The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education public meetings in 2021
37 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board Retreat scheduled for December 15, 2021, was relocated due to a power outage caused by high winds. The session includes discussions on board roles, responsibilities, and team building.
- Relocation of retreat to Tesla Professional Development Center, room 110-111
- Discussion on board roles, responsibility, norms, and communication
- Discussion on legal dos and don'ts
- Team building session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting on December 1, 2021, to act on a new charter school application, certify election results, and conduct organizational business. The board conditionally approved the Life Success International Academy charter application, with one director voting against. Other actions included adopting resolutions of appreciation for board candidates and outgoing members, certifying the November 2, 2021 election results, administering the oath of office, electing officers, and appointing staff assistants.
- Conditional approval of Life Success International Academy charter (Resolution 2022-22), planned for 105 K-6 students in fall 2022 at Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church, 3615 Vickers Drive
- Certification of November 2, 2021 election results (Resolution 2022-24)
- Adoption of resolutions of appreciation for board candidates and outgoing members (Resolutions 2022-23, 2022-25 through 2022-28)
- Oath of office for new/re-elected board members
- Election of board officers (President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer) for two-year terms
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to approve several financial and operational actions. Key decisions included the sale of school property, hiring legislative consultants, and funding an election recount.
- Approved sale of former Whittier Elementary School site at 2904 West Kiowa Street to Mountain Song Community School for $3,250,000
- Awarded contract to Swift Strategies LLC for legislative lobbyist services, estimated not to exceed $50,000
- Approved a General Fund Contingency Transfer using an estimated $150,000 to cover costs for a November 2, 2021, bond election recount
- Approved one-time Hazard Recognition Pay for certain employee groups using ESSER II funds
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the Life Success International Academy Charter School application. The meeting is informational and no public comments are taken. A recording will be made available via BoardDocs.
- Discussion of Life Success International Academy Charter School application
- Work session held via videoconferencing
- No public comments at work session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2021, starting with an executive session on a workers' compensation claim, followed by a public session. The board will receive a presentation on the FY20-21 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) with an unmodified opinion from auditor BKD LLP, and consider consent items including personnel recommendations and several policy revisions. The agenda was amended to remove item F3 on budget transfers, appropriations, and FTE approvals as there were none.
- Executive session to discuss workers' compensation claim (negotiations, personnel, and confidential documents)
- FY20-21 ACFR presentation by BKD LLP (unmodified opinion, highest assurance)
- Consent items: approval of October 27, 2021 minutes, personnel recommendations, and policies BEAA, BE, JLCA, JLCDA
- Policy revisions: GCOC (evaluation of executive/professional employees), JLD/JLD-R (guidance and counseling), JLDAC (screening/testing of students)
- Recognition of Doherty and Palmer high school marching bands heading to state competition
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a work session on November 3, 2021, via videoconference. They received presentations on procurement guidelines for capital projects and a financial summary for FY 2020-21, including possible budgetary adjustments. No votes were taken; public comments were not accepted at this work session.
- Presentation on procurement processes for construction and construction-related services
- FY 2020-21 general fund financial results and possible use of fund balance
- Meeting held entirely via videoconferencing; public could watch live stream
- No public comments taken; comments accepted at regular business meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, starting with an executive session to discuss the intent to purchase the former Whittier Elementary School property, with Olive Real Estate Group as broker. The board will also receive reports on school capacity and COVID-19, review minor policy changes, and approve consent items including committee memberships and personnel recommendations.
- Executive session to discuss property transaction: intent to purchase former Whittier Elementary School property, with Olive Real Estate Group as broker
- Superintendent's report includes Capacity Committee Report and COVID-19 update
- Policy reviews: JLC (Student Health Services), JLCD (Administering Medicines to Students), JLCF (School Nurses) with minor revisions
- Consent items include approval of personnel recommendations, committee memberships (Benefits Insurance, Mill Levy Override Oversight, DAC, etc.)
- Agenda amended to remove items F2 (Contract Awards) and F3 (Budget Transfers) as there are none
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve personnel recommendations and review several updated district policies. The meeting also included an executive session regarding litigation and union dues processes.
- Approval of October 13, 2021, Personnel Recommendations
- Adoption of Resolution 2022-15 honoring National School Lunch Week
- Review of updated policies including remote learning and foreign exchange student admissions
- Executive session regarding Education Re-envisioned BOCES litigation and CSEA union dues process
- Recognition of North Middle School as a School of Innovation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a virtual work session to receive information on four topics: an enrollment update, a comparison of teacher effectiveness scores to student performance, a personnel update, and a bond update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; public comments are not taken at work sessions.
