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Coppell ISD Board of Trustees recognize Coppell Band director Kimberly Shuttlesworth and Coppell High School senior Pia Lala, senior Edward Yang, senior Nidhi Shashi, senior Pavithra Vijaykumar and senior Siddharth Bellam for Coppell Band’s exemplary performance at UIL Class 6A State Championships on Monday at Vonita White Administration Building. The board discussed prospective financial plans while also recognizing students and staff across the district.

Trustees discussing district-wide budgeting

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer November 19, 2024

On Monday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees held a meeting to honor students and staff while also discussing district-wide budgeting. The awaited discussions of the district's financial prospects...

Pinkerton Elementary School parent Robert Hill voices his concerns for Pinkerton students regarding where they will attend school following the consolidation of the campus in 2025-26. 
At Monday’s Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting, the board received updates regarding Parent University and its programs for mental health and drug prevention.

Teen mental health focus, future drug prevention program by Parent University highlight board meeting discussion

Cato Ware, Staff Writer October 30, 2024

On Monday night, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees heard concerns from Pinkerton Elementary School parents regarding its consolidation, and discussed the ongoing mental health crisis in students along with...

Coppell ISD trustee Nichole Bentley wipes away tears during the discussion to consolidate Pinkerton Elementary on Monday night at Vonita White Administration Building. The Board of Trustees determined that Pinkerton Elementary School would be consolidated with other CISD elementary schools due to the ongoing budget crisis.

Emotional meeting concludes with Board voting to consolidate Pinkerton

Caitlyn Concepcion, Staff Writer October 1, 2024

Editor’s note: This story has been updated from its original version. On Monday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees voted 4-3 to consolidate Pinkerton Elementary School into other district...

Students, faculty and parents of Wilson Elementary and Pinkerton Elementary Schools wait to speak before the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees to appeal to keep the Pinkerton Elementary School campus open on Wednesday in the CHS9 Auditorium. The board held a town hall meeting to gather thoughts about the remaining consolidation options before decisions will be made on Sept. 30.

Families, faculty voice support in keeping CISD elementary schools open

Caitlyn Concepcion, Staff Writer September 19, 2024

On Wednesday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees was presented with testimonies from Wilson and Pinkerton Elementary School students, administrators and parents sharing grievances regarding the potential...

Coppell ISD trustees Ranna Raval, Jobby Matthew, David Caviness, Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt and trustee Nichole Bentley discuss enrollment statistics at district elementary schools on Monday at Vonita White Administration Building. The board determined that Austin Elementary and New Tech High @ Coppell would be removed as options for consolidation during the workshop.

Board removes New Tech, Austin Elementary from closure discussion

Caitlyn Concepcion, Staff Writer September 18, 2024

On Monday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees removed New Tech High @ Coppell and Austin Elementary School from the list of potential campus closures and reviewed options for consolidating Pinkerton...

Coppell ISD trustee David Caviness, Superintendent Dr. Brad Hunt, and trustee Nichole Bentley discuss the new maintenance and operations tax rate for the 2024-25 school year. The board discussed budget policies and campus improvements on Monday in the Vonita White Administration Building.

Board deliberates tax increase, reviews bond projects, campus improvements

Yug Talukdar, Assignment Editor August 20, 2024

On Monday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees discussed budget, campus improvements, and also bond progress. When the board discussed the budget, it went over two proposed two possible tax increase...

Dr. Greg Axelson (center) is celebrated as the new CHS9 principal during the Coppell ISD School Board meeting. Dr. Axelson is accompanied by CHS9 faculty at Coppell Middle School West.

CISD teachers, staff given 3% raise for upcoming school year

Katie Park, Staff writer June 25, 2024

On Monday night, the Coppell ISD School Board congratulated Dr. Greg Axelson for his upcoming role as the new CHS9 principal for the 2024-25 school year and discussed his past experiences and qualifications...

Coppell High School Sidekick adviser Chase Wofford and Austin Elementary School teacher Heather Naragon accept the awards for District Teachers of the Year, accompanied by the CISD school board and the CHS and Austin Elementary principals.

Board getting down to business

Nyah Rama, CHS9 Editor May 21, 2024

On Monday night, the Coppell ISD School Board met to delve into proposed changes for the 2024-25 academic year, touching upon updated School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) plans and a new facility evaluation...

Coppell ISD trustee Leigh Walker, Jobby Mathew and Anthony Hill vote on the implementation of a panic button in classrooms on Monday in the Vonita White Administration Building. The board awarded various CISD employees with the Great Employees Matter Award, discussed the progress of students and teachers with curriculum directors and voted on various matters such as the introduction of panic buttons in classrooms.

Board celebrates accomplishments over 2023-24 school year

Elizabeth De Santiago, Staff Writer April 30, 2024

On April 22, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees voted unanimously 7-0 to introduce a panic button for teachers in the classroom. Director of technology Dwight Goodwin introduced a solution following...

School board members Jobby Mathew, Anthony Hill, and David Caviness vote in favor of the renovation of Valley Ranch Elementary School on Tuesday in the Vonita White Administration Building. The school board addressed the economic plan for the 2024-25 school year, including renovations for Valley Ranch Elementary School, the boardroom, the tennis center, and more.

Board approves plan for building new high school fine arts center

Katie Park, Staff writer March 27, 2024

On Tuesday, Coppell ISD Board of Trustees discussed Coppell’s budget for the 2024-25 school year as well as their new infrastructure plans in building the Coppell High School Fine Arts Center and renovating...

Coppell ISD recognized campus teachers of the year and new zoning of elementary schools in a school board meeting at the Vonita White Administration building on Monday.

Board discusses elementary zoning in Cypress Waters

Niharika Tallapaka, Staff Writer February 29, 2024

On Monday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees discussed how zoning and transferring students in elementary schools would affect students, parents and school capacities near Cypress Waters.  Coppell...

The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees discusses district updates at its meeting Monday in the Vonita White Administration Building. The board celebrated school board month, recognized student leaders, talked about updates regarding intervention services and progress on several projects, and voted on the new calendars for the upcoming two school years.

Board finalizes calendar for upcoming school year

Nrithya Mahesh, Staff Designer January 23, 2024

On Monday, the Board of Trustees voted unanimously to approve the 2024-25 and 2025-26 academic calendars. The proposed calendar was earlier promoted as Calendar Option A in a district-wide vote sent to...

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