Roaring Fork School District public meetings in 2025
41 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Work Session
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a work session to review the SY24/25 audit. The agenda is still in draft form and may change before the meeting.
- SY24/25 Audit review
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will meet on December 17, 2025, at 6:15 PM in Carbondale. The agenda includes routine procedural items, a review of the SY24/25 audited financial statement, and discussion of the Housing Master Plan. No public comments were submitted in advance.
- SY24/25 audited financial statement review
- Housing Master Plan discussion
- Policy updates on hazardous materials and energy conservation
- Assurances for financial accreditation
- Routine personnel changes in consent agenda
Board of Education Work Session
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss board goals, roles, and norms, superintendent goals, and planning for the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB). This is a draft agenda; final changes require a board vote.
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will certify the fiscal year 2026 mill levy and induct a new board member at this special meeting. The agenda is procedural, with no substantive decisions beyond routine votes.
- FY26 Mill Levy Certification (2 min/board member; 5 min open discussion)
- New Board Member Induction and Oath of Office/Confidentiality Affidavit
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will meet on November 12, 2025, to discuss and vote on policy updates, including entrance age requirements, and honor Native American Heritage Month and culturally diverse education. The board will also recognize Director Kenny Teitler and welcome new District Accountability Committee members.
- Policy JEB update on entrance age requirements
- Board resolution honoring Native American Heritage Month
- Board resolution on culturally and linguistically diverse education (CLDE)
- Board resolution honoring Director Kenny Teitler
- New District Accountability Committee (DAC) members presentation
Board of Education Work Session
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to review the Board Handbook, Roles and Responsibilities.
- Review of Board Handbook, Roles and Responsibilities
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will discuss and potentially vote on a resolution regarding Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE). The board will also review several policies, including those on press releases, noncurricular materials, corporate partnerships, and entrance age requirements. A superintendent evaluation is on the agenda, and the consent agenda includes routine personnel changes and meeting minutes.
- Board Resolution on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) for action
- Policy review: KDDA (Press Releases), KHC (Noncurricular Materials), KGA (Corporate Partnerships), JEB (Entrance Age Requirements)
- Superintendent evaluation discussion
- Consent agenda: routine personnel changes and approval of Oct 8 and Oct 15 meeting minutes
- Policy adoption: AED (Accreditation), CBB (Recruitment of Superintendent), CF (School Administration), CH (Policy Implementation)
Board of Education Work Session
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the final draft of the Housing Master Plan and a CLDE Resolution.
- Housing Master Plan Final Draft
- CLDE Resolution
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding a special online meeting to discuss the superintendent's annual performance review in a closed executive session. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items for public discussion or decision.
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f) for superintendent's annual review
- Meeting is online only, live-streamed via RFSD YouTube
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for October 22, 2025
Board of Education Work Session
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold an online work session to discuss a draft CLDE (Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education) resolution. No formal votes are expected as this is a work session.
- Discussion of draft CLDE resolution
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will consider approving the District Unified Improvement Plan and the Glenwood Springs Elementary School Unified Improvement Plan. The board will also review several district policies and a resolution regarding Ballot Initiative 7A.
- Approval of District Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)
- Approval of Glenwood Springs Elementary School (GSES) Unified Improvement Plan
- Board Resolution of Support for Ballot Initiative 7A
- Policy updates for Board Member Compensation/Expenses/Insurance/Liability (BID/BIE)
- Policy updates for Public's Right to Know/Colorado Open Records Act (KDB)
Board of Education Work Session
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss two primary items. The board will review the Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) program and the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).
- Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Education (CLDE) Program Review
- Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)
Board of Education Work Session
The Roaring Fork School District Board will hold a work session to review a PCG Special Education Program report and the Year 1 Final Report on the district's strategic plan. Time permitting, the board will also discuss board goals and the superintendent evaluation process.
- PCG Special Education Program Review
- RFSD Strategic Plan Year 1 Final Report
- Board goals and superintendent evaluation process (time permitting)
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will consider resolutions supporting three ballot initiatives: 7A (a school bond), and Propositions LL and MM (state funding measures). The board will also hear a presentation on Colorado Mountain College's Ballot Initiative 7C, review the district's strategic plan and a special education program review, and vote on routine consent items including personnel changes and policies.
- Resolution of Support for Ballot Initiative 7A (school bond)
- Resolution of Support of Propositions LL and MM (state funding measures)
- Colorado Mountain College Ballot Initiative 7C presentation
- RFSD Strategic Plan Year 1 Final Report
- PCG Special Education Program Review
Board of Education Work Session
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss student growth and achievement data, review school and district performance frameworks, and consider goals for the superintendent. These items are also tied to the upcoming regular board meeting.
