El Paso County Colorado School District 49 public meetings in 2022
53 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting and approved certifying a property tax mill levy of 45.159 mills to the El Paso County Commissioners for tax year 2022 (collected in 2023). The levy includes a net General Fund levy, an abatement component, and a voter-approved override. The board also approved the meeting agenda and adjourned.
- Certified 45.159 mills total property tax levy for 2022, including 26.459 mills Total Program, 0.200 mills Abatement, and 18.500 mills Override
- Levy applied to gross assessed value of $1,314,377,980
- Budgeted $34,777,127 for Total Program and $24,315,993 for Voter Approved Override Funds
- Levy includes a 0.541 mill tax credit from HB20-1418
- Approved agenda and adjourned meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education is holding its regular business meeting, where it will vote on action items including an IT contract renewal and a new Holocaust and Genocide course at Falcon High School. The board will also receive updates from the CEO, student representatives, and board members. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes and various personnel changes.
- Approval of new course proposal, Holocaust and Genocide at Falcon High School
- IT contract renewal with Sentinel Technologies
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes from 11/10/2022 meeting
- Personnel changes: licensed, administrative, substitute, extra-curricular, professional/technical, and educational support staff
- CEO report mentions audit extension request and school choice promotional campaign
DAAC Meeting
The District 49 District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) met to receive updates from the administration and board, hear a finance presentation from Director Ron Sprinz, and review reports from school accountability committees. The finance discussion covered revenue adjustments, MLO equalization, and plans for spending Certificates of Participation funds originally intended for a middle school. The meeting was largely informational, with no formal votes taken beyond approving the previous meeting's minutes and the agenda.
- Finance presentation: $3.7 million volume adjustment, $1.3 million expected from MLO equalization in 23-24
- COP funds for cancelled middle school to be redirected to roof repairs and rooftop units
- BLRA SAC approved MLO funds for security updates, ADA ramp, 5 new hires, and teacher bonuses
- GPA SAC approved MLO expenditures for security guard, blue point, and staff retention bonuses
- Board to vote on trusted Culture and Character programs list at 12/15 BOE meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss a district restructure report based on a survey sent to administration, community, staff, and board members, as well as legal topics. They will also consider proposals for new courses: AP PreCalculus, Mandarin Chinese II, and AP Spanish Language and Culture, all slated to begin in the 2023-2024 school year.
- District Restructure Report update from survey (Briggs)
- AP PreCalculus course proposal for 2023-2024, $500 for training
- Mandarin Chinese II proposal at Sand Creek High School, $100/year for supplies
- AP Spanish Language and Culture proposal at Sand Creek High School, $1,500-$3,000 for textbooks
- Legal topics discussion (placeholder)
SEAC
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) of School District 49 is meeting virtually to receive updates from the Special Education Department, the Board of Education, and district leadership, and to discuss new business including SEAC focus groups. The agenda is largely informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions listed.
- Special Education Department update by Director Rhonda May
- Board of Education update by SEAC Board Liaison Lori Thompson
- District update by Dr. Nancy Lemmond or Mr. Peter Hilts
- Discussion of SEAC Focus Groups
- Comments and questions on 'Bright Spots' and building updates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 10, 2022, at Peakview Hall. The board approved the consent agenda, which included minutes, personnel changes across several categories, policy updates, and appointments to the District Accountability Advisory Committee. The meeting also included public comment and recognition of educators and grants.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes for extracurricular, educational support, professional/technical, licensed, substitute, and administrative staff
- Approved routine review of board policies (GCKA-R, GBEB, IHBF, IHBB, IHBA, IHBEA, BDFC)
- Approved appointments to District Accountability Advisory Committee: Peter Candelaria, Erin Cox, Erin Pugh
- Recognized 27 teachers awarded Falcon Education Foundation Mini-Grants
- Recognized 3 educators for STEAM grant from Department of Defense
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting with an executive session to receive legal advice on social media posting and board options for enforcing policy and cultural compass expectations. Following the session, the board voted to censure Director Ivy Liu, with the motion carrying 3-2.
