Thompson School District R2-J, CO

Study Session

The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss the Joint Insurance Committee's recommendation for the 2023-2024 health insurance renewal, which includes a projected 6% increase and an estimated annual cost of $16,200,000. The board will also review proposed updates to board meeting policies and discuss potential increases to athletic student fees.

• Joint Insurance Committee recommends renewing current insurance plans
• Estimated 2023-2024 health insurance cost: $16,200,000
• Discussion on increasing athletic student participation fees
• 1st reading of Policy BE: School Board Meetings
• 1st reading of Policy BEDH: Public Participation at Board Meetings

The Board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The session consisted of presentations from schools and staff, policy reviews, and discussions on insurance and student fees; no other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Adopted agenda for March 1, 2023 (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will meet to approve consent items including the adoption of new math curriculum materials, personnel recommendations, and contracts over $50,000. The meeting will also include a public participation period and the approval of minutes from previous meetings.

• Approval of Math Curriculum Materials
• Approval of Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations
• Approval of Expenditures over $50,000
• Approval of National School Counseling Week Resolution
• Approval of Gifts/Donations

Study Session

The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to review the 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report draft and discuss the adoption of a new elementary math curriculum. The meeting also includes presentations from Garfield and Namaqua Elementary Schools and a discussion on terminating a water lease agreement.

• Discussion of new elementary math curriculum adoption
• Review of 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report draft
• Termination of water lease agreement with Jane E. Vielehr
• Garfield Elementary School presentation
• Namaqua Elementary School presentation

The Board of Education held a study session consisting primarily of presentations and informational updates. The only formal action taken was the unanimous adoption of the meeting agenda.

• Adopted agenda for February 1, 2023 (7-0)

Study Session

The Board is holding a study session to discuss updates to the district's technology and sustainability projects. Members will also review a proposed new format for future working sessions.

• Technology Update regarding the UTA (1:1) program
• Discussion of District Sustainability Projects
• Proposed new structure for the study session agenda
• Review of Board of Education Operational Meeting Norms BC-E-2

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will consider approving proposed amendments to the 2022-23 budget, including updates to fund balances and pupil counts, as well as bond-related budget adjustments for Berthoud, Cottonwood Plains, Coyote Ridge, and Ponderosa Elementary Schools.

• Approval of proposed 2022-23 Amended Budget
• Approval of Bond Related Budget Adjustments for Berthoud High School
• Approval of Bond Related Budget Adjustments for Cottonwood Plains Elementary School
• Approval of Bond Related Budget Adjustments for Coyote Ridge Elementary School
• Approval of Bond Related Budget Adjustments for Ponderosa Elementary School

The Board approved several budget adjustments for elementary and high schools and authorized the submittal of Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grants. Barbara Kruse was appointed as the district representative to the Loveland Urban Renewal Area (LURA) Board. A proposal to terminate a ditch water agreement was tabled.

• Approved submittal of Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) Grants (7-0)
• Appointed Barbara Kruse as representative on the Loveland Urban Renewal Area (LURA) Board
• Approved 2022-23 Amended Budget (7-0)
• Approved bond related budget adjustments for Berthoud High School, Cottonwood Plains Elementary, Coyote Ridge Elementary, and Ponderosa Elementary (7-0)
• Approved personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations (7-0)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (7-0)
• Tabled termination of agreement for use of ditch water (7-0)
• Approved January 4, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board will hold an executive session to evaluate the superintendent, adopt the agenda, and approve minutes from the previous meeting. It will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, acceptance of gifts valued at $1,000 or more, a proclamation for National School Board Recognition Month, and a revised meeting calendar. Discussion items include a bond update on community‑approved bond fund usage, an annual school utilization report, and an update on proposed 2022‑23 budget amendments.

• Executive session to discuss mid‑year evaluation of the Superintendent
• Approval of personnel, extra duty and coaching recommendations (consent agenda)
• Approval of gifts/donations valued at $1,000 or more
• Bond update presentation on the use of community‑approved bond funds
• Proposed 2022‑23 amended budget update

The Board unanimously approved a revised board meeting calendar and a series of consent items including personnel recommendations and gifts. The meeting included a mid-year evaluation of the Superintendent in executive session and public comments regarding curriculum and gender biology.

