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

Chief Financial Officer Diana Sircar shared an update on the 2021-2022 Budget, including the impact of enrollment, attendance and remote learning on the Budget; bringing an adjustment to the Budget to the October 25, 2021 Board Meeting; changes to funding due to the 87th Legislature; district budget challenges and more.

Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Angie Brooks shared an update on the district’s Visioning process. Dr. Brooks shared about the key focus areas for CISD Visioning Research Teams, which are social emotional learning/mental health, cultural awareness and inclusivity, open enrollment; ADA accessibility (review facilities); Pre-K and early childhood eligibility (facility); multipurpose administration and professional learning (facility); International Baccalaureate and New Tech programs; Athletics, Fine Arts and Languages Other Than English (LOTE) (review facilities); technology/digital devices; Career and Technical Education (review programs and facilities) and New Future Elementary Campus (facility). She also shared where the research groups were in the process and next steps, which are research continuing with groups October 2021 through January 2022, research completed and shared with CISD Cabinet November 2021 through January 2022, research and recommendations shared with CISD School Board November 2021 through January 2022, and Board discussion on recommendations and any decisions that would need to be made in order to move forward with the visioning concerning current and future funding needs.

Community Engagement and Legislative Advocacy 

Raise Your Hand Texas Trustee in Residence Missy Bender shared a presentation about Legislative engagement and advocacy.