The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education public meetings in 2022
45 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a regular meeting on December 14, 2022. They approved a Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement for the Gold Hill Mesa development, which will direct future property tax revenue increases to support public infrastructure for housing and commercial uses. The board also approved instructional materials and course changes, and discussed a teacher dismissal recommendation in executive session.
- Approved Resolution 2023-12, Gold Hill Mesa Urban Renewal Authority Tax Increment Financing Agreement
- Approved instructional materials and new or amended secondary courses
- Held executive session on legal advice regarding teacher dismissal process
- Approved personnel recommendations for December 14, 2022
- No contract awards or budget transfers were on the agenda
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the superintendent's performance objectives. The agenda includes a presentation by Superintendent Michael Gaal and a general 'Other' item. Public comments are not taken at this work session.
- Discussion of Superintendent Performance Objectives
- Presentation by Superintendent Michael Gaal
- Agenda item 'Other' for additional topics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting on November 30, 2022, starting with an executive session on negotiations and legal advice, then reconvening publicly. The board discussed a proposed Tax Increment Financing (TIF) agreement for the Gold Hill Mesa development, reviewed mill levy rates for certification, and received Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) from Penrose and Twain elementary schools. The board voted to table the UIPs until the January 11, 2023 regular meeting.
- Discussion of Tax Increment Financing (TIF) zone for Gold Hill Mesa at 21st Street and Cimmaron for housing and commercial/retail uses
- Resolution 2023-13 to certify mill levy rates; bond mill levy eliminated for 2023, 2017 levy includes 3.5% inflationary increase
- Unified Improvement Plans for Penrose and Twain elementary schools presented and tabled to January 11, 2023
- Executive session held for legal advice and negotiations on Interest Based Bargaining and Meet and Confer
- Agenda adopted and meeting adjourned with all votes passing unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several informational items. They will review the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) for Mann Middle School, an update on the Academic Master Plan (AMP), and highlights and opportunities for D11 charter schools. No votes or decisions are scheduled; public comments are not taken at work sessions.
- Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) for Mann Middle School
- Academic Master Plan (AMP) update
- D11 Charter Schools - Highlights and Opportunities
- Charter School MLO Allocation Model for FY 23-24
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 9, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. The board will consider action items including a $7 million contract for speech language pathology staffing services and a $2.3 million HVAC replacement at Grant Elementary. They will also receive a presentation on the FY21-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and vote on consent items such as personnel recommendations and policy committee membership.
- Contract C2023-0015 to Gillem Speech Language Pathology Staffing Services for $7,000,000 over 5 years
- Contract C2023-1013 to HVAC Solutions, Inc. for $2,277,467 to replace HVAC at Grant Elementary
- Contract C2022-1033 to Weathercraft Company for $2,051,390 for Palmer High School roof replacement
- FY21-22 ACFR presentation with unmodified opinion from FORVIS LLP
- Consent items: October 26 meeting minutes, personnel recommendations, policy committee charge
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss an organizational realignment proposed by the superintendent, review Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) for two elementary schools, and receive an update on the district's continuous improvement cycle. No public comments are taken at work sessions; the public can watch via live stream.
- Organizational realignment presented by Superintendent Michael Gaal
- Unified Improvement Plans for Audubon and Martinez Elementary Schools
- Continuous improvement cycle update from Chief Academic Officer Tamara Acevedo
- UIPs must be approved by the board and submitted to the Colorado Department of Education by January 25, 2023
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 26, 2022. The board will vote on a resolution to opt out of the state's Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program (FAMLI) and will also consider approving the Benefits Insurance Committee membership and charge. The agenda includes a capacity report from the superintendent and a spotlight on Madison Elementary School. Several consent items are scheduled for approval, including personnel recommendations and committee memberships.
- Resolution 2023-09 to opt out of FAMLI (Family and Medical Leave Insurance Program)
- Approval of FY 2022-2023 Benefits Insurance Committee membership and charge
- Capacity Report presented by Chief Academic Officer Tamara Acevedo
- School Spotlight on Madison Elementary School by Principal Darien Latimer
- Consent items include personnel recommendations and committee memberships (DAC, MLOOC, etc.)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a work session on October 19, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. The board will receive informational presentations on educator effectiveness, a human resources update, the Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program, and the policy review process. No public comments are taken at work sessions; the public can watch via live stream.