• Approved revised Board Meeting Calendar (7-0)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (7-0)
• Approved Gifts/Donations (7-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring January as National School Board Recognition Month (7-0)
• Approved December 14, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted January 4, 2023 agenda (7-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for Superintendent mid-year evaluation (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will consider a consent agenda including the approval of equipment purchases, personnel recommendations, and updates to school capacity standards and board operational norms.

• Approval of equipment purchase for 2018 Bond Program
• 2nd Reading of Regulation FBC-R School Capacity Standards
• Approval of expenditures over $50,000
• 2nd Reading of Exhibit BC-E-2 Operational Norms for School Board Members
• Approval of Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations

The Board of Directors approved the 2023 mill levy certification and a series of consent items including personnel recommendations and bond-related equipment. The meeting also included reports on the YMCA multi-use facility and early childhood education.

• Approved 2023 mill levy certification (6-0)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Expenditures over $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading Regulation FBC-R School Capacity Standards (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading Exhibit BC-E-2 Operational Norms for School Board Members (6-0)
• Approved Bond Related Equipment Purchase (6-0)
• Approved Resolution for Purchase and Sale Agreement for Monroe Elementary School Site (6-0)
• Approved minutes from November 16 and November 30, 2022 (6-0)

Study Session

The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss a future Mill Levy Override (MLO) and bond, as well as board operating norms. The board may also enter executive session to receive legal advice on policies, including non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, and compliance with open meetings and records laws.

• Discussion regarding future Mill Levy Override (MLO) and bond
• Board Operating Norms/Board Reports (working lunch)
• Possible executive session for legal advice on board member rights, non-discrimination policies, and open meetings law
• Review of strategic plan goals under STRIVE 2025

The Board held discussions regarding a future Mill Levy Override or bond and board operating norms. The Board voted to enter an executive session to receive legal advice on non-discrimination policies and public participation at meetings. No action was taken during the executive session.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal advice (7-0)

Study Session - THIS STUDY SESSION HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The scheduled study session for the Thompson School District R2-J Board of Education was cancelled. The agenda had listed discussions regarding technology updates, sustainability projects, and agenda setting for the CASB Convention.

• Technology Update regarding the UTA (1:1) program
• District Sustainability Projects
• CASB Convention study session agenda setting
• Board of Education Operational Meeting Norms check-in

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board will meet to approve personnel and contracts, discuss new course proposals for the 2023-24 school year, and request an extension for the 2021-22 annual financial report.

• Approval of personnel and contracts over $50,000
• Curriculum Improvement Council new course proposals
• Request for 2021-22 Annual Financial Report extension
• Superintendent's report on district activities
• Public comments period

The Board of Education approved a tentative agreement for negotiations and new course proposals from the Curriculum Improvement Council. Members also approved an extension for the 2021-22 Annual Financial Report and various personnel and expenditure recommendations.

• Approved tentative agreement for negotiations (7-0)
• Approved Curriculum Improvement Council (CIC) new course proposals (7-0)
• Approved 2021-22 Annual Financial Report (AFR) extension request (7-0)
• Approved personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations (7-0)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (7-0)
• Approved cancellation of November 17, 2022 study session (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 2, 2022 (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The board will first hold an executive session for legal advice and to develop strategy for negotiations with the Thompson Education Association after the district outperformed its budget. The regular meeting will then consider consent items including personnel recommendations, an emergency access easement at High Plains School, a new scoreboard at Max Marr Stadium funded by a $25,000 annual donation for 10 years, and a proclamation for Family Partnerships in Education Month. A discussion/action item on naming Conrad Ball Middle School is also scheduled.

