Thompson School District public meetings in 2021
31 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 15, 2021, starting with an executive session at 5:00 pm for negotiation strategy, followed by the public meeting at 6:00 pm. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, gifts/donations, and declarations of surplus property (modular buildings and water shares at Walt Clark Middle School). They will also discuss an extension for the 2020-21 Annual Financial Report, an athletics/activities update, a COVID-19 update, a Mary Blair Elementary community center update, a classified salary update, and an Audit Advisory Committee update.
- Approval of contracts and agreements over $50,000
- Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations
- Declaration of surplus water shares at Walt Clark Middle School
- Declaration of surplus modular buildings for disposition
- Request for extension of 2020-21 Annual Financial Report filing deadline to March 1, 2022
Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education convened a study session to discuss goals, norms, and objectives. The agenda also included community engagement and an executive session for legal advice.
- Executive session for legal advice regarding Board responsibilities and Colorado Sunshine laws
- Community engagement and public comment period
- Discussion of board goals, norms, and objectives
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to certify the 2022 mill levy for property tax collections, elect board officers (president, vice president, secretary, treasurer), and seat newly elected members. The board will also receive the election certificate and take oaths of office. The meeting is largely procedural, focused on post-election organization and financial certification.
- Certify 2022 mill levy: total 44.588 mills (School Finance Act 27.000, Temporary Property Tax Credit -3.640, Approved Mill Levy Overrides 13.315, Abatements 0.123, Bond Redemption 7.790)
- Election of Board President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer (secret ballot if multiple nominees)
- Oath of Office for new board members administered by President Lori Hvizda Ward
- Approval of resolution for assistant secretary/treasurer and facsimile signatures
- Signing of confidentiality affidavit for executive sessions
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss four items: an update on online programming, planning for the Conrad Ball Design Advisory Group, a discussion on public comment procedures, and setting the agenda for the CASB retreat. No formal decisions are scheduled; these are discussion items only.
- Online Programming Update (45 minutes)
- Conrad Ball Design Advisory Group (DAG) Planning (60 minutes)
- Public Comment Discussion (45 minutes)
- CASB Retreat Agenda Setting (15 minutes)
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 17, 2021, at 6:00 pm. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss negotiations and the Superintendent's evaluation, followed by public participation, consent items, and discussion items. Key actions include approving personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, school calendars, a sustainability plan, and bond-related contracts and budgets for several schools. The board will also discuss new course proposals, assessment data, modular building disposition, COVID-19 updates, substitute teacher status, and a preliminary mill levy certification.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school calendars
- Approval of bond-related contracts and budgets for Centennial, Laurene Edmondson, Truscott, and Lucile Erwin Elementary/Middle Schools
- Approval of bond-related budget adjustment for DW Roofing closeout
- Approval of White Fleet facility vehicle purchase through BEST Grant reimbursement
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, consent agenda approvals, and several discussion items. Key actions include approving expenditures over $50,000, a policy revision on student complaints, and funding resolutions for the High Plains School addition and ConBall consolidation. Discussions will cover assessment data, a cooling pilot, COVID-19 updates, school calendars, and federal stimulus spending.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- 2nd reading of Policy JII on student complaints, concerns, grievances
- Approval of High Plains School Certificates of Participation (COP) Resolution
- Approval of Building Exceptional Schools Today (BEST) Resolution for ConBall consolidation
- Approval of Walt Clark Middle School irrigation easement
Board of Education - Archive
This meeting agenda is for a Thompson School District Board of Education study session that was canceled. The only listed items are procedural: call to order, a board member orientation discussion, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are scheduled.
- Study session canceled
- Board member orientation listed as discussion item
Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education will review recommendations regarding the disposition of Mary Blair Elementary and Monroe Elementary. The meeting also includes discussions on a COVID-19 screening MOU, high plains school funding, and student grievance policies.
