17 High School Theatre Students Qualify for National Competition
 
Seventeen CISD High School Theatre students qualified to advance to the national competition after competing at the Texas Thespian Festival Nov. 17 to 21. Under the leadership of CHS Head Theatre Teacher Karen Ruth, high school students Elena Hewett, Mehak Lohiya, Anish Kalra, Brendan Raley, Sage Priest, Trinity Tackett, Olivia Willey, Sarah Myers, Emma Hoque, Reagann Stolar, Graham Gorman, Jude Taylor, Tyler Schweitzer, Sid Gunasekaran, Issac Mercado, Pia Lala and Jessica Bunting will perform and compete at the International Thespian Festival at Indiana University in Bloomington in June 2022. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/theatrenationalqualification.
Broadway's Hamilton Actors Conduct Workshop at CMS West
  
About CISD 75 students in 6th to 9th grade got to be “in the room where it happens,” when actors from the touring production of the Broadway hit Hamilton presented a workshop at CMS West after school on Nov. 29. Facilitated by CMS Choir Teacher Allison Hartzell and Theatre Teacher Frances Hazelton, two professional performers from the cast of the Dallas tour of Hamilton — Zoe Jensen, who plays Eliza Hamilton and Tyler Belo, who plays Hercules Mulligan/James Madison, gave a one-hour performance workshop on vocal work or acting. Jensen and Belo then hosted a question and answer session for the students who signed up for the workshop, followed by a short performance of a few songs from Hamilton. Read more at go.coppellisd.com/cmswesthamilton.
Spotlight on Authentic Relationships: Message of Thanks for Bus Driver
One person who Sandhya Karthick, an 8th grader at CMS West, is grateful for is her bus driver Kiana Lindsey. Karthick shared a message of “My Thanksgiving — Driving with Kindness” to show her appreciation for her bus driver, who always asks each of her riders, "How was your day?" On her bus, Lindsey knows her students’ names, gives our candy on special occasions, engages with her riders, conducts trivia games and more. Karthick says Lindsey makes her excited to get on the bus and she is grateful to have such a caring and kind bus driver who helps her start and end her day on the right note. Karthick says, “Kiana Lindsey will always be in my heart as the bus driver who lights up my day." CISD's transportation partner, Durham School Services, is looking for more bus drivers like Kiana Lindsey. Those who wish to apply can visit https://careers.nellc.com/jobs/?location=COPPELL. Durham will train drivers to become certified and licensed. This is a great position for retirees or others desiring part-time work.
Access Nov. 17 Parent University Video and Other Programs Online
 
Video from the Nov. 17 Parent University session "Safe! Issues Affecting Today’s Youth and How You Can Help" is available online. For this video and other Parent University videos from past presentations, visit www.coppellisd.com/parentuniversity.
Getting to Know SROs and SRDs in "15 Minutes" — SRO Richard Harr
Get to know CISD School Resource Officer Richard Harr during this “15 Minutes” video filmed by media students at Denton Creek Elementary School. View the video at go.coppellisd.com/15minutesHarr. CISD Safety and Security is working with CISD elementary schools to interview School Resource Officers and School Resource Deputies in “60 Minutes” style interviews to foster authentic relationships with our law enforcement partners.
CISD Board of Trustees Approves Local Policy Changes
During the Nov. 29 Board Meeting, CISD Trustees approved Local Policy Updates prompted by the 87th Legislative Session and three Legislative Special Sessions. The policies updated are:
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CFD(LOCAL): Accounting, Activity Funds Management
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CQB(LOCAL): Technology Resources, Cybersecurity
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DFE(LOCAL): Termination of Employment, Resignation
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DP(LOCAL): Personnel Positions
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EHAA(LOCAL): Basic Instructional Program, Required Instruction
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EHBC(LOCAL): Special Programs, Compensatory/Accelerated Services
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FL(LOCAL): Student Records
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EIE(LOCAL): Academic Achievement, Retention and Promotion
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FDE(LOCAL): Admissions, School Safety Transfers
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FEA(LOCAL): Attendance, Compulsory Attendance
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FEC(LOCAL): Attendance, Attendance for Credit
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FFG(LOCAL): Student Welfare, Child Abuse and Neglect
These changes are in the Nov. 29 Board Agenda or available online at go.coppellisd.com/BoardPolicies. A video at https://player.vimeo.com/video/620150553 also explains the Local Policy updates.
Did You Know? Board Agenda and Policies Available on CISD Website
Agendas and supporting documents for CISD Board Meetings and Workshops are posted at least 72 hours in advance of the meetings at www.coppellisd.com/board. District and Board policies are also available on the CISD website at www.coppellisd.com/policies or go.coppellisd.com/BoardPolicies. Board Briefs are published the day after meetings and workshops with links to the presentations at www.coppellisd.com/boardbriefs.
Curative COVID-19 Testing Updates for Visitor’s Press Box Testing Site
Curative is offering both PCR testing and rapid antigen COVID-19 testing at the Visitor’s Press Box at Buddy Echols Field at the CHS campus. Results from the rapid antigen will be available within 15-30 minutes. PCR results will be available within 1-2 days from receipt of the sample at the lab. Learn more and make an appointment at go.coppellisd.com/CurativeTests. COVID-19 testing is available at the Visitor’s Press Box at Buddy Echols Field on the CHS campus Monday-Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
New Tech High @ Coppell Hosts Slamming for a Cause Night on Dec. 7
The New Tech High @ Coppell “Rookie” Class of 2025 presents the 7th Annual Slamming for a Cause night on Tuesday, Dec. 7, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. During the event, select New Tech Rookies, aka freshmen, will perform their original slam poems. Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Slamming-for-a-Cause-Ticket/SdFaqLM.
High School Choir Presents Madrigal Feast and Show Dec. 10 and 11
The High School Madrigal Choir cordially invites you to a feast fit for a king, filled with music and merriment. Guests will enter the CHS Commons and travel back in time through medieval decor, colorful costumes and period music. The Madrigal singers’ production, "A Ring of Truth,” will keep you laughing and promises to keep guests entertained. The evening will close with a short concert featuring holiday songs. Performances are on Dec. 10 and Dec. 11 with seating beginning at 6:30 p.m., and the Feast beginning at 7 p.m. Purchase tickets at www.coppellchoir.com/tickets.
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Dec. 10 — Early Dismissal
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Dec. 13 — Regular Board Meeting 6 p.m.
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Dec. 17 — Early Dismissal
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Dec. 20-Jan. 3 — Winter Break
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Jan. 4 — CISD Employees Return/Work Day
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Jan. 5 — First Day of Spring Semester/Students Return
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