- Executive session under CRS 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on social media and board policy enforcement
- Resolution to censure Director Ivy Liu passed 3-2 (Yea: Graham, Thompson, Van Wieren; Nay: D'Avola, Liu)
- Meeting held at Peakview Hall, Creekside Success Center, 3850 Pony Tracks Drive, Colorado Springs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The D49 Board of Education work session on October 26, 2022, will discuss several items including a resolution on Social Emotional Learning, annual performance reviews of charter schools, renewal of district benefits for 2023, a recommendation to opt out of the Colorado FAMLI program, a primary literacy report, open enrollment policies, and an enrollment and amended budget update. The board will also consider reclassifying work sessions as special meetings to allow voting, and review a policy on transparency and a regulation prohibiting Critical Race Theory in instruction.
- Charter schools annual performance review (APR) ratings: Non-Compliant, Priority Improvement, Improvement, Good Standing, or Distinction
- District benefit renewal for 2023: potential rate increases for staff due to inflation and health costs
- Recommendation to opt out of Colorado FAMLI program, allowing staff to enroll voluntarily
- 2022-2023 enrollment trending lower than budget, negative impact on General Fund
- Draft policy KDBB Commitment to Transparency and regulation IG-R prohibiting Critical Race Theory in instruction
DAAC Meeting
The District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) heard updates on transportation and safety, including a proposal to sunset the BluePoint panic alarm system in favor of a cheaper app-based solution. The board is also considering opting out of the state family medical leave program. The meeting included routine approvals and school reports.
- BluePoint panic alarm maintenance cost nearly doubled from $6k to $14k per year; district may replace with RAPTOR app
- Transportation center completion expected in 2025; bus driver shortage remains with 14 drivers short
- Board to vote November 10 on whether to opt out of state family medical leave program
- Math Coordinator hired: Christina Tiernan; October student count 200 students over last year
- 131 applicants for 9 armed security officer positions; 6 hired
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education is approving a supplemental budget for the 21/22 school year, increasing the General Fund by $2.4M and BASE 49 by $57K, and creating a new Coordinator of Math Performance position with a salary range of $98,700 to $113,052. The agenda also includes routine consent items for personnel changes and updates from officers and board members.
- Supplemental budget increase: General Fund $2.4M, BASE 49 $57K
- New Coordinator of Math Performance position, salary $98,700-$113,052
- Consent agenda includes personnel changes for extracurricular, support, professional, licensed, substitute, and administrative staff
- Approval of minutes from September 8, 2022 meeting
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education work session includes discussion items on board training, performance reports for special education programs, an Impact Aid survey date, enrollment and budget updates, a new math coordinator position, school improvement plans, KPI updates, and organization planning. The board will also discuss a resolution opposing recreational marijuana and psychoactive substances, and a proposed regulation for the Controversial Subjects policy.
- Resolution opposing recreational marijuana and psychoactive substances (Prop 122)
- New Coordinator of Math Performance position, salary range $98,700-$113,052
- Impact Aid survey date set for October 25, 2023, with ~$500K budget impact
- Enrollment trending lower than budget, potential negative General Fund impact
- Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) to be approved and submitted to CDE by October 25
DAAC Meeting
The District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) will hear presentations on a new leadership structure that reduces district costs by $200,000, and on training from the Colorado Department of Education. They will also vote for a new chair and vice chair, and receive updates from the board and administration.
- Presentation on new leadership structure reducing costs by $200,000
- Vote for DAAC Chair: Brett Bateman and David Rex; David Rex elected Chair
- Vote for DAAC Vice Chair: Brett Bateman and Shawn Healey; Brett Bateman elected Vice Chair
- Board approved Governance and Administration Configuration
- Front Right Strategies Proposal discussed
District-wide Wellness Advisory Council
The District-wide Wellness Advisory Council met to discuss updates to the district's wellness policy, including revisions to add allergy disclosure and snacks for older students. They reviewed staff wellness survey results and Smart Source survey data from 26 schools, and noted that the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey had no local data because D49 schools opted out. The council also heard updates on nutrition services, family engagement, and staff wellness programs.
