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The official student news site of Coppell High School

Coppell Student Media
The official student news site of Coppell High School

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Behind the Ballot: 2026 Coppell ISD Board of Trustees candidates

Caitlyn Concepcion, Zaara Shaik, and Jay Vernekar
April 23, 2026

On May 2, Coppell voters will elect Place 5 for Coppell ISD Board of Trustees. Coppell residents Kevin Chaka and Khanh Windham are running for Place 5. Early voting is open and runs through April 28.

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About the Contributors
Caitlyn Concepcion
Caitlyn Concepcion, Executive News Editor
Caitlyn Concepcion is a senior and the Executive News Editor for The Sidekick. While she initially joined to take photos, school board meetings and local elections led her to the news section. When she’s not grinding away at school, Caitlyn winds down by regularly updating her Letterboxd account with recently watched films – her favorites being “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Everything Everywhere All at Once” and “Meet the Robinsons.” You can find Caitlyn on the sand volleyball courts of Mustang Park, chowing down at restaurants in Carrollton, practicing film photography or meticulously curating a new Spotify playlist. You can contact Caitlyn at [email protected] or on X (@caitlyncion).
Zaara Shaik
Zaara Shaik, Assignment Editor
Zaara Shaik is a junior and the assignment editor for The Sidekick. When not producing breaking news content or The Sidekick Scoop, she enjoys baking a variety of desserts, spending time with her family and friends, trying new coffees from different cafes and watching a good show from time to time. Zaara joined The Sidekick after developing a passion for journalism in her middle school’s yearbook class and wanted to further her skills You can contact her through email ([email protected]) or Instagram (@zaara_shaikk).  
Jay Vernekar
Jay Vernekar, Faculty/Staff Editor
Jay Vernekar is a junior and the faculty/staff editor for The Sidekick. Over his time on staff, he especially enjoys connecting with other people in the Coppell community as he works on stories. He is eager to work hard to highlight all aspects that make Coppell special.  When Jay isn’t working on a story, you can find him at a local escape room or nose deep in an Agatha Christie novel. He especially loves spending time with his friends and family, cherishing all the positive connections he makes.  You can contact Jay at [email protected]