February 25, 2021 at 6:00 PM - Regular Meeting

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. ROLL CALL - ESTABLISH QUORUM

III. DISTRICT HIGHLIGHTS

III.A. CISD Celebrates Black History Month

III.B. CISD 'Goes Red' for American Heart Association

III.C. Wilson Principal Cooper Hilton Region 10 "TEPSAN" of the Year

IV. AWARDS

IV.A. Great Employess Matter (GEM) Awards

IV.B. TMEA All State Choir Students

IV.C. 2021 Coppell ISD Spelling Bee Winners

V. INVOCATION AND PLEDGE - Anthony Hill - Place 3

VI. HEARING FOR PUBLIC DISCUSSION OF THE TEXAS ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE REPORT - Susie Williams (Coordinator of Accountability and Assessment)

VII. OPEN FORUM
Persons desiring to address the Board of Trustees must fill out a speaker's card prior to the meeting. No presentation shall exceed three minutes. The Board cannot deliberate on any subject that is not included on the agenda.

VIII. DISCUSSION AND REPORT ITEMS - SUPERINTENDENT

VIII.A. 2020 December STAAR EOC Results - Susie Williams (Coordinator of Accountability and Assessment)

VIII.B. Intervention Services & 504 Updates - Stephanie Flores (Director of Intervention Services & Special Education) and Debbie Gauntt (Director of Intervention Services & 504) SPPG4

VIII.C. COVID-19 Update - Dr. Brad Hunt (Superintendent)

VIII.D. Bond Project/Facilities Update - Dr. Greg Axelson (Chief Operations Officer)

VIII.E. Budget Update - Diana Sircar (Chief Financial Officer)

IX. ACTION ITEMS

IX.A. CONSENT

IX.A.I. Approve minutes of regular Board meeting held on January 11, 2021,  Board Workshop held on January 25, 2021 and Team of 8 Training on February 1, 2021

IX.A.II. Approve monthly budget amendments for February 2021

IX.A.III. Approve Financial Report for January 2021

IX.A.IV. Consider Approval of TEA Class Size Waiver

IX.A.V. Discussion and possible action regarding the employment of professional personnel

IX.B. Discuss and consider approval of TEA Missed School Day Waiver

IX.C. Consider and discuss possible action regarding approving a Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Coppell Independent School District Hereby Declaring a Public Purpose for the Expenditure of Public Funds

IX.D. Discuss and consider approval of 2021-2022 school year calendar revisions

IX.E. Discuss and consider approval of the TEA Hybrid Learning Waivers for STAAR Testing

IX.F. Consideration of Resolution and possible action regarding determination that as a result of the February 2021 Winter Storm, an unforeseen catastrophe or emergency -- the delay posed by the methods provided for under Section 44.031 of the Texas Education Code and Chapter 2269 of the Texas Government Code would prevent or substantially impair the conduct of classes or other essential school activities. (Pursuant to Texas Education Code Sections 44.031(h) and/or 44.0312(c)).

IX.G. Discuss and consider all matters incident and related to the issuance and sale of "Coppell Independent School District Unlimited Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2021", including the adoption of an order authorizing the issuance of such bonds, establishing parameters for the sale and issuance of such bonds and delegating certain matters to authorized official of the district. 

X. DISCUSSION AND REPORT ITEMS - BOARD OF TRUSTEES

X.A. Team of 8 Training and Budget Workshop Recap - Nichole Bentley

X.B. Legislative Update - Tracy Fisher

X.C. Education Foundation and Irving Chamber - Leigh Walker

X.D. TASB Quarterly Risk Management Fund Board Meeting, North Texas Area Association of School Boards (NTAASB) February Meeting, Coppell Chamber Education Committee and District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) - Anthony Hill

X.E. School Health Advisory Council (SHAC) - Dr. Neena Biswas

X.F. Board Operating Procedures - David Caviness

XI. CLOSED SESSION (Texas Government Code, Section 551.071 - Consultation with Attorney, Section 551.072 - Real Property and Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters) 

XI.A. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.071, deliberation regarding private consultation with the Board's attorney when the Board seeks the advice of its attorney about: (1) pending or contemplated litigation; (2)a settlement offer; or (3) on a matter in which the duty of the attorney to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the Start Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with this chapter.

XI.A.I. Attorney Consultation

XI.B. Pursuant to Texas Government Code, Section 551.072, deliberation regarding potential sale of real property described as 3.2534 acres, near the intersection of Sanders Loop and E. Belt Line Road to Dallas Area Rapid Transit (“DART”)

XI.C. 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

XI.C.I. Board Roles & Responsibilities

XII. RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION 

XIII. DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON ITEMS DISCUSSED IN CLOSED SESSION

XIII.A. Discussion and possible action regarding approval of a resolution authorizing the Superintendent to negotiate agreements with Dallas Area Rapid Transit (“DART”), as discussed in closed session, for the potential sale of Coppell ISD real property near the intersection of Sanders Loop and E. Belt Line Road, described as 3.2534 acres situated in the McKinney and Williams Survey, Abstract No. 1054, Dallas County, Texas; and, once finalized, authorizing the Board President to execute the agreements, deed, and any other documents necessary to affect the conveyance of the property.

XIV. ADJOURNMENT