Thompson School District R2-J public meetings in 2021

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will meet to approve personnel recommendations, contracts over $50,000, and the disposition of surplus property. The meeting includes a public comment period and a superintendent's report.

• Approval of personnel recommendations
• Approval of contracts over $50,000
• Approval of surplus property disposition
• Approval of surplus water shares at Walt Clark Middle School
• Approval of 2020-21 Annual Financial Report extension

The Board approved a request for an extension to file the 2020-21 annual financial report. Other approved actions included personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and the disposition of surplus property and water shares.

• Approved request for 2020-21 annual financial report (AFR) extension filing (Unanimous)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved gifts and donations (Unanimous)
• Approved declaration of surplus property for module disposition (Unanimous)
• Approved declaration of surplus water shares at Walt Clark Middle School (Unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting minutes from November 17, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved special meeting minutes from November 30, 2021 (Unanimous)

Study Session

The Thompson School District Board will hold a study session on Dec 1, 2021 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The agenda includes opening, roll call, a welcome, an executive session for a legal update on Sunshine law responsibilities, community engagement, and discussions on goals and next steps. No formal actions or votes are scheduled.

• 2.2 Executive Session – Legal Update and Working Lunch (legal advice on Sunshine law responsibilities)
• 2.3 Community Engagement & Public Comment
• 2.5 Goals, Norms and Objectives
• 2.6 Q&A, Next Steps and Closure
• 2.1 Welcome and Grounding Activities

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will swear in and seat new members following the November 2, 2021, election. The body will elect its officers and discuss the 2020-21 preliminary financial overview. The board is also asked to approve the 2022 property tax mill levy certification.

• Certification of 2022 mill levy for property tax collections at 44.588
• Election of Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer
• Oath of Office and seating of new Board members
• Approval of resolution for Assistant Secretary and Treasurer facsimile signatures
• Signing of affidavits regarding confidentiality of executive sessions

The Board seated four newly elected members and elected its President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The Board also approved the 2022 Mill Levy Certification and a resolution regarding the Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer.

• Elected Barbara Kruse as President (unanimous)
• Elected Dawn Kirk as Vice President (4-3)
• Elected Amy Doran as Secretary (unanimous)
• Elected Stu Boyd as Treasurer (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Acknowledging the Assistant Secretary and Assistant Treasurer and Authorization and Approval for Use of Facsimile Signatures (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 Mill Levy Certification (unanimous)

Study Session

The board is holding a study session to discuss several operational and planning items. Topics include online programming and public comment procedures. The session also includes planning for the Conrad Ball Design Advisory Group and setting the CASB retreat agenda.

• Online Programming Update
• Conrad Ball Design Advisory Group (DAG) Planning
• Public Comment Discussion
• CASB Retreat Agenda Setting

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will consider approving the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendars, a sustainability management plan, and bond-related budget adjustments for several elementary schools and a middle school. The meeting will also include a public comment period and the approval of personnel and contract expenditures.

• Approval of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 School Calendar
• Approval of Sustainability Management Plan
• Approval of Bond Related Contract and Associated Project budget for Centennial Elementary School
• Approval of Bond Related Contract and Associated Project budget for Laurene Edmondson Elementary School
• Approval of Bond Related Contract and Associated Project budget for Lucile Erwin Middle School

The Board approved the 2022-2024 school calendars, a Sustainability Management Plan, and several new course proposals. Bond-related contracts and budgets for Centennial, Laurene Edmondson, and Truscott elementary schools were also approved.

• Approved 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 School Calendars (unanimous)
• Approved Sustainability Management Plan (unanimous)
• Approved new course proposals (unanimous)
• Approved bond-related contracts and budgets for Centennial, Laurene Edmondson, and Truscott elementary schools (unanimous)
• Approved bond-related budget adjustment for closeout with DW Roofing (unanimous)
• Approved White Fleet Facility vehicle purchase via BEST Grant (unanimous)
• Approved personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with action on several consent items, including resolutions to fund a High Plains School addition and consolidate ConBall facilities, approval of expenditures over $50,000, and a policy revision on student grievances. Discussion items cover beginning-of-year assessments, a cooling pilot, COVID-19 updates, and proposed school calendars for 2022-2024. Public participation includes a Bill Reed Middle School presentation and public comments.