- Educator Effectiveness presentation by Chief of Personnel Support Services Phoebe Bailey and Director of Educator Effectiveness Tanya Nash
- Human Resources Update by Phoebe Bailey and Director of Human Resources Karey Urbanski
- Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) presentation by Phoebe Bailey and Karey Urbanski
- Policy Review Process presentation by Director of Policy Dr. Greg Ecks, including policy flow chart and policy documents (BG, BDF, BG CASB, BG-R CASB)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss three informational topics: student enrollment averaging, fund balance, and ballot initiatives. No formal decisions are expected; the session is for discussion and information only. Public comments are not taken at work sessions.
- Student enrollment averaging presentation by Interim COO Kris Odom and Glenn Gustafson
- Fund balance presentation by Interim COO Kris Odom and Senior Executive Director Laura Hronik
- Discussion of ballot initiatives including recreational marijuana and psychoactive substances resolution draft
- Discussion of Healthy School Meals for All (Proposition FF) draft resolution
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to approve several action items, including a working agreement between the Board and the Superintendent, Unified Improvement Plans for four schools, and resolutions proclaiming October as Arts Month and National Principal Appreciation Month. The board also discusses the Unified District Improvement Plan and a resolution to defease 2013 bonds, which would save taxpayers over $10.8 million in interest. Consent items include approval of meeting minutes and personnel recommendations.
- Approval of Board-Superintendent Working Agreement
- Approval of Unified Improvement Plans for West Elementary, Midland Elementary, Galileo Middle, and Mitchell High Schools
- Resolution 2023-03 proclaiming October 2022 as Arts Month
- Resolution 2023-04 endorsing October 2022 as National Principal Appreciation Month
- Discussion of Resolution 2023-05 to defease 2013 bonds, saving $10.8 million in interest
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a work session on September 21, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. The agenda includes informational presentations on the Family School Community Partnership (FSCP) and the district's fund balance. No public comments are taken at work sessions; the public can watch via live stream or submit comments at regular business meetings.
- Presentation on Family School Community Partnership (FSCP) by DAC Chair Velvet Stepanek and LouAnn Dekleva
- Fund balance presentation by Interim COO Kris Odom and Senior Executive Director Laura Hronik
- Discussion of ESSER fund FTE summary as of 9/21/2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, public comments, and a public hearing on Priority Improvement and Turnaround schools. The board will also discuss the Unified Improvement Plan and a working agreement with the Superintendent. Several consent items and resolutions are on the agenda.
- Public hearing on Priority Improvement schools: Galileo School of Math and Science, West Elementary, Mitchell High; Turnaround: Midland Elementary
- Resolution 2023-02 honoring Hispanic Heritage Month
- Resolution 2023-01 approving FY22-23 Legislation Liaisons
- Designation of delegate for 2022 CASB Fall Delegate Assembly
- Discussion of Board-Superintendent Working Agreement
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss board/superintendent roles and communications, board priorities and performance objectives, board self-evaluation, and an energy savings performance presentation by Superintendent Michael Gaal. The meeting is a discussion and information session, not a voting meeting.
- Discussion of board/superintendent roles, communications, and relationship
- Discussion of board priorities and performance objectives
- Information on board self-evaluation
- Discussion and information on Energy Savings Performance, presented by Superintendent Michael Gaal
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a work session on August 31, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. The board will receive informational updates on the Summer Bridge program, after-school enrichment programs, CMAS test results, and the Unified District Improvement Plan (UDIP). No public comments are taken at work sessions; the public can watch via live stream or later on BoardDocs.