- Disposition recommendations for Mary Blair Elementary
- Disposition recommendations for Monroe Elementary
- MOU with Colorado Department of Health and Environment for COVID-19 screening
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- High Plains School addition funding update
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 6, 2021, starting with an executive session to discuss legal matters and the potential lease, transfer, or sale of Mary Blair Elementary and Monroe Elementary. The public portion includes a discussion on the disposition recommendation for these two schools, along with updates on the Citizen Bond Oversight Committee, insurance dividend usage, professional development, COVID-19, and the school calendar. The board will also consider consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, an energy challenge agreement with the City of Loveland, and a proclamation for National Principals Month.
- Executive session to discuss disposition of Mary Blair Elementary and Monroe Elementary
- Discussion on Monroe and Mary Blair Elementary disposition recommendation
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of Energy Challenge City of Loveland IGA
- 1st reading of policy JFBA/JFBB on choice enrollment
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including interviews for the vacant Director District B seat and a vote to appoint a new board member. The board will also consider consent items such as personnel recommendations, bond-related contract changes, and a policy on administering medications to students, followed by discussions on bond updates, CMAS data, COVID-19, sustainability, and other topics.
- Interviews for Director District B: Amy Doran and Leo Wotan, followed by appointment vote
- Approval of bond-related contract change order for BEST Grant mechanical work at Walt Clark Middle School
- Approval of bond-related budget adjustment for dust collection system at Thompson Career Center and Ferguson High School
- 2nd reading of policy JLCD and JLCD-R on administration of medications to students
- Discussion of 2021 CMAS data and district update on COVID-19
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss and take action on district updates regarding COVID safety mitigation and masking requirements.
- Discussion and action on COVID Safety Mitigation and Masking Requirements
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss legal matters regarding COVID-19 compliance. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, a bond-related contract change order for Thompson Valley High School, a School Resource Officer agreement, and the sale of radio spectrum frequencies. They will also discuss and potentially approve the sale of surplus land at the Summerfield site, review a policy on medication administration, and receive updates on air cooling mitigation and COVID-19 data.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of bond-related contract change order for Thompson Valley High School
- Approval of School Resource Officer (SRO) Memorandum of Understanding/Intergovernmental Agreement
- Approval of sale of four radio spectrum frequencies
- Approval of sale of surplus land at Summerfield site
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education held a study session to discuss, but not vote on, three main items. The agenda included a review of the Conrad Ball Middle School consolidation timeline and High Plains School redesign, an air cooling mitigation audit, and an update on the Strive 2025 plan. No decisions or votes were taken during this informational session.
- Discussion of Conrad Ball Middle School (CBMS) Consolidation Timeline and High Plains School Redesign
- Review of Air Cooling Mitigation Audit
- Update on Strive 2025 strategic plan
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with procedural items, consent agenda approvals, and discussion items. Key discussions include updates on the School Based Health Clinic, summer programs, a proposed regulation on extracurricular activities, and the Return to Learn (COVID) plan. The board will also consider consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and a bond-related contract change order for the Early Childhood Center at Stansberry.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of bond-related contract change order for Early Childhood Center at Stansberry
- 1st reading of Regulation JJJ-R on extracurricular activities
- Return to Learn (COVID) update
- School Based Health Clinic update
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: declaring a vacancy in Director District B and approving a reapportionment of director district boundaries. Both items are up for discussion and approval, with supporting documents attached to the agenda.
- Resolution declaring a vacancy in Director District B
- Resolution for Director District Boundary Reapportionment
- Revised director district boundary maps for Districts A through G
- Presentation on director district boundaries
Board of Education - Archive
This meeting is a canceled study session of the Thompson School District Board of Education. The agenda contains only procedural items (call to order, a discussion item, and adjournment) with no substantive business scheduled. No decisions or discussions will occur.
- Meeting canceled
- Study session originally scheduled for 5:00pm at Administration Building, 800 S. Taft Avenue, Loveland, CO
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2021-2022 budget, including resolutions for adoption, appropriation, and use of beginning fund balance. The board will also decide on consolidating Conrad Ball Middle School, Mary Blair Elementary, and Monroe Elementary, and approve multiple bond-related contracts and equipment purchases. Several informational updates are scheduled, including on the Regional Tourism Act, professional development, School Resource Officers, and fall planning.
