Thompson School District public meetings in 2023
24 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting, including public comments, approval of consent items such as personnel recommendations and expenditures over $50,000, and discussion of the 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The board will also receive updates on fall sports and summer school programs.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Acceptance of 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations
- Approval of gifts/donations
- Fall sports and summer school updates
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session and retreat at the Colorado School Board Association Convention. The board will discuss the preliminary 2024 mill levy certification, the preliminary 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, and a potential bond/mill levy for 2024. They will also consider standard action consent items, including personnel, contracts over $50K, and donations.
- Preliminary 2024 mill levy certification
- Preliminary 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Standard action consent items: personnel, extra duty, contracts over $50K, donations
- Potential bond/mill levy discussion
- Committee selection
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District R2-J Board of Education is holding a special meeting to certify election results, swear in new board members, and elect board officers. The board will also approve a resolution on assistant officers and facsimile signatures, and sign confidentiality affidavits.
- Certification of election from Larimer, Weld, and Boulder counties
- Oath of office for new members Dawn Kirk, Nancy Rumfelt, Denise Chapman, Stu Boyd
- Election of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the board
- Approval of resolution for assistant secretary/treasurer and facsimile signatures
- Signing confidentiality affidavits for executive sessions
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will review several action items including the sale of Monroe Elementary School and the 2024-2026 school calendars. The meeting also includes presentations regarding Bill Reed Middle School and the recognition of outgoing Director Pam Howard.
- Approval of the sale of Monroe Elementary School property
- Approval of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school year calendars
- New Vision Charter School renewal extension recommendation
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of State of Colorado Grant Agreement for Youth Shelter
Board of Education Study Session
The Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss several upcoming items for future board meetings. Topics include the sale of Monroe Elementary School, a state grant for a youth shelter, and school calendar recommendations. The session also includes a presentation on Centennial Elementary School and updates on curriculum implementation.
- Update on the sale of Monroe Elementary School
- Discussion of State of Colorado Grant Agreement for Youth Shelter
- Review of 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school calendar recommendations
- First reading of Exhibit LC-E Research Philosophy
- Curriculum materials implementation update
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will meet to consider personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and intergovernmental agreements with local police departments. The meeting also includes updates on bond-related contingency projects, the Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee, and youth shelter services.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Intergovernmental agreements with Larimer County Sheriff, Loveland Police, and Johnstown Police
- Approval of bond-related contingency projects
- Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) update
- McKinney Vento and Youth Shelter updates
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss several topics, including intergovernmental agreements with local police departments for school resource officers, bond project reconciliation and proposed projects, and a 60-minute discussion on artificial intelligence in education. The board will also consider a proclamation for Classified Staff Appreciation Week and review standard consent items.
- Intergovernmental agreements with Larimer County Sheriff's Office, Loveland Police Department, and Johnstown Police Department for SRO and co-responder programs
- Bond project reconciliation and proposed projects, including use of contingency funds
- Classified Staff Appreciation Week proclamation (October 16-20)
- Artificial Intelligence in Education study session discussion
- Board member orientation and handbook review
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with routine opening items, public comments, and consent agenda approvals. Key actions include approving expenditures over $50,000, reapproving the Centerra South Urban Renewal Authority intergovernmental agreement, adopting second readings of policies on choice enrollment and school calendar, and approving bond-related contracts for the Administration Building. The board will also discuss updates on unified sports, transportation, student achievement, and the calendar committee.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Reapproval of Centerra South URA intergovernmental agreement
- 2nd reading of policy JFBA/JFBB on choice enrollment
- 2nd reading of policy IC-ICA on school year/calendar
- Approval of bond-related contracts for Administration Building work
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss several items, including the reapproval of the Centerra South Urban Renewal Authority intergovernmental agreement, first readings of policies on school calendar and choice enrollment, bond-related contracts, and an energy performance contract update. The board will also hear a presentation from Coyote Ridge Elementary School and discuss the future of public health in Larimer County and student behavior.
