Thompson School District public meetings in 2022
31 substantive meetings from 2022, 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 with procedural items, reports, and public comments. Key actions include certifying the 2023 mill levy rates and discussing a preliminary $6.4 million budget outperformance for the 2021-22 fiscal year, which may trigger negotiations with the teachers association. The board will also consider consent items such as personnel recommendations, contracts over $50,000, and a resolution for the sale of the former Monroe Elementary School site.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000 (contracts listed in attachment)
- Approval of bond-related equipment purchase: Bobcat Toolcat, loader buckets, snow blowers
- Resolution for purchase and sale agreement for Monroe Elementary School site (1500 Monroe)
- 2nd reading of Regulation FBC-R School Capacity Standards (adds K-8 site standard)
- 2023 mill levy certification resolution (submitted to Larimer, Weld, Boulder counties)
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss a future Mill Levy Override (MLO) or bond, board operating norms, and may enter executive session for legal advice on board member rights, non-discrimination policies, and open meetings law compliance. The session also includes planning for future study session topics.
- Discussion of future Mill Levy Override (MLO)/Bond
- Executive session for legal advice on non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies
- Review of board operating norms and reports
- Discussion of STRIVE 2025 strategic plan goals
- Planning for future study session topics
Board of Education - Archive
This November 17, 2022 study session of the Thompson School District Board of Education was cancelled. The agenda listed discussion items on technology, district sustainability projects, and CASB agenda setting, but no decisions or votes occurred.
- Study session cancelled
- Technology update (discussion item)
- District sustainability projects (discussion item)
- CASB agenda setting (discussion item)
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with the teachers union. The board will consider approving new course proposals for 2023-24, an extension for the 2021-22 annual financial report, and a tentative agreement for negotiations. They will also discuss a recommendation for forfeited funds, a school capacity standard revision, and the 2023 mill levy certification.
- Executive session for negotiation strategy with Thompson Education Association
- Approval of new course proposals for 2023-24 school year
- Approval of extension for 2021-22 Annual Financial Report to March 1, 2023
- Approval of tentative agreement for negotiations
- Discussion of $7,397.03 forfeited flexible spending account funds
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session first, followed by public comment and action items. Key decisions include approving a new name for the consolidated PK-8 school at Conrad Ball, a scoreboard sponsorship deal, and an easement for High Plains School. The board will also receive updates on a mental health summit and special education staffing.
- Approval of new scoreboard at Max Marr Stadium funded by $25,000/year for 10 years from business partners
- Approval of emergency access easement at High Plains School due to new construction
- Approval of 2022-23 Family Partnerships in Education Month proclamation
- Discussion of state accountability assignments for TSD schools
- Executive session for legal advice and strategy for negotiations with Thompson Education Association
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education and the Loveland City Council are meeting jointly for a study session. The agenda includes a presentation, a review of a prioritization exercise between the district and city leadership, and a summary of a previous joint meeting. This appears to be an informational and discussion-focused session rather than a decision-making meeting.
- Joint meeting with Loveland City Council
- Presentation: '10.20.22 Power Point for Loveland City Council & TSD Board of Education'
- Review of COL ELT/TSD Cabinet priority exercise results
- Discussion of meeting summary from 02.17.2022 joint meeting
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on October 19, 2022, at Berthoud High School. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, gifts, and an intergovernmental agreement with Loveland for North Field Park. A key decision is whether to opt out of Colorado's FAMLI program, which would save the district about $500,000 in employer contributions. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent, student recognition, and public comments.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Opting out of FAMLI program, saving ~$500,000
- IGA with City of Loveland for North Field Park use
- Increase home-based credit from 5.25 to 8 credits
- Proclamation for Classified Staff Appreciation Week
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 6, 2022, at 7:00 pm. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, gifts/donations, a roof contract for Cottonwood Plains Elementary, a budget adjustment for Thompson Valley High School, and a co-responder contract with Larimer County. They will also discuss and potentially approve a resolution to sell the former Monroe Elementary School building, and receive updates on the District Unified Improvement Plan and reconsideration of performance ratings for three schools.