• Approval of High Plains School Certificates of Participation (COP) resolution for funding an addition
• Approval of Building Exceptional Schools Today (BEST) resolution for ConBall consolidation
• Approval of expenditures over $50,000
• 2nd reading of Policy JII on student complaints, concerns, grievances
• Discussion of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendars

The Board approved several consent items, including personnel recommendations and expenditures over $50,000. A resolution for High Plains School Certificates of Participation was approved following a separate request for clarification. The Board also reviewed updates on COVID-19 and federal stimulus expenditures.

• Approved High Plains School Certificates of Participation (COP) Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy JII Student Complaints, Concerns, Grievances (unanimous)
• Approved Building Exceptional Schools Today (BEST) Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved Walt Clark Middle School Irrigation Easement (unanimous)
• Approved October 20, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted November 3, 2021 agenda with changes (unanimous)

Study Session - canceled

The scheduled study session for October 21, 2021, at the Administration Building was canceled. No discussion items or board member orientation took place.

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District R2‑J board will adopt the agenda, approve minutes from the October 6, 2021 meeting, and address a series of consent and discussion items. Consent items include personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and a second‑reading policy on JFBA/JFBB choice enrollment. Discussion items cover school disposition recommendations, a COVID‑19 screening MOU, and updates on High Plains School addition funding and other district policies.

• Approval of Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations
• Approval of Expenditures over $50,000
• 2nd Reading Policy and Regulation JFBA/JFBB Choice Enrollment
• MOU with Colorado Department of Health and Environment for Full Service COVID‑19 Screening
• High Plains School Addition Funding Update

The Board approved the disposition of two elementary schools and authorized a COVID-19 screening agreement with the state. Other actions included approving personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and new committee memberships.

• Approved using Mary Blair Elementary as a community use facility for non-profit entities (6-0)
• Declared Monroe Elementary as surplus property (6-0)
• Approved MOU with Colorado Department of Health and Environment for COVID-19 screening (6-0)
• Approved District Advisory and Accountability Committee (DAAC) membership for 2021-2023 (6-0)
• Approved personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations (6-0)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (6-0)
• Approved 2nd reading of Policy and Regulation JFBA/JFBB Choice Enrollment (6-0)
• Approved proclamations for Classified Staff Appreciation Week and Family/School/Community Partnership (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board will hold an executive session to receive legal advice on the disposition of Mary Blair and Monroe Elementary schools, followed by a discussion item on the recommendation for those properties. The board will also consider consent items including personnel, expenditures over $50,000, an IGA with the City of Loveland for energy efficiency, and a proclamation for National Principals Month.

• Executive session to discuss legal questions on selling or leasing Mary Blair and Monroe Elementary schools
• Discussion of disposition recommendation for Mary Blair and Monroe Elementary
• 1st reading of policy JFBA/JFBB on choice enrollment (open enrollment)
• Approval of expenditures over $50,000
• Approval of Energy Challenge IGA with City of Loveland

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items, including personnel and coaching recommendations and expenditures exceeding $50,000. Other actions included the adoption of the meeting agenda and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approved personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Energy Challenge City of Loveland IGA (unanimous)
• Approved National Principals Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved September 22, 2021 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted October 6, 2021 agenda (unanimous)

Study Session

The Thompson School District Board will discuss proposed changes to its open enrollment policy. The session will also include orientation for a new board member. No formal decisions are indicated in this study session.

• Open Enrollment Policy Changes (discussion, 45 minutes)
• New Board Member Orientation (discussion, 45 minutes)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will conduct interviews and decide on an appointment for Director District B. Members will also consider personnel recommendations, bond-related budget adjustments, and a policy regarding the administration of medications to students.

• Appointment of new Board Member to Director District B
• Contract change order for BEST Grant mechanical work at Walt Clark Middle School
• Budget adjustment for dust collection systems at Thompson Career Center and Ferguson High School
• Second reading of Policy and Regulation JLCD and JLCD-R regarding administration of medications to students
• Riverview PK-8 Performance Plan Type decision

The Board appointed Amy Doran to fill the vacancy for Director District B. The Board also approved a "Performance" plan type for Riverview PK-8 School for the 2021-2022 school year and passed several consent items regarding personnel and bond projects.

