May 18, 2020
Action and Consent Items
Trustees took no action on electing new Board officers. Board officers remain as Board President Thom Hulme, Vice President David Caviness and Secretary Nichole Bentley.
The Board approved a resolution and possible action regarding determination that as a result of the COVID-19 Pandemic, Coppell Independent School District shall apply for the Missed School Day Waiver for all instructional campuses for all days of closure due to COVID-19, and that the Superintendent is granted authority to pursue any necessary and available waivers from TEA without further action of the Board.
Trustees Board approved the Budget Amendments for May 2020 and the Financial Report for April 2020.
District Highlights/Awards
Several recent CISD achievements were highlighted at the meeting, including:
Top 10 Graduating Seniors at Coppell High School and New Tech High @ Coppell;
2020 National Merit Finalists;
Coppell ISD Birthday Bash;
Teacher Appreciation Week;
Vari Donation to Students and Staff; and
Student Athletes Signing to Play College Sports.
During the Awards portion of the meeting, Trustees recognized:Coppell Middle School East Video wins National Award;
The Sidekick wins National Awards and Dallas Morning News Award; and
Great Employees Matter (GEM) Awards.
Discussion and Report Items
COVID-19 and School Closure Update
Jean Mosley, Director of the CISD Child Nutrition Department, shared a COVID-19 and Child Nutrition update.
2020-2021 Budget Update
Chief Financial Officer Diana Sircar shared an update on the 2020-2021 Budget Planning process.
Strategic Design Update
Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Kristen Streeter gave a Strategic Design update.
Board of Trustees Discussion and Report Items
Board Secretary Nichole Bentley shared a report on the Strategic Design Advocate meeting and Leadership TASB. Trustee Leigh Walker gave an update on the PTO Presidents Meeting. Trustee Tracy Fisher shared a Legislative Report and an update on the Commissioner's Advisory Council GT. Trustee Anthony Hill gave a report on the District Education Improvement Council (DEIC) and the Coppell ISD Education Foundation.
2019 - 2020 Board of Trustees
Leigh Walker
Place 1
Manish Sethi
Place 2
Anthony Hill
Place 3
Thom Hulme
Place 4
David Caviness
Place 5
Nichole Bentley
Place 6
Tracy Fisher
Place 7