• Executive session for legal advice and teacher negotiation strategy
• Approval of emergency access easement at High Plains School
• Approval of new scoreboard at Max Marr Stadium with $25k/year for 10 years from donors
• Approval of Conrad Ball Middle School naming recommendation
• Approval of personnel/extra duty recommendations

The Board approved the naming recommendation for the consolidated school as Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball. Several consent items were approved, including a new scoreboard at Max Marr Stadium and an emergency access easement at High Plains School. The Board also held two executive sessions regarding legal advice and labor negotiations.

• Approved naming consolidated school Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball (7-0)
• Approved personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations (7-0)
• Approved emergency access easement at High Plains School (7-0)
• Approved new scoreboard at Max Marr Stadium (7-0)
• Approved 2022-23 Family Partnerships in Education Month Proclamation (7-0)
• Approved October 19, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Adopted November 2, 2022 agenda (6-1)
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal and negotiation strategy (7-0)

Study Session with Loveland City Council

The Thompson School District R2‑J Board held a joint study session with the Loveland City Council. The agenda consisted of a presentation, a review of a prioritization exercise ranking city‑district initiatives, and a summary of a previous joint meeting. The session was informational and no formal actions were taken.

• 2.1 Presentation – PowerPoint for Loveland City Council & TSD Board of Education (353 KB)
• 2.2 City of Loveland Executive Leadership Team/Thompson School District Cabinet prioritization exercise – ranked lowest to highest (67 KB)
• 2.3 Meeting summary for 02.17.2022 joint TSD‑COL meeting (157 KB)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will vote on consent agenda items including opting out of Colorado's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, which would save the district an estimated $500,000 annually. Other consent items include approval of personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and gifts/donations. The meeting also features reports and recognitions including a superintendent's report, student recognition, and a presentation from Turner Middle School.

• Vote on opting out of state FAMLI paid leave program, saving ~$500,000 per year
• Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations
• Approval of expenditures over $50,000
• Approval of gifts and donations valued at $1,000 or more
• Public comments and board/committee reports

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will discuss the sale of a former school building located in Loveland. The board is also reviewing several consent items including personnel recommendations and facility contracts.

• Resolution for the sale of a former school building in Loveland
• Approval of expenditures over $50,000
• Bond-related contracts for the Cottonwood Plains Elementary School roof
• Bond-related budget adjustment for Thompson Valley High School drainage and ADA access
• Larimer County Co-Responder contract for mental health crisis services

The Board of Education approved a resolution to sell a former school building in Loveland. Additionally, the Board passed a series of consent items including bond-related contracts and expenditures. Several district updates were presented regarding transportation and school performance ratings.

• Approved resolution for sale of a former school building in Loveland (Unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved gifts/donations (Unanimous)
• Approved bond-related contracts and project budget for Cottonwood Plains Elementary School (Unanimous)
• Approved bond related adjustment for Thompson Valley High School (Unanimous)
• Approved Larimer County Co-Responder Contract (Unanimous)
• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Study Session

The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss the Equity Action Plan update, the 2021-22 Climate and Culture Survey results, proposed updates to board operational norms, and board committee assignments. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Equity Action Plan Update (60 minutes) linked to Strive 2025 goals on student achievement, inclusive culture, human talent, and resource stewardship
• Culture and Climate Update (60 minutes) presenting results of the 2021-22 districtwide perception surveys from students, staff, families, and community
• Discussion of possible updates to Exhibit BC-E-2 Operational Norms for School Board Members (not updated since 2013)
• Board Committee assignments discussion and confirmation
• Future study session topics brainstorming

Regular Meeting

The board will first meet in executive session at 5 p.m. to discuss the potential sale of a former school building and receive legal advice. The regular meeting at 6 p.m. includes public comments, a superintendent's report, and consent items including approval of expenditures over $50,000, personnel recommendations, and second readings of policies on purchasing authority and homebound instruction.

