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Meeting Agenda
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. ROLL CALL - ESTABLISH QUORUM
III. DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS AND UPDATES
IV. AWARDS
IV.A. Spring 2023 Great Employees Matter (GEMs)
V. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Leigh Walker - Place 1
VI. OPEN FORUM
Persons desiring to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a speaker's card prior to the meeting in accordance with the guidelines posted on the Coppell ISD webpage regarding Open Forum. No presentation shall exceed three minutes. 
VII. DISCUSSION AND REPORT ITEMS - SUPERINTENDENT
VII.A. Dallas College Partnership with CISD - Trustee Philip Ritter and Chancellor Justin Lonon, Dallas College
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
VIII.A. CONSENT
VIII.A.I. Approve minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on March 27, 2023 and Workshop on April 3, 2023  
VIII.A.II. Approve monthly budget amendments for April 2023
VIII.A.III. Approve Financial Report for March 2023
VIII.A.IV. Approve extension of current depository contract as allowed by Texas Education Code 45.205(b)
VIII.A.V. Approve RFQ #200-23 for Bond Underwriting Services
VIII.A.VI. Approve the Resolution for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2023-2024. This resolution authorizes filing of the Form 471 applications for funding year 2023-2024 and the payment of the applicant's share upon approval of funding and receipt of services
VIII.A.VII. Approve Superintendent's recommendation regarding the employment of new professional personnel
VIII.B. Discuss and consider approval of Low Attendance Waivers to TEA due to illness
VIII.C. Discuss and consider action on Texas Association of School Boards Policy Update affecting (LOCAL) policies: 
VIII.C.I. AE (LOCAL): Educational Philosophy (revise policy)
VIII.C.II. BBB (LOCAL): Board Members - Elections (revise policy)
VIII.C.III. BE (LOCAL): Board Meetings (revise policy)
VIII.C.IV. BJB (LOCAL): Superintendent - Recruitment and Appointment (delete policy)
VIII.C.V. BQ (LOCAL): Planning and Decision-Making Process (revise policy)
VIII.C.VI. BQA (LOCAL): Planning and Decision-Making Process - District Level (revise policy)
VIII.C.VII. BQB (LOCAL): Planning and Decision-Making Process - Campus Level (revise policy)
VIII.C.VIII. CDC (LOCAL): Other Revenues - Gifts and Solicitations (revise policy)
VIII.C.IX. CE (LOCAL): Annual Operating Budget (revise policy)
VIII.C.X. CFD (LOCAL): Accounting - Activity Funds Management (revise policy)
VIII.C.XI. CH (LOCAL): Purchasing and Acquisition (revise policy)
VIII.C.XII. CMB (LOCAL): Equipment and Supplies Management - Authorized Uses of Equipment and Supplies (delete policy)
VIII.C.XIII. DBA (LOCAL): Employment Requirements and Restrictions - Credentials and Records (revise policy)
VIII.C.XIV. DCA (LOCAL): Employment Practices - Probationary Contracts (delete policy)
VIII.C.XV. DCB (LOCAL): Employment Practices - Term Contracts (revise policy)
VIII.C.XVI. DEAB (LOCAL): Compensation Plan - Wage and Hour Laws (revise policy)
VIII.C.XVII. DEC (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits - Leaves and Absences (revise policy)
VIII.C.XVIII. DED (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits - Vacations and Holidays (add policy)
VIII.C.XIX. DEE (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits - Expense Reimbursement (revise policy)
VIII.C.XX. DK (LOCAL): Assignment and Schedules (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXI. DNA (LOCAL): Performance Appraisal - Evaluation of Teachers (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXII. DPB (LOCAL): Personnel Positions - Substitute, Temporary, and Part-Time (delete policy)
VIII.C.XXIII. EHAD (LOCAL): Basic Instructional Program - Elective Instruction (add policy)
VIII.C.XXIV. EIC (LOCAL): Academic Achievement - Class Ranking (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXV. FD (LOCAL): Admissions (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXVI. FDA (LOCAL): Admissions - Interdistrict Transfers (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXVII. FDB (LOCAL): Admissions - Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXVIII. FEC (LOCAL):Attendance - Attendance for Credit (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXIX. FFA (LOCAL): Student Welfare - Wellness and Health Services (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXX. FL (LOCAL): Student Records (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXXI. FM (LOCAL): Student Activities (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXXII. FMG (LOCAL): Student Activities - Travel (delete policy)
VIII.C.XXXIII. FNA (LOCAL): Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Expression (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXXIV. FNAA (LOCAL): Student Expression - Distribution of NonSchool Literature (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXXV. FNCE (LOCAL): Student Conduct - Personal Telecommunications/Electronic Devices (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXXVI. FNG (LOCAL): Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXXVII. FO (LOCAL): Student Discipline (revise policy)
VIII.C.XXXVIII. GBBA (LOCAL): School Communications Program - News Media Relations (delete policy)
VIII.C.XXXIX. GKD (LOCAL): Community Relations -  NonSchool Use of School Facilities (revise policy)
VIII.C.XL. GKDA (LOCAL): NonSchool Use of Facilities - Distribution of NonSchool Literature (revise policy)
VIII.D. Discuss and consider authorizing the purchase of hardware/software to update the infrastructure in the primary and secondary datacenters
VIII.E. Discuss and consider approval of recommended changes to Board Operating Procedures 
IX. DISCUSSION AND REPORT ITEMS - BOARD OF TRUSTEES
IX.A. Continuing Education Credit Report - David Caviness
