North Park School District public meetings in 2024
15 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education
The Board of Education will discuss an amended budget and conduct a superintendent evaluation. The meeting includes votes on mill levy certification, personnel resignations, and updated district policies.
- Mill Levy Certification approval
- Resignation of District 3 BOE Director Katy Paulsen
- Approval of a Boiler Ignitor Emergency quote
- Addition of an Intro to Sports Officiating Course
- Policy updates regarding Graduation Requirements, Paid Leave, and Crisis Management
Board of Education
The North Park Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including a worksession on bond outcomes and superintendent evaluation. The board will vote on the 23-24 audit, a 2025 BEST grant application for an addition/renovation, and several new policies. Discussions include an amended budget, emergency shelter MOU, and Christmas gifts for staff.
- Approval of 23-24 Audit (Action Item 10.1)
- BEST Grant Application 2025 for Addition/Renovation (Action Item 10.2)
- 1st Reading Policies including student searches, crisis management, and graduation requirements (Action Item 10.3)
- Athletic Transportation Addendum & Waiver (Action Item 10.4)
- Audit Presentation by DMC Auditing and Consulting (Discussion 7.1)
Board of Education
The North Park School District Board of Education will hold a worksession on the November bond election, then consider action items including a proposed increase in sports gate fees to cover rising costs of officials and game workers, and a second reading of a student dress code revision. The board will also discuss the master facility plan bond update, superintendent evaluation, and a biology curriculum pilot.
- Community informational session on the November bond election at 5:30 pm
- Action item: approve increase in sports gate fees starting basketball season to cover official costs
- Action item: approve 2nd reading of Policy JICA- Student Dress Code Revision
- First reading of eight policies including open hiring, personnel records, and equal education opportunities
- Discussion of master facility plan bond update and biology curriculum pilot (HMH)
Board of Education
The North Park School District Board of Education will hold a work session on the Master Facility Plan Update and a possible bond election, then vote on several policy adoptions and bids. Action items include approving snow removal and fuel bids for 2024-25, final readings of harassment investigation procedures, and first readings of student dress code and bullying prevention policies. The board will also discuss the superintendent evaluation and a new policy on name changes.
- Discussion of Master Facility Plan and potential bond election
- Approval of 24-25 snow removal bid
- Approval of 24-25 fuel bid
- Final readings of harassment and discrimination investigation procedures (AC-R1, AC-R2, AC-R3)
- First reading of student dress code revision (JICA) and bullying prevention policy (JICDE)
Special Meeting of the Board of Education -
The North Park School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on a resolution calling a bond election on November 5, 2024. The resolution would set the ballot question and authorize staff to take related actions. Public comments are invited.
- Discussion of North Park Bond Election Resolution and Fair Campaign Practices Act
- Action item: Approve resolution calling special election on November 5, 2024
- Resolution sets form of ballot question and authorizes district staff actions
Special Meeting of the Board of Education -
This is a special meeting of the North Park School District Board of Education, held as a worksession/retreat. The agenda consists solely of a facilitated discussion on board roles and board norms. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Facilitated board retreat on roles and norms
Board of Education
The North Park School District Board of Education will consider appointing Katy Paulsen to fill the District 3 vacancy and vote on several new or revised policies regarding harassment and discrimination investigation procedures. The board will also discuss a master facility plan update, including bond language and a bond committee, and review consent agenda items such as personnel recommendations, bids for fuel and snow, and handbooks.
- Appointment of Katy Paulsen to fill District 3 vacancy
- First reading of Policy AC-R-1: Harassment and Discrimination Investigation Procedures for Students
- Approval of Policy AC-R-2: Harassment and Discrimination Investigation Procedures for Employees, Applicants, and Public
- Approval of Policy AC-R-3: Sex-based Harassment Investigation Procedures
- Discussion of Master Facility Plan Update, including bond language and bond committee
Special Meeting of the Board of Education -
This is a special worksession of the North Park School District Board of Education, not a formal board meeting. The board will discuss narrowing the focus of the Master Facility Plan, including school remodel/replacement options.