- Wellness policy revised to add allergy disclosure and snacks for older students
- Federal 'Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids' bill under review may require policy changes
- Staff wellness survey results reviewed
- Smart Source survey results from 26 schools reviewed
- Healthy Kids Colorado Survey: no data for El Paso County due to opt-outs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting and approved a proposal from Front Right Strategies LLC to evaluate the district's organizational structure following the resignation of two chief officers. The board also authorized the Miller Farmer law firm to finalize a contract and incorporated the 'Governance and Administration Configuration' document into the process. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved proposal from Front Right Strategies LLC for consulting services
- Authorized Miller Farmer law firm to finalize contract
- Incorporated 'Governance and Administration Configuration' document into project
- Interim structure with CEO Mr. Hilts in place after two chief officers resigned
SEAC
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) of School District 49 will meet virtually to receive updates from the Special Education Department, the Board of Education, and district leadership. They will also discuss open items, including a resource fair with neighboring districts, and new business such as SEAC town halls and building/zone support. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-oriented.
- Special Education Department update by Director Rhonda May
- Board of Education update by SEAC Board Liaison Lori Thompson
- District update by Dr. Nancy Lemmond or Mr. Peter Hilts
- Discussion of Resource Fair collaboration with neighboring school districts
- Discussion of SEAC Town Halls and Building/ZONE support
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting with a consent agenda covering routine approvals like minutes, personnel changes, and committee appointments. The main action item is the creation of a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Specialist position, funded by a DODEA World Language Grant, to support a new elementary dual language program. The board will also hear updates from officers and the student board representative.
- Approve creation of Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Specialist position, funded by DODEA World Language Grant (5-year funding)
- Approve appointments to District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) including 8 named members
- Approve personnel changes for extra-curricular, professional/technical, licensed, educational support, and substitute staff
- Approve minutes of August 11, 2022 regular board meeting
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education work session on August 24, 2022, includes discussions on creating a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Specialist position, revising the CLDE Instructional Coach role, and reviewing SEL programs, professional learning, and assessment data. The board will also consider policy revisions for online schools, charter application updates, and supplemental budget requests for the 2021-2022 school year.
- Creation of Dual Language Immersion Specialist position, funded by Title III/IV at $62,000 salary plus $25,730 benefits
- Revision of CLDE Instructional Coach job title and responsibilities
- Supplemental budget increase of $2.4M for General Fund and $57K for BASE 49
- Policy DIA revision to allow life coaching, mentoring, or crisis intervention as attendance for online schools
- Off-cycle review of charter applications: JICS K-5 replication and PTAA expansion to grades 9-12
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and approve transitional personnel actions implementing the organization plan approved on July 20, 2022. The board approved job descriptions and compensation adjustments for the 2022-23 school year, which are expected to save the district approximately $200,000.
- Approved transitional personnel actions implementing the July 20, 2022 organization plan
- Job descriptions formalize responsibilities and compensation adjustments effective since August 1, 2022
- Actions save the district approximately $200,000 for the 2022-23 school year
- Personnel revisions to be loaded into September payroll
DAAC Meeting
The District 49 Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) met to discuss the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) timeline, including a new public system called Envisio, and the requirement for School Accountability Committees (SACs) to review and sign UIPs by September 16th. The board update highlighted a priority to increase teacher pay by shifting budget priorities. The committee also reviewed charter application processes and received status reports from various school accountability committees.
- UIPs due with SAC signatures by September 16th
- School Performance Framework (SPF) opens to public on August 29th
- Charter application review deadline September 30th
- Board priority to increase teacher pay
- Chair and Vice Chair nominations due September 12th
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 11, 2022, approving consent agenda items including personnel changes and minutes, and taking action on two items: adding a Mandarin Chinese course to the catalog and waiving district armed security policy for Banning Lewis Ranch Academy. The meeting also included public comment, updates from the CEO and board members, and recognition of staff achievements.