IX.A.I. Under Senate Bill 1566, Texas Education Code - Section 11.159, the minutes of the last regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held before an election of trustees must reflect whether each trustee has met or is deficient in meeting the training required for the trustee as of the first anniversary of the date of the trustee's election or appointment
IX.B. District Education Improvement Committee (DEIC), Coppell Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, and North Texas Area Association of School Boards (NTAASB) - Anthony Hill
IX.C. Coppell ISD Education Foundation - Manish Sethi
X. CLOSED SESSION - (Texas Government Code Section  551.074 - Personnel)
X.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee
X.A.I. Deliberation regarding the issuance of a written complaint in accordance with TEC §21.210(c)(2) and 19 TAC 249.14(j) with a finding that good cause did not exist for Tong Lin and Stephanie Hinojosa to abandon their employment contract and report both teachers to the State Board for Educator Certification
X.A.II. Renewal of probationary, term and non-chapter 21 contracts as recommended by the Superintendent
X.A.III. Board Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members and Board Officers
XI. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 
XII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
XII.A. Consideration and possible action to approve a recommendation to issue a finding in accordance with TEC §21.210(c)(2) and 19 TAC 249.14(j) that good cause did not exist for Tong Lin to abandon her employment contract and report the teacher to the State Board for Educator Certification
XII.B. Consideration and possible action to approve a recommendation to issue a finding in accordance with TEC §21.210(c)(2) and 19 TAC 249.14(j) that good cause did not exist for Stephanie Hinojosa to abandon her employment contract and report the teacher to the State Board for Educator Certification
XII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the renewal of probationary, term and non-chapter 21 contracts
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 24, 2023 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
I. CALL TO ORDER
Subject:
II. ROLL CALL - ESTABLISH QUORUM
Subject:
III. DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS AND UPDATES
Subject:
IV. AWARDS
Subject:
IV.A. Spring 2023 Great Employees Matter (GEMs)
Subject:
V. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE - Leigh Walker - Place 1
Subject:
VI. OPEN FORUM
Persons desiring to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a speaker's card prior to the meeting in accordance with the guidelines posted on the Coppell ISD webpage regarding Open Forum. No presentation shall exceed three minutes. 
Subject:
VII. DISCUSSION AND REPORT ITEMS - SUPERINTENDENT
Subject:
VII.A. Dallas College Partnership with CISD - Trustee Philip Ritter and Chancellor Justin Lonon, Dallas College
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. ACTION ITEMS
Subject:
VIII.A. CONSENT
Subject:
VIII.A.I. Approve minutes of the Regular Board meeting held on March 27, 2023 and Workshop on April 3, 2023  
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.II. Approve monthly budget amendments for April 2023
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.III. Approve Financial Report for March 2023
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.IV. Approve extension of current depository contract as allowed by Texas Education Code 45.205(b)
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.V. Approve RFQ #200-23 for Bond Underwriting Services
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.VI. Approve the Resolution for Schools and Libraries Universal Services (E-Rate) for 2023-2024. This resolution authorizes filing of the Form 471 applications for funding year 2023-2024 and the payment of the applicant's share upon approval of funding and receipt of services
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.VII. Approve Superintendent's recommendation regarding the employment of new professional personnel
Subject:
VIII.B. Discuss and consider approval of Low Attendance Waivers to TEA due to illness
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C. Discuss and consider action on Texas Association of School Boards Policy Update affecting (LOCAL) policies: 
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C.I. AE (LOCAL): Educational Philosophy (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.II. BBB (LOCAL): Board Members - Elections (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.III. BE (LOCAL): Board Meetings (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.IV. BJB (LOCAL): Superintendent - Recruitment and Appointment (delete policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.V. BQ (LOCAL): Planning and Decision-Making Process (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.VI. BQA (LOCAL): Planning and Decision-Making Process - District Level (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.VII. BQB (LOCAL): Planning and Decision-Making Process - Campus Level (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.VIII. CDC (LOCAL): Other Revenues - Gifts and Solicitations (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.IX. CE (LOCAL): Annual Operating Budget (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.X. CFD (LOCAL): Accounting - Activity Funds Management (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XI. CH (LOCAL): Purchasing and Acquisition (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XII. CMB (LOCAL): Equipment and Supplies Management - Authorized Uses of Equipment and Supplies (delete policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XIII. DBA (LOCAL): Employment Requirements and Restrictions - Credentials and Records (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XIV. DCA (LOCAL): Employment Practices - Probationary Contracts (delete policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XV. DCB (LOCAL): Employment Practices - Term Contracts (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XVI. DEAB (LOCAL): Compensation Plan - Wage and Hour Laws (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XVII. DEC (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits - Leaves and Absences (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XVIII. DED (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits - Vacations and Holidays (add policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XIX. DEE (LOCAL): Compensation and Benefits - Expense Reimbursement (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XX. DK (LOCAL): Assignment and Schedules (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXI. DNA (LOCAL): Performance Appraisal - Evaluation of Teachers (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXII. DPB (LOCAL): Personnel Positions - Substitute, Temporary, and Part-Time (delete policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXIII. EHAD (LOCAL): Basic Instructional Program - Elective Instruction (add policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXIV. EIC (LOCAL): Academic Achievement - Class Ranking (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXV. FD (LOCAL): Admissions (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXVI. FDA (LOCAL): Admissions - Interdistrict Transfers (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXVII. FDB (LOCAL): Admissions - Intradistrict Transfers and Classroom Assignments (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXVIII. FEC (LOCAL):Attendance - Attendance for Credit (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXIX. FFA (LOCAL): Student Welfare - Wellness and Health Services (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXX. FL (LOCAL): Student Records (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXXI. FM (LOCAL): Student Activities (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXXII. FMG (LOCAL): Student Activities - Travel (delete policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXXIII. FNA (LOCAL): Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student Expression (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXXIV. FNAA (LOCAL): Student Expression - Distribution of NonSchool Literature (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXXV. FNCE (LOCAL): Student Conduct - Personal Telecommunications/Electronic Devices (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXXVI. FNG (LOCAL): Student Rights and Responsibilities - Student and Parent Complaints/Grievances (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXXVII. FO (LOCAL): Student Discipline (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXXVIII. GBBA (LOCAL): School Communications Program - News Media Relations (delete policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XXXIX. GKD (LOCAL): Community Relations -  NonSchool Use of School Facilities (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.C.XL. GKDA (LOCAL): NonSchool Use of Facilities - Distribution of NonSchool Literature (revise policy)
Subject:
VIII.D. Discuss and consider authorizing the purchase of hardware/software to update the infrastructure in the primary and secondary datacenters
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Discuss and consider approval of recommended changes to Board Operating Procedures 
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. DISCUSSION AND REPORT ITEMS - BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Subject:
IX.A. Continuing Education Credit Report - David Caviness
Subject:
IX.A.I. Under Senate Bill 1566, Texas Education Code - Section 11.159, the minutes of the last regular meeting of the Board of Trustees held before an election of trustees must reflect whether each trustee has met or is deficient in meeting the training required for the trustee as of the first anniversary of the date of the trustee's election or appointment
Subject:
IX.B. District Education Improvement Committee (DEIC), Coppell Chamber of Commerce Education Committee, and North Texas Area Association of School Boards (NTAASB) - Anthony Hill
Subject:
IX.C. Coppell ISD Education Foundation - Manish Sethi
Subject:
X. CLOSED SESSION - (Texas Government Code Section  551.074 - Personnel)
Subject:
X.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.074, deliberation regarding the appointment, employment, evaluation, reassignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of a public officer or employee; or to hear a complaint or charge against an officer or employee
Subject:
X.A.I. Deliberation regarding the issuance of a written complaint in accordance with TEC §21.210(c)(2) and 19 TAC 249.14(j) with a finding that good cause did not exist for Tong Lin and Stephanie Hinojosa to abandon their employment contract and report both teachers to the State Board for Educator Certification
Subject:
X.A.II. Renewal of probationary, term and non-chapter 21 contracts as recommended by the Superintendent
Subject:
X.A.III. Board Roles and Responsibilities of Board Members and Board Officers
Subject:
XI. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 
Subject:
XII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION
Subject:
XII.A. Consideration and possible action to approve a recommendation to issue a finding in accordance with TEC §21.210(c)(2) and 19 TAC 249.14(j) that good cause did not exist for Tong Lin to abandon her employment contract and report the teacher to the State Board for Educator Certification
Subject:
XII.B. Consideration and possible action to approve a recommendation to issue a finding in accordance with TEC §21.210(c)(2) and 19 TAC 249.14(j) that good cause did not exist for Stephanie Hinojosa to abandon her employment contract and report the teacher to the State Board for Educator Certification
Subject:
XII.C. Discussion and possible action regarding the renewal of probationary, term and non-chapter 21 contracts
Subject:
XIII. ADJOURNMENT

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