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Campaigns culminating as Election Day arrives

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
May 2, 2025
Sukirtha Muthiah
Saturday, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees Places 1, 2 and 3 are up for election. Voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Photo by Sukirtha Muthiah

On Saturday, voters will be able to determine Coppell ISD’s future.

CISD Board of Trustees Places 1, 2 and 3 are up for election. Coppell residents can vote at Cottonwood Creek Elementary School, Wilson Elementary School, Mockingbird Elementary School, Lakeside Elementary School and Town Center. Voting will take place from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Place 3 trustee Anthony Hill is running uncontested. Incumbent trustee Leigh Walker and candidate Sheri Hill are running for Place 1. Candidates Jonathan Powers and Julie Waters are running for Place 2.

With the district continuing to face a $4.5 million deficit, finances are a key talking point. For CISD parent Rebecca Bailey, it is the most important issue.

“With the legislature currently in session, it looks like vouchers have a good chance of becoming a reality,” Bailey said. “My concern is if public education gets the funding it needs.”

Saturday, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees Places 1, 2 and 3 are up for election. Voting centers will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Photo by Caitlyn Concepcion (Caitlyn Concepcion)

CISD may be affected by the new Texas voucher program, which Governor Gregg Abbott plans to sign into law Saturday.

Bailey wants candidates that represent the entire district and are ready to make crucial choices for the district’s future. 

“I’m looking for somebody who has integrity, is ready to do the work, has their sleeves rolled up, is on board for the hard decisions that have to come, transparent, honest and someone who can look at a situation from the perspective of a CISD parent,” Bailey said. “I want someone who’s going to be there to protect all 13,000 students.”

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Yug Talukdar
Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor
Yug Talukdar is a junior at Coppell High School and the assignment editor for The Sidekick. After deciding to delve into something new sophomore year, Yug found an interest in writing and covering events for The Sidekick, which has helped him develop a host of new skills and become a better, more well-rounded person. When he finds some downtime, Yug enjoys lifting weights, running, reading, or learning more about history and politics. You can contact him at [email protected] or on Instagram (@yugtalukdar)
Caitlyn Concepcion
Caitlyn Concepcion, Staff Writer
Caitlyn Concepcion is a junior and a second-year staff writer for The Sidekick. While she initially joined to write columns, her interests in photography and podcasting grew exponentially while working with the program. When she’s not grinding away at school, Caitlyn winds down by regularly updating her Letterboxd account with recently watched films – her favorites being Fallen Angels, Everything Everywhere All at Once and Meet the Robinsons. You can find Caitlyn on the sand volleyball courts of Mustang Park or meticulously curating a new Spotify playlist. You can contact Caitlyn at [email protected] or on X (@caitlyncion).
Sukirtha Muthiah
Sukirtha Muthiah, Executive Editor-in-Chief
Sukirtha Muthiah is a senior and the executive editor-in-chief of The Sidekick. She believes in using the power of words to tell stories and connect people. In her free time, she enjoys dancing and hanging out with her friends and family. Sukirtha has been learning Bharatanatyam (Indian Classical Dance) for over 13 years, and she believes that dance has helped her connect with her culture. Sukirtha is always up for a coffee at her favorite drive-in, 151 Coffee. She has tried just about every item on the menu, but her favorite order is an iced caramel macchiato with extra caramel drizzle. You can contact Sukirtha at [email protected] or on X (@suki_muthiah).