- Enrollment update presented by Enrollment Director Blake Miller and Dr. David Khaliqi
- Teacher effectiveness scores compared to student performance, presented by Tanya Nash and Dr. David Khaliqi
- Personnel update from Human Resources Director Karey Urbanski, including staffing vacancy report for priority improvement schools
- Bond update (no details provided in agenda)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving contracts for bond underwriting services and adopting consent items. The board also discussed and approved Unified Improvement Plans for several schools. The meeting included recognitions and public comment periods.
- Approved contract C2022-0051 with RBC Capital Markets as lead underwriter for 55% of General Obligation Bonds, contingent on voter approval of the November 2, 2021 election question.
- Approved contract C2022-0052 with Stifel, Nicolaus & Company for 45% of underwriting services for the same bonds, also contingent on voter approval.
- Approved consent items including minutes from September 8, 2021, and personnel recommendations for September 22, 2021.
- Approved Unified Improvement Plans for Galileo School of Math and Science, West Elementary, Mitchell High School, Midland Elementary, and the district, for submission to the Colorado Department of Education.
- Recognized three D11 school counselors as Counselor of the Year and a student for placing 2nd at FCCLA nationals.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a virtual work session to discuss three informational topics: the district's marketing plan, the Unified District Improvement Plan (UDIP) and related data, and a staffing update. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is for discussion only, and public comments are not taken.
- Marketing plan update presented by Chief Communication Officer Devra Ashby
- Unified District Improvement Plan (UDIP) and USIP data overview
- Staffing update: 91 teacher vacancies, 185 ESP vacancies, 2 ExPro vacancies as of 9/10/21
- Enrollment update presented by Enrollment Director Blake Miller
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a public hearing on Priority Improvement and Turnaround schools, followed by presentations of Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) for Galileo School of Math and Science, West Elementary, Mitchell High School, and Midland Elementary. The board will also vote on a resolution honoring Hispanic Heritage Month and designate a delegate for the CASB Fall Delegate Assembly. Contract awards and budget transfers were removed from the agenda as there were none.
- Public hearing on Priority Improvement and Turnaround schools: Galileo School of Math and Science, West Elementary, Mitchell High School, Midland Elementary
- Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) presentations for the four schools and the district
- Resolution 2022-12 honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
- Designation of delegate and alternate for 2021 CASB Fall Delegate Assembly
- Consent items: approval of August 25, 2021 minutes and personnel recommendations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education held a work session to review various informational reports. Topics included Summer Bridge demographics, Quarter 4 assessment data, and an update on ESSER funds.
- Summer Bridge Data Report presentation
- Quarter 4 Data and Assessment Approach overview
- Enrollment Update
- ESSER Funds update
- Superintendent's Update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado School District 11 Board of Education held an informational meeting for potential board candidates. The session included a district overview, a discussion on the Board's role, and reminders regarding the Fair Campaign Practices Act.
- District overview by Superintendent Dr. Michael J. Thomas
- Review of the Board of Education's role by Board Directors
- Fair Campaign Practices Act reminders from Phoebe Bailey
- Candidate Q&A session with the Board and Superintendent
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education met to discuss resolutions regarding a General Obligation Bond election question for the November 2, 2021, general election. The meeting also included a discussion on a governance plan for managing bond-related capital improvements.
- Appointment of Brian Cortez, Chief of Business/Operational Services, as Assistant Board Treasurer
- Discussion of Resolution 2022-5 regarding a General Obligation Bond Election Question
- Discussion of Resolution 2022-06 regarding a General Obligation Bond Governance Plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education approved several major contracts, including a $1.03 million purchase of 3,500 iPads and a $597,037 web filtering agreement. The board also authorized an intergovernmental agreement for the November 2021 election, estimated at $117,907, and a $70,000 contract for bond counsel services. Additionally, the board increased the spending limit on an existing Dell contract from $10.5 million to $14 million.
- Approved purchase of 3,500 iPads for SY 2021-22 for $1,029,000
- Approved 5-year web filtering contract with DirSec Inc. for $597,037
- Authorized Intergovernmental Agreement for Nov 2, 2021 election at estimated cost of $117,907
- Approved contract C2022-0014 with Butler Snow LLP for bond counsel services, estimated at $70,000
- Approved modification 6 to Dell contract C2019-0047, increasing limit to $14,000,000
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss board member conduct, community engagement, and other topics. This is a discussion and information session, not a decision-making meeting.
- Discussion of Board of Education Operating Procedures Manual: Board Member Conduct
- Discussion of Community Engagement
- Open Discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a virtual work session on June 16, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. The board will receive information on two topics: CDE Turnaround Support for Schools and the results of an equity audit conducted by AIR. No public comments are taken at work sessions; the public can watch via live stream.
