Grand County School District public meetings in 2025
17 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will review reports on SCSC and CTE and discuss the projected timeline for HMK/PreK site updates. The meeting includes discussions on legislative priorities, a bond refunding report, and the Mid-America Pipeline.
- First reading of GCSD Policy CBL Time and Effort
- Discussion of District 1 and 5 Board Seat Elections expiring end of 2026
- Updates to R277-123 Process for reporting violations of statute and board rule
- Review of January and February Board Site Visit Schedule
- Approval of December 2025 Personnel List
Regular Board Meeting
The Board of Education will review the 2024/25 school year audit and receive a report on bond refunding progress. The meeting includes discussions and potential votes on a large volume of new and updated district policies from the USBA. Members will also discuss High Reliability Schools survey results.
- Approval of the 2024-25 Audit Report from Squire & Company
- Vote on new policies including drug testing of employees, firearm safety, and student privacy
- Vote on policies updating 'certified' and 'classified' employee terminology
- Vote on a large set of policies with non-substantive changes
- Report on Bond Refunding progress by Superintendent Keyes and Zions Public Finance
Board Work Session
The Grand County School District Board of Education holds a work session to discuss and review new and updated policies, including changes to employee terminology and non-substantial policy updates. The board also reviews the 2025 Board Evaluation results, principal reports, and a draft memorandum of understanding with Grand County for a Point of Distribution. A school safety update is provided, including the introduction of a new school security chief.
- Review of new policies: DAHA Drug Testing of Other Employees, DKF Military Leave, ECL Curriculum Firearm Safety, and others
- Review of policies changing 'Certified' and 'Classified' employee terminology
- Review of policies with non-substantial changes (e.g., citation updates, minor word changes)
- Draft Point of Distribution MOU between Grand County and Grand County School District
- School safety update with new Grand County Sheriff’s Office School Security Chief Joshua Stalpes
Regular Board Meeting
The Grand County School District Board will discuss and possibly vote on posting 11 new USBA model policies for public comment, covering topics from drug testing to firearm safety. The board will also consider ratifying Bank of America for underwriting services related to potential bond refunding. Other items include an interim superintendent oath, a school resource officer presentation, and a temporary easement for Mill Creek Bank protection.
- Possible action to post 2025 USBA New Model Policies for public comment (11 policies including drug testing, military leave, firearm safety, grading, student privacy)
- Possible action to ratify Bank of America for underwriting services related to potential bond refunding
- Interim Superintendent Matthew Keyes to take Oath of Office
- SRO Jordan Roblyer presentation to the board
- Mill Creek Bank Protection Drop Structure temporary easement discussion
Board Work Session
The Grand County School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss information items including the October 2025 personnel list, updates on HMK/PreK sites, a presentation from SRO Jordan Roblyer on beginning-of-year information and goals, and a presentation on Observer Tab. The board will also review 11 proposed policy updates from the 2025 USBA Model Policies Chart, covering topics such as drug testing, military leave, employee privacy, firearm safety, grading, graduation pathways, mental health services, school meal payments, prohibited food additives, student privacy, and flags on school property. Additionally, the board will consider a response from Bank of America to a request for proposals for underwriting services.
- Personnel List for October 2025
- SRO Jordan Roblyer presentation on beginning-of-year information and goals
- Review of 11 USBA policy updates including drug testing, military leave, firearm safety, and student privacy
- Bank of America response to RFP for underwriting services
- Amended Early Learning Plan and HMK/PreK site updates
Regular Board Meeting
The Grand County School District Board of Education will meet to discuss possible action items. The primary item on the agenda is the appointment of an Interim Superintendent.
- Appointment of Interim Superintendent
Regular Board Meeting
The Grand County School District Board will discuss and vote on the TSSA Plan for FY26 and on LEA-specific licenses and endorsements. They will also hear reports on HMK/PreK site updates, enrollment, and monthly school reports. The meeting includes recognitions of Students of the Month and public comments.
- Approval of TSSA Plan for 2025/26
- Approval of LEA Specific Licenses and Endorsements
- HMK/PreK Site Updates presentation
- Enrollment Update as of September 12, 2025
- Students of the Month recognitions for HMK, MLHMS, and GCHS
Regular Board Meeting
The Board will consider approving the sShine Policy regarding highly needed educator salary supplements. Additionally, members will receive a construction progress update for HMK and review the TSSA Plan for the 2025/26 school year.