- Master Facility Planning Committee meeting with all board members invited
- Discussion of next steps in the Master Facility Plan process
- Narrowing focus of school remodel/replacement plan
Board of Education
The North Park School District Board of Education will vote on adopting the 24-25 budget, a resolution to participate in a fall bond election, and the 9-12 ELA curriculum adoption. They will also consider approving Alma as the new student information system, several policy changes, personnel recommendations, and a measure to use lethal means to control prairie dogs on school grounds. A work session before the meeting will discuss lessons learned from the Norwood bond election.
- Adoption of the 24-25 Budget
- Resolution for Fall Bond Election
- Approval and adoption of ELA curriculum 9-12
- Approve Alma as new student information system
- Approve use of lethal means to decrease prairie dogs on school grounds
Board of Education
The North Park School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting on May 8, 2024. The board will vote on the 24-25 salary schedules, declare a District 3 board vacancy, and approve several staff position changes, including making the Athletic Director a .33 FTE and the Fleet Manager permanent. They will also consider a concrete bid and adopt multiple policies on second or third reading. Discussions will cover the draft 24-25 budget, a BEST grant/facility plan update, and strategic purpose work.
- Approve 24-25 Salary Schedules
- Declare District 3 BOE vacancy
- Athletic Director to .33 FTE for 24-25
- Fleet Manager made permanent position
- Approve Concrete Bid (option unspecified)
Board of Education
The North Park School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a worksession on strategic purpose. The board will consider a consent agenda including financial approvals, personnel recommendations, and several policy readings, and will discuss the 24-25 draft budget, salary scales, calendar, personnel changes, and facility plans. Public comments are scheduled, and action items include coaching appointments and policy approvals.
- 24-25 Draft Budget and Salary Scales discussion
- 24-25 Draft Calendar discussion
- Personnel: Fleet Manager temporary to permanent; Athletic Director to .33 FTE
- Master Facility Plan/BEST Grant discussion
- Consent agenda: Driver's Education Grant, Vaping Prevention Education Grant, Mindhues Mental Health Services Contract, Social Studies adoption (InquireED K-5, HMH 6-12)
Board of Education
The North Park School District Board of Education is meeting to approve consent items including minutes, financials, and policy readings, and to take action on several items such as renewing the PK-12 principal and superintendent contracts, approving a transition to retirement application, and adopting multiple policies. The board will also discuss the 2024-25 calendar, vision/mission work, the sale of a white car, teacher appreciation ideas, and budget priorities.
- PK-12 Principal Contract Renewal - Three Year
- Superintendent Contract Renewal - Three Year
- Application for Transition to Retirement
- Wrestling Practice Mat Purchase
- RFP for Concrete Bid for Summer 2024 Work
Board of Education
The Board of Education will discuss district goals, budget alignment, and upcoming administrative contracts. Action items include adopting West Slope League gate fees and conducting first readings of several new policies.
- Adoption of West Slope League gate fees
- First reading of policy JJJ-R regarding extra-curricular activity eligibility
- First reading of policy DBD regarding budget priorities
- Discussion of Superintendent and K-12 Principal administration contracts
- Second/final reading of Policy IHCDA regarding Concurrent Enrollment
Special Meeting of the Board of Education -
This is a special meeting of the North Park School District Board of Education. The board will call the meeting to order, approve the agenda, and then enter an executive session under Colorado law to discuss personnel matters, specifically the superintendent's evaluation. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.
- Executive session for superintendent evaluation
- Agenda approval
- Pledge of allegiance
Board of Education
The North Park School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with a worksession on the CASB Leadership Handbook. The board will vote on the 23-24 final budget amendment, continue the eSports trial for two years, and take action on several policy readings, including a school safety grant application and an asbestos testing proposal.
- 23-24 Final Budget Amendment with Appropriation, Interfund Borrowing, and Use of Beginning Balance Resolutions
- Continue eSports as a CHSAA sanctioned activity for two years
- School Safety Grant Application for front entrance windows and safety communication
- Environment Consulting Services for Asbestos Testing Proposal
- Second reading of policy JICA (Student Code) and first readings of policies IHCDA, KBA, and KBA-E