Eagle County School District Board of Education public meetings in 2021
24 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting and retreat at the Colorado Association of School Boards Convention. The board will swear in newly elected members, elect officers, and participate in a work session covering a legal update, board norms, strategic plan, and other governance topics. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily for training and planning.
- Oath of office for candidates elected in November 2021
- Election of board officers
- Legal update from attorney Adele Reester of Lyons Gaddis
- Review of Board Norms and Strategic Plan
- Discussion of Governance Policy GP-7 Committee Structure
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This is a special meeting where the Eagle County School District Board of Education will participate in the Colorado Association of School Boards Annual Convention, held December 1-4, 2021, in Colorado Springs. The agenda lists this as an information item only, with no decisions or votes scheduled.
- Participation in the 2021 Colorado Association of School Boards Annual Convention
- Convention held at the Broadmoor, 1 Lake Ave, Colorado Springs, CO
- Meeting categorized as information only
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a two-hour training session led by Matt Cook from the Colorado Association of School Boards. The training focuses on Policy Governance, aligning with the board's governance goals. No decisions or public hearings are scheduled; the agenda is purely informational.
- Colorado Association of School Boards training (2 hours)
- Presenter: Matt Cook
- Training on Policy Governance
- References governance goals GP-2 and GP-4
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, work session, and regular session. Key actions include approving the 2020-21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report, a lease with The Museum at Dinosaur Junction, and a copier service agreement with Xerox. The board will also discuss strategic plan updates on MTSS and retaining quality educators, plus receive a COVID-19 update.
- Approve 2020-21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report; general fund increased $4,442,538
- Approve MOU with The Museum at Dinosaur Junction: $1,500/month rent, 3-year lease at Edwards Early Learning Center
- Approve Managed Document Services Agreement with Xerox Business Solutions Southwest
- Discuss MTSS infrastructure and systems of support update
- Discuss retaining quality educators strategic plan update
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting, including an executive session on superintendent goals. Key items include a discussion on the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, an update on the Employee Housing Master Plan, and a vote on a resolution to fund a 37-unit employee housing complex in Edwards and a warehouse in Gypsum using Certificates of Participation. The board will also hear a proposal to convert the Edwards Early Learning Center gym into a Dinosaur Museum and discuss a dual enrollment expansion grant.
- Resolution 2021/22-8 authorizing Certificates of Participation to fund a 37-unit employee housing complex in Edwards and a warehouse at 456 Airpark, Gypsum
- Discussion on Healthy Kids Colorado Survey concerns and guidance for district
- Update on Employee Housing Master Plan, including 120 housing opportunities by 2030 and partnership with Habitat for Humanity Vail for 9+ units
- Dino Museum proposal by Fossil Posse to convert Edwards Early Learning Center gym
- Dual Enrollment Expansion Grant discussion
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to host a public forum for candidates running for board positions. The forum is an information item, and board members may attend. No decisions are scheduled.
- Public forum for board candidates at Homestake Peak School, 750 Eagle Road, Avon, CO
- Special meeting on October 7, 2021, at 6:30 p.m., estimated 90 minutes
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a work session on strategic plan updates and a regular session featuring community partner presentations, COVID-19 planning updates, and several resolutions. The board will also consider consent agenda items including minutes and policy reports. The meeting includes public participation with a 60-minute comment period.
- Community partner presentations from 13 organizations including YouthPower365, Red Ribbon Project, Hope Center, and others
- COVID-19 case updates, quarantine protocols, and impact on extracurricular activities
- Resolution 2021/22-5 supporting National School Bus Safety Week
- Resolution 2021/22-6 supporting National School Lunch Week
- Resolution 2021/22-7 supporting National Principals Month
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss the district budget, focusing on staffing shortages and retention strategies. The district has over 60 open positions and a low substitute fill rate, causing stress on existing staff. District leaders will present creative hiring and retention measures and their budgetary implications. The meeting is a work session with no formal votes scheduled.
- Budget discussion on staffing shortages and retention strategies
- Over 60 open positions and low substitute fill rate noted
- Presenters: Philip Qualman, Sandy Farrell, Adele Wilson
- Next regular board meeting: Oct 6, 2021 at Red Canyon High West Campus
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a temporary adjustment to the Collaborative Bargaining Agreement to allow for additional planning time for staff, a COVID-19 planning update, and the naming of the Eagle Valley High School auxiliary gym. The board will also hear a consultant discussion on charter school design and a presentation on the in-school COVID testing program.