• Executive session to discuss potential sale of a former school building in Loveland
• Approval of expenditures over $50,000
• Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations
• Second reading of Policy DJA Purchasing Authority and new exhibit DJA-E
• Second reading of Policy/Regulation IHBF Homebound Instruction

The Board approved personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and policies regarding purchasing authority and homebound instruction. One item regarding admission guidelines for non-accredited schools was tabled for further clarification on valedictorian and salutatorian guidelines.

• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Expenditures over $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy DJA Purchasing Authority and New Exhibit DJA-E (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy/Regulation IHBF Homebound Instruction (6-0)
• Tabled Exhibit JGA-E Guidelines for Admission of Students and Acceptance of Credit from Home-Based Educational Programs and Other Non-Accredited Schools
• Approved September 21, 2022 agenda (6-0)
• Approved September 7, 2022 meeting minutes (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will meet on September 7, 2022, to address a consent agenda that includes approval of expenditures over $50,000, second readings of policies on child abuse reporting and home-based instruction, personnel recommendations, and acceptance of gifts/donations. Public comments and a superintendent's report are also scheduled.

• Approval of expenditures over $50,000 (contracts and agreements)
• 2nd reading of policy JLF on child abuse reporting, with updates for McKinney-Vento homeless students
• 2nd reading of policy IHBG on home-based instruction, aligned with state law
• Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations (hires, separations, transfers)
• Acceptance of gifts/donations valued at $1,000 or more

The Board approved a resolution for a Safety Security Officer and passed several consent items including personnel recommendations and policy updates. Multiple first-reading policies regarding purchasing and home-based instruction were presented for discussion.

• Approved Resolution for Safety Security Officer (4-2)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Gifts/Donations (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy/Regulation JLF Child Abuse Reporting (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy, Regulation and Exhibit IHBG Home Based Instruction (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy CBA Powers and Responsibilities of the Superintendent (unanimous)
• Approved August 17, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Study Session

The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to receive updates on affordable housing, a youth shelter, ARPA funds for workforce development, and school safety and security. The board will also discuss plans for community engagement for the 2022-2023 school year and future study session topics. A monthly self-check on operational norms is also scheduled.

• Affordable housing update presentation (60 minutes)
• Youth shelter update (30 minutes)
• ARPA update for Thompson Career Campus workforce development (15 minutes)
• Safety and security update (30 minutes)
• Board/community engagement discussion (15 minutes)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board will hold an executive session to discuss legal questions regarding armed security and child abuse reporting. The regular meeting will include the adoption of the agenda, approval of minutes, and a public comment period. The Board will vote on consent items including personnel recommendations, contracts over $50,000, a policy update for Choice Enrollment, the sale of Monroe Elementary School, and a project budget for Big Thompson Elementary School.

• Approval of personnel recommendations
• Approval of contracts over $50,000
• Approval of 2nd Reading Policy JFBA/JFBB Choice Enrollment
• Approval of Monroe Elementary School real estate listing
• Approval of Bond Related Project Budget for Big Thompson Elementary School

The Board approved several consent items, including the real estate listing for Monroe Elementary School and budgets for Big Thompson Elementary and the Thompson Valley High School auditorium. The Board also held an executive session to receive legal advice on armed security and child abuse reporting policies, though no action was taken following that session.

• Approved Monroe Elementary School Real Estate Listing (Unanimous)
• Approved Bond Related Project Budget for Big Thompson Elementary School (Unanimous)
• Approved Thompson Valley High School (TVHS) Auditorium Budget (Unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved Expenditures over $50,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy JFBA/JFBB Choice Enrollment (Unanimous)
• Approved August 3, 2022 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
• Adopted August 17, 2022 agenda (Unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting and retreat on August 3, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lake Club in Loveland. The board will discuss strategic plan goals (STRIVE 2025), conduct a self-reflection on operational norms, plan community outreach/listening sessions, review board committees, and discuss the superintendent's goals and job description. No formal votes or decisions are listed; the items are discussion and information only.

