The Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees will meet August 13 to decide on routine renewals and new agreements, including a $1.08 million insurance package, a November 5 school board election order, and contracts for student services, software, and facility sharing. The board will also discuss updates to the student handbook and code of conduct.
- Renewal of TASB Risk Management Fund insurance ($1,084,014)
- Adoption of election order for November 5, 2024 board election
- 2024–2025 Communities in Schools contract ($207,875)
- Renewal of Skyward software licenses ($154,899.84)
- Interlocal agreement for school resource officers at Copperas Cove High School ($176,113)
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Workshop
The Copperas Cove ISD Board of Trustees will discuss the adoption of an election order for the November 5, 2024 election. The board is also reviewing several service contracts, insurance renewals, and interlocal agreements with the City of Copperas Cove.
- TASB Risk Management Fund insurance renewal for $1,084,014
- Autism Treatment Center educational/residential service contract for $494,057.04
- Communities in Schools (CIS) contract for $207,875.00
- Interlocal agreement for school resource officers at Copperas Cove High School for $176,113.00
- Skyward software license renewals for $154,899.84
The provided minutes for the August 12, 2024, workshop contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of procedural headers and system maintenance notices.