- Approval of resolution for sale of former Monroe Elementary School building in Loveland
- Approval of bond-related contract for roof improvement at Cottonwood Plains Elementary School
- Approval of bond-related budget adjustment for Thompson Valley High School (drainage, asphalt, irrigation, ADA access)
- Approval of Larimer County Co-Responder contract for Youth Crisis Response Team
- Discussion of District Unified Improvement Plan (DUIP) update and reconsideration of School Performance Framework ratings for Garfield, Centennial, and Walt Clark
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 21, 2022, starting with an executive session to discuss the potential sale of a former school building in Loveland and to receive legal advice on public participation policies. The open session includes public comments, consent agenda items (personnel, contracts over $50,000, policy updates), and discussion items on bond funds, master planning, ESSER funds, and McKinney-Vento. The agenda is largely procedural with several action items for approval.
- Executive session to discuss potential sale of former school building in Loveland
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000 (contracts listed in attachment)
- 2nd reading of Policy DJA Purchasing Authority and new exhibit DJA-E
- 2nd reading of Policy IHBF Homebound Instruction updates
- Increase home-based credit from 5.25 to 8 credits (Exhibit JGA-E)
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with procedural items, public comments, and consent agenda approvals. Key discussion items include a resolution to add a Safety Security Officer and an overview of the revamped Carlisle program at Walt Clark for middle school students. The board will also consider policy updates on child abuse reporting, home-based instruction, and superintendent powers.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of gifts/donations over $1,000
- 2nd reading of policy JLF on child abuse reporting
- 2nd reading of policy IHBG on home-based instruction
- Resolution for Safety Security Officer
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session with presentations and discussions on several topics. Staff will provide updates on affordable housing, the youth shelter, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding for the Thompson Career Campus workforce development, and district safety and security. The board will also discuss community engagement procedures for the 2022-2023 school year, future study session topics, and conduct a monthly check-in on operational norms.
- Affordable Housing Update (60-minute presentation)
- Youth Shelter Update (30-minute presentation)
- American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Update for Thompson Career Campus Workforce Development (15-minute presentation)
- Safety/Security Update (30-minute presentation)
- Board/Community Engagement Discussion for 2022-2023 school year
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold an executive session to receive legal advice on employing armed security guards and regulating law enforcement in schools, and on child abuse reporting policy. The regular meeting includes consent items on personnel, contracts over $50,000, a policy change for choice enrollment, and property sales, plus discussion items on a period product pilot and the T3 update.
- Executive session on armed security guards and law enforcement authority in schools
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- 2nd reading of Policy JFBA/JFBB Choice Enrollment with change-in-residence addition
- Approval of Monroe Elementary School real estate listing agreement
- Approval of Big Thompson Elementary School asbestos abatement budget
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting and retreat on August 3, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Lake Club in Loveland. The board will discuss the STRIVE 2025 strategic plan, including student achievement, inclusive culture, human talent, and resource stewardship, as well as board self-reflection, community outreach, committee assignments, and the superintendent's goals and job description. The meeting is primarily a discussion and information session, with no formal votes or public hearings scheduled.
- Discussion of STRIVE 2025 strategic plan goals, including moving from 'Accredited' to 'Accredited with Distinction'
- Board self-reflection on operational norms (Policy BC-E-2)
- Community outreach and listening sessions planning
- Review of superintendent goals and job description
- Retreat held at Lake Club, 4555 Long Pine Lake Road, Loveland, CO
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 3, 2022, at 6:00 pm. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and an amendment to the Larimer County School Resource Officer agreement. Discussion items include updates on professional development, Camp X-STREAM, and first readings of policies on choice enrollment and child abuse reporting.
- Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Amendment to Larimer County School Resource Officer Intergovernmental Agreement
- 1st reading of policy JFBA/JFBB on Choice Enrollment
- 1st reading of policy JLF on Child Abuse Reporting
Board of Education - Archive
This facilitated study session focuses on the district's STRIVE 2025 strategic plan. The board will discuss meeting norms, operating agreements, and Robert's Rules of Order.
