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Pinkerton Elementary School Principal Amanda Sweeny accepts a proclamation for Pinkerton from the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees. Monday’s Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting in the Vonita White Administration Building included a Pinkerton Elementary School proclamation, recognition of the Coppell girls soccer team’s state championship, budgeting and New Tech High @ Coppell’s remodeling plans.

Trustees discuss future budgeting as 2024-2025 school year winds down

Jay Vernekar, Staff Writer April 30, 2025

The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees analyzed prospective routes to address the district-wide budget shortage during its meeting on Monday night. With the 2024-2025 school year coming to an end, chief...

Coppell High School principal Laura Springer receives the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Award presented by retired Col. James Hogan, vice president of ESGR Texas. 
Springer and other CISD staff members received the award due to exemplary leadership and community building. Photo by Maanav Subramanian

District receives ESGR Pro Patriot Freedom award for exemplary performance

Katie Park, Staff Writer April 1, 2025

The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees awarded the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) Patriotic Employer Awards to CISD staff members who have shown exemplary skills in leadership and community...

The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees votes unanimously for the replacement of Coppell High School’s Indoor Facility’s artificial turf at the School Board meeting on Monday at the Vonita White Administration Building. The board approved refreshers and furniture replacements to multiple campuses. Photo by Raima Awan

Board approves bond sale, campus refreshers

Nrithya Mahesh, Executive Managing Editor February 27, 2025

On Monday, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees approved a sale of the next issuance of bonds from the 2023 bond referendum. The CISD Unlimited Tax School Building Bonds, Series 2025, went on sale on Wednesday...

Coppell ISD Board of Trustees Secretary Jobby Mathew and President David Caviness discuss the 2025-26 school-year boundary proposal. The CISD Board of Trustees held a workshop at Vonita White Administration Building on Monday. Photo by Hiral Patel.

Trustees approve new boundaries for the 2025-26 school year

Hiral Patel, Staff Writer February 5, 2025

On Monday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees met to discuss the potential issuance of 2023 voter-authorized bonds, new school boundaries after Pinkerton Elementary School’s consolidation, a new...

On Tuesday night, the Coppell ISD State of the District was held in the Coppell High School Commons. CISD Board member Nicole Bentley spoke regarding the priority of staff retention amidst discussion of financial issues. Photo by Cato Ware

State of District address current funding issues, potential budget cuts

Cato Ware, Staff Writer January 16, 2025

On Tuesday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees and administrators came together during the State of the District to discuss funding after Pinkerton Elementary School’s consolidation and rejection...

Wilson Elementary School gifted the CISD Board of Trustees a poster of appreciation at Monday night’s meeting. Several CISD schools created posters for School Board Appreciation Month.

Trustees assessing use of weather days following last week’s closure

Tanishka Kale, Staff Photographer January 14, 2025

On Monday Night, members of the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees received recognition for their hard work and dedication. January is designated as School Board Appreciation Month, and the theme this year...

Zonda Education demographer Rocky Gardiner discusses his plans and findings on the Coppell school boundaries, zoning and population growth statistics with the members of the CISD school board during the school board meeting at Vonita White Administration Building on Monday. Monday’s school board meeting was held to award the Great Employees Matter nominees and discuss future plans for Coppell schools.

Board reviews how student enrollment rates affect zoning

Gia Ajani, Staff Writer December 10, 2024

On Monday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees held a meeting to discuss student enrollment rates in the past years. During the open forum, students and parents voiced their concerns about the proposed...

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...

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