- CDE Turnaround Support for Schools presentation by Executive Director of School Leadership Dan Hoff and Sherry Kalbach
- Equity Audit Results presented by AIR representatives Etai Mizrav and Dia Jackson
- Equity audit report attached (CSSD11 Equity Audit Report AIR revisee.pdf, 5,654 KB)
- Meeting conducted entirely via videoconferencing
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a virtual work session on June 2, 2021, to discuss the proposed FY21/22 budget, receive the annual DACBC report, review a facilities master plan update, and examine Orgametrics data. No public comments are taken at work sessions; the public can watch via live stream.
- FY21/22 Proposed Budget discussion
- Annual DACBC Report to the Board of Education
- Facilities Master Plan Update
- Orgametrics data review
- Bond Election Question Samples attached
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 26, 2021, starting with an executive session on the Superintendent's evaluation, followed by public sessions. Key items include a public hearing on the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, a budget transfer request for Doherty High School to convert classrooms into a dance studio, and adoption of consent items including a new teleworking policy. The agenda also includes reports on COVID-19 return-to-learn updates and legislative matters.
- Public hearing on proposed FY 2021-2022 budget at 6:30 p.m.
- Budget transfer request for Doherty High School to convert classrooms 341/342 into a dance studio (move instructional funds to non-instructional)
- Adoption of Policy GE, Teleworking Policy (new policy)
- Approval of personnel recommendations for May 26, 2021
- Executive session on Superintendent's evaluation early review
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education met on May 12, 2021, to approve routine consent items including April minutes and FY 2021-2022 meeting dates. The board convened in executive session to discuss a potential third-party real estate offer and interest-based bargaining negotiations. Public items included student awards and a legislative update, while contract awards and budget transfers were removed from the agenda as none were pending.
- Executive session held to discuss a potential third-party real estate offer
- Executive session held to discuss interest-based bargaining and meet and confer negotiations
- Approval of April 28, 2021, Regular Board Meeting Minutes
- Approval of Proposed Board Meeting Dates for FY 2021-2022
- Removal of Contract Awards and Budget Transfers items from the agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a virtual work session on May 5, 2021, to receive informational presentations on the 5E instructional model and special programs (Gifted and Talented, English Language Learners, and Special Education). No votes or decisions were scheduled; the session was for discussion and information only.
- 5E Review presentation by Executive Director Dr. David Khaliqi
- Gifted and Talented program update by Emily Andrews
- ELL program update by Talonna Hybki
- Special Education update by Judy Gudvangen
- Public comments not taken at work session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado School District 11 Board of Education met to discuss property transactions for Whittier Elementary School and negotiations regarding interest-based bargaining. The meeting also included updates on legislative matters, the 'Return to Learn' initiative, and revisions to district closing policies.
- Executive session discussion regarding Whittier Elementary School property transactions
- Executive session discussion regarding Interest-Based Bargaining and Meet and Confer negotiations
- Adoption of revised Policy EBCE regarding district/school closings and e-learning days
- Legislative update on the State Budget Bill and Draft Collective Bargaining bill
- Contract award for Security Resource Officers (SRO) at District 11 Schools
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss several topics, including the superintendent and board evaluation process, an annual review of the board handbook, community engagement, and open discussion. This is an informational session, not a formal decision-making meeting.
- Discussion of superintendent and Board of Education evaluation process
- Annual review of the BOE Handbook for updates
- Community engagement discussion
- Open discussion session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on negotiations, followed by public session items including a legislative update, consent agenda approvals, and a budget transfer for an equity office position. The board will also recognize a state champion wrestler and hear citizen comments.
- Executive session to discuss negotiations (Interest-Based Bargaining and Meet and Confer)
- Legislative update covering 20+ bills, including HB 21-1038 (concealed handguns on school grounds) and SB 21-182 (school discipline)
- Budget transfer for Administrative Assistant to support Director of Equity and Inclusion
- Approval of March 10 and March 31 meeting minutes
- Approval of district-wide closure on March 15, 2021 due to inclement weather
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a virtual work session on April 7, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. The board will receive information on behavioral data analysis and restorative practices, and review UDIP improvement goals. No public comments are taken at work sessions; the public can watch via live stream.
- Behavioral Data Analysis and Restorative Practices presentation by Executive Director Cory Notestine
- UDIP Improvement Goals Review presentation by Executive Director Dr. David Khaliqi
- Discussion of 'Other' topics (procedural)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting via videoconference. The primary purpose of the meeting was to convene in executive session to discuss interest-based bargaining and Meet and Confer updates.
- Executive Session: Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) negotiations and Meet and Confer updates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education met to discuss legislative updates regarding school finance and review several district policies. The meeting included an executive session for negotiations regarding interest-based bargaining and meet and confer matters.