- Approval of temporary adjustment to Collaborative Bargaining Agreement to reduce PLC time for individual planning (SY 21-22)
- Approval of naming Eagle Valley High School auxiliary gym in honor of Dave & Susan Scott
- COVID-19 planning update: mask order extended through Oct 29 in grades K-8, and at EVHS for another week
- Approval of Addendum No. 6 to Ski and Snowboard Club Vail MOU for Nordic trails at Maloit Park
- Discussion on CASB proposed resolutions for legislative representative
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting, discussing staffing shortages, a data dashboard, and COVID-19 planning. The board will vote on a resolution to renew and amend the superintendent's emergency powers related to school closures and safety protocols, and will also consider an updated strategic plan and board compensation.
- Resolution 2021/22-2 renewing superintendent's emergency powers to close schools or adjust instruction, with sunset June 30, 2022
- Approval of updated Strategic Plan with wellness goals and grading practices
- Staffing shortage update: 48 support and 18 certified positions vacant
- Enrollment update: schools above projections, e.g., Eagle Valley High School (990 projected vs 1068 actual)
- Approval of RA Nelson as contractor for employee housing projects in Edwards
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The Board of Education is reviewing updates on technology, the district strategic plan, and COVID-19 safety protocols for the upcoming school year. The meeting includes discussions on staff shortages in transportation and a potential agreement with Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing.
- Approval of Purchase and Sale Agreement with Habitat for Humanity for affordable housing development on 3rd Street, Eagle
- Review of district-wide technology changes including cybersecurity and software initiatives
- Discussion regarding a resolution for Board of Education compensation following HB21-1055
- Approval of Comcast Construction and Access License Agreement for multiple school locations
- Update on staffing shortages and the 25% pay increase for bus drivers
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This is a special meeting regarding the Taste of Nature fundraising event. The agenda item provides information regarding potential Board of Education attendance at the event.
- Taste of Nature Event fundraiser for Walking Mountains Science Center
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and get feedback on a proposed development agreement with Habitat for Humanity to sell 1.7 acres in Eagle for employee housing, review and revise the district's strategic plan, and receive updates on COVID-19 planning and end-of-year academic data. The board will also handle routine consent agenda items and set future meeting topics.
- Habitat for Humanity development agreement: proposed sale of 1.7 acres at 737 East Third Street, Eagle, for $1.00, with at least 75% of homes sold to district employees
- Strategic plan review and revisions for 2021-22, including tactics on equity, multilingual education, and staff recruitment/retention
- 2-Factor Authentication setup for board members' security access
- Unified Improvement Plan 2020-21 end-of-year data update, including SAT results
- COVID-19 update: facemask orders dropped in classrooms, still required on buses; 3 Delta variant cases in Eagle County as of July 8
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting, including an executive session on superintendent contract renewal. Key discussions include an update on employee housing schematic drawings for the Battle Mountain High School site in Edwards, a Mountain Recreation capital projects update, and a vote on tiered bell schedule revisions for the 2021-22 school year. The board will also consider several consent agenda items, including approval of minutes and policy updates.
- Employee housing schematic drawings for Battle Mountain High School site in Edwards
- Mountain Recreation capital projects update and possible future support resolution
- Approval of tiered bell schedule: PreK/elementary/Homestake Peak 7:55am-3:05pm, middle/high 8:40am-3:50pm
- Executive session on superintendent contract renewal
- Consent agenda includes approval of minutes and governance policy updates
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This is a special meeting of the Eagle County School District Board of Education held as an information session for the Evening of Stars event. The agenda indicates that board members may attend the event; no formal decisions or discussions are listed.
- Evening of Stars event at Nottingham Lake Park Amphitheater, Avon, CO
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education will vote on approving a tiered bell schedule for the 2021-22 school year, based on a community survey. The recommended option is block B with a 7:45 a.m. initial start time and the sequence of elementary, middle, then high school. The meeting also includes a retreat with discussions on equity, youth voice, strategic planning, and long-term agenda planning.
- Vote on tiered bell schedule revisions (block B, 7:45 a.m. start, elementary-middle-high sequence)
- Survey results: 2,472 responses, 81.9% parents/guardians, preferred block B
- Retreat discussion on equitable grading practices policy
- Strategic plan review focusing on next year and COVID-19 silver linings
- Public participation capped at 30 minutes total
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, work session, and regular session. Key discussions include a transportation survey on start/stop times amid a driver shortage, a software update request, and a report on charter academy enrollment diversity. The board will also consider canceling the June 9 meeting and approving consent agenda items.