- Review of student growth and achievement data presented by the superintendent
- Discussion of school and district performance frameworks
- Consideration of superintendent and board goals
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hear a superintendent report covering family and enrollment updates, student growth/achievement data, and school/district performance frameworks. The board will also receive a 2025 board election update and consider a proclamation for Hispanic and LatinX Heritage Month. Public comment is limited to one speaker signed up in advance.
- Family Update/Enrollment Update by Kelly Medina and Dr. Anna Cole
- Student Growth/Achievement Data presented by Dr. Park
- School and District Performance Frameworks presented by Dr. Park
- 2025 Board Election Update by Jonathan Landon, Designated Election Official
- Proclamation Celebrating Hispanic and LatinX Heritage Month for board action
Board of Education Work Session
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the Board Handbook, communication, committees, benefits, and professional development. The agenda is a draft and may be finalized at the meeting.
- Review of Board Handbook
- Discussion on communication
- Committees update
- Benefits review
- Professional development discussion
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will consider approving updated policies on student records and relations with federal immigration officials, required by recent state legislation (Senate Bill 25-276). The board will also vote on a resolution to adopt a Section 125 Premium Only Plan for employee benefits. Other items include a preview of the 2025/26 school year, routine personnel changes, and a proposed resolution on educational equity for multilingual learners.
- Emergency approval of updated policies on student records and new policies on relations with state/federal agencies and immigration officials (Senate Bill 25-276)
- Resolution to adopt a Section 125 Premium Only Plan (cafeteria plan) for employee benefits
- Proposed resolution to advance educational equity for multilingual learners
- Title 1 schoolwide waivers for Carbondale Community School, Crystal River Elementary, and Sopris Elementary
- 25/26 School Year Preview from the Superintendent
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding an election information session on July 24, 2025, at the Carbondale District Office. The session is open to the public and will be live-streamed via YouTube with interpretation available via Zoom. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for August 27, 2025.
- Election information session for Board of Education
- Meeting at Carbondale District Office (400 Sopris Ave)
- Live-streamed via RFSD YouTube
- Interpretation available via Zoom
- Next regular meeting on August 27, 2025
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting to consider and vote on the proposed 2025/2026 budget. The meeting includes a quorum check, agenda approval, and a discussion period before the budget vote.
- 2025/2026 Budget Approval – includes staff memo and final financial statements
- Meeting is virtual, live-streamed on YouTube, with interpretation via Zoom
- Agenda is a draft until 24 hours prior to meeting; final changes require board vote
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will discuss the 2025/26 budget in a second reading, including financial statements and the health fund. The board will also consider a resolution to approve a state ETRANS loan program. Additionally, the board will vote on appointments and intent to participate for the 2025 board election.
- 25/26 Budget Discussion: second reading of financial statements and health fund
- State ETRANS Loan Program Resolution Approval
- 2025 Board Election: DEO Appointment and Intent to Participate
- Consent agenda includes routine personnel changes and meeting minutes
- Panorama Family and Staff Survey Results presented in Superintendent Report
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a retreat to discuss and vote on the 25/26 budget and a State Loan Program resolution. They will also receive a progress update on the Staff Housing Master Plan and discuss Superintendent goals.
- 25/26 Budget and State Loan Program Resolution
- Staff Housing Master Plan check-in and progress update
- Superintendent goals discussion
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss a budget update and conduct a first reading of the budget narrative for the upcoming fiscal year. The meeting is scheduled for May 28, 2025, at the Carbondale District Office.
- Budget Update discussion
- Budget Narrative 1st Reading
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a first read of the 2025/2026 budget. The board is also reviewing school safety updates and considering an updated facilities fee table.
- First read of the 2025/2026 Budget
- Action item: Updated Facilities Fee Table
- Annual update on School Safety and Security
- Policy reviews for Student Dress Code, Secret Societies/Gang Activity, and Student Interviews, Interrogations, Searches, and Arrests
- Board Certification of 2025 Graduates
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss the Food Service Program and the 2025/2026 budget. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.
- Food Service Program update
- 25/26 Budget Discussion
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will vote on several action items, including final health insurance benefit recommendations, proposed student fees for the 2025-26 school year, and a second reading of the 2026-27 academic calendar. The board will also consider an intergovernmental agreement with Glenwood Springs for an LTE network, approve new District Accountability Committee members, and adopt resolutions for National Fentanyl Awareness Day and Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Additionally, the superintendent will present an equity impact statement and a wrap-up of the 2024-25 IBB process.
- Health Insurance Advisory Committee final benefits recommendation for vote
- Proposed 2025-26 student fees for board action
- LTE Network intergovernmental agreement with City of Glenwood Springs
- Second/final read of 2026-27 academic calendar adjustment
- Board resolutions honoring National Fentanyl Awareness Day and Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss the district budget and receive an update on the Staff Housing Master Plan. No votes are scheduled; the agenda is a draft until 24 hours before the meeting.