• Appointed Amy Doran as Board member for Director District B (Unanimous)
• Approved "Performance" plan type for Riverview PK-8 School for 2021-2022 (Unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved bond contract change order and budget for BEST Grant mechanical work at Walt Clark Middle School (Unanimous)
• Approved bond budget adjustment for dust collection system at Thompson Career Center and Ferguson High School (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading of Policy and Regulation JLCD and JLCD-R regarding administration of medications to students (Unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for September 22, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from September 1 and September 3, 2021 meetings (Unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss COVID safety mitigation and masking requirements. The agenda includes an action item regarding these safety protocols.

• COVID Safety Mitigation and Masking Requirements

The Board approved a requirement for all students, staff, and visitors to wear protective masks while indoors in all district buildings starting September 7. The mandate allows for legal exemptions and modifications by the superintendent based on health official guidance.

• Approved indoor mask requirement for students, staff, and visitors effective Sept. 7 (6-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board will convene an executive session at 5 p.m. to consult with legal counsel regarding compliance with health agency orders for safe schools and in-person instruction. The regular meeting at 6 p.m. includes consent items such as approval of expenditures over $50,000, a bond-related change order for Thompson Valley High School, School Resource Officer agreements, and sale of radio frequencies. A discussion/action item is the sale of surplus land at the Summerfield site. Discussion items include a first reading of a policy on administering medications to students, an air cooling mitigation audit review, and a COVID-19 data update.

• Executive session for legal advice on COVID compliance and in-person instruction
• Approval of expenditures over $50,000
• Approval of School Resource Officer Memorandum of Understanding/Intergovernmental Agreement with Loveland Police and Larimer County Sheriff
• Approval of sale of four radio spectrum frequencies
• Discussion/Action: Sale of surplus land at Summerfield site

The Board approved the sale of surplus land at the Summerfield site and authorized specific officials to execute the contract. Several consent items were approved, including expenditures over $50,000 and a school resource officer agreement. The Board also held an executive session regarding health agency orders and return to in-person instruction, but no action was taken.

• Approved sale of surplus land at Summerfield site (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved bond related contract change order and project budget for Thompson Valley High School (unanimous)
• Approved School Resource Officer (SRO) MOU/IGA (unanimous)
• Approved sale of four frequencies in the radio spectrum (unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for September 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 18, 2021 (unanimous)

Study Session

The Thompson School District R2-J Board will hold a study session to discuss the consolidation timeline for Conrad Ball Middle School and the redesign of High Plains School, as well as an audit review of air cooling mitigation and an update on the Strive 2025 strategic plan.

• Discussion of Conrad Ball Middle School consolidation timeline
• Review of High Plains School redesign plans
• Air Cooling Mitigation Audit Review
• Strive 2025 strategic plan update

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board will adopt the agenda and approve minutes from prior meetings. It will consider consent items including approval of expenditures over $50,000, a regulation on extracurricular activities, and a remote‑learning resolution. The board will discuss a tentative School Resource Officer memorandum of understanding and updates on COVID safety, federal grants, and spectrum sales.

• Approval of expenditures over $50,000 (consent agenda)
• Approval of 2nd reading Regulation JJJ‑R on extracurricular activities
• Approval of resolution for remote learning for 2021‑2022
• Discussion of tentative School Resource Officer MOU/Intergovernmental Agreement
• Discussion of sale of four frequencies in the radio spectrum

The Board approved a requirement for all students, staff, and visitors in grades pre-K through 8th to wear protective masks while indoors in school buildings starting August 23, 2021. The Board also approved several consent items including remote learning resolutions and expenditures over $50,000.

• Approved indoor mask requirement for pre-K through 8th grade effective August 23 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution for Remote Learning for 2021-2022 (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Regulation JJJ-R regarding Extracurricular Activities (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved special meeting minutes from August 2, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved regular meeting minutes from August 4, 2021 (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will convene to adopt the meeting agenda, approve minutes from June 2021, and consider a consent agenda of personnel recommendations and contracts. The board will also discuss updates on school health clinics, summer programs, and COVID-19 return-to-learn guidelines.

• Approval of personnel and extra duty recommendations
• Approval of expenditures over $50,000
• Approval of bond contract change order for Early Childhood Center
• Discussion of extracurricular activities regulation (1st reading)
• Updates on School Based Health Clinic and Summer Program

The Board of Education unanimously approved a consent agenda including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and a budget change order for the Early Childhood Center at Stansberry. The meeting also included updates on COVID-19 return-to-learn plans and school-based health clinics.

