Preparing for Future Success 2016 BOND UPDATE VISIONING COMMITTEE When CISD voters approved the $249 million bond package in 2016, CISD was able to address crucial infrastructure, building and technology needs in response to rapid growth in the district. The result was new campuses including Canyon Ranch Elementary, CHS9 located at the old CMS West building and the new CMS West in Cypress Waters. Also the funds paid for improvements at Coppell High School, CMS East and CMS North, investment in technology, enhanced security at all campuses, additional resources and instruments for the CISD band program, restroom remodels and painting and repairs across the district, and more. Under the leadership of the 2016 Bond Committee volunteers and CISD staff, all bond projects have come in on time and under budget, resulting in about $19 million in savings for CISD and its taxpayers. The Board of Trustees has voted to reinvest this money in additional district facility and infrastructure needs. Responsible fiscal management of the 2016 bond has also resulted in the CISD Board of Trustees voting to lower the district’s Debt Service (Interest and Sinking) tax rate each year since 2018.
CISD has two tax rates and budget fund sources. Debt Service (Interest and Sinking) can only be used to pay for the principal and interest payments for the district’s voter-approved bonds. Bonds are issued to provide funds for capital projects, such as the construction of or additions to buildings or technology. Maintenance and Operations is used for the daily operations of the district, including employee salaries.
In 2021, CISD launched a Visioning Committee consisting of a diverse group of staff and community members, as well as representatives from the CISD Board of Trustees and the district Executive Leadership Team. CISD staff and community members on the Visioning Committee were tasked with focusing on the future needs of the district. Visioning groups specifically looked at resources, programs, facilities and overall systemic structures that would impact learning. They identified the current strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats for CISD. They also worked to prioritize focus areas for growth, improvement and possible needs moving ahead for the next five to 10 years. The outcome of this visioning effort has been shared with the CISD Board of Trustees, and internal research teams will now investigate how CISD might move ahead in the specific priority areas brought to light by the Visioning Committee. Learn more about the 2016 Bond and Visioning Committee at www.CoppellISD.com
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COPPELL ISD OUR STORY
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