Records Management

A record is ANY document, in any format, that is created or received in the transaction of public business.  

The Records Management Department actively supports, promotes, and continues the development of policies and procedures of the records management program for the Coppell Independent School District (CISD) pursuant to the Local Government Records Act of 1989, Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC).

RECORDS RETENTION

Texas State Library and Archives Commission (TSLAC) is the state agency that enforces all matters regarding records.  The retention schedules below are most commonly used by school districts:

SCHEDULE SD

All types of school records are included in this category, such as academic, special programs, student health, transportation, school safety, financial, personnel, food service, surveys, reports, library, attendance, discipline/counseling and adult/vocational.

• Click here for SD: Records of Public School Districts
• Click here to access SD LOCAL RETENTION SCHEDULE

SCHEDULE GR

Records commonly found in this category include: financial, personnel, payroll, purchasing, facility, communications and information technology.  

• Click here for GR: Records Common to All Local Governments
• Click here to access GR LOCAL RETENTION SCHEDULE