• Board self-reflection on operational norms (Policy BC-E-2)
• Discussion of superintendent goals and job description
• Community outreach/listening sessions planning
• Review of board committees
• STRIVE 2025 focus areas: student achievement, inclusive culture, human talent, stewardship

The Board conducted a special meeting focused on internal operations and planning. No substantive votes or formal decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will consider approving personnel recommendations, contracts over $50,000, and an amendment to the School Resource Officer intergovernmental agreement. The meeting also includes a discussion on a proposed policy update for choice enrollment.

• Approval of personnel and coaching recommendations
• Approval of expenditures over $50,000
• Amendment to Larimer County School Resource Officer IGA
• 1st Reading Policy JFBA/JFBB Choice Enrollment update
• Camp X-STREAM summer program update

The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, expenditures exceeding $50,000, and an amendment to the Larimer County School Resource Officer Intergovernmental Agreement. The meeting also included first readings of policies regarding Choice Enrollment and Child Abuse Reporting.

• Adopted August 3, 2022 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Larimer County School Resource Officer Intergovernmental Agreement (unanimous)

Colorado Association of School Board Facilitated Study Session

The Thompson School District R2-J board is holding a facilitated study session to discuss meeting norms and Robert's Rules of Order. The agenda outlines four focus areas for the STRIVE 2025 strategic plan, including student achievement, culture, human talent, and resource stewardship.

• Discussion of meeting norms and operating agreement
• Review of Robert's Rules of Order
• STRIVE 2025 Focus Area 1: Student Achievement
• STRIVE 2025 Focus Area 2: Inclusive and Support Culture
• STRIVE 2025 Focus Area 3: Human Talent

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will consider approving personnel recommendations, contracts over $50,000, a Head Start grant application, a policy update for classified staff, and a calendar variance for Ferguson High School.

• Approval of personnel and coaching recommendations
• Approval of contracts and agreements over $50,000
• Approval of Head Start grant application
• Approval of Policy GDD regarding staff vacations and holidays
• Approval of Ferguson High School calendar variance

The Board approved the 2022-2023 proposed budget and Resolution of Appropriation by 6-1 votes. Other approved actions included a state cash flow loan program and a budget adjustment for Conrad Ball consolidation. The Board also passed a series of consent items including personnel recommendations and expenditures over $50,000.

• Approved 2022-2023 proposed budget (6-1)
• Approved Resolution of Appropriation 2022-2023 Budget (6-1)
• Approved Resolution of Use of Beginning Fund Balance (unanimous)
• Approved State of Colorado Interest Free Cash Flow Loan Program Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Conrad Ball consolidation budget adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Head Start Grant Application (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board will consider several consent agenda items, including personnel recommendations and contracts over $50,000. It will also vote on second‑reading approvals for Policy KEC and Policy KEF, which update procedures for public complaints about curriculum and teaching methods. Additionally, the Board will adopt the meeting calendar for the 2022‑2023 school year.

• Approval of Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (within 2021‑22 budget)
• Approval of Expenditures over $50,000 as required by purchasing policy
• Approval of 2nd Reading of Policy KEC and Regulation KEC‑R (public complaints about curriculum)
• Approval of 2nd Reading of Policy KEF (public complaints about teaching methods)
• Adoption of the 2022‑2023 Board of Education meeting schedule

The Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 meeting schedule and several consent items, including personnel recommendations and curriculum complaint policies. The meeting also included updates on the proposed 2022-2023 budget and the Head Start grant application.

• Approved 2022-2023 Board of Education Meeting Schedule (5-1)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Policy KEC and Regulation KEC-R regarding Public Complaints about Curriculum or Instructional Resources (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Policy KEF regarding Public Complaints about Teaching Methods and Activities (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted June 1, 2022 agenda (unanimous)

Study Session

The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss an equity update, review and possibly adopt the 2022-2023 board meeting calendar, and engage in a book study discussion. No formal votes are expected as this is a study session. The meeting calendar and related documents are included for consideration.

• Equity update discussion (90 minutes)
• Proposed 2022-2023 Board of Education meeting calendar (action/discussion)
• Book study on 'Five Habits of High Impact School Boards' (1 hour)
• Religious and family school calendars attached for reference