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

CISD Board Approves Continuing Temporary Mask Requirement to Oct. 25

Trustees approved continuation of a temporary mask requirement for its students, staff and visitors while indoors at district facilities or on district-provided transportation (5-1-1) with Trustee David Caviness voting against the motion and Trustee Neena Biswas abstaining. This continuation of a temporary mask mandate will be in effect starting Tuesday, Sept. 28, until the close of business Monday, Oct. 25, or until there are further requirements as a result of ongoing state and federal litigation or other applicable legislative action. The Board also approved the continuation of a mask exemption for students for medical, religious, philosophical or administrative reasons.

Trustees approved the Construction Manager-at-Risk delivery method as prescribed under Texas Education Code Section 44.031 and Texas Government Code Section 2269.251 for the procurement of construction related services and the award of vendor for baseball and softball complex field turf installation and supporting improvements; 

The Board adopted the CISD 2021-2022 District Improvement Plan; 

Trustees approved the Adoption of a resolution regarding the annual review of investment policy and strategies set forth in CDA(Local) pursuant to Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code of Investment of Public Funds, Section 2256.05(e)

The Board approved the Annual Review of Performance on Investments; 

Trustees approved a state waiver to TEA regarding the requirement that a homebound teacher serve a student in person at the student’s home or hospital bedside in order for the FSP funding to be generated, as required by 3.7.3 GEH Funding Chart or 9/10 Confinement and Earning Eligible Days Present of the handbook, which is adopted annually through 19 TAC §7.056 (e); 

The Board approved the Financial Report for August 2021 and the September 2021 Budget Amendments. 

Strategic Design Update 
Executive Director of Teaching and Learning Dr. Deana Dynis shared an update on the District’s Strategic Design process. 

Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Cyberbullying Awareness 
Executive Director of Technology Stephen McGilvray shared an update on the Children's Internet Protection Act (CIPA) and Cyberbullying Awareness. 

CISD Safety and Security Audit
Safety and Security Coordinator Rachael Freeman gave an update on the district’s safety and security audit. 

Board of Trustees Discussion and Report Items 
Board President Nichole Bentley shared an update on the Team of 8 training, Trustee Tracy Fisher shared a Legislative update, Trustee Anthony Hill gave an update on Strategic Design Advocacy, the District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) and TASA/TASB Conference and Board Secretary Manish Sethi shared an update on the North Texas Area Association of School Boards (NTAASB).