- Approval of 2021-2022 budget adoption, appropriation, and use of beginning fund balance resolutions
- Approval of consolidation of Conrad Ball Middle School, Mary Blair Elementary, and Monroe Elementary
- Approval of bond-related contracts and budgets for Centennial, Laurene Edmondson, Truscott, Cottonwood Plains elementary schools, Lucille Erwin Middle School, and Community Connections
- Approval of equipment purchase over $50,000 for Riverview PK-8
- Approval of sale of water share #7008 in Consolidated Home Supply Ditch and Reservoir Company
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 2, 2021, starting with an executive session on property matters. The board will consider action items including declaring the Summerfield site surplus, approving a tentative agreement for negotiations, and several consent items such as expenditures over $50,000 and a bond purchase for cafeteria tables. Discussion items include an equity update, a proposed consolidation of three schools, and the 2021-2022 proposed final budget.
- Declare parcel #9625000906 (Summerfield Site) surplus property
- Approve tentative agreement for negotiations (2021-22 MOU)
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of bond purchase over $50,000 for cafeteria tables
- Discussion on Conrad Ball Middle School, Mary Blair Elementary, and Monroe Elementary consolidation
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss three main topics: an update on the School Resource Officer (SRO) program, an equity plan and audit from the Western Education Equity Assistance Center (WEEAC), and revisions to the Strive 2025 strategic plan. These are discussion and information items only, with no formal votes scheduled.
- School Resource Officer (SRO) program update (60-minute discussion)
- Equity Plan and WEEAC audit update, including Phase I and Phase II reports (60-minute discussion)
- Strive 2025 proposed revisions (60-minute discussion)
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 19, 2021, starting with an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and contract negotiations. The public portion includes interviews with four candidates for the Director District C vacancy, followed by a possible appointment. The board will also consider consent items, including a synthetic turf contract for Mountain View High School, and discuss updates on the bond program, modular buildings, budget, and policies.
- Interviews for Director District C: Kevin Bower, Marcy Cochran, Jarrett Roberts, Trish Warner
- Approval of bond-related contract for synthetic turf at Mountain View High School
- Approval of 2nd reading of Policy IKA - Grading and Assessment Systems
- Approval of amendment to Superintendent's contract
- Discussion of 2021-2022 budget update
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 5, 2021, starting with an executive session to discuss property interests and legal advice. The board will then consider consent items including personnel recommendations, gifts, ELD curriculum adoption, surplus property declarations, a bond-related change order for Berthoud High School, and proclamations. Discussion items include a citizen bond oversight update, Head Start assessment, policy first readings, technology update, budget update, negotiations update, and superintendent evaluation.
- Executive session to discuss purchase/lease/sale of 96 acres and 8 acres near Thompson Valley High School
- Approval of English Language Development (ELD) curriculum adoption
- Approval of bond-related contract change order and project budget for Berthoud High School
- Declare Parcel #9625000906 as surplus property
- First readings of policies on entrance age, grading, and student records
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss two main topics: the School Resource Officer (SRO) program and the potential consolidation of Conrad Ball Middle School (CBMS). These are discussion and information items, not final decisions. The meeting will begin with a call to order and roll call before the discussions.
- Discussion of School Resource Officer (SRO) program, scheduled for 90 minutes
- Discussion of Conrad Ball Middle School (CBMS) consolidation, scheduled for 90 minutes
- Meeting is a study session, meaning items are for discussion only, not final action
- Meeting held at Administration Building, 800 S. Taft Avenue, Loveland, CO
Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education will discuss the consolidation of Conrad Ball Middle School and receive an update on the 2021-2022 budget. Other discussion topics include COVID-19 updates, English Language Development curriculum adoption, and a resolution for a District C board vacancy.
- Amended Resolution for Director District C Board Vacancy
- Second reading of 2021-2022 Course Fees
- Change order and budget for Loveland High School BEST Grant work
- Change order and budget for Thompson Career Center Dust Collection System
- Approval of personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 7, 2021, at 6:00 pm. The agenda includes procedural items, public participation, and a consent agenda with several action items. The board will also discuss and potentially act on a Head Start cost of living adjustment, and receive updates on activities/athletics, online learning, course fees, and negotiations.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of change orders for Garfield and Lincoln Elementary Schools abatement contracts over $100k
- 2nd reading of policy JICDE-R on bullying prevention and education
- Approval of DAAC recommendations
- 1st reading of Exhibit JQ-E for 2021-2022 course fees
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, public comments, and a consent agenda covering personnel, donations, insurance renewal, a utility easement, and construction contracts. They will also discuss several topics including Head Start, assessment updates, online learning options, and COVID-related return to in-person learning.
