COPPERAS COVE – Copperas Cove ISD has taken the next steps in implementing the facility improvements outlined in Bond 2025.
Tuesday, during a Special Called Meeting of the CCISD Board of Trustees, trustees unanimously approved a contract to employ Berry & Clay Construction Managers to serve as Construction Manager At Risk for future construction projects in the district.
Berry & Clay was selected due to its ability to provide a substantial savings to the Copperas Cove taxpayer, while providing quality work to ensure a safe, modern learning environment once projects are completed.
“Our goal with the recently-approved bond projects was to stretch these voter-approved dollars as far as possible in order to provide the greatest positive impact to CCISD students possible,” said Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins. “The proposal the trustees have approved will help us maximize the $154.5 million in renovations aimed at ensuring a modern learning environment for every Bulldawg, and we look forward to a great partnership with Berry & Clay.”
Trustees also completed the Superintendent’s annual evaluation and approved an updated employment contract with Dr. Hawkins to continue as Superintendent in Copperas Cove ISD. Dr. Hawkins new contract extends until 2031.
“It has been an enormous privilege to serve the students and staff in Copperas Cove ISD as their superintendent,” Dr. Hawkins said. “I appreciate the Board of Trustees for their work in aiding our mission and I look forward to continuing to work alongside our community to ensure our community’s schools continue as a beacon of pride.”
The Board of Trustees is next scheduled to hold its regular January meeting on Monday. That meeting is scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. in the Board Room, located at the District Service & Training Center.
Agendas for each Board of Trustees meeting are posted outside the CCISD Service & Training Center on South Main Street three business days beforehand. Once posted, they can be viewed online at CCISD.com/SchoolBoard.