During the Board Workshop on July 14, CISD Trustees discussed several significant topics, including long-term budgeting, elementary enrollment and the future of New Tech High @ Coppell.
Multi-Year Balanced Budget Plan
Trustees reviewed a preliminary Multi-Year Balanced Budget Plan focused on addressing declining enrollment trends, maintaining instructional quality, and ensuring fiscal sustainability.
New Tech High @ Coppell Special Project Team Update
Interim Superintendent Doug Williams updated the Board on the work of the New Tech Special Project Team. He shared two options for the school’s future:
Remaining at its current location and expanding Open Enrollment, with a reimagined school.
Relocating New Tech High @ Coppell to the Coppell High School campus and reimagining the school within that setting.
Interim Superintendent Williams shared he may present his recommendation at the July 28 Board Meeting, with Board action anticipated during the Aug. 11 Special Board Workshop.
Elementary Campus Planning and Enrollment Trends
District leaders also presented an update on elementary planning tied to ongoing enrollment declines. A possible revised Elementary Campus and Boundary Planning Timeline was shared:
Sept. 4 – Enrollment data provided to Zonda Demographics
Week of Sept. 8 – Community Input Meetings on enrollment, budgeting, and feedback opportunities
Sept. 22 – Board Workshop with campus recommendation
Week of Sept. 22 – Neighborhood Meetings
Sept. 29 – Regular Board Meeting
Week of Oct. 6 – Board Workshop with action on campus planning and boundary realignment
Facility Needs Assessment
The Board also received an update on CISD’s facility conditions and needs, as analyzed by Aramark, the district’s Facilities and Maintenance partner. This assessment will inform future decisions on infrastructure investments across campuses.
For a full list of presentations, meeting minutes, and video recordings, visit www.coppellisd.com/board. To view the complete July 14 presentation, click here.