- Approved course description for Mandarin Chinese (grades 9-12, 1 year, world language or elective credit)
- Approved waiver of District 49 policy ECAE (Armed Security) for Banning Lewis Ranch Academy, replacing with charter board policy
- Approved consent agenda including administrative, licensed, professional/technical, substitute, educational support, and extra-curricular personnel changes
- Approved minutes from July 13, July 14, and July 20, 2022 board meetings
- Recognized staff achievements including Sand Creek Athletic Director state-level recognition and Horizon leader national award
SEAC
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) of School District 49 is meeting virtually to receive updates from the Special Education Department, the Board of Education, and district leadership. The agenda includes discussions on a resource fair, SEAC recruitment, town halls, the 2022-23 meeting schedule, and staff shortages. This is a regular advisory meeting with no formal votes or decisions listed.
- Special Education Department update by Director Rhonda May
- Board of Education update by SEAC Board Liaison Lori Thompson
- District update by Dr. Nancy Lemmond or Peter Hilts
- Discussion of SEAC Town Halls and 2022-23 meeting schedule
- Discussion of staff shortages
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and vote on a proposal to increase compensation for paraprofessionals. The board approved the motion to direct the CEO to implement the pay increase, which is intended to address ongoing vacancies and labor market competition.
- Approved motion to direct CEO to implement paraprofessional pay increase
- Proposal addresses 18% daily absence rate for paraprofessionals
- Total cost estimated near $1 million if all positions filled
- No amended budget required; uses existing and anticipated budget opportunity
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting and voted to approve a transitional reorganization presented by Executive Chief Officer Peter Hilts. The motion carried unanimously. The agenda also included routine items such as approval of the agenda and adjournment.
- Approval of the transitional reorganization (motion carried 5-0)
- Discussion of the transitional reorganization by Peter Hilts
- Meeting held at Creekside, 3850 Pony Tracks Dr, Colorado Springs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education is holding a regular business meeting with a consent agenda covering personnel changes and minutes, plus action items on remote learning assurances for 2022-2023 and the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook. The board will also hear public comments and updates from officers and student representatives.
- Approve resolution on remote learning assurances for 2022-2023 school year
- Approve Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
- Approve administrative, professional/technical, licensed, substitute, educational support, and extracurricular personnel changes
- Approve minutes of June 9, 2022 and July 14, 2022 meetings
- Public comment limited to 3 minutes per person
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss specialized security details. The board voted to enter executive session for legal advice on security arrangements and considered potential actions in response to those details. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda approval and adjournment.
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(d) to discuss specialized security details
- Potential board action on security arrangements pending discussion
- Agenda approved unanimously by all five board members
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special session to discuss board priorities and strategic objectives, review performance metrics, and enter an executive session to discuss personnel and legal matters regarding chief officers. No action was anticipated on the main discussion items.
- Discussion of board priorities and strategic objectives (no action anticipated)
- Performance metrics presentation by Tony Fontana
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b & f) for chief officer personnel and legal advice
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss several performance reports and the proposed 2022-23 budget. Items include the primary literacy performance report, individualized education performance report, and the consolidated district budget, all presented for information and discussion. The board will also consider action items such as a new logistical support technician job description and early childhood education capacity building.
- Primary Literacy Performance Report (READ Act, Acadience data)
- Individualized Education Performance Report (CLDE, Gifted, Special Ed, Community Care)
- 22/23 Charter School Proposed Budgets
- 2022/23 D49 Consolidated Budget - Proposed
- Logistical Support Tech Job Description (action item)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to adopt the 2022/23 consolidated district budget and the 2022/23 charter school budgets. Both items were approved by a unanimous vote. The meeting also included an open forum with one speaker signed up to address pay schedules and the district-operated portfolio budget.
- Adoption of 2022/23 D49 Consolidated Budget
- Adoption of 2022/23 Charter School Budgets
- Open forum sign-up by Lisa Reece on pay schedules and district-operated portfolio budget
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The D49 Board of Education is meeting to consider action items including recognizing Juneteenth as a district holiday and approving a new SWAP Coordinator job description. The board will also hear updates from officers and student representatives, and approve consent agenda items including personnel changes and meeting minutes.
