Coppell ISD Board Briefs are highlights of select items from the CISD Board of Trustees meetings.

• The Board approved the final acceptance and payment to Northstar Builders Group, LLC, for the construction of the new Coppell Middle School West;

• Trustees discussed, considered, and acted upon all matters incident and related to the adoption of an Election Order calling a School Board Trustee Election on May 4, 2019;

• The Board approved adding solar tubes at the eight footprint campuses in Coppell ISD; and

• Trustees approved the Budget Amendments for January 2019 and the December 2018 Financial Report.

Several recent CISD achievements were highlighted at the meeting, including:

• CISD makes AP District Honor Roll for 5th Consecutive Year

• CISD Our Story Magazine

• CMS West Junior Thespians advance to International Competition

• CHS National Signing Day

• Parent University: Exploring the Myths of Marijuana and Vaping - February 7

During the Awards portion of the meeting:

• The Campus Teachers of the Year were recognized and

Advanced Academics Participation and Performance

Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Deana Dynis presented an update on ACT Exams, SAT Exams, Advanced Placement and International Baccalaureate Course Participation and Exams for the Class of 2018.

Update on Biodiversity Education Center

Director of Science Dr. Linda Cook shared an update on how the district works with the City of Coppell Biodiversity Education Center and Coppell Nature Park.  Former CISD Assistant Superintendent and Friends of Coppell Nature Park Board Member Vonita White and City of Coppell Naturalist Cynthia Contreras also shared about the district’s partnership with the center.

Boundary Realignment Update

Associate Superintendent Sid Grant presented an update on the district’s Boundary Realignment process.  

Board of Trustees Discussion and Report Items

Board of Trustees President Tracy Fisher shared a Legislative Update on the 86th Texas Legislative Session.