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Kevin Chaka

for Coppell ISD School Board Trustee Place 5

Coppell ISD Election Dates

Coppell Roots | Finance Professional | Districtwide Service

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A Little About Me

I have moved around a lot in my life, but I have had the good fortune of spending more years in Coppell than anywhere else. Growing up, I attended Lee Elementary (original building), Lakeside Elementary, Coppell Middle School East, and Coppell High School. I care deeply about Coppell ISD and public education in general, and it would be my honor to serve on the Board of Trustees to represent this community that I am deeply rooted in.

I know how valuable a quality education from passionate teachers can be. I can pinpoint the exact moment a teacher at Lakeside Elementary took me from a struggling student, who had just moved back to the district and could have easily floundered, and set me on a trajectory that allowed me to excel in math, study engineering at Texas A&M and eventually earn my MBA at Harvard. 

I met my wife, Holly (Stokes), here in Coppell during high school, and we have chosen Coppell as our home to raise our three young children, Jensen (11), Linken (6), and Taylen (2). I can assure you that my focus will be on making sure that Coppell ISD continues to be an exceptional public school district for the long-term.

Educational Background

I received a BS in Industrial Engineering and a minor in Mathematics from Texas A&M University. In addition to my academic pursuits, I was heavily involved in a variety of student organizations that helped me develop my leadership abilities. Some of these organizations include Freshmen Leaders in Progress (FLiP), Change, Fish Camp, and Freshmen Aggies Spreading Traditions (FAST).

I received an MBA from Harvard Business School. During my time at Harvard, I focused my courses on a variety of topics including finance, negotiation, private equity, supply chain management, and public education reform. I had the opportunity to spend my first full year with other students from over 30 different countries, which really broadened my perspective on the world. 

I believe my diverse set of educational experiences will help me bring unique perspectives to the Board of Trustees that will further enrich discussions and critical decisions that will be made in the coming years.

Interest in Public Education

I have been passionate about public education for longer than I can remember, and I continually seek out opportunities to learn more about public education. While at Harvard Business School in 2012, I completed a course called Entrepreneurship in Education Reform. We had several very interesting guest speakers attend that spoke about the challenges in public education and how we could play a part in improving educational outcomes for students.

In 2015 I made it to the final round interviews for the Broad Residency, which plugs business executives into high level roles in education. I ultimately opted out when it became apparent that most of the opportunities were in charter schools, and I wanted to be in a public school district.

In 2019, I became a Leadership ISD Fellow focused on learning more about the inner workings of public school districts, including the challenges, and developing a network of like-minded individuals. I then was a participant in Leadership ISD’s first ever Ready To Lead Governance Academy in 2020, focused on developing the skills and understanding needed to be a better Board member.

I am continually seeking out opportunities to learn more so that I can have a positive impact on public education. If given the opportunity, I believe I will be able to have a positive impact as a Coppell ISD Board Trustee. 

Serving in Coppell ISD

2007-2010 | Husband of a Mockingbird Elementary Teacher

2020-Current | Lakeside Elementary Parent – Current 5th Grader and Kindergartener

2021-2024 | District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) – Co-Chair in 2022-2023

  • Coppell ISD utilizes a collaborative planning process including community and staff input to develop the district’s education plan. The planning team is known as the District Educational Improvement Committee (DEIC) and the plan, aligned with the district’s five-year Strategic Plan, is known as the District Improvement Plan (DIP).

2022 | iLead I Graduate

  • Leadership training series for interested parents and community members looking to become informed leaders and advocates for CISD students. Participants gain insight into the operations of CISD, curriculum framework and community engagement opportunities

2022-Current | CBAS Advisory Council

  • Coppell ISD has a Community-Based Accountability System (CBAS) Advisory Council that works with the district to provide feedback regarding accountability in Coppell ISD.

2023-Current | Bond Oversight Committee

  • The Bond Oversight Committee, appointed by CISD Board of Trustees, ensures that the projects remain accurate to the voter-approved 2023 bond program. While this committee has no legal authority to make any decisions regarding the 2023 Bond, the committee will monitor the bond projects to make sure they are completed on time, with quality and within budget. The committee will serve a vital role in providing feedback to the CISD Board of Trustees and CISD Administration about the 2023 Bond.

2023-Current | Husband of Lakeside PTO Exec Board Member – President in 2024-2025

2024 | 7.1.1 Facility Evaluation Rubric Development Committee

  • Developed an evaluation process that promotes more efficient facility and property management, cost savings, improved learning environments, transparency, data-driven decision-making, and long-term sustainability in property management.Trustees and CISD Administration about the 2023 Bond

2026 | Cowboys United Block Captain and Block Walker

  • Captain for Lakeside Quadrant 2

Professional Experience

I have a broad array of professional experiences including in operations, finance, data analytics, entrepreneurial ventures, and real estate development. I am currently the CFO of Gold Medal Pools. Gold Medal Pools is a private equity backed pool company located in Lewisville, TX that builds, cleans, and repairs pools. Similar to Coppell ISD, in this role I have had to tackle several difficult challenges including thoughtfully reducing operating expenses while maintaining and improving a positive culture.

Prior to Gold Medal Pools, I led finance and data analytics efforts at two different real estate development firms, Sweetwater Companies, which focused on multi-family apartments, and Build To Stay, which focused on communities of luxury short-term rentals.

Prior to my time in real estate, I spent several years in finance roles, both in investment banking at Credit Suisse focused on Oil & Gas, and in corporate finance at Rexel USA. 

I started my career as an operations intern at a General Electric company, which was sold off to a private equity firm. That company became Gexpro Services, which I eventually became the Head of Global Operations.

 I believe that each of my roles has taught me a broad array of valuable skills that would allow me to bring a very unique perspective to the Board of Trustees.

 

Board Approach

I shared all of this information to hopefully convey the following things that I believe would make me a valuable addition to the Coppell ISD Board of Trustees:

  • I have deep roots in the Coppell ISD community, and I am committed to the long-term future of this district
  • I have a diverse set of educational and professional experiences that will allow me to bring unique perspectives to the Board
  • I have been passionate about public education for well over a decade, and I have been actively serving in Coppell ISD for several years

I would approach being on the Board just like I do most other things in life. I would gather the relevant information and data, seek to understand it from all possible angles, solicit input from key stakeholders and the community, and work collaboratively to find the best solutions.

My hope is that you take all of the information you can gather about the candidates for Place 5 and make the decision that you personally believe is best for Coppell ISD, whether that is me or not.

Thank you!

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