- Vote on observing Juneteenth as a recognized D49 holiday
- Approval of SWAP Coordinator job description (approx. $10,000 salary, federally reimbursed)
- Consent agenda: approval of minutes from May 12, 2022 meeting
- Consent agenda: approval of administrative, professional/technical, licensed, educational support, and extracurricular personnel changes
- Public comment period with 3-minute limit per speaker
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to discuss district security. The board will enter an executive session to review specialized security arrangements and receive a security update from district leadership. The agenda also includes a potential board action regarding responses to state and federal declarations or contractual matters, but no specific action is detailed.
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(d) to discuss specialized security details
- D49 Security Update presented by Director of Safety and Security and COO
- Potential board action on state/federal declarations or contractual matters
- Meeting held at Excellence Lab, Creekside Success Center, 3850 Pony Tracks Drive, Colorado Springs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to enter an executive session to receive legal advice on a stakeholder grievance, as permitted by state law. The board may also take action on any necessary responses to state and federal declarations or contractual matters, though no specific action is listed.
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on a stakeholder grievance
- Potential board action on state/federal declarations or contractual matters (pending discussion)
- Agenda approval motion carried unanimously (5 yea votes)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
This special work session was held to recognize district staff members. The Board approved a resolution to honor the 2021/22 Teachers of the Year, Service Stars of the Year, and Support Stars of the Year.
- Approval of resolution recognizing 2021/22 Teachers, Service Stars, and Support Stars of the Year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The El Paso County School District 49 Board of Education met to approve various personnel actions, including non-renewals for probationary teachers and updates to extra-curricular and administrative staff. The Board also voted to renew employment contracts for the Chief Education Officer, Chief Business Officer, and Chief Operations Officer for the 2022-23 fiscal year.
- Approval of non-renewal of probationary teacher contracts
- Renewal of contracts for Chief Education Officer, Chief Business Officer, and Chief Operations Officer
- Reassignment of Board Treasurer and select Liaison assignments
- Approval of personnel changes for extra-curricular, professional/technical, and educational support staff
- Approval of administrative personnel changes
SEAC
The SEAC meeting includes information sessions regarding the Special Education Department, Board of Education, and District updates. Members will also discuss a resource fair collaboration and upcoming presentation plans.
- Special Education Department update from Rhonda May
- Board of Education update from Lori Thompson
- District update from Dr. Nancy Lemmond or Mr. Peter Hilts
- Discussion regarding Resource Fair collaboration with neighboring districts
- Discussion of SEAC meeting schedule for the 22/23 school year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve several fee increases and a new administrative position at its April 27, 2022 work session. Items include proposed meal price increases to comply with federal law, a 50% increase in transportation fees, and a new Coordinator of Early Childhood Education position. The board will also hear updates on alternative education campus renewals, a culture and climate survey, and school health improvement plans.
- Proposed meal price increases: elementary breakfast $2.50, lunch $4.00; secondary breakfast $2.75, lunch $4.35; adult breakfast $3.00, lunch $4.75
- Proposed 50% increase in transportation fees
- New Coordinator of Early Childhood Education position with salary/benefits estimated at $26,107 to $41,852
- Renewal applications for Alternative Education Campuses
- Culture and Climate Survey results: 99.1% elementary and 87.4% secondary completion rates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a quarterly work session to review progress on district strategic objectives. The meeting also includes discussions regarding parent rights, social emotional learning, and a proposal for special education metrics.
- Update on Strategic Objectives (Rock #1 and Rock #2)
- Discussion of Parent Rights
- Discussion of Social Emotional Learning
- Proposal for Special Education Metrics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The D49 Board of Education held a special meeting with a consent agenda and an executive session. The board approved personnel changes and entered executive session for legal advice on board conduct. After returning to open session, the board voted 3-2 to remove Ivy Liu from treasurer and all liaison assignments, effective immediately.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes (ESP roster)
- Entered executive session for legal advice on board policy and conduct
- Voted 3-2 to remove Ivy Liu from treasurer and all liaison assignments
- Motion by Rick Van Wieren, second by Lori Thompson; carried with John Graham, Lori Thompson, Rick Van Wieren in favor
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting primarily to enter executive session to hear an appeal of a student discipline matter and receive legal advice. After returning to regular session, the board voted to uphold the expulsion. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including approval of the agenda and adjournment.
