Crowley County School District public meetings in 2025
20 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education
The Crowley County School Board holds its regular monthly meeting with two new directors being sworn in and routine approvals of minutes, mill levy certification, resignations, hires, and policy updates. The board also discusses a potential gym floor cover replacement and reviews future agenda items.
- Swearing in of Jordan King and James Watkins as new board directors
- Approval of 2025-2026 Mill Levy Certification
- Hiring of Randarae Schwiezer (Certified Substitute Teacher) and Jennifer Krzyzanowski (Gifted & Talented Coordinator)
- First reading of Policy IJOC-E on Coaching Volunteers
- Discussion on Main Gym Floor Cover replacement
Board of Education
The Board will swear in members and nominate officers following the election. The body will also consider funding for staff meals and various policy updates.
- Proposed general funds transfer of $31,717.40 for staff meals for the second semester of '25-'26
- Proposed closure of public use of the weight room beginning January 1, 2026
- Approval of graphic cards for CAD course and Hudl subscription
- Final reading of August 2025 and second reading of October 2025 policy updates
- Approval of BEST Grant application request and partnership with Core Civic
Board of Education
The Crowley County School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 20, 2025. The board will enter executive session to discuss a personnel matter related to Nicole Diaz's job assignment. They will also consider approving several hires, including a K-12 SpEd paraprofessional and substitutes, and review first and second readings of policy updates. Other business includes approving bills, payroll, and the cancellation of a credit card.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matter related to Nicole Diaz's job assignment
- Approve hires: Neveah Archuleta (K-12 SpEd Paraprofessional), Zachary Burke, Shelby Garrett, Lorenzo Ulibarri, Deanna Brewer (substitutes)
- Second reading of policy updates: JRAJRC (Student Records), KLG (Relations with State and Federal Agencies), KLG-R (Relations with Federal Immigration Officials)
- First reading of policy updates: IJ (Instructional Materials), IJL (Library Resources), IKF-E (Graduation Requirements), KEC (Public Concerns)
- Approve Honeywell Asset Collection List Work
Board of Education
The Crowley County School Board will vote on resignations, a new IT coordinator, policy updates, and a retroactive operating agreement with SCBOCES. They will also discuss a National FFA Convention trip to Indianapolis, rekeying the district, and changing tables for the main gym restrooms.
- Approve third and final reading of June policy updates (6 policies)
- First reading of August policy updates on student records and relations with federal agencies
- Retroactively approve operating agreement with SCBOCES
- Approve JCI Fire Panel quote
- National FFA Convention trip to Indianapolis
Work Session
The Crowley County School District Board will hold a work session to discuss a community meeting plan, whether to install turf or grass on a field, and the Vote Yes Committee. Public comments are limited to five minutes per person.
- Discussion of turf vs. grass for the field
- Community meeting plan
- Vote Yes Committee discussion
Work Session
The board will hold a work session to discuss a ballot question that will need to be approved in a future board meeting. The discussion includes Tom Peltz, Andy Fiamengo, Josh Grenier, Holly Ortiz, and Bryan Hicks. The meeting also includes public participation and board evaluation.
- Bond discussion with Tom Peltz, Andy Fiamengo, Josh Grenier, Holly Ortiz, and Bryan Hicks
- Ballot question to be approved in a future board meeting
- Public participation opportunity (5-minute limit per speaker)
- Board evaluation and review
Board of Education
The Board of Education will meet to discuss and decide on salary schedules for 2025-2026 and a bond ballot resolution for the 2025 election. The meeting includes reviews of district finances, personnel hires, and facility updates.
- Approve Bond Ballot Resolution for 2025 Election
- Approve Certified and Classified Salary Schedules for 2025-2026
- Approve decision to nonrenew with Johnson Controls
- Approve purchase of a water wheel
- Approve increase in pay rate for substitutes and activity drivers
Board of Education
The Crowley County School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on July 21, 2025. Key items include discussing the football locker room situation, approving new hires such as a special education paraprofessional and a basketball coach, and reviewing first readings of several policy updates. The board will also consider a notification about Centennial Cuts as a beef provider and discuss a potential watering wheel purchase.
- Discuss football locker room situation
- Approve hires: Martin Valdez (Varsity Boys Assistant Basketball Coach) and Mriley Foos (SpEd Paraprofessional @ CDS)
- First reading of special policy updates (ACA, IJ, JICA, JICJ, JLCD, JLCD-R, KEC)
- Notification of Centennial Cuts as beef provider / cattle feeders will be donors of cost
- Discuss potential purchase of a watering wheel
Work Session
The Crowley County School District Board will hold a work session to discuss the bond ballot question, including priorities based on survey results and whether to pursue a BEST grant. The board will also discuss the November election and which seats are up for reelection. A projects update includes walking campuses to view work.
- Discuss bond ballot question and board priorities based on survey
- Discuss whether to pursue a BEST grant to supplement bond needs
- Discuss November election and which board members are up for reelection
- Projects update: walk campuses to view work
Work Session
The Crowley County School District Board will hold a work session to receive a JCI presentation and discuss community survey results. Public comment is invited at the start of the meeting.