- Approval of sShine Policy (Highly Needed Educator Salary Supplement)
- Construction update for HMK
- Review of SY2025/26 TSSA Plan
- Ratification of Superintendent Separation, Waiver & Release Agreement
- September Personnel List
GCSD - Local Building Authority Board of Trustees
The Grand County School District Local Building Authority Board of Trustees will convene to consider a resolution authorizing the issuance of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds. The board will then reconvene as the Board of Education.
- Consider resolution authorizing issuance of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds
Regular Board Meeting
The Grand County School District Board of Education will discuss and possibly adopt a bond resolution for lease revenue refunding bonds and approve a cell tower land lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless. The board will also hear a student body president report, receive an instructional department presentation, and consider second readings of policies.
- Adoption of a bond resolution authorizing lease revenue refunding bonds
- Approval of a land lease agreement with New Cingular Wireless for a cell tower
- Second reading of the DFE Highly Needed Educator Salary Supplement policy
- HMK/PreK site updates
- Monthly school enrollment reports for GPS, HMK, MLHMS, and GCHS
Executive Session Only
The Grand County School District Board of Education is meeting solely for an executive session, with no public agenda items for discussion or decision. The meeting includes only the pledge of allegiance and reading of the mission statement before entering the closed session.
Regular Board Meeting
The board will discuss the proposed Shine Policy (DFE) and review policies with minimal changes. They may vote to approve the FGAB Student Conduct Policy on electronic devices, which has been posted for public comment without receiving any feedback. The meeting also includes approval of the agenda and an executive session.
- Review of proposed Shine Policy (DFE) for highly needed educator salary supplement
- First reading of B, E, and F policies with only date, citation, or minimal verbiage changes
- August 2025 personnel list for discussion
- Possible approval of FGAB Student Conduct Policy: Electronic Devices after 30-day public comment period with no comments received
GCSD - Public Hearing
The Grand County School District Board of Education will hold a public Truth in Taxation hearing and consider setting a property tax rate of .001344 for calendar year 2025. The board will also vote to adopt the SY25-26 budget for the district.
- Set the 2026 tax rate at .001344 for Grand County and San Juan County portions of the district
- Adopt the SY 2025/26 Original Budget for Grand County School District
- Public comment period is included on the agenda
Regular Board Meeting
The Grand County School District Board will discuss and possibly adopt Policy FGAB regulating student use of electronic devices. The board will also vote on whether to opt out of the state's school-based mental health screening program for the 2025/26 school year. Other discussion items include updates on HMK Elementary construction, bond refunding, and district enrollment.
- Possible adoption of Policy FGAB Student Conduct Policy: Electronic Devices
- Vote on non-participation in State School Based Mental Health Screening for 2025/26
- Update on HMK Elementary site alterations and upgrades
- Discussion of bond refunding
- Review of salary schedules for FY 2026
Board Work Session
The Grand County School District Board will hold a retreat and work session followed by a regular meeting. Key discussion items include a board presentation schedule, USBA trainings, mission and vision review, and enrollment projections. The board will vote on the FY25 final budget, FY26 proposed budget, and certified tax rate.
- Vote to approve FY25 Final Budget, FY26 Proposed Budget, and Certified Tax Rate
- Discussion of board presentation schedule for outside entities
- USBA trainings on roles, master board certifications, and oversight vs overreach
- Review of required board trainings (Open Meetings, School Community Counsel, Audit)
- Enrollment projections for SY25/26 presented by Business Administrator Matthew Keyes
Regular Board Meeting
The Grand County School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY24-25 budget revision and FY25-26 original budget, followed by a vote to approve the FY25 budget and the proposed FY26 budget and tax rate. The Board will also consider approving new school handbooks for SY25/26, a new cell phone policy, a fee schedule for SY25/26, and whether to proceed with Truth in Taxation.
- Public hearing and vote on proposed FY24-25 budget revision and FY25-26 original budget and tax rate.
- Vote to approve school handbooks for SY25/26 for GPS, HMK, MLHMS, and GCHS.
- Vote on a new proposed cell phone policy for the district.
- Vote to approve the fee schedule for SY25/26.
- Decision on whether to proceed with Truth in Taxation.
Board Work Session
The Grand County School Board will review and discuss the School Fee Schedule for the 2025/26 school year, a proposed cell phone policy, and end-of-year reports from several schools. The board will also receive briefings on Diligent Community software, preschool and site updates, and plan the board retreat and site visit schedules.
- Review of School Fee Schedule for SY25/26
- Discussion of a proposed cell phone policy and comparison with state policy
- End-of-year reports from Grand Preschool, HMK Elementary, MLH Middle School, and GC High School
- Presentation on 'Pathways to Graduation' by GCHS and Adult Education
- Update on HMK/PreK site construction progress