• Adopted August 4, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Related Contract Change Order and project budget for Early Childhood Center at Stansberry (unanimous)

Special Meeting

The Thompson School District Board will consider two resolutions: one to declare a vacancy for Director District B and another to approve a reapportionment of director district boundaries. The meeting also includes routine items such as opening, roll call, agenda adoption, public comment, and adjournment.

• Approval of Resolution Declaring Board of Education Vacancy – Director District B (5 minutes)
• Approval of Resolution Director District Boundary Reapportionment (20 minutes)
• Adoption of the agenda for the special meeting
• Public comment period
• Adjournment

The Board of Education declared a vacancy for the Director District B seat. The Board also approved a resolution to reapportion director district boundaries following a presentation by the Chief Operations Officer.

• Approved Resolution Declaring Board of Education Vacancy - Director District B (unanimous)
• Approved resolution for director district boundary reapportionment (unanimous)

Study Session - canceled

The Thompson School District R2-J study session scheduled for June 17, 2021, was canceled. The meeting was set to take place at the Administration Building in Loveland.

• Study session canceled
• Meeting location: Administration Building, 800 S. Taft Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537
• Scheduled time: 5:00pm

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will adopt the proposed 2021-2022 budget and approve bond-related contracts for multiple elementary schools and equipment purchases. The meeting also includes a public hearing on the budget.

• Approval of 2021-2022 budget and appropriations
• Public hearing for 2021-2022 budget
• Bond contracts for Centennial, Laurene Edmondson, Truscott, Cottonwood Plains, and Lucille Erwin elementary schools
• Bond equipment purchase over $50,000 for Riverview PK-8
• Approval of Head Start Grant Application

The Board unanimously approved the 2021-2022 proposed budget, including resolutions for appropriation and the use of beginning fund balances. The Board also approved the consolidation of Mary Blair Elementary and Monroe Elementary with Conrad Ball Middle School.

• Approved 2021-2022 Proposed Budget (unanimous)
• Approved consolidation of Mary Blair Elementary and Monroe Elementary with Conrad Ball Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved $140,000 site and facility assessment study (unanimous)
• Approved State of Colorado Interest Free Cash Flow Loan Program Resolution (unanimous)
• Approved sale of Share #7008 of the Consolidated Home Supply Ditch and Reservoir Company (unanimous)
• Approved bond contracts and budgets for Centennial, Laurene Edmondson, Truscott, and Cottonwood Plains Elementary Schools, and Lucille Erwin Middle School (unanimous)
• Approved equipment purchase over $50,000 for Riverview PK-8 (unanimous)
• Approved Head Start Grant Application (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board will meet to approve consent items including cafeteria tables and a policy on student records, while discussing the consolidation of three elementary schools and the 2021-2022 budget.

• Approval of cafeteria tables bond purchase over $50,000
• Approval of policy JRA/JRC on student records
• Discussion on Conrad Ball, Mary Blair, and Monroe school consolidation
• Discussion on 2021-2022 proposed final budget
• Discussion on Expeditionary Learning at Big Thompson Elementary

The Board approved a tentative negotiations agreement for 2021-2023 and declared the Summerfield site (Parcel #9625000906) as surplus property. Other actions included appointing a treasurer and a designated election official.

• Approved tentative agreement for negotiations 2021-2023 (unanimous)
• Declared parcel #9625000906 (Summerfield Site) as surplus property (unanimous)
• Appointed Dawn Kirk as treasurer (unanimous)
• Appointed Laura Lee Ehlers as designated election official and approved 2021 coordinated election participation (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021-2022 Board of Education Meeting Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved personnel, extra duty, coaching recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, gifts, and modular removal (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy JRA/JRC Student Records/Release of Information on Students (unanimous)
• Approved bond purchase over $50,000 for cafeteria tables (unanimous)

Study Session

The Thompson School District R2-J board will hold a study session to discuss updates on School Resource Officers, an equity plan audit, and the Strive 2025 student achievement goals.

• School Resource Officer (SRO) Update
• Equity Plan and WEEAC Audit Update
• Strive 2025 Update
• Review of Strive 2025 proposed revisions

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District R2-J Board will hold an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and contract negotiations, then convene a regular meeting to interview four candidates for Director District C and appoint a new member. The board will also consider consent items including personnel recommendations, a bond contract for synthetic turf at Mountain View High School, adoption of Policy IKA on grading and assessment systems, and an amendment to the Superintendent's contract. Discussion items include a bond update, master plan for portable modular buildings, an emergency BEST grant, and the 2021-2022 budget update.