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b&h) for student discipline appeal and legal advice
- Board voted to uphold the expulsion
- Meeting held at Excellence Lab - Creekside Success Center, 3850 Pony Tracks Drive, Colorado Springs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The El Paso County School District 49 Board of Education met to approve various personnel changes and policy updates. The Board also passed a resolution to recognize National Teacher Appreciation Week and approved the use of Naloxone (Narcan) as a rescue medication.
- Approved JLCD policy revision to allow Naloxone (Narcan) in health rooms as a rescue medication
- Passed resolution declaring May 2-6, 2022, as Teacher Appreciation Week
- Approved Month of the Military Child recognition for April
- Approved various personnel changes for administrative, professional, licensed, and support staff
- Approved current District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) membership
SEAC
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will receive updates from the Special Education Department, the Board of Education, and District leadership. The committee will also discuss a resource fair collaboration with neighboring districts and special education legislative updates.
- Special Education Department update from Rhonda May
- Board of Education update from Lori Thompson
- District update from Dr. Nancy Lemmond or Mr. Peter Hilts
- Discussion regarding a Resource Fair collaboration with neighboring school districts
- Discussion on Special Education legislative updates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The D49 Board of Education work session will discuss the 2022-23 budget preview, a proposed resolution on Social Emotional Learning curricula, and an update on Elevation Middle School including accelerated boundary changes. The board will also receive a data and performance update, a proclamation for the Month of the Military Child, and an orientation on open meeting laws.
- 2022-23 budget preview: projected $121.4M in Program Formula Funding, up from $112.2M in 2021-22
- Elevation Middle School opening delayed to Fall 2024; Stetson Elementary boundary to move to Sand Creek Zone effective Jul 1, 2022
- Resolution on SEL curricula to ensure compliance with Aug 12, 2021 CRT ban
- Proclamation recognizing Month of the Military Child and Purple Up Day (April 15, 2022)
- Data & Performance update: reports resulting in $239MM in CDE funding
SEAC
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) will receive updates from the Special Education Department, the Board of Education, and District leadership. The committee will also discuss a new date for a Resource Fair and a Special Education Initiative.
- Special Education Department update from Rhonda May
- Board of Education update from Lori Thompson
- District updates from Dr. Nancy Lemmond or Mr. Peter Hilts
- Discussion regarding a new date for the Resource Fair
- Discussion regarding a Special Education Initiative
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve a consent agenda containing various administrative and instructional updates. Key decisions included the adoption of new courses at Vista Ridge, Skyview Middle, and Falcon High Schools, as well as various personnel actions.
- Approval of Honors Algebra II course proposal at Vista Ridge High School
- Approval of Advanced Art course proposal at Skyview Middle School
- Approval of Partners in PE program at Skyview Middle School
- Approval of Equine Science course proposal at Falcon High School
- Approval of various personnel changes for administrative, licensed, and support staff
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an update to Policy JLC on student health services, new course proposals for various schools, the naming of a new middle school, and proposed policy revisions related to pay schedules. They will also review amended and supplemental budgets for 21/22 and the projected budget for 22/23. No final votes are scheduled; most items are expected to move forward for approval at the March 10, 2022 regular meeting.
- Update to Policy JLC requiring parent presence for EUA vaccinations
- New course proposals: Honors Algebra II at Vista Ridge HS, Advanced ART, Partners in PE at Skyview MS, Equine Science at Falcon HS
- Naming of new middle school MS23-226 as Elevation Middle School - home of the Trailblazers
- Proposed policy change to increase experience credit for new hires from 15 to 20 years
- Discussion of 21/22 amended and supplemental budgets and 22/23 projected budget
SEAC
The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) is meeting virtually to receive updates from the Special Education Department, Board of Education, and District leadership. Members will also discuss a resource fair date change, zone town halls on inclusive practices, and Thought Exchange results. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-based.