- Adoption of Policy GBGG regarding staff leave under the Healthy Families & Workplaces Act
- Approval of revised accountability policies (AE, AE-R-1, and AE-R-2) to include equity policy cross-references
- Executive session held for interest-based bargaining and meet and confer negotiations
- Legislative update on school finance matters and initial bill work
- Recognition of Palmer High School Mock Trial team advancing to state competition
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a virtual work session on March 3, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. The main topic is an update on the Facilities Master Plan, presented by the Capital Program Manager and consultants. No public comments are taken at work sessions; the public can watch via live stream.
- Facilities Master Plan Update presentation
- Presented by Capital Program Manager Josh Chism and Cooperative Strategies
- Meeting conducted via videoconferencing
- Public can watch via live web stream at d11.org/TV
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the Facilities Master Plan. The plan was developed over the past year with Cooperative Strategies to address facility needs and declining enrollment. The board reviewed recommendations from the Steering Committee and discussed next steps for community engagement and implementation. No binding decisions or votes were taken on the plan itself, as it was a non-action discussion item.
- Discussion of the Facilities Master Plan prepared by Capital Program Manager Josh Chism and Cooperative Strategies representatives Susan Miller and David Sturtz
- Review of recommendations developed by the Steering Committee and community regarding facility needs and declining enrollment
- Discussion of critical next steps to engage the community for feedback and develop an implementation plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a work session on February 17, 2021, at 5:30 p.m. via videoconference. The main topic is a presentation on the Academic Master Plan by Deputy Superintendent David Engstrom. Public comments are not taken at work sessions; the public can watch via live stream.
- Academic Master Plan presentation by Deputy Superintendent David Engstrom
- Meeting held via videoconferencing; public can watch via live web stream
- No public comments at work sessions; comments accepted at regular business meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 10, 2021, starting with an executive session on a Mitchell High School student issue and negotiations, then reconvening publicly. The board will consider consent items including approving personnel recommendations and naming the new online school 'Spark Online Academy.' They will also hear the superintendent's report on Return to Learn, a policy review, and a legislative update.
- Approve 'Spark Online Academy' as the new online school name (opening August 2021)
- Approve February 10, 2021 personnel recommendations
- Approve January 27, 2021 regular meeting minutes
- Executive session on Mitchell High School student issue and negotiations
- Superintendent's report on Return to Learn update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a virtual work session on February 3, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. The board will receive a presentation on the Quarter 2 Report, covering pandemic impact, D/F rates, Acadience reading data, the Early Warning Intervention System, and discipline data. No public comments are taken at work sessions; the meeting is streamed live and recorded.
- Quarter 2 Report presentation on pandemic impact
- D/F rates data
- Acadience reading data
- Early Warning Intervention System (EWIS) data
- Discipline, behavior, and attendance data
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 27, 2021, with several action items. The board approved a $900,000 increase to the Garry Berry Stadium track and field replacement project, adopted the mid-year budget modifications for 2020-21, and approved a three-year charter renewal for Eastlake High School. The meeting also included a public hearing on the charter renewal and routine consent items.
- Approved transfer of $900,000 from Capital Reserve Fund contingency for Garry Berry Stadium track and field replacement
- Adopted Resolution 2021-21 for mid-year modifications to the 2020-21 budget, including $2,906,825 in incremental requests
- Approved Resolution 2021-22 to renew Eastlake High School charter for 3 years starting July 1, 2021
- Public hearing held for Eastlake High School charter renewal
- Removed Contract Awards item from agenda as there were no contract awards
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a virtual work session on January 20, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. The board will discuss an innovation plan for North Middle School and discuss Bond 2021. The meeting is open to the public via live stream, and a recording will be available afterward.
- Discussion of Innovation at North Middle School, presented by Principal Christopher James Kilroy
- Discussion of Bond 2021
- Public can watch via live web stream at https://www.d11.org/TV
- Meeting conducted entirely via videoconferencing
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via videoconference. The board will consider consent items including a new policy on criminal history record information and revisions to transportation eligibility, and will hear a superintendent's report on the Return to Learn update. The agenda was amended to remove contract awards and budget transfers items.
- Adoption of Policy GBI, Criminal History Record Information (new policy)
- Adoption of revised Policy EEAA, Transportation Eligibility
- Approval of personnel recommendations for January 13, 2021
- Recognition of teacher Alexandra Millard and student Sophia Urban
- Deletion of Regulation EBCD-R on weather-related emergencies
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a virtual work session on January 6, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. They will discuss updates to the Academic Master Plan and Facilities Master Plan, review a draft 2021 Legislative Agenda, and conduct a policy review of numerous board and district policies. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no formal votes scheduled.
- Academic Master Plan update presented by Deputy Superintendent David Engstrom
- Facilities Master Plan update presented by Capital Program Manager Josh Chism and Cooperative Strategies
- Discussion of 2021 Legislative Agenda (Draft 02)
- Policy review of multiple policies including AE (Accountability), BCB (Board Member Conflict of Interest), and BJA (Legislative Program)