Coppell ISD Tipline
-
Coppell ISD uses STOPit, an app and web-based system, to allow students, parents, teachers and community to anonymously report cyber-bullying, threats of violence, misconduct or self-harm before they escalate into a crisis or other legal matter.
As young people continue to engage more with technology every day, Coppell ISD is taking a proactive step to empower students to become Upstanders in our community in the way that they feel most comfortable. CISD believes the adoption of STOPit is an important step in the continued effort to provide a positive school climate and a safe learning environment for students.
Please keep in mind, STOPit is not an emergency response service. If you believe your call requires immediate police, fire, or paramedic response, call 9-1-1. STOPit does not provide counseling or clinical advice. If you feel you need this type of attention, please seek the assistance of a qualified clinical or medical professional.
What is STOPit?
How to Report your Concern
-
There are two ways to access STOPit to make an anonymous report. Users can submit anonymous reports containing text, photos, or video.
-
App-Based Reporting
Report using STOPit App on the district issued device. You can also download the app from App Store or Google Play on your personal device. Click on the app and enter the access code - cisdtogether.
-
Web-Based Reporting
Report using the web-based app. Enter the access code cisdtogether and select the campus from the dropdown menu.
Frequently Asked Questions
-
Is STOPit really anonymous?
STOPit is truly anonymous. The school has no ability to identify the submitter of a report or message. At their discretion, an end user may choose to voluntarily provide identifying information in the content of their report or message.
-
How does the STOPit mobile app work?
Once the STOPit mobile app is downloaded to the student’s phone, it provides them with several powerful features. The Report feature can be used to anonymously submit an incident report consisting of an image, video, and/or text to school contacts who can respond to the incident and get help to the student in need. The STOPit mobile app also allows for anonymous two-way communication between students and school administrators with STOPit Messenger.
-
What happens after a STOPit report is made?
After a report is made in STOPit, the following steps are taken:
- The assistant principal will contact the parents of students involved to inform them of this report, and begin the investigative process. During this process, the assistant principal will interview all students involved in the incident.
- When necessary, interim steps will be taken to insure safety of the targeted student while the investigation is taking place.
- The student who was targeted is encouraged to report any retaliation or continued mistreatment now or in the future to the assistant principal, his/her parents, and/or the police (when necessary) immediately.
- After the investigation is complete and a plan of action has been determined, the assistant principal will contact the students and parents involved in the report to address the findings.
- Appropriate consequences will be given to the student committing the bullying behavior. (Note: the assistant principal is not allowed to share consequences with the parents of the targeted student.)
- The targeted student will be offered strategies on dealing with bullying.
- In order to provide extra support, the assistant principal will inform the counselor of the incident.
- Staff members (specials teachers, bus drivers, etc.) will be involved on a need to know basis.
- The assistant principal will contact the parents of students involved to inform them of this report, and begin the investigative process. During this process, the assistant principal will interview all students involved in the incident.
-
What student information does the school or user need to provide to STOPit?
None! STOPit does not require any end user information whatsoever. Information provided by STOPit app users is also kept private and secure. Please read our Privacy Policy. To learn more about the commitment to keeping data provided by students safe, learn more about the Student Privacy Pledge, to which STOPit is a signatory.
-
What information do you collect or share about my child, and what are my rights as a Parent?
CISD only discloses your child’s information to third parties which are required as part of the services that STOPit provides, and as described in our Children’s Privacy Policy. To learn more about our commitment to keeping data provided by students safe, learn more about the Student Privacy Pledge, to which STOPit is a signatory. As a parent, you have the right to review the personal information that we collect from your child who is under the age of 13. You may also request that CISD delete this information and refuse to allow any further collection or use of your child’s information. If you would like to exercise any of these rights, or have any questions regarding your child’s use of STOPit, CISD urges you to first contact officials at your child’s school, which has provided them with access to STOPit, and CISD may direct you to them. You may also contact CISD, using the contact information below. CISD may ask you to provide additional details, including verification of your parental status, to protect your child’s privacy. Please read our Children's Privacy Policy.
-
Who receives the reports my child submits via STOPit?
Reports and Messenger messages will be received by the contacts designated by the school and district administrators.
-
Can I as a parent, teacher or community member use the app to report incidents?
Yes, parents, teachers and community members can make an anonymous report via the STOPit app or through the desktop reporting link.
- To report throught an app, download the app from App Store or Google Play and use the school code listed above under App-Based Reporting.
- To report through the desktop, select the school listed above under Web-Based Report.
-
I have additional questions about STOPit. Who can I contact?
For more information about the District’s implementation of STOPit, contact Coordinator of Safety and Security
Rachael Freeman
rlfreeman@coppellisd.com
214-496-6064.