- Discussion of STRIVE 2025 Focus Area 1: Student Achievement
- Discussion of STRIVE 2025 Focus Area 2: Inclusive and Support Culture
- Discussion of STRIVE 2025 Focus Area 3: Human Talent
- Discussion of STRIVE 2025 Focus Area 4: Stewardship of Resources
Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on the adoption of the 2022-2023 proposed budget. The meeting also includes reviews of personnel recommendations, contract approvals over $50,000, and school calendar variances.
- Adoption of the 2022-2023 Proposed Budget and Resolution of Appropriation
- Approval of contracts and agreements exceeding $50,000
- Review of Ferguson High School calendar variances for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024
- Approval of Head Start Grant Application
- Approval of 2021-2022 Supplemental Budget Update
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 1, 2022, at 6:00 pm. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and second readings of policies on public complaints about curriculum and teaching methods. They will also discuss the 2022-2023 meeting schedule, the Head Start grant, a Strive 2025 update, and substitute teacher training.
- Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000 (contracts listed in attachment)
- 2nd reading of Policy KEC and Regulation KEC-R on public complaints about curriculum
- 2nd reading of Policy KEF on public complaints about teaching methods
- Discussion of Head Start grant application
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss an equity update, the 2022-2023 board meeting calendar, and a book study on high-impact school boards. The calendar item may involve action, while the others are for discussion and information. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Equity update discussion (90 minutes)
- 2022-2023 Board of Education meeting calendar (action/discussion)
- Book study discussion on Five Habits of High Impact School Boards
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 18, 2022, starting with an executive session on the Superintendent's evaluation and contract negotiations. The public portion includes presentations, public comments, and action on consent items such as personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, Head Start funding, and second readings of several policies. The meeting is largely procedural, with most substantive items grouped under the consent agenda.
- Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000 (contracts listed in attachment)
- Approval of Head Start Cost of Living Adjustment ($47,180) and Quality Improvement ($10,000) funding
- 2nd reading of Policy ADA (District Goals) and Policy ADAB (District Goal Planning Process)
- 2nd reading of Policy IJOB (Guest Speakers and Programs) and related policies
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 4, 2022, starting with an executive session for negotiations, followed by a public meeting. The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and several policy updates. Notable actions include approving policies on health and family life/sex education, administration of medical marijuana to qualified students, and administration of medication (including Naloxone). The board will also hear a presentation from Ponderosa Elementary School and receive public comments.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000 (contracts listed in attachment)
- 2nd reading of Policy IHAM/IHAMB on health and family life/sex education, including deletion of Policy IHAMB
- 2nd reading of Policy JLCDB on administration of medical marijuana to qualified students
- 2nd reading of Policy JLCD on administration of medication, including Naloxone
- Approval of agreement for sale and purchase of CBT water units with Town of Berthoud
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss and review several items, including proposed updates to district goal policies (ADA and ADAB), a design update for the Conrad Ball consolidation project, a book study on high-impact school boards, and community engagement strategies. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Review of proposed Policy ADA (District Goals) and Policy ADAB (District Goal Planning Process) with redline versions
- Conrad Ball PK-8 renovation and consolidation design update
- Book study discussion on 'Five Habits of High Impact School Boards'
- Board community engagement review
- Discussion of CASB Board June study session
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 20, 2022, at Berthoud High School. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, contracts over $50,000, and the 2022-2023 organizational chart. Discussion items include updates on the Audit Advisory Committee, Head Start self-assessment, summer school programming, technical operations continuity, and negotiations.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000 (contracts listed in attachment)
- Approval of 2022-2023 organizational chart with title changes (e.g., Director to Executive Director)
- Head Start self-assessment report with focus areas for 2022-2023
- Summer school update: Camp X-STREAM for K-8, credit recovery for 9-12, Extended School Year
- Continuity of Technical Operations Plan update
Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education meeting includes an executive session for negotiating strategy and a regular session to review district policies. The agenda also covers personnel recommendations, immunization regulations, and a contract adjustment for Loveland High School.
