Board Trustees approve CISD 2019-2020 budget and tax rate
Laasya Achanta, Staff Writer
August 27, 2019
On Monday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees approved the CISD 2019-20 budget and tax rate. Trustees voted to lower the district’s Maintenance and Tax Rate by $0.107 from last year and voted to lower the district’s 2019-20 Interest and Sinking Tax Rate by $0.0279. CISD’s tax rate also lower...
CISD Board approves new technology plan for students next year
Ryan Dyke, Staff Writer
May 3, 2019
On Monday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees met to discuss the new technology plan, the Coppell Middle School East field and future Coppell High School renovations. CMS East recently implemented a new plan to close off the field on weekends and leave it open on the weekdays. This plan ...
CISD Board adopts final district border realignment plan
Shivi Sharma, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
On Monday night, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees approved elementary and middle school realignment plans. The motion to ratify plans A3 and B3 passed, 6-1. During open forum, community members addressed the Board with their views regarding how this redistricting will affect kids. Those who are forced to switc...
Concerns voiced over new boundary realignment
Karen Lu, Staff Writer
January 15, 2019
On Monday night’s Coppell ISD Board of Trustees meeting, a full house gathered to support both elementary and secondary Teachers of the Year. Surrounded by their family members, friends and coworkers, campus Teachers of the Year were also acknowledged for qualifying for National Teacher...
Trustees approve naming of Minton as new elementary school principal
Akansha Singh, Staff Writer
December 18, 2018
Monday night’s Coppell ISD Trustees meeting was filled with updates and proposals of expansion as well as recognition of exemplary figures in the district. Ashley Minton was named principal of Canyon Ranch Elementary after a rigorous screening and interview process. Minton, a Baylor...
Board celebrates Red Ribbon Week, administrators for National Principals Month
Shreya Beldona, Staff Writer
October 26, 2018
On Monday night’s board meeting, events such as the dual language program, early voting, Red Ribbon Week and National Principal’s Month were discussed Coppell ISD Superintendent Brad Hunt opened with district highlights, focusing on the effects and meaning of Red Ribbon Week and the signifi...
Trustees honor Coppell Solar, discuss new CISD campuses
Pramika Kadari, Copy Editor
August 29, 2018
After starting the evening with a brief discussion of district highlights -- the Superintendent’s contract extension, CHS9’s first days and more -- the Board of Trustees honored the Coppell Solar team Monday night in the Vonita White Administration Building. Over the summer, students ...
Trustees discusses school safety in wake of tragedy at Santa Fe HS
Amelia Vanyo, Editor-in-Chief
May 25, 2018
Two Coppell parents, Bryan Black and John Valentine, came to the school board meeting on Monday to address school safety. “My effort tonight is to say we need to work from the inside out, not talk about global issues like gun control - because that will never be fixed,” Valentine said...
Sidekick, KCBY media programs recognized at April Board meeting
Gracie Blackwell, Business Manager
April 24, 2018
The Sidekick and KCBY members were recognized for their high achievements in student journalism at last night’s board meeting. The Coppell ISD Board of Trustees honored Coppell High School’s student media programs following their award wins from the JEA/NSPA Spring National High Sch...
Board meeting discusses new school year calendar, zoning decisions, EOC retesters
Farah Merchant, Student Life Editor
January 23, 2018
Monday night’s Coppell ISD board meeting concluded with rezoning plans, new plans to assist EOC retesters and the district calendar for the 2018-19 school year. But what resonated with the audience was the appearance of 2014 CHS graduate and current San Francisco 49ers defensive lineman Solomon...
Board meeting discusses future of Coppell schools
Claire Clements, Staff Writer
October 26, 2017
After conducting a community poll and forming a naming committee, the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees elected to table its decision for the naming of the district’s new ninth grade campus and middle school at Monday’s meeting at the Vonita White Administration Building. Susie Kemp returns to the Board as she was sworn i...
Board meeting features outstanding student, bus grievances, holiday petition, budget
Tanya Raghu, Enterprise Editor
August 30, 2017
Monday night’s school board meeting welcomed members of the CISD community to express their opinions, grievances and requests. The night highlighted why community input is a valuable part of CISD schools. The meeting included speeches from parents, agreement upon the annual tax rate and...