- JCI Presentation
- Community Survey Results
- Public Participation period (5 minutes per speaker)
Board of Education
The Crowley County School District Board of Education will vote on the proposed 2025-26 budget resolution, approve coaches and their salaries for the upcoming school year, and consider purchases including new football uniforms and Microsoft licenses. The board will also discuss a football field incident apology letter, approve hires and resignations, and hold an executive session for legal advisement on a potential hiring risk.
- Approve 2025-26 Proposed Budget Resolution
- Approve Coaches List and Coaches Salaries for 2025-2026
- Approve Purchase of New Football Uniforms and Alternate Football Uniform
- Approve Purchase of Microsoft Licenses for Staff Laptops and Desktops
- Approve Hires: Hope Holder (4th Grade Teacher) and Jesus Rodriguez (Varsity Assistant Football Coach)
Board of Education
The Board of Education will meet to decide on the adoption of the Sources of Strength curriculum and the approval of an employee guidebook. The body will also consider funding and approval for FFA/Ag and National FBLA trips.
- Approval of Sources of Strength Curriculum
- Approval of Employee Guidebook
- Approval of National FBLA overnight trip and funding
- Approval of FFA/Ag summer trips
- Resignation of elementary teacher Haley Pennington
Work Session
The board will conduct a work session featuring a question and answer period with District Attorney Holly Ortiz. The board also requested information on state updates, campus improvements, and Title IX questions.
- Q&A with District Attorney Holly Ortiz
- Discussion of school/district campus improvements
- Review of Title IX questions
- Discussion of consequences for athletes and extra-curricular activities
Board of Education
The Crowley County School District Board of Education will consider approving multiple personnel actions, including resignations and hires for teaching and coaching positions, as well as a personal financial literacy curriculum and flooring quotes for district buildings. The board will also vote on an agreement with Lonesome Prairie Publications, LLC, and other routine business items.
- Approve hires for 9 positions including teachers, a counselor, and coaches
- Approve resignations of 4 staff members including a coach and paraprofessional
- Approve personal financial literacy curriculum
- Approve flooring quotes for Jr/Sr High and Elementary buildings
- Approve agreement with Lonesome Prairie Publications, LLC
Board of Education
The Crowley County School District Board of Education will consider approving several personnel changes, including resignations, new hires, and a retirement. The board will also vote on purchases for ANet, elementary door work, and Wi-Fi access points, as well as new business items like a water MOU with the Town of Ordway and an agreement with WorkGroup. The superintendent will provide updates on academics, a bond proposal, grants, and legislative funding.
- Approve resignations of Penni Blanchard, Kyle Hughes, and Phillip Simpson
- Approve contracts for Steven Morris (elementary teacher), Amanda Cain (CCVEA), and George Ansley (bus driver)
- Approve purchase of ANet for Year Two
- Approve Water MOU with Town of Ordway
- Approve overnight state FBLA trip
Special Meeting
The Crowley County School District Board will conduct interviews with three law firms for legal counsel services. Following the interviews, the Board will vote to approve the selection of legal counsel for the district beginning April 1, 2025. The Board will also accept and approve the resignation of track coach Lindsay Walter.
- Interview: Caplan & Earnest
- Interview: Semple Farrington Everall & Case
- Interview: Lyon Gaddis
- Approve Selection of Legal Counsel for CCSD Beginning April 1, 2025
- Accept and Approve Resignation of Lindsay Walter Track Coach
Work Session
The Crowley County School District Board of Education will hold a work session to review and discuss the evaluation of the Superintendent. No formal votes or other specific district business are listed on this agenda.
- Review of Superintendent Evaluation
Board of Education
The Crowley County Board of Education will consider approving the superintendent's evaluation and contract, a new district mission and vision statement, and several staff appointments for the 2025-2026 school year. The board will also vote on agreements with Wold Architects & Engineers, NV5, and WR Communications, and discuss a $10,000 wellhouse repair contribution from the Ordway Town Council.
- Approve Superintendent Evaluation and Contract
- Approve new Mission & Vision Statements for the district
- Approve agreements with Wold Architects & Engineers, NV5, and WR Communications
- Approve Elementary Assistant Principal hire and Secondary Special Education Teacher hire for 2025-2026
- Ordway Town Council agrees to pay $10k toward wellhouse repairs
Work Session
The board will hold a work session to discuss potential building and campus projects, including whether to pursue a bond election. The session also includes discussions on a donation letter, workgroup coordination, and the district mission statement.
- Discussion of future and potential building/campus projects
- Consideration of a bond election for project funding
- Review of a potential donor letter and use of donated funds
- Discussion regarding the district mission statement
Board of Education
The Crowley County School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to vote on the 2024-2025 final budget resolution, approve the sale of surplus buses via bid, and adopt the 2025-2026 school calendar. Other action items include approving hires, resignations, purchases (Ameritowne curriculum items and well house supplies), and policy updates. The board will also hear a Group Workcamp presentation and receive the superintendent's report.
- Approve 2024-2025 Final Budget Resolution
- Approve Surplus Busses Bid
- Approve 2025-2026 School Calendar
- Approve Purchase of Well House Supplies
- Approve RFP for Legal Services