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

• The Board approved awarding the Facilities Management contract as recommended and approved the district administration to negotiate and enter into a contract with the top recommended vendor of Aramark Management Services, in order for custodial services not to exceed a $4,200,000 first-year cost to commence on June 1, 2021; 

• Trustees approved of a Board Resolution regarding ESSER Funds allocated to Coppell ISD; 

• The Board approved the extension of current depository contract as allowed by Texas Education Code 45.205(b);

• Trustees approved a TEA Waiver for All Remote Learning at Richard J. Lee Elementary;

• The Board approved the Budget Amendments for March 2021, the Financial Report for February 2021 and the Investment Report for the period ending February 28, 2021. 

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

• High School Debate Success;

• Enrollment Season at CISD; and

• VASE Winners and CHS Visual Arts Exhibit at the Coppell Arts Center

District Awards
During the Awards portion of the meeting, Trustees recognized:

• Youth Art Month — State Flag Winner and TAEA State Capitol Exhibit; 

• KCBY National Emmy Award; and

• TMEA Band All State

ADA/Accessibility Audit Update
Chief Operations Officer Dr. Greg Axelson shared an update on the district’s ADA/Accessibility Audit Update. 

2021-2022 Budget Process
Chief Financial Officer Diana Sircar shared an update on the district’s 2021-2022 Budget Process, including information about the CISD Fund Balance and its purpose and importance to the district. 

ESL, Bilingual and LOTE (Languages Other Than English) Update
Director of ESL/Bilingual Programs and Pre Kindergarten Dr. Patricia Dawson and Director of Social Studies and LOTE Maria McCoy shared an update on ESL, Bilingual and LOTE programs. 

Board of Trustees Discussion and Report Items
Board President Nichole Bentley shared a recap on the March 8 Board Workshop and the Inclusion Committee.  Board Vice President Leigh Walker shared an update on the CISD Education Foundation.  Trustee David Caviness shared an update on the Return to School Task Force and Safety Committee.  Trustee Tracy Fisher shared a Legislative Update. Trustee Dr. Neena Biswas shared an update on the School Health Advisory Council or SHAC.  Trustee Anthony Hill shared an update on the North Texas Area Association of School Boards, the Coppell Chamber Education Committee and the TASA/TASA Virtual Legislative Day. on the Team of 8 Training and a Budget Workshop Recap. Trustee Tracy Fisher shared a Legislative Update.