Monthly Business Meeting

This is a business meeting held in public on a scheduled date (currently the fourth Monday of each month). The Board enters into Executive Session (closed to the public) and reconvenes in Open Session when the community is welcome to attend. Action on agenda items may be taken during this time.

Special Meeting

This is a meeting held on a date other than the regular Monthly Business Meeting and is scheduled on an as-needed basis. There are several types of Special Meetings. The Board may meet in Executive or Work Session or may arrange for a Public Forum or Joint Special Meeting. To determine the type of Special Meeting being called, review the meeting notice or agenda at www.coppellisd.com. Action may be taken at these meetings.

Executive Session

This portion of the meeting of the Board of Trustees is not open to the public. Only certain topics may be discussed, such as personnel, student discipline, security, land acquisition, or legal matters. No action may be taken during Executive Session.

Work Session

This is a meeting between Board members and staff to discuss items and receive information. The public may observe; however, this is not a time for public input. Action may be taken.

Public Forum

This is a meeting to give and/or receive information. The forum may address a specific topic or may be a general information session to receive public input. This meeting may be held in the Board Room, at individual schools, or within district boundaries. Action may be taken.

Joint Special Meeting

This is a meeting of the Board of Trustees and another governmental body which may be open to the public. Action may be taken.

Emergency Meeting

This is a meeting usually called to address a situation that must be handled immediately. An Emergency Meeting is scheduled with at least two hours notice to the public. Action may be taken.