Coppell ISD Board Briefs are highlights of select items from the CISD Board of Trustees Special and Regular Board meetings. Visit Board for a complete list of agenda items, presentations, meeting minutes and video of the meeting.

During the Regular Board Meeting, the CISD Board of Trustees held a Public Hearing on Coppell ISD’s state accountability rating, FIRST. Coppell ISD has earned the highest financial rating possible for its 2020-2021 financial accountability from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). In its findings, the TEA announced CISD had received both an “A” Superior Rating and a “94” Score in the School Financial Integrity Rating System of Texas (FIRST) ratings. The district has received a “Superior” rating since 2002. 

• The Board took action to accept the resignation of Trustee Tracy Fisher, effective on Oct. 23, 2022, 

• Trustees approved the Budget Amendments for October 2022, 

• The Board approved the September 2022 Financials; 

• Trustees adopted a Resolution recommitting Operating Fund Balance

• The Board approved the CISD Legislative Priorities, which align with the resolution for TASB approved in May; 

  
  
  Visit Board Meeting Notices & Agendas for a complete list of action and consent items. 

Highlights and Updates
Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt shared the following district highlights and updates at the meeting:

• Hindu Heritage Month  

• National Merit Semifinalists for 2022-2023

• Pinwheels for Peace at Mockingbird Elementary

• Texas Education Human Resources Day 

• Walk to School Day

• CHS Eco Club Sweet Potato Harvest

• I Heart CISD

Board Awards
CISD Trustees recognized Richard J. Lee Elementary for being selected as an Apple Distinguished School. Trustees also recognized CHS Debate Students Anushree De, Sahith Mocharla and Umang Vinayaka for being selected for the Team Texas Debate Team.

Bond Steering Committee Update
Cindy Powell (Cooperative Strategies), with support from Dr. Dennis Womack (Chief Operations Officer) and Angela Brown (Chief Communications Officer) shared an update on the Bond Steering Committee. 

ESSER Funds Update
Robyn Webb (Director of Federal Programs) and Mary Kemper (Executive Director for Instructional Leadership) shared an update on ESSER funding and summer school results. 

Board of Trustees Discussion and Report Items
Trustees shared updates on the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) Meeting, the PTO Presidents Meeting and Coppell Chamber of Commerce Education Committee.