- Summer Bridge Update presented by Darian Founds and Dr. David Khaliqi
- After School Program Update presented by Sherry Kalbach and Tamara Acevedo
- 2021-22 CMAS test results presented by Dr. David Khaliqi
- Unified District Improvement Plan (UDIP) initial draft presented by Dr. David Khaliqi
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 24, 2022, where it approved a budget transfer of $71,433.16 to fund an additional 0.5 FTE for an Assistant Principal at Spark Online Academy, bringing the total to 1.0 FTE. The board also adopted revised policies on physical intervention and restraints to align with state law, appointed Kristine Odom as Assistant Board Treasurer, and approved consent items including personnel recommendations. The meeting included a recognition of a teacher award and a school spotlight presentation.
- Approved $71,433.16 contingency transfer for 0.5 FTE Assistant Principal at Spark Online Academy (total 1.0 FTE)
- Adopted revised Policy JKA and related regulations/exhibits on physical intervention and restraints to align with House Bill 22-1376
- Appointed Kristine Odom as Assistant Board Treasurer
- Approved consent items including August 10, 2022 meeting minutes and personnel recommendations
- Recognized Doherty High School teacher Ryan Johnson as 2022 National Chemistry Teacher of the Year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss board/superintendent roles, communications, and relationship; board priorities and performance objectives; and board self-evaluation. These are work session topics for discussion and information, not final decisions.
- Discussion of board/superintendent roles, communications, and relationship
- Information on board priorities and performance objectives
- Discussion and information on board self-evaluation
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with an executive session, public comments, and action items. The board approved a $996,000 contract with ABM Industry Groups, LLC to augment custodial staff due to a vacancy gap of over 30% (approximately 50 vacancies). The board also adopted revised transportation policies to include provisions for Purple Star Schools and approved personnel recommendations.
- Approved contract C2022-1042 with ABM Industry Groups, LLC for $996,000 (July 20, 2022 - June 30, 2023) for custodial services
- Adopted revised policies EEAA (Transportation Eligibility) and EEAC (Bus Scheduling and Routing) to add Purple Star Schools language
- Approved personnel recommendations for August 10, 2022
- Convened executive session for legal advice on First Amendment issues and personnel matter regarding a Mitchell High School employee
- Removed item F2 (Budget Transfer, Appropriations, and FTE Approvals) as there were none
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a work session on August 3, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. Topics include an executive cabinet update, sesquicentennial celebration plans, a bond question, a School One Plan improvement report, a back-to-school report, and board communication with the superintendent. No public comments are taken at work sessions; the public can watch via live stream.
- Bond election planning timeline for 2022-23
- Superintendent's 'Rebuilding Trust' presentation
- School One Plan Major Improvement Strategy report
- Back-to-school project and personnel update
- Sesquicentennial celebration plans
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2022, starting with a 60-minute executive session to discuss legal advice and contract negotiations with Mr. Michael Gaal, as well as negotiations with a superintendent finalist. The public session will include recognitions, public comments, and approval of consent items such as personnel recommendations, policy changes, and several financial resolutions.
- Executive session for legal advice and contract negotiations with Mr. Michael Gaal and superintendent finalist
- Approval of Policy JFBA/JFBB, School Choice-Open Enrollment and Transfers
- Approval of Policy DJ, Procurement and Contracting
- Approval of Resolution 2022-46, Student Fees, Fines, and Charges
- Approval of Resolution 2022-50, Designation of Fund Balance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting to interview and prioritize superintendent finalists in executive session, then publicly approved Resolution 2022-61 to appoint the finalist for the superintendent position. The board also adopted the agenda and adjourned.
- Approved Resolution 2022-61 appointing a finalist for superintendent
- Held 60-minute executive session to discuss superintendent finalists and contract negotiations
- Adopted the meeting agenda as presented
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting on June 1, 2022, primarily to enter an executive session. The session was authorized to interview and prioritize superintendent finalists and to instruct personnel on contract negotiations, following public interviews. The board also adopted the agenda and adjourned.
- Executive session from 12:45 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. to discuss superintendent finalists and contract negotiations
- Motion to convene executive session passed with 4 ayes (Jorgenson, Melpakam, Nelson, Ott)
- Agenda adopted unanimously by voice vote
- Meeting held at Boardroom, Main Administration Building, 1115 N. El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the proposed FY22/23 budget and receive a preview of the 2022 bond. No public comments are taken at this session, and no formal votes are scheduled. The session is open to the public via live stream.