- Special Education Department update by Director Rhonda May
- Board of Education update by SEAC Board Liaison Lori Thompson
- District update by Dr. Nancy Lemmond or Mr. Peter Hilts
- Discussion of Resource Fair new date
- Discussion of Zone Town Halls on shift in inclusive practices
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education met to approve meeting minutes and several consent agenda items. These items included personnel changes for extra-curricular, professional, technical, licensed, and educational support staff. The Board also reviewed recommendations for administrative leadership roles for the 2022-23 school year.
- Approval of meeting minutes from January 13, 19, and 26, 2022
- Personnel changes for extra-curricular, professional, and technical staff
- Personnel changes for administrative, licensed, and educational support staff
- Administrative leadership recommendations for zone leaders for 2022-23
- Administrative leadership recommendations for building leaders for 2022-23
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive legal advice on specific questions related to a stakeholder grievance. The Board also discussed potential actions regarding administration responses to state and federal declarations.
- Entered executive session to receive legal advice on a stakeholder grievance
- Voted not to continue a specific grievance
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education convened for an annual planning summit to discuss mission statements, strategic priorities, and board governance. Discussions included reviewing facility planning recommendations, director district boundaries, and potential updates to board policies.
- Review of mission statement and strategic priorities
- Discussion of board evaluation multi-rater survey revisions
- Review of facility planning recommendations for five-year investment
- Discussion regarding director district boundary adjustments based on 2020 census data
- Review of board policies including Code of Conduct and Ethics
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss charter school amended budgets, public hearings for charter renewals/reviews, and new course and job proposals. They will also consider approving the amended charter budgets at a special meeting later that day.
- 2021-2022 Charter School Amended Budget Highlights
- Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning Charter Renewal Public Hearing
- Banning Lewis Academy Charter Review Public Hearing
- New Course Proposal: Chamber Orchestra at Sand Creek High School
- New Job Description: Dean of Student Success at Sand Creek High School
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to take action on several items, including approving revisions to graduation requirements, the 2021-2022 amended district budget, and charter school budgets. The board also voted on a grievance disposition. All motions carried, with two members abstaining on the grievance item.
- Approved revisions to IKF-E and IKF-R Graduation Requirements to align with Colorado Department of Education.
- Approved 2021-2022 Amended Budget; enrollment trending lower than budget, potential negative impact on General Fund.
- Approved 2021-2022 Charter School Budgets, adjusted for student count and per-pupil rate changes.
- Approved Grievance Disposition (motion carried 3-0-2; John Graham and Ivy Liu abstained).
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive a presentation on board grievance content and procedure, then entered executive session for legal advice and investigation details related to a board grievance. After returning to open session, the board directed legal counsel to draft a response to a report, to be presented at the next meeting.
- Presentation of Board Grievance content and procedure (5 minutes)
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) and (d) for legal advice and investigation details
- Motion to direct legal counsel to draft a response to the report
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a work session solely to review and set agendas for six upcoming meetings, including a special meeting, a regular meeting, and an annual planning summit. No substantive policy decisions or public hearings are on this agenda; it is procedural in nature.
- Review agenda for Jan 26, 2022 Board of Education Work Session
- Review agenda for Jan 26, 2022 Board of Education Special Meeting
- Review proposed agenda for Feb 5, 2022 Annual Planning Summit
- Review draft agenda for Feb 10, 2022 Regular Board of Education Meeting
- Review draft agendas for Feb 23, 2022 Work Session and Special Meeting
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education is meeting to approve routine consent items, including personnel changes and meeting minutes, and to take action on several policy and charter items. Key actions include extending the charter renewal application deadline for Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning to February 10, 2022, and temporarily approving policy changes on the use of physical intervention/restraint for armed security officers. The board will also discuss a proposal to require parental presence for minor students receiving services from vaccine vans.
- Resolution to extend Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning charter renewal application deadline to February 10, 2022
- Temporary approval of policy JKA and JKA-R changes on use of physical intervention/restraint for armed security officers
- Proposal to require parents or legal guardians to be present for minor children receiving services from vaccine vans
- Approval of consent agenda including personnel changes (professional/technical, licensed, educational support, substitute, extracurricular)
- Approval of minutes from December 16, 2021 regular board meeting