- District Budget discussion
- Staff Housing Master Plan Update
Board of Education
The Board of Education will discuss bullying prevention and receive a budget presentation for the 2025-26 school year from the District Accountability Committee. The meeting includes a review of multiple district policies and the approval of routine personnel changes.
- District Accountability Committee (DAC) budget presentation for 2025-26 school year
- Review of bullying prevention and education policy (JICDE*)
- Review of policies regarding culturally and linguistically diverse education (IHBEA) and equal educational opportunities (JB)
- Approval of routine personnel staff changes
- Review of nondiscrimination and sexual harassment investigation procedures
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss the 5-year Capital Improvement Plan. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The meeting is scheduled for April 9, 2025, at the Carbondale District Office.
- 5 Year Capital Improvement Discussion
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will consider several action items, including approving staff housing guidelines and tiered rent amounts for 2025/26, a recommendation to rename the Glenwood Springs Middle School gymnasium, and a health insurance benefits advisory committee recommendation. The board will also hold a first read on adjusting the 2026/27 academic calendar and continue policy reviews on nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and early literacy.
- Staff Housing Guidelines and 25/26 Tiered Rent Amounts (action item)
- GSMS Gymnasium Renaming Recommendation (action item)
- Health Insurance Benefits Advisory Committee Recommendation (action item)
- 26/27 Academic Calendar Adjustment (1st read)
- Policy review: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity and related procedures (2nd read); Early Literacy and Reading Comprehension (2nd read)
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss staff housing rates. The board will also address committee assignments.
- Staff housing rates discussion
- Board committee assignments
Board of Education
The Board of Education will discuss the 2025-26 budget calendar and next steps for an equity audit. The body is deciding on several policy updates and two resolutions, including one honoring Women's History Month.
- 2025-26 Budget Calendar update
- Policy reviews for instructional staff compensation (GCBA) and repeal of administrative staff evaluation (GCOB)
- Policy updates for workplace health and safety, workers' compensation, staff victim leave, and evaluation of evaluators
- Resolution honoring Women's History Month
- Resolution in support of CEA March 20 Action at the Capital
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss the Strategic Plan and Data Dashboard Update. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 12, 2025.
- Strategic Plan and Data Dashboard Update
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will discuss a grant application for the completion of the Roaring Fork High School School-Based Health Center. The board will also conduct the 2024-2025 evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Anna Cole and review several district policies.
- Resolution supporting a grant application from the Garfield County Federal Mineral Lease District for the Roaring Fork High School School-Based Health Center
- 2024-2025 evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Anna Cole
- Policy review for Workplace Health and Safety Protection, Workers' Compensation, Staff Victim Leave, and Evaluation of Evaluators
- Approval of policies regarding Prevention of Disease/Infection Transmission and Accident Reports
- Request for future discussion on possible funding cuts scenarios
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will meet to discuss routine business including personnel, minutes, and policies. A key item is a closed session for the superintendent's annual review. The board will also receive a finance update and 2025/26 budget forecast.
- Executive session for superintendent's annual review
- Finance update and 2025/26 budget forecast
- CFO update and Q2 financials
- Policy review on disease prevention and accident reports
- Board resolution honoring Black and African American History Month
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss a financial update and the proposed budget for the 2025/26 school year. The board will also review second-quarter financials. This is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting.
- Financial Update and Proposed 25/26 Budget
- Q2 Financials
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss the 2024-25 supplemental budget.
- 24/25 Supplemental Budget
Board of Education
The Board of Education will consider the approval of a supplemental budget for the 2024/25 school year and financial accreditation assurances for 2023/24. The meeting includes a discussion on the fund balance and a presentation on Unified Improvement Plan recommendations from the District Accountability Committee.
- Approval of 24/25 Supplemental Budget
- 2023/24 Assurances for Financial Accreditation
- Policy updates on disciplinary removal from classrooms, medication administration, and staff political activities
- First reads of policies on equal educational opportunities, admission/denial, and early literacy
- District Accountability Committee presentation on Unified Improvement Plans
Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss planning for the Superintendent Evaluation. The session also includes a discussion regarding the FY24 Financial Audit and a finance update.
- Superintendent Evaluation Planning
- FY24 Financial Audit Discussion
- Finance Update
Board of Education
The Board of Education will discuss the FY24 financial audit and the first quarter financial presentation for 2024/25. The board is also scheduled to take action on Early Childhood Education (ECE) tuition rates for 2025/26.
- Approval of ECE Tuition Rates for 2025/26
- Review of FY24 Financial Audit by McMahan and Associates, LLC
- Q1 2024/25 Financial Presentation
- Policy reviews including Student Discipline (JK-R) and Relations with District Charter Schools (LBD)
- Executive session to discuss potential sale of School District real property interests
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Policy Committee will meet online to discuss proposed policy revisions for the January 15, 2025 Board of Education meeting. No specific policy details or dollar amounts are provided in the agenda.
- Discussion of proposed policy revisions for 1/15/25 board meeting