- Discussion of FY22/23 proposed budget, presented by Executive Director of Financial Services Laura Hronik and Interim CFO Glenn Gustafson
- Information item on 2022 Bond Preview, presented by Executive Director of FOTC Terry Seaman
- Budget document attached: Proposed Book_ Master FY23 - 5-27-22.pdf (23,010 KB)
- Bond preview presentation attached: 20220601 Bond Preview v2.pdf (1,328 KB)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 25, 2022, starting with an executive session to discuss prioritizing finalists and instructing personnel to begin contract negotiations for the superintendent position, with consultant Dr. Walt Cooper. The public session includes recognitions, reports, and action items, including a contract award for a charter school. The agenda was amended to remove item F2 (Budget Transfers, Appropriations, and FTE Approvals) due to no such items.
- Executive session to prioritize superintendent finalists and begin contract negotiations (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(i))
- Contract Award C2022-0098: Charter School Contract with Life Success International Academy (LSIA) for a four-year term (fiscal impact, budgeted, MLO and General Fund)
- Approval of May 11, 2022, Regular Board Meeting minutes
- Approval of May 25, 2022, Personnel Recommendations
- Policy review: DKA, ECAC, JICA, JICDA, JICDE, JICH, JICI, JKBA, JKD/JKE, JKG, JLIB (no significant revisions recommended)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 11, 2022, starting with a 90-minute executive session to discuss negotiations with educational support professionals, executive professionals, and the teachers association. After reconvening, the board will hear public comments, receive reports, and vote on consent items including personnel recommendations and revised accountability committee regulations.
- Executive session for negotiations with ESP, Executive Professionals, and CSEA
- Approval of personnel recommendations for May 11, 2022
- Adoption of revised Regulations AE-R-1 and AE-R-2 for accountability committees
- Recognition of 46 teachers via Crystal Apple Notes of Recognition
- Legislative update on state budget and School Finance Act
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting on May 7, 2022, to discuss superintendent candidates. The board convened in executive session to review confidential applications and supporting documents for candidates who are not yet finalists, as allowed by Colorado law. After the closed session, the board approved Resolution 2022-53 to publicly announce the finalists for the superintendent position.
- Executive session held from approximately 8:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to discuss confidential superintendent candidate applications
- Approved Resolution 2022-53 to declare finalists for the superintendent position
- Superintendent search consultants Dr. Walt Cooper and Dr. Norm Ridder of McPherson & Jacobson LLC participated in the executive session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education is conducting a work session for the purpose of studying and discussing specific topics. No formal action will be taken during this meeting.
- Urban Renewal Authority presentation regarding TIF agreements and proposals
- Information on Special Education, Gifted and Talented, and CLDE programs
- Review of 5E results
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to convene into executive session. The purpose was to consider confidential documents regarding superintendent candidates who are not finalists.
- Executive session to discuss protected records of non-finalist superintendent applicants
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 recognitions, a school spotlight, and public comments. The board will vote on a $305,875 General Fund contingency transfer to cover a custodial funding shortfall, and will consider consent items including personnel recommendations and policy revisions.
- Budget transfer of $305,875 for custodial funding shortfall
- Executive session on negotiations with ESP, Executive Professionals, and CSEA
- Policy JJIB revision on interscholastic sports
- Policy EJ revision on service animals
- Personnel recommendations approval
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education is conducting a Town Hall meeting for public participation. The session is scheduled to address questions from the public.
- Public question and answer session
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, starting with a 90-minute executive session to discuss legal advice on First Amendment issues and negotiations with educational support professionals, executive professionals, and the Colorado Springs Education Association. The public session includes recognitions, a school spotlight, public comments, special reports, and consent items. The board will also consider policy reviews and a legislative update.