• Executive session for Superintendent evaluation and contract strategy pursuant to C.R.S.
• Interviews for Director District C: Kevin Bower, Marcy Cochran, Jarrett Roberts, Trish Warner
• Approval of bond contract for synthetic turf at Mountain View High School
• Approval of 2nd reading Policy IKA - Grading and Assessment Systems
• Approval of amendment to the Superintendent's contract

The Board appointed Jarrett Roberts to the vacant Director District C seat. A series of consent items were approved, including an amendment to the Superintendent's contract and a synthetic turf project at Mountain View High School.

• Appointed Jarrett Roberts as Director District C (Unanimous)
• Approved amendment to the Superintendent's contract (Unanimous)
• Approved bond-related contract for synthetic turf at Mountain View High School (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy IKA - Grading and Assessment Systems (Unanimous)
• Approved Head Start Community Assessment (Unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved renewal of probationary licensed employee contracts (Unanimous)
• Approved reconciliation of Superintendent's unused vacation days 2020-2021 (Unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board will hold a regular meeting including an executive session on property interests for 96 acres and 8 acres near Thompson Valley High School. During the public session, the board will discuss the 2021-2022 preliminary budget, declare a parcel as surplus, and hold first readings of policies on entrance age, grading, and student records. They will also consider consent items including a bond change order for Berthoud High School, curriculum adoption, and proclamations.

• Executive session on purchase, sale, or lease of 96 acres in the north section and 8 acres near Thompson Valley High School
• Approval of bond-related contract change order and associated project budget for Berthoud High School
• Approval of English Language Development (ELD) curriculum adoption
• Discussion on declaring Parcel #9625000906 as surplus property
• 2021-2022 Budget Update discussion

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items, including curriculum adoption and a bond-related budget change for Berthoud High School. The Board also received updates on the 2018 Bond Program, the 2021-2022 budget, and various policy readings.

• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Gifts/Donations (unanimous)
• Approved English Language Development (ELD) Curriculum Adoption (unanimous)
• Approved Declaration of Surplus Property Water (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Related Contract Change Order and Project Budget for Berthoud High School (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation Recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation Recognizing National School Nurse Day (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Study Session

The Thompson School District R2-J board is holding a study session to discuss two primary topics. The meeting includes discussions regarding School Resource Officers (SRO) and the consolidation of Conrad Ball Middle School.

• School Resource Officer (SRO) discussion
• Conrad Ball Middle School (CBMS) consolidation discussion

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including an executive session for negotiations strategy, followed by consent items and discussion topics. Key discussions include the 2021-2022 budget, COVID-19 update, Conrad Ball Middle School consolidation, and an amended resolution for a board vacancy.

• Approval of 2021-2022 course fees (2nd reading)
• Approval of change order for Loveland High School BEST Grant work
• Approval of change order for Thompson Career Center dust collection system
• Discussion of Conrad Ball Middle School consolidation
• Discussion of 2021-2022 budget update

The Board of Education approved an amended resolution declaring a vacancy for Director District C. Several consent items were approved, including course fees and facility change orders. The board also received updates on COVID-19, budget development, and school consolidations.

• Approved Amended Resolution Declaring a Board of Education Vacancy - Director District C (6-0)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (6-0)
• Approved Gifts/Donations (6-0)
• Approved 2nd Reading Exhibit JQ-E 2021-2022 Course Fees (6-0)
• Approved Change Order and budget for Loveland High School BEST Grant Work (6-0)
• Approved Change Order and budget for Thompson Career Center Dust Collection System (6-0)
• Approved April 7, 2021 meeting minutes (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2021, with consent items including personnel, expenditures over $50,000, gifts/donations, a bullying prevention policy, and change orders for abatement contracts at Garfield and Lincoln elementary schools. Discussion items include the 2021-2022 online learning option, activities/athletics update, course fees, and negotiations.

• Approval of change order for Garfield Elementary School abatement contract over $100k
• Approval of change order for Lincoln Elementary School abatement contract over $100k
• 2nd Reading of Policy Regulation JICDE-R on Bullying Prevention and Education
• Discussion on 2021-2022 online learning option
• 1st Reading of Exhibit JQ-E for 2021-2022 course fees

The Board unanimously approved a 1.22 percent Head Start cost of living adjustment totaling $24,491. Several consent items were approved, including abatement contracts for Garfield and Lincoln Elementary Schools. The Board also held a first reading of the 2021-2022 course fees.

