Thompson School District R2-J public meetings in 2023

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)