- Executive session on First Amendment issues and negotiations with ESP, Executive Professionals, and CSEA
- Recognition of Doherty DECA students and Navy JROTC for winning the Colorado Governors Cup
- School Spotlight presentation by Mitchell High School Principal George Smith
- Policy review: no substantial revisions recommended for 11 policies including tobacco-free schools and student searches
- Consent items: approval of March 9 and March 16 meeting minutes and personnel recommendations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a work session on April 6, 2022, to discuss two main topics: the District Improvement Plan goals and the 2022-2023 Preliminary Budget Development Assumptions (PBDA). No formal action will be taken at this work session, but the board may later approve the budget assumptions. Public comments are not taken at work sessions.
- Discussion of District Improvement Plan Goals, presented by Dr. David Khaliqi
- Presentation of 2022-2023 Preliminary Budget Development Assumptions by Laura Hronik and Glenn Gustafson
- Recommended action: Board approval of preliminary budget development assumptions for FY 2022-23
- Attachments include PBDA packet, budget modification packet, and 5-year declining enrollment history
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a planning meeting with McPherson & Jacobson, LLC to discuss the superintendent search. The agenda includes establishing characteristics for the new superintendent, setting a timeline, and determining advertising venues. The meeting location was changed due to a water line break, and the public can watch remotely.
- Planning meeting with McPherson & Jacobson, LLC
- Establish characteristics of the new superintendent
- Establish timeline for superintendent search
- Determine advertising venues
- Meeting relocated to South Administration Building, IT A/B Rm., 711 E. San Rafael St.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting on March 16, 2022. The board approved a $30,000 contract with McPherson & Jacobson, LLC to assist in finding a permanent superintendent, with a target start date between June 1 and July 1, 2022. The board also discussed, but did not vote on, FY 2022-23 health insurance premium recommendations and preliminary budget development assumptions for the 2022-2023 fiscal year.
- Approved contract award to McPherson & Jacobson, LLC at estimated $30,000 for superintendent search
- Discussed FY 2022-23 health insurance premium increase of 1.2% and $500,000 one-time transfer from General Fund to Benefits fund
- Discussed 2022-2023 Preliminary Budget Development Assumptions (PBDA) for budget preparation by May 31, 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
This is a work session of the Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education, held after a board retreat. The board will discuss the superintendent vacancy and the search process, including firm discussion and process details. No formal action is expected at this work session.
- Discussion of superintendent vacancy and search process
- Discussion of search firm and process details
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a retreat on March 12, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. The agenda includes a discussion topic on board member conduct. No decisions are listed; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Discussion of board member conduct
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 9, 2022, starting with an executive session on negotiations for Educational Support Professionals and Executive Professionals, followed by a public session. The board will consider action items including a $14,074,901 contract for Mitchell High School HVAC replacement and a contract modification for special education staffing. The agenda also includes routine consent items, recognitions, and public comments.
- Contract award C2022-1024 to iiCON Construction Colorado, Inc. for $14,074,901 for Mitchell High School HVAC replacement, funded by ESSER II & III and MLO Capital Reserve Funds
- Contract modification C2018-0049 with Gillem Learning increasing purchase limit to $1,026,316 for special education staffing, funded by IDEA, IDEA ARP, and ECEA funds
- Executive session to discuss negotiations for Educational Support Professionals and Executive Professionals
- Recognition of Coronado High School student Devon Bignell for Scholastic Silver Key and Jenkins Middle School as ASCA RAMP school
- Approval of consent items including minutes from February 23, March 2, and March 7, 2022 meetings, and personnel recommendations
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting on March 7, 2022, to discuss and act on the Acting/Interim Superintendent hiring process. The board convened a 60-minute executive session for legal advice on the matter, then reconvened in public session. The board voted to replace the current Acting Superintendent with Dr. Nicholas Gledich, announce him as the finalist for Interim Superintendent, and approve his employment agreement.
- Approved agenda as presented
- Held 60-minute executive session for legal advice on Acting/Interim Superintendent hiring
- Approved Dr. Nicholas Gledich as Acting/Interim Superintendent and his employment agreement
- Meeting held at 1115 N. El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Public could watch via live stream at https://www.d11.org/TV
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting on March 2, 2022, to address leadership changes. The board voted unanimously to approve a mutual separation agreement with the current superintendent. Following this approval, the board appointed Dan Hoff as the Acting Superintendent until an interim superintendent is selected.