- Approval of personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations
- Review of contracts and agreements exceeding $50,000
- Second reading of updated First Aid and Emergency Medical Care policy (JLCE/JLCE-R)
- Second reading of updated Students with Special Health Needs policy (JLCEA)
- Second reading of updated Student Immunization policy (JLCB/JLCB-R)
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss several policy and operational items. Topics include an update on air cooling mitigation options and costs, a high-level plan for affordable staff housing, and a review of proposed policies on medical marijuana administration, controversial issues and guest speakers, and health/family life education. The board will also discuss a book study on high-impact school boards.
- Air cooling mitigation audit and cost/strategy options
- Affordable housing planning for staff
- Policy JLCDB and exhibits on medical marijuana administration
- Policies IJOB, IMB, IMBB, IMC on guest speakers and controversial issues
- Policies IHAM, IHAMB, and regulation IHAM-R on health and family life/sex education
Board of Education - Archive
The Board of Education is reviewing updates to student course fees, including new fees for Yoga and Fitness and Theater Production. The meeting also includes a second reading of regulations regarding family/school partnerships and the approval of a negotiations agreement.
- New $10 per semester fee for Yoga and Fitness course
- New $10 per semester fee for Theater Production course
- Second reading of Regulation KB - Standards for Family/School Partnership in Education
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of negotiations agreement
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 2, 2022, starting with an executive session at 5:15 pm to discuss negotiation strategy, followed by the public business meeting at 6:00 pm. The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, gifts/donations, insurance renewal, and policy updates on graduation requirements and physical restraint. Discussion items include updates from the Citizens Bond Oversight Committee and JROTC.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations
- Approval of Joint Insurance Committee renewal for 2022-2023
- 2nd reading of Policy IKF on graduation requirements
- 2nd reading of Policy JKA on physical restraint
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is meeting jointly with the Loveland City Council for a study session. The agenda includes a 90-minute discussion item, with attached materials on transportation and project rankings, but no specific decisions are listed.
- Joint business meeting with Loveland City Council (90 minutes)
- PowerPoint presentation for Loveland City Council & TSD Board of Education
- Draft implementation plan for transportation
- All projects by ranking (PDF)
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is reviewing the Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2021. The meeting also includes discussions on mid-year iReady diagnostic assessment results for grades 1-8 and a recommendation for insurance renewal.
- Approval of the Annual Financial Report (AFR) for Fiscal Year 2020-2021
- Review of mid-year iReady reading and math diagnostic assessment data
- Discussion of Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) renewal recommendation for 2022-2023
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of National School Counseling Week Resolution
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss student culture, climate, and attendance, as well as student discipline data and a School Resource Officer (SRO) update. They will also discuss public engagement strategies and a book study. No formal decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.
- Student Climate and Culture Survey - Fall 2021 results
- Student Discipline Data and School Resource Officer (SRO) Update
- Board of Education Public Engagement discussion
- Book Study: Five Habits of High Impact School Boards
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will meet on January 19, 2022, starting with an executive session to discuss the superintendent's mid-year evaluation and negotiation strategy. The regular meeting will include public participation, consent agenda items, and a discussion on appointing Audit Advisory Committee members.
- Executive session for superintendent's mid-year evaluation and negotiations strategy
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of easements for Monroe Elementary School (Monroe Ave and 16th Street)
- Approval of Citizen Bond Oversight Committee members (2 positions)
- 2nd readings of policies: KB, JLDAC, JLCG, BEDH/BEDH-R
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss legal questions about public participation guidelines. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, gifts/donations, a proclamation for School Board Recognition Month, and the classified staff salary schedule. Discussion items include a 2018 Bond Program update and first readings of several policies on family engagement, student screening, Medicaid reimbursement, and public participation at board meetings.
- Executive session on public participation speaking guidelines (C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b))
- Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations
- Approval of gifts/donations valued at $1,000 or more
- Approval of classified staff salary schedule
- First readings of policies KB, JLDAC, JLCG, and BEDH/BEDH-R