El Paso County Colorado School District 49 public meetings in 2021
23 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve various personnel actions, including administrative, licensed, and substitute staff updates. The Board also approved a new Yoga 2 course proposal for Falcon High School.
- Approval of administrative, professional, and technical personnel changes
- Approval of licensed, educational support, and substitute personnel changes
- Appointment of Tiffany Brown-OES to the District Accountability Advisory Committee
- Approval of a new Yoga 2 course at Falcon High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education Work Session includes discussions on student enrollment trends that are currently impacting the General Fund. The board will also review performance reports for the POWER and Falcon Zones and consider a proposal for a new Yoga 2 course at Falcon High School.
- Proposal for a new Yoga 2 course at Falcon High School
- Update on student enrollment trends impacting the General Fund
- POWER Zone performance report update
- Falcon Zone performance report update
- Orientation regarding District 49 administration design and property taxes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to administer oaths of office to newly elected directors. The board also conducted elections for officers and appointed staff positions.
- Administered Oath of Office to newly elected Board of Education Directors
- Election of Board of Education Officers
- Appointment of Donna Garza as assistant to the board
- Appointment of Brett Ridgway as assistant treasurer
- Signing of confidentiality affidavits by all Board Directors
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The El Paso County School District 49 Board of Education met to approve various personnel changes and administrative resolutions. The board also reviewed updates from chief officers and student representatives.
- Approved resolution for using charter buses to transport students to school events
- Approved new job description for an Assistant Building Manager at Sand Creek High School
- Approved resolution celebrating American Education Week (November 15-19, 2021)
- Approved various personnel changes for administrative, licensed, and support staff
- Approved corrected minutes for February 13, 2020, and December 10, 2020, meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a work session to discuss several personnel and financial items. Discussions included proposed pay increases for guest teachers, the creation of new building management and roving teacher positions, and updates on student enrollment trends.
- Proposed pay increase for Elevates Job Coaches from Range 3 to Range 10
- New Assistant Building Manager position with annual salary ranges between $29,419.90 and $40,026.96
- Proposed Roving Guest Teacher position at $200 per day with a total estimated cost of $47,684
- Proposed guest teacher pay schedule increases totaling an estimated $344,716 in costs
- Update on student enrollment trends currently trending lower than budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the annual evaluation and review of Chief Education Officer Peter Hilts. The board will also approve the meeting agenda and adjourn. The evaluation discussion is the only substantive item on the agenda.
- Discussion of Chief Education Officer Peter Hilts' annual evaluation and review
- Review of 2021 CEO multi-rater reviews summary and public results report
- Review of CEO goals for 2021-22 and strategic/vision culture year-over-year data
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education held its regular meeting on October 14, 2021, approving consent agenda items including personnel changes and DAAC appointments, and taking action on school accreditation and a remote learning resolution. The board also heard updates from chief officers, student representatives, and board members, and conducted an open forum for public comment.
- Approved accreditation of Goal Academy, Odyssey Elementary, and Patriot High School with emphasis on their Unified Improvement Plans
- Approved resolution addressing remote learning assurances for 2021-2022 school year
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes (administrative, professional/technical, licensed, educational support, substitute, extracurricular)
- Approved appointments to District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC): Crystal Volmar, David Rex, Kim Brown
- Approved minutes of September 9, 2021 meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting, including consent agenda items for personnel changes and committee appointments, and action items such as approving a new job description and setting 2022 graduation dates. The meeting also includes updates from the board, chief officers, and student representatives, as well as an open forum for public comment.
- Approve 2022 graduation dates: FHS May 26, VRHS May 27, SCHS May 28 at Rocky Mountain Vibes Stadium
- Approve new job description for Teacher on Special Assignment, Zone Community Liaison
- Approve personnel changes for professional/technical, licensed, educational support, and extracurricular staff
- Approve appointments to the District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC)
- Correct minutes from May 13, 2021, regarding a motion on mask wearing for ages ten and under
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The El Paso County School District 49 Board of Education met to approve various personnel changes and a resolution regarding curriculum. The board also voted to appoint a representative for the CASB Delegate Assembly.
- Approval of resolution opposing principles of Critical Race Theory
- Appointment of John Graham as board representative to the CASB Delegate Assembly
- Approval of administrative, professional, licensed, and support personnel changes
- Approval of meeting minutes from July 8, 2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a planning session with discussion items on board training, district vision and strategy, organizational structure, 2021 strategic objectives, and an outstanding actions log. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is discussion-only.