- Approval of Mutual Separation Agreement with the Superintendent
- Appointment of Dan Hoff as Acting Superintendent
- Executive session held to discuss interest-based bargaining with Colorado Springs Education Association
- Executive session held to discuss legal advice regarding the Superintendent's contract
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the Academic Master Plan (AMP) update and Professional Learning Communities & Promising Practices. No formal action will be taken; public comments are not accepted at this session.
- Academic Master Plan (AMP) update presented by Interim Deputy Superintendent Sherry Kalbach
- Discussion of Professional Learning Communities & Promising Practices
- Meeting held at Main Administration Building, 1115 N. El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve a revised Operating and Procedures Manual and adopt resolutions for 'Read Across America' and Women's History Month. The meeting also included an executive session to discuss legal advice regarding the Superintendent's contract.
- Approval of the revised Board of Education Operating and Procedures Manual
- Adoption of Resolution 2022-32, endorsing 'Read Across America'
- Adoption of Resolution 2022-33, recognizing March 2022 as Women's History Month
- Executive session to discuss legal advice regarding the Superintendent's Contract
- Legislative update on bills including PERA funding (HB22-1029) and Science of Reading (SB22-004)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education is conducting a work session to discuss matters with three employee groups. The agenda includes a discussion regarding the Legal Counsel Committee and an update on Board Priorities and Goals.
- Legal Counsel Committee discussion
- Board Priorities and Goals Update
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 26, 2022, starting with an executive session on negotiations, followed by public session. The board approved several action items, including instructional materials and new secondary courses, a resolution recognizing African American History Month, and Resolution 2022-29 for mid-year budget modifications totaling $10,552,666. The agenda was amended to remove contract awards and budget transfers as there were none.
- Approved Resolution 2022-29, mid-year modifications to the 2021-22 adopted budget, totaling $10,552,666 with 4.4 additional FTE
- Approved instructional materials and new/amended secondary courses as submitted
- Adopted Resolution 2022-30 recognizing February as African American History Month
- Held executive session for negotiations (Interest Based Bargaining - Meet and Confer)
- Removed items F1 Contract Awards and F2 Budget Transfers, Appropriations and FTE Approvals due to none
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the mid-year modifications to the 2021-22 adopted budget, including $10,552,666 in incremental requests and 4.4 additional FTE. They will also receive a presentation on the Facilities Master Plan and review proposed edits to the Board of Education Operating Procedures Manual. No formal action will be taken at this work session.
- Mid-year budget modifications totaling $10,552,666 with 23 incremental requests
- 4.4 additional FTE requested in mid-year budget
- Facilities Master Plan presentation
- Board of Education Operating Procedures Manual proposed edits
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 12, 2022, where they approved a temporary rate increase for guest staff substitutes for the remainder of the 2021-2022 school year. They also postponed approval of instructional materials and secondary courses to the next meeting on January 26. The board adopted the agenda as amended, removing items with no contract awards or budget transfers, and approved consent items including meeting minutes and personnel recommendations.
- Approved revised pay rates for all Guest Staff Substitutes for the remainder of 2021-2022 school year
- Postponed approval of instructional materials and new/amended secondary courses to January 26 meeting
- Adopted agenda as amended, removing Contract Awards and Budget Transfers items (none present)
- Approved consent items: December 8, 2021 meeting minutes and Personnel Recommendations for January 12, 2022
- Designated official posting locations for board meeting notices for 2022
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a work session on January 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. in the Boardroom of the Main Administration Building. Topics include the 2022 legislative agenda, substitute/guest teacher compensation, board priorities and goals, and proposed edits to the Board's operating procedures manual. No formal action will be taken; the session is for discussion only.
- Legislative agenda preview with lobbyist Karen Wick and Chief Brian Cortez
- Substitute/guest teacher compensation discussion led by HR Director Karey Urbanski
- Board of Education priorities and goals, including growth infographic
- Proposed edits to Board Operating Procedures Manual (redlined and clean versions)