• Approved Head Start cost of living adjustment of 1.22 percent ($24,491) (unanimous)
• Approved personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved gifts and donations (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Policy Regulation JICDE-R Bullying Prevention and Education and Exhibit JICDE-E-2 (unanimous)
• Approved District Advisory and Accountability Committee (DAAC) recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved Week of the Young Child Proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved abatement contract change orders over $100k for Garfield and Lincoln Elementary Schools (unanimous)

Study Session

The Thompson School District R2‑J Board held a virtual study session on March 25, 2021. The meeting opened at 6:00 pm, included a 90‑minute joint business discussion with the Loveland City Council, and then adjourned. No formal decisions or votes were scheduled.

• Joint Business Meeting with Loveland City Council (90 minutes)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will convene to approve construction contracts for school projects, including cafeteria tables at Thompson Valley High School and structural redesigns at Riverview PK-8 School. The board will also consider a policy update on bullying prevention and discuss the resignation of a board member.

• Approval of cafeteria tables contract at TVHS
• Approval of structural redesign change order for Riverview PK-8
• 1st reading of bullying prevention policy regulation
• Acceptance of resignation from Board Director C
• Approval of change orders for Ivy Stockwell and Berthoud Elementary Schools

The Board accepted the resignation of Marc Seter and formally declared a vacancy for Director District C. Members also approved several construction change orders and a series of consent items including personnel recommendations and expenditures.

• Accepted resignation of Marc Seter from Director District C (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution Declaring a Board of Education Vacancy - Director District C (unanimous)
• Approved Riverview PK-8 School change order for FCI structural redesign (unanimous)
• Approved personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Head Start Self-Assessment (unanimous)
• Approved TSD Organizational Chart Update (unanimous)
• Approved contract for cafeteria tables at TVHS (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education is meeting to decide on several consent items, including facility upgrades and personnel recommendations. The body will also discuss online learning options for 2021-2022 and the return to in-person learning for secondary students.

• Approval of contractor and budget for High Plains K-8 School addition
• Approval of bond purchase for Riverview PK-8 furniture
• Approval of Ferguson High School utility easement agreement
• Appointment of new members to the Citizen's Mill Levy Advisory Committee (CMAC)
• Approval of Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) renewal recommendation

The Board of Directors unanimously approved a series of consent items including a budget for the High Plains K-8 School addition and a utility easement for Ferguson High School. The Board also appointed three new members to the Citizen's Mill Levy Advisory Committee.

• Approved High Plains K-8 School addition budget and contractor (Unanimous)
• Approved Ferguson High School Utility Easement Agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved bond purchase for Riverview PK-8 furniture (Unanimous)
• Approved Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) renewal recommendation (Unanimous)
• Approved personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved gifts and donations (Unanimous)
• Appointed Justin Clark, Joshua Thomas, and Brad Chope to the Citizen's Mill Levy Advisory Committee
• Approved February 17, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

Study Session

The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss an audit of the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center, review results from the 2020 Culture and Climate Survey, and interview questions for a board vacancy. The meeting will take place at 800 S Taft Ave in Loveland.

• Western Educational Equity Assistance Center (WEEAC) Audit Presentation
• 2020 Culture and Climate Survey Update
• Policies ADA (District Goals) and ADAB (District Goal Setting)
• Board Vacancy Interview Questions

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will meet to approve personnel recommendations, policy revisions, and contracts for roofing and architectural services. The meeting includes discussions on bond updates, student assessments, and collective bargaining negotiations.

• Approval of Bond Related Contract and Associated Project Budget for 2021 Roofing Projects
• Approval of Contract for Architectural Services for High Plains School K-8 Addition/Remodel
• 2nd Reading Policy JICDE Bullying Prevention and Education
• 2nd Reading Policy JF and JF-E Admission and Denial of Admission
• Approval of New Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Appointment(s) for Vacant Seats

The Board approved the second reading of the Bullying Prevention and Education policy and appointed six members to the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. Several bond-related contracts for roofing and architectural services were also approved. The Board discussed in-person learning and received updates on summer school and negotiations.

