Be Specific: We may ask for clarification of your request if it is not clear what information or records you are seeking. Include the following, if applicable:

• Date range of the records requested
• Department or person you believe may possess the records
• Location involved

In responding to requests, the District is not required to: 

• Prepare or Create New Information
• Prepare Answers  to Questions
• Perform General or Legal Research

Coppell ISD charges fees authorized by the Texas Public Information Act. If the fees will result in a charge exceeding $40.00, the district will provide the requestor with a written estimate detailing the charges that will be imposed. The following fees may apply to public information requests:

•  $15.00 per hour labor charge for locating, compiling, reproducing, reviewing and redacting information (>50 pages)
•  $28.50 per hour labor charge for computer programming when needed
•  20% overhead fee added to labor charges
•  10 cents per page for letter-sized paper copies
•  15 cents per page for legal-sized paper copies
•  $1.00 per CD
•  $3.00 per DVD
•  Postage

Pursuant to § 552.275, please note the District established a reasonable limit, not less than 15 hours for a one month period or 36 hours in a 12 month period, on the amount of time that personnel are required to spend producing public information for inspection or copies to a requester, without recovering the costs attributable to the personnel time related to that requester. A requester that reaches the time limit will be required to compensate the governmental body for the costs incurred in satisfying subsequent requests.

Coppell ISD will provide requested information promptly which depending upon the complexity of the request and volume of other pending requests, is typically ten business days. Requestors will be informed if the information will not be provided within ten business days with an estimated date on which the information will be provided. If the request includes information that may be confidential or excepted from release, the district will submit a request for an opinion to the Texas Attorney General to determine whether the requested information may be released or must be withheld.

Although a subpoena duces tecum, or any other request for discovery is not considered to be a request for information under the TPIA, Coppell ISD utilizes the CISD Records Center to process all Subpoena Requests. Please note the following:

• Documents cannot be withheld; however, the District shall file a motion to quash if there are any concerns about the subpoena.
• A subpoena is required to question District employees in regards to statements, particular incidents which occurred on district property.
• Documents obtained via subpoena will be available on the CISD Records Center, and once the documents are ready, an email containing a link to download the documents will be sent.