Coppell ISD Board Briefs highlight key actions and discussions from the CISD Board of Trustees' meetings. For a full list of agenda items, presentations, meeting minutes, and video of the March 31 meeting, visit www.coppellisd.com/board. The entire presentation is available at https://5il.co/3c5p3.
Board Action and Consent Items
Coppell High School Band International Performance Approval
The Board approved the CHS Band’s trip to perform in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin, Ireland, during Spring Break 2026. As per Board policy, all international student travel requires Board approval.Student Data Management System Contract
Trustees approved the award of RFP #112-25 to SameGoal, Inc., for the Student Data Management System IEP_FIE_LPAC_Section 504, at a cost of $64,344.02.Resolution to Pay Employees at CHS9, which Closed March 5, 2025 Due to Power Outage
The Board passed a resolution declaring a public purpose for the expenditure of public funds in response to CHS9’s closure on March 5, 2025, due to a power outage.Financial and Budget Approvals
The Board approved monthly budget amendments for March 2025, the Financial Reports for February 2025, and the Quarterly Investment Report for the period ending February 28, 2025.
Superintendent Discussion and Report Items
House Bill 3 Goals and Student Data Updates
Directors Mary Kennington (Accountability, Assessment & MTSS), Josh Howard (CTE), Samira Khan (Elementary Math & Science), and Sabrina Khan (Elementary Literacy & Social Studies) presented updates on House Bill 3 Goals and related data.2023 Bond Projects Update
Bond Projects Manager Sid Grant provided an update on ongoing bond projects and the financial status of Proposition A funding.
District Highlights & Recognitions
Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt highlighted several district events and achievements:
Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School Open Houses
CMS North recognized as a Model PLC Community for the 8th consecutive year
Beam Signing Ceremony for the new CHS Fine Arts Rehearsal Building
Job Shadowing Day opportunities for students
Coppell Day at the Capitol
Coppell Cowboys and Cowgirls Soccer teams’ playoff success
Board Awards Recognitions:
Lieutenant Colonel Esther Splawn, a Special Education teacher at Coppell High School and a proud member of the Marine Corps Reserves, her husband Eric who teaches at New Tech, and Marine Corporal Reserve Sam Odorizzi, a former Cottonwood Creek student who now works as a Structured Learning Aide at Cottonwood Creek Elementary, nominated CISD and several staff members ESGR Patriot Awards, which were given to:
Coppell ISD for the Above and Beyond Award
Coppell ISD State of Texas (Public Sector) for the “Pro Patria Award”
Individual Employee Awards
Laura Springer, CHS
Anna Wanderski, CHS
Chris Gollner, North
Stephanie Fleischhauer, Brock
Zane Porter (New Tech)
Garrett Voelker (New Tech/VP)
Kara Lindquist (CHS9)
Amber Warrington (New Tech)
Andra Penny (CCE)
Trustees also recognized Coppell Cheer for winning 2 National Cheer Association Championships.
Board of Trustees Discussion and Reports
Board Operating Procedures Discussion – Led by Trustee David Caviness
Coppell ISD Efficiency Review Committee (CERC) Report – Presented by Trustee Jobby Mathew
Legislative Update & Emergent Bilingual Advisory Council Meeting – Discussed by Trustee Nichole Bentley
Coppell Chamber of Commerce Education Committee & North Texas Area Association of School Boards (NTAASB) – Presented by Trustee Anthony Hill
District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) Report – Shared by Trustee Ranna Raval
For more details on the Board meeting, visit www.coppellisd.com/board.