- Overview training on open meetings, Robert's Rules, policy governance, and board etiquette
- Discussion of district vision, mission, culture, and strategy
- Review of 2021 strategic objectives
- Outstanding actions log for 2020-2021
- General education and special education services discussions
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education held its regular business meeting on July 8, 2021, approving the consent agenda (including personnel changes and prior meeting minutes) and two action items: revisions to the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook and creation of two new AAL job descriptions funded by ESSER III. The board also received updates and held an open forum.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes for administrative, professional/technical, licensed, educational support, and extra-curricular staff
- Approved revisions to the 2021-2022 Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, adding updated 'Big Rocks' and Restorative Discipline Matrix
- Approved two new AAL job descriptions: Choice & Success Program Manager and Choice & Success Advisor, funded by ESSER III federal funds
- Approved minutes from June 10 and June 23, 2021 board meetings
- Held open forum with 3-minute speaking limit per Board policy BEDH
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education held a special meeting to approve the 2021-2022 district and charter school budgets, and to authorize the issuance of $85 million in Certificates of Participation to fund a new middle school and an elementary school expansion. All three action items passed unanimously.
- Approved 2021-2022 proposed district budget
- Approved 2021-2022 proposed charter school budgets
- Authorized $85M in Certificates of Participation for MS23-226 middle school and Bennett Ranch Elementary expansion
- Open forum included a comment from Lisa Reece on pay schedules and district-operated portfolio budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education work session covers policy revisions, literacy data, a charter school request to arm staff, and financial items including the 2021-22 proposed budget and charter school budgets. Several items are discussion-only, while others are recommended to move forward for action at the July 8 regular meeting or the June 23 special meeting.
- Proposed revisions to Staff Ethics and Conflicts of Interest Policy GBEA and GBEA-R regarding hiring relatives of board members
- Seal of Biliteracy application to be submitted to CDE, with awards planned for 2022 graduates
- End-of-year Acadience benchmark data and READ Act updates for primary literacy
- Liberty Tree Academy waiver request to arm school security personnel; administration recommends declining and requiring a formal waiver process
- 2021-22 proposed district budget and charter school budgets presented for approval at the June 23 special meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education held a special business meeting on May 26, 2021. The board approved a resolution recognizing the 2020/21 Teachers of the Year, Service Stars of the Year, and Support Stars of the Year, and directed administration to proceed with a ceremony. The meeting also included procedural items such as call to order, agenda approval, open forum guidelines, and adjournment.
- Approved resolution honoring 2020/21 Teachers of the Year, Service Stars, and Support Stars
- Open forum with 3-minute speaking limit per person
- Meeting held at Peakview Hall, Creekside Success Center, 3850 Pony Tracks Drive, Colorado Springs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals such as minutes, personnel changes, and a DAAC appointment. The main action item is approving meal service contracts for charter schools for the 2021-2022 school year. The meeting also includes updates from the board, chief officers, and student representatives, plus an open forum for public comment.
- Approve 2021-2022 meal contracts between District 49 Nutrition Services and Banning Lewis Ranch (contract details not in agenda)
- Approve personnel changes: administrative, professional/technical, licensed, educational support, and extracurricular staff
- Approve non-renewal of probationary teachers per C.R.S. 22-63-203(3)
- Appoint Fadil Lee as community member to District Accountability Advisory Committee
- Approve minutes from April 8, April 21, and April 28, 2021 board meetings
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The El Paso County Colorado School District 49 Board of Education held a work session to discuss end-of-year operational plans and financial structures for the upcoming school year. The board reviewed a proposed simplification of bus transportation fees to offset rising costs and discussed a new 'fully loaded' fee schedule for extracurricular programs. Additionally, the board examined a charter contract for Power Technical Early College and new job descriptions for special education support roles.
- Proposed approval of simplified transportation fee structure for 2021-22 to increase revenue and reduce general fund subsidies
- Discussion of student fees for 2021-22 affecting approximately $4.5 million in Funds 23 and 29
- Review of Power Technical Early College (PTEC) charter contract with five-year term, pending resolution of specific sections
- Proposal for new School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) Specialist position with a setback cost of $60,000-$75,000
- Proposal for new Instructional Coach position for the Affective Needs Program
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education held a special meeting on April 28, 2021, to take action on two items: appointing a new board member for Director District 4 and terminating the charter contract with Spacious Skies Charter School. The board voted to appoint Ivy Liu to fill the vacancy and voted to terminate the charter contract due to unmet pre-opening conditions. The meeting also included an open forum for public comments.
- Appointed Ivy Liu to fill the Director District 4 vacancy, effective until the next regular biennial school election.
- Terminated the charter contract with Spacious Skies Charter School due to unmet conditions, including lack of suitable facility and enrollment shortfalls.