- Approval of personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations
- Approval of Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) renewal for 2021-2022
- Approval of Ferguson High School utility easement agreement
- Approval of bond purchase for Riverview PK-8 furniture
- Approval of contractor and budget for High Plains K-8 School addition
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss several items, including a presentation on the Western Educational Equity Assistance Center (WEEAC) audit, an update on the 2020 Culture and Climate Survey, a discussion of policies ADA (District Goals) and ADAB (District Goal Setting), and board vacancy interview questions. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.
- WEEAC audit presentation (60 minutes)
- 2020 Culture and Climate Survey update (75 minutes)
- Discussion of policies ADA (District Goals) and ADAB (District Goal Setting)
- Board vacancy interview questions (15 minutes)
Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education is meeting to consider several action items, including roofing project budgets and architectural contracts for High Plains School. The agenda also includes discussions on insurance renewals, summer school programming, and updates on elementary assessments.
- Approval of bond-related contract and budget for 2021 roofing projects
- Approval of architectural services contract for High Plains School K-8 addition/remodel
- Second reading of Bullying Prevention and Education policy (JICDE)
- Second reading of Admission and Denial of Admission policy (JF)
- Appointment of new members to the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a resolution supporting the Colorado Department of Education's suspension of CMAS testing for the 2020-2021 school year. The board will also consider consent items such as personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, policy updates, a BEST grant application, and an intergovernmental agreement with the Larimer County Sheriff's Office for school resource officers. Discussion items include updates on the Citizens' Mill Levy Override Audit Committee, Head Start, a culture and climate survey, and first readings of policies on bullying prevention and admission.
- Resolution supporting suspension of CMAS testing for 2020-2021
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Final BEST Grant application for Conrad Ball renovation and mechanical improvements
- IGA with Larimer County Sheriff's Office for SROs
- 2nd reading of policies on school closure timeline, technology use, and Healthy Families and Workplace Act
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss three items: an update on the High Plains School expansion/consolidation, a review of district goals including a proposed policy change, and potential topics for future study sessions. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.
- High Plains School Expansion/Consolidation Update (45-minute discussion)
- District Goals Update including proposed Policy ADA changes (60-minute discussion)
- Future Study Session Topics (15-minute discussion)
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session first to discuss negotiations and the Superintendent's mid-year evaluation. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, several policy updates, an amended 2020-2021 budget, and bond-related contracts for Lincoln Elementary and Mountain View High School. Discussion items include a school utilization and closure feasibility plan, new course approvals, a BEST grant update, graduation and dropout rates, and policy reviews. The meeting will also include public comments and reports.
- Approval of 2020-2021 Amended Budget
- School Utilization and Closure Feasibility Plan per Policy FCA
- Approval of Bond Related Contract for Additional Abatement at Lincoln Elementary School
- Approval of Bond Related Contract for Mountain View High School (MVHS) Fire Alarm Panel
- 2nd Reading Policy AC-E (Exhibits) Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is meeting to handle routine business, including approval of minutes and personnel recommendations. The most significant item is a consent agenda resolution to ratify the sale of the former Ferguson High School property at 1101 Hilltop Dr. The board will also discuss first readings of several policies, including new exhibits on transgender and gender-nonconforming student support, a tobacco-free schools policy, and a violent behavior policy, as well as the 2020-2021 amended budget.
- Resolution to approve sale of Ferguson High School property at 1101 Hilltop Dr
- First reading of policy exhibits AC-E3 through AC-E6 on transgender and gender-nonconforming student support
- First reading of policy ADC on tobacco-free schools
- First reading of policy JICDD on violent and aggressive behavior
- Discussion of 2020-2021 amended budget