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We reviewed the upcoming agenda for COPPELL ISD and found 5 items with policy significance ahead of the vote.
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Board to Adopt 2027 State Legislative Priorities
The board will discuss and adopt its legislative priorities for the 2027 Texas legislative session. This document will outline the board’s official stance on key education policy issues and guide its lobbying efforts, providing a direct statement of the district’s position on potential state-level reforms.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: This is the highest priority item. For item VIII.C, immediately retrieve the ‘Board Memo – 2027 Legislative Priorities.docx’ attachment. Brief the state affairs team on the board’s specific positions to inform AFPI’s legislative strategy and identify potential opposition or alignment.
Policy Lever: State Legislative Agenda
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District to Approve Campus Plans Implementing SEL
The board will vote on 17 Campus Improvement Plans (CIPs) that formalize the implementation of Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) across the district. Multiple attached plans, such as for Austin Elementary and Coppell Middle School East, explicitly name the ‘Second Step’ curriculum and dedicate goals to ‘Safety, Wellness and Belonging’ and ‘social-emotional learning’.
Policy Use
DOCUMENT AND TRACK: Item VIII.A.XII confirms district-wide SEL implementation via the ‘Second Step’ program. Capture the CIP text from the attachments as evidence of SEL adoption for the state implementation tracker and model policy briefs.
Policy Lever: SEL Program Implementation
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District to Approve Pool of Student Services Contractors
The board will approve a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) to create a pre-approved pool of external providers for ‘Professional Evaluation and Student Intervention Services.’ This pool, effective until 2031, will give the district access to contractors for special education, intervention, and other specialized student support, potentially including services based on SEL or other contested frameworks.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For item VIII.A.XI, retrieve the full RFQ #903-26 to identify the types of ‘student intervention services’ sought and the qualifications required of providers. This will clarify if the district is creating a pathway for contractors who use SEL or other ideological frameworks.
Policy Lever: External Service Contracts
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District Seeks Waiver for State Class Size Limits
The board will vote to submit a class size waiver to the Texas Education Agency (TEA), seeking permission to exceed state-mandated student-to-teacher ratios. The specific grades and rationale are not provided in the agenda title. This action suggests the district is facing enrollment pressures or budget constraints that prevent hiring sufficient staff.
Policy Use
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For item VIII.A.XIV, retrieve the ‘Board Memo – Class Size Waivers 09_2026.docx’ to determine which grades are affected and the district’s justification for exceeding state limits. This provides insight into local fiscal and operational pressures.
Policy Lever: State Mandate Waiver
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✅ Models to Replicate
Local actions worth capturing as model policy.
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Board to Approve School Resource Officer Agreement
The board will approve an interlocal agreement with the City of Coppell to provide School Resource Officers (SROs) for the 2026-2027 school year. While renewing SRO presence is a positive step for campus safety, the specific terms of the agreement are not available in the agenda packet.
How to Capture It
PULL THE DOCUMENT: For item VIII.A.XV, retrieve the ‘Coppell.Interlocal Agreement for SRO 2026-2027′ attachment. Confirm the terms do not place undue restrictions on officers’ ability to ensure campus safety and that the agreement represents a strong model for district-law enforcement cooperation.
✅ Why It Matters: Law Enforcement Cooperation
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