Take 2 with Hawk

Kurtis & Dr. Hawkins discuss a series of awards in Lemonade Day and Athletics, which placed multiple Bulldawgs in various record books. Plus, understanding student outcomes on state-mandated assessments and the work that went into making those results happen. Finally, an in-depth discussion on the first year of the district's participation in the Community Eligibility Provision program and...

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins take a deep dive into CCHS student activities coordinator Rebecca Garbacky's recent award through the Fort Hood Adopt-a-School/Adopt-a-Unit program. Plus, Summer Around the Pound talks about all of the projects taking place in the district to prepare for the 2026-27 school year. Then, they discuss at-length the action taken at a Special Called Board of Trustees Meeting o...

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins recap both CCISD graduation ceremonies and discuss the reason and goals with expanding Capturing Kids' Hearts to every campus in the district. Plus, the challenges CCISD is facing in preparing for the 2026-27 school year and how the district is working to avoid the pitfalls in other districts. Finally, they discuss the nuances of digital learning. Table of Contents: 00:0...

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins are joined by Deputy Superintendent Dr. Amanda Crawley to discuss the launch of Central Texas Innovation Academy, a new free online public school open to students across Texas in Grades 3-12. Plus, new programs headed to Cove, updated principal assignments and salary schedules for the 2026-27 school year. Table of Contents: 00:00 Welcome 00:33 Good Things 18:20 Central Texas...

Copperas Cove ISD hosted its annual State of the District presentation on Feb 12, 2025, inside Lea Ledger Auditorium at Copperas Cove High School. Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins updated the community on the district's performance, his vision and then answered community questions. Table of Contents: 0:00 Martin Walker & Williams/Ledger Elementary Joint Choir 8:48 Welcome 10:55 Singing Jew...

Kurtis Quillin and Dr. Brent Hawkins return for a lengthy update on recent awards to several CCISD campuses, the reason CCISD is advertising transfers into the district, new programs coming to the district, construction and facility updates in the district, and preparing for the 2026-27 salary schedule. Table of Contents: 0:00 Welcome & Good Things 10:26 Bulldawg Vouchers & Transfers 30:16...

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins discuss Crossroads HS's upcoming winter graduation, where the district is on implementing Bond 2025, an update on other ongoing construction projects and the district opening applications for new transfers at no cost to families. Table of Contents: 00:00 Welcome 00:51 Good Things 07:30 Bond 2025 Update 17:13 CCISD Ongoing Construction Update 34:54 Texas Academic Performa...

Dr. Hawkins and Kurtis discuss student success in CCISD, Bond 2025's passage and what those two propositions look like moving forward, Mike Wilburn's retirement from the Board of Trustees and provide an update on the reconstruction at Williams/Ledger Elementary. Table of Contents: 00:00 - Welcome 00:47 - Good Things: Playoff Dawgs 03:39 - 2 Bond 2025 propositions pass, what this looks like...

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins are joined by Doug Whitt, from Samco Capital, to take a deep dive into school finance and how school bonds work from a financial viewpoint. Table of Contents: 00:00 - Welcome 00:55 - Good Things: Pizza with Parents 03:22 - How finance is examined for bond capacity 04:42 - How often is a district debt free? 06:17 - What is CCISD's maximum bonding capacity? 07:16 - What is...

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins begin by discussing the academic pep rallies which have taken place across the district. After that, they dive into a discussion on trying to build community unity and addressing misinformation surrounding both Bond 2025 and the district, at large. Table of Contents: 00:00 - Welcome 07:07 - Final Community Walk & Talk 14:22 - Community Unity & Misinformation Manageme...

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins start by celebrating a great start to "Bandtober" with the Pride of Cove, answer Bond 2025 FAQ's and break down Proposition B. Table of Contents: 00:00 - Welcome 00:55 - "Bandtober" 04:57 - Dr. Hawkins' speaking tour 05:57 - Bond 2025 FAQ's 26:32 - Bond 2025: What deferred maintenance is and why it matters 35:03 - Bond 2025 Proposition B break...

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins start by talking about Homecoming in the Five Hills before addressing bullying and the procedures outlined in the board policy manual on making an investigating a bullying report in Copperas Cove ISD. Finally, they pivot to breaking down Proposition A of Bond 2025 and addressing misinformation. Table of Contents: 00:00 - Welcome 00:42 - Homecoming 05:39 - Bullying Procedures...

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins welcome CCISD Director of CTE Robert Turner to discuss what modern CTE looks like in Texas public schools. Plus, the current state of the Cove Jr. High cafeteria and the launch of a new program. Table of Contents: 00:00 - Welcome 00:40 - Good Things 08:22 - The current state of the CCJHS Cafeteria 11:58 - Why are restrooms necessary in the CCJHS cafeteria 15:06 - What does t...

Dr. Hawkins welcomes special guest Hudson Henderson from the architecture firm GLS Texas to break down school design.

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins welcome special guest Bowie Franks from Gallagher Construction. They will be discussing a number of issues related to school construction in general, and what that process looks like. Table of Contents:0:00 Introduction03:13 Process Leading Up to Calling the 2025 Bond Proposal11:47 Career Technology Education (CTE)13:42 Changes in Construction Pricing Over the Past Five Year...

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins discuss the first two days of school, recap the Board of Trustees meeting Tuesday where conversions to the baseball and softball fields were approved, as well as new uniforms and instruments for the Pride of Cove Band. Finally, a breakdown of the bond election called by Trustees this week.

Kurtis and Dr. Hawkins recap Convocation with the CCISD staff, discuss Back to School for the 2025-26 school year, discuss what to expect in the regular August Board of Trustees meetings and the district takes a step forward in improving communication with the community.

Kurtis & Dr. Hawkins discuss the join Cove Jr. High & S.C. Lee Jr. High choir's performance at Fort Hood's recent Change of Command ceremony. They also talk about the Board of Trustees passing pay raises for teachers and staff, as well as changes to the start of the school year at Williams/Ledger Elementary due to damage to the campus.

Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins and Director of Communications Kurtis Quillin discuss, at length, the process and discussions with the Long Range Facilities Planning process, as well as what's next in the process.

Dr. Hawkins and Kurtis update the community on the recent graduation festivities, how the district is already working to prepare for the 2025-26 school year, an update on the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee and end on a lengthy legislative update following the end of the state's regular legislative session.

CCISD Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins and Director of Communications Dr. Brent Hawkins discuss the facilities committee reconvening next week and how they'll proceed. Plus, a new technology pilot program comes to the district, a sneak peek of the CCHS Top 10 exclusive to Take 2 listeners and Dr. Hawkins debunks mythology surrounding school taxes.

Copperas Cove ISD Superintendent Dr. Brent Hawkins and Director of Communications Kurtis Quillin discuss the new format of Take 2 with Hawk, update the community on the ongoing legislative session, Employees of the Year and the recent State of the District address.