• Approved 2nd Reading Policy JICDE Bullying Prevention and Education (unanimous)
• Approved appointments to Citizens Bond Oversight Committee: Ramon Serrano, Christine Savant, Jessica Kelly, Margaret Ramsteck, Tiffany Lieper, and Julie Kocjancic (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Related Contract and Project Budget for 2021 Roofing Projects (unanimous)
• Approved contract for architectural services for High Plains School K-8 Addition/Remodel (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy JF and JF-E Admission and Denial of Admission (unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2021 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved February 3, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will consider a resolution supporting the Colorado Department of Education's suspension of CMAS state testing for the 2020-2021 school year. Other action items include approval of expenditures over $50,000, a BEST grant application for Conrad Ball renovation, and an intergovernmental agreement with Larimer County Sheriff for school resource officers. Discussion items include a culture and climate survey, bullying prevention policy revisions, and a COVID-19 return to learn update.

• Resolution to suspend CMAS testing for 2020-2021 school year
• Approval of expenditures over $50,000
• BEST grant application for Conrad Ball K-8 school renovation/consolidation
• Intergovernmental agreement with Larimer County Sheriff's Office for school resource officers
• 2nd reading of policies on school closure timeline, student technology use, and Healthy Families and Workplace Act

The Board approved a resolution supporting the Colorado Department of Education's decision to suspend CMAS testing for the 2020-2021 school year. Several consent items were approved, including personnel recommendations and expenditures over $50,000. Public comments focused on returning students to in-person learning.

• Approved Resolution in Support of CDE Suspending CMAS Testing for 2020-2021 (6-1)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved Expenditures over $50,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy FCA-R School Closure Timeline (Unanimous)
• Approved Final BEST Grant Application for submission to CDE (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Policy JS Student Acceptable Technology Use (Unanimous)
• Approved 2nd Reading Healthy Families and Workplace Act Policies GBGG, GBGH, GBGJ, and GBGL (Unanimous)
• Approved IGA with Larimer County Sheriff's Office for Student Resource Officers (Unanimous)

Study Session

The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss the High Plains School expansion/consolidation and review proposed district goals. The meeting will also include a discussion on future study session topics.

• High Plains School Expansion/Consolidation Update
• Review of Proposed Policy ADA - District Goals
• Discussion on Future Study Session Topics

Regular Meeting

The Board will review a school utilization and closure feasibility plan. Additional items include approving the 2020-2021 amended budget and discussing various policy updates.

• Approval of 2020-2021 Amended Budget
• Bond related contract for Lincoln Elementary School abatement
• Bond related contract for Mountain View High School fire alarm panel
• Discussion of School Utilization and Closure Feasibility Plan
• Review of Policy AC-E regarding nondiscrimination and gender support

The Board unanimously approved the 2020-2021 amended budget and bond-related contracts for abatement at Lincoln Elementary and a fire alarm panel at Mountain View High School. Several policies were passed on second reading, and new course recommendations from the Curriculum Improvement Council were approved.

• Approved 2020-2021 Amended Budget (unanimous)
• Approved bond contract for abatement at Lincoln Elementary School (unanimous)
• Approved bond contract for Mountain View High School fire alarm panel (unanimous)
• Approved CIC new course recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations (unanimous)
• Approved expenditures over $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Policy AC-E Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Policy ADC Tobacco Free Schools and Policy JICDD Violent and Aggressive Behavior (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Thompson School District Board of Education will consider the sale of Ferguson High School property at 1101 Hilltop Drive, approve personnel recommendations, and discuss proposed policy updates including nondiscrimination and tobacco-free school guidelines.

• Approval of Resolution for Sale of Ferguson High School Property at 1101 Hilltop Dr
• Approval of Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations
• 1st Reading Policy AC-E Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
• 1st Reading Policy ADC Tobacco Free Schools
• 1st Reading Policy JICDD Violent and Aggressive Behavior

The Board of Education approved a resolution for the sale of the Ferguson High School property and authorized personnel and coaching recommendations. Several policy updates and an amended budget were presented for first reading.

• Approved resolution for sale of Ferguson High School property at 1101 Hilltop Dr (Unanimous)
• Approved Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations (Unanimous)
• Approved proclamation declaring January as National School Board Recognition Month (Unanimous)
• Adopted agenda for January 6, 2021 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 16, 2020 (Unanimous)