October 26, 2020

Action and Consent Items

District Highlights/Awards

District Highlights

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

  • Texas Education Human Resources Day October 14;

  • October is National Principals Month; and

  • CHS Students Coppell Charitable Investments Group 


District Awards

During the Awards portion of the meeting, Trustees recognized:

  • CHS Debate Director Dr. Jason Sykes inducted into the Texas Forensic Association Hall of Fame;

  • CISD Chosen as TAEA 2020 District of Distinction for Visual Arts; and 

  • CHS Teacher Ian VanderSchee selected for the University of Chicago Outstanding Educator Award.

Discussion and Report Items

COVID-19 Update
Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt, Assistant Superintendent for Administrative Services Kristen Streeter, Chief Operations Officer Dr. Greg Axelson and Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Angie Applegate shared an update on COVID-19, including communications about active cases, human resources, personnel and substitutes; technology, child nutrition, transportation, facilities and custodial; and curriculum and instruction.  


Social Emotional Learning 
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Angie Applecate shared an update on Social Emotional Learning in the district. 


Board of Trustees Discussion and Report Items 
Trustee Manish Sethi shared an update on Leadership TASB and the TASA/TASB Conference.  Trustee Anthony Hill shared an update on the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) and iLead. Trustee Fisher shared a Legislative Report. 

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