- Discussion of transportation survey results and driver shortage (17 drivers down)
- Transportation software update request (Traversa, Versatrans, Tyler Drive)
- Eagle County Charter Academy enrollment/diversity update
- Approval to cancel June 9, 2021, Board of Education meeting
- Discussion of HB21-1055 (signed by Governor May 17, 2021)
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The Board of Education provided information regarding several scheduled graduation ceremonies. The agenda lists dates, times, and locations for graduations at various district schools.
- Vail Ski and Snowboard Academy Graduation on May 21 at 4:00 p.m.
- Red Canyon High and World Academy School Graduation on May 28 at 10:00 a.m.
- Eagle Valley High School Graduation on May 29 at 9:00 a.m.
- Battle Mountain High School Graduation on May 29 at 12:00 p.m.
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education is meeting to approve a negotiated agreement with the teachers union, adopt a new K-5 English language arts curriculum, and discuss a bus driver shortage. The board will also review a district logo refresh and receive reports from the superintendent and board members.
- Approved Phase 2 Negotiated Agreement: base salary increase from $42,798 to $43,110, 3.95% staff raise, $400,000 for curricular needs
- Approved adoption of Into Reading/Arriba la Lectura as K-5 ELA resource, costing $943,519.77 over six years
- Discussed severe bus driver shortage and options to consider
- Reviewed district logo refresh proposal
- Approved consent agenda including personnel list and monitoring reports
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including the allocation of units in a staff housing project with Habitat for Humanity and the approval of the 2021-22 meeting calendar. The board will also hear updates on Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment data, equitable grading practices, and COVID-19 planning.
- Discussion on Habitat for Humanity housing collaboration, including a new option to offer 9 of 12 units to staff earning 80-100% AMI
- Update on Advanced Placement/Dual Enrollment demographic data and test score correlations
- Student discussion on equitable grading practices
- Approval of the 2021-22 Board of Education meeting calendar (Option A or B)
- Recognition of Amy Vanwel, Berry Creek Middle School principal, as 2021 Middle School Principal of the Year
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting, including discussions on the 2021-22 preliminary budget, district wellness, and a hybrid vs. 4-day school schedule for Battle Mountain and Eagle Valley high schools. The board will also consider approving Head Start COLA funds and hear updates on COVID planning and accommodations.
- Discussion on hybrid vs. 4-day schedule for Battle Mountain and Eagle Valley high schools
- 2021-22 preliminary budget work session
- Approval to apply for Head Start COLA funds ($6,327) and non-federal share waiver
- District Wellness update and strategic plan
- COVID planning and accommodations update
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with an executive session, work session, and regular session. Key items include a second budget work session for 2021-22, student input on school schedules, and updates on COVID-19 planning and survey results. The board will also consider monitoring reports and consent agenda items.
- 2021-22 Budget Worksession: discussion of GFOA best practices and revenue/expenditure assumptions
- Student Input on School Schedule: Youth Voice Committee shares student experiences and recommendations
- COVID Planning/Accommodations: update on incidents, quarantine impacts, athletics, and vaccination
- Survey results: over 3,100 responses on school schedule preferences for next year
- Approval of Monitoring Report for Governance Policy EL-14, Educational Program (new courses at Eagle Valley and Battle Mountain High Schools)
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session on the 2021-22 budget, review an annual report on Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment, and consider approval of the 2021-22 student fees. The regular session includes a COVID-19 update from the superintendent and approval of a quarterly fiscal management report. Public participation is limited to emailed comments due to the pandemic.
- 2021-22 budget work session: review calendar, process, revenue and expenditure assumptions
- Advanced Placement and Dual Enrollment annual report with statistical data and student experiences
- Approval of 2021-22 student fees: high school technology fee increase by $10/student, elementary trip transportation fees averaged
- COVID-19 update: incident rate, state dial changes, vaccination and BinaxNOW rapid test updates
- Quarterly monitoring report for fiscal policy EL-8: General Fund deficit spending of $18.2 million
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The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, work session, and regular session. Key discussions include a housing master plan update, equitable grading practices, and COVID-19 planning. The board will also vote on several action items, including a graduation requirement policy and a water rights settlement.
- Discussion of Employee Housing Master Plan update and development recommendations
- Update on Equitable Grading Committee's work for district-wide grading policies
- Approval of Graduation Requirement Policy IKE, making COVID-era flexibility permanent
- Approval of Resolution 2020/21--12 to settle water rights case No. 20CW3081 on Maloit Park property
- Approval of 3A Agreed-Upon Procedures Final Report as of June 30, 2020