- Centerra South URA IGA reapproval discussion
- 1st reading of Policy IC-ICA on school year/calendar
- 1st reading of Policy JFBA/JFBB on choice enrollment
- Bond-related contracts for Administration Building work (over $100K)
- Energy Performance Contract update with Schneider Electric
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with routine items like approving minutes and consent agenda, plus discussion items on the bond update, professional development, instructional vision for 2023-2024, and a proposed clear bag procedure for specified athletic events. Public comments are limited to three minutes per speaker.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Bond update discussion
- Professional development update
- Instructional vision for 2023-2024
- Clear bag procedure for specified athletic events
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss board priorities for the first semester of 2023-2024, community outreach, and superintendent goals. The agenda includes a discussion on a potential bond and mill levy override (MLO), but no decisions are scheduled; it is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of bond/mill levy override (MLO)
- Board priorities for 1st semester 2023-2024
- Community outreach/listening sessions discussion
- Superintendent goals discussion
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2023-2024 budget and vote on several budget-related resolutions, including adoption, appropriation, and use of beginning fund balance. The board will also consider consent items such as personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and policy updates, plus discuss updates on master planning, professional development, summer school, and other topics.
- Public hearing and adoption of 2023-2024 budget
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of Head Start grant for 2023-2024
- 2nd reading of policies on medically necessary treatment and video/audio monitoring
- Approval of superintendent's contract amendment
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss upcoming agenda items, including the 2023-2024 budget, future capital needs, and districtwide air conditioning updates. The board will also review several policies, resolutions, and a Head Start grant application. This is a discussion session, not a final decision meeting.
- Head Start Grant application for 2023-2024
- Resolution of Budget Adoption for 2023-2024
- Resolution of Appropriation 2023-2024 Budget
- Resolution of Use of Beginning Fund Balance for 2023-2024 Budget
- Districtwide Air Conditioning Update
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular business meeting on May 17, 2023, preceded by an executive session to discuss negotiations strategy and personnel matters. The board will consider a tentative agreement with the Thompson Education Association, approve consent items including expenditures over $50,000 and a $700,000 grant budget adjustment, and hear reports on the budget, transportation, and other topics.
- Approval of tentative agreement for negotiations with Thompson Education Association
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Budget adjustment at Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball with $700,000 grant
- Bond contingency of $70,000 for gym floor replacement at Carrie Martin Elementary School
- Approval of 2023-2024 board meeting calendar
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to develop negotiation strategy with the teachers union. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, curriculum adoption, and Head Start funding, and will discuss the 2023-2024 budget, facility use rates, and negotiations.
- Executive session for negotiations strategy with Thompson Education Association
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of English Language Arts curriculum adoption
- Approval of 2023-2024 student fees policy (JQ-E)
- Discussion of 2023-2024 budget update
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss upcoming agenda items, including a secondary English Language Arts curriculum adoption, Head Start funding and self-assessment, student fees policy, a YMCA facility lease, and a 90-minute deep dive into discipline data and student behavior. The meeting is primarily for discussion, not final decisions.
- Discussion of secondary English Language Arts curriculum adoption
- Head Start Cost of Living Adjustment and Quality Improvement funding for 2022-2023
- 1st reading of policy JQ-E on 2023-2024 student fees
- YMCA facility use lease agreement for Mary Blair Elementary
- 90-minute discussion on discipline data and student behavior update
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will consider approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Loveland Urban Renewal Authority regarding tax increment sharing for the proposed Centerra South Urban Renewal Area. The board will also vote on consent items including personnel recommendations, contracts over $50,000, and an insurance renewal. Discussion items include updates on the International Baccalaureate program and English Language Arts curriculum.
- Approval of Urban Renewal Agreement (URA) Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with Loveland Urban Renewal Authority for Centerra South
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) insurance renewal for 2023-2024, estimated annual cost $16,200,000
- 2nd reading of policies BE (Board Meetings), BEDB (Agenda), BEDH (Public Participation)
- Discussion of ELA curriculum adoption, including SAVVAS myPerspectives for grades 6-9
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss several items, including the Joint Insurance Committee's recommended health insurance renewal for 2023-2024, a proposed increase to athletic participation fees, and a proposal to modify the US34/Crossroads Corridor URA and create a new Centerra South URA. The board will also review first readings of policy updates and receive presentations from local schools.
- JIC recommends renewing all current insurance plans, with an estimated total annual cost of $16,200,000 for 2023-2024, a 6% increase.
- Athletic student fee increase discussed to offset CHSAA official fee increases starting fall 2023.
- Proposed modification to US34/Crossroads Corridor URA and creation of Centerra South URA, with potential impacts on TSD property taxes.
- First readings of policy updates: BE (School Board Meetings), BEDB (Agenda), BEDH (Public Participation at Board Meetings).