- Spacious Skies Charter School had been approved in 2019 and was scheduled to open in Fall 2021 after a one-year COVID-19 extension.
- The board approved the agenda and adjourned the meeting.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
This special meeting of the D49 Board of Education is primarily to interview Ivy Liu, the applicant for the vacant Director District 4 position, following the resignation of Director John Koster. The board will also handle routine procedural items such as approving the agenda, hearing public comments related to agenda items, and adjourning.
- Interview candidate Ivy Liu for vacant Director District 4 board seat
- Vacancy declared March 11, 2021 after resignation of Director John Koster
- Appointment must be made within 60 days per state law
- Open forum limited to 3 minutes per person, topics must relate to agenda items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education met on April 8, 2021, and approved several action items, including new and revised job descriptions and a staffing change in the Data & Performance department. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel changes and meeting minutes. The meeting included updates from the board, chief officers, and student representatives, as well as an open forum for public comment.
- Approved new Gifted Education Specialist job description and position, funded from Fund 3150 at $17,494-$22,522
- Approved revised job descriptions for TOSA - Special Education Compliance, Individualized Education Programs Specialist, and Individualized Education Compliance Assistant
- Approved filling a Programmer (Academic Systems Administrator) position instead of a Data Technician, with an estimated annual cost increase of $31,202 to $43,225
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes for administrative, licensed, educational support, and extracurricular staff
- Approved minutes from the March 11, 2021 regular board meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education is meeting to approve the 2021 strategic objectives, a revised paid sick leave policy (GBGG) to comply with the Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and resolutions supporting military families. The agenda also includes routine consent items for personnel changes and minutes approval.
- Approval of 2021 Strategic Objectives (7 objectives, including building firm foundations, valuing all people, engaging community)
- Revised policy GBGG for paid sick leave to comply with Healthy Families and Workplaces Act
- Resolutions for Purple Star Designation Adoption and Month of the Military Child
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from Feb 11, 2021 meeting
- Consent agenda: personnel changes (administrative, professional/technical, licensed, educational support, extracurricular, specialized services)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The El Paso County Colorado School District 49 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda covering approval of minutes, personnel changes across several categories, and a new DAAC member appointment. The board also receives updates from board members, chief officers, and student representatives, and holds an open forum for public comment.
- Approval of minutes from Jan 14 and Jan 27, 2021 meetings
- Approval of administrative, professional/technical, licensed, educational support, and extracurricular personnel changes
- Approval of administrative personnel recommendations for zone/building and department/program leaders for 2020-21
- Appointment of Karen Hobson-FMS to the District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC)
- Open forum with public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education is holding its annual planning summit to discuss and potentially affirm multi-year strategic objectives. Key topics include increasing targeted new school capacity and zone configuration, sustaining enhanced security, and securing community leadership to increase school funding. The board will also review performance excellence, equity leadership, governance protocols, and its own evaluation processes.
- Discussion on increasing targeted new school capacity and zone configuration, with a request for the board to affirm strategic direction and direct chief officers to return with detailed action plans.
- Discussion on securing community leadership to increase school funding, continuing work endorsed at the February 2020 summit.
- Discussion on sustaining and extending enhanced security, with a request for the board to affirm strategic direction and direct chief officers to return with detailed action plans.
- Review of the Voice of the Workforce (VoW) system performance, including annual surveys, targeted surveys, learning tours, rounding, and a compensation team.
- Training on Colorado Open Meetings and Open Records Laws affecting school district boards of directors.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 14, 2021, approving consent agenda items including personnel changes and minutes, and taking action on resolutions to continue employment of chief officers for fiscal year 2021-2022. The board also approved revisions to ten policies after a first reading. Information items included updates on process improvements, legal issues, and sub-committee minutes.
- Approved resolutions to issue employment contracts to Chief Officers for FY 2021-2022
- Approved revisions to 10 policies including EBBB Accident Reports, ECA/ECAB Security/Access to Buildings, EEAEC/JICC Student Conduct on Buses, EEBA School Owned Vehicles, GBEB Staff Conduct & Responsibilities, GBEE Staff Use of the Internet & Electronic Communications, GBI Criminal History Record Information, JICF Secret Societies Gang Activity, JIH Student Interviews & Searches
- Approved consent agenda including minutes of 12/10/2020 meeting and personnel changes (administrative, professional/technical, licensed, educational support)
- Received information on process improvement updates for regulations including EEA-R Student Transportation, GCF-R Licensed Staff Recruiting/Hiring, GDF-R Educational Support Staff Hiring, JICF-R Secret Societies Gang Activity, JIH-R Student Interviews & Searches
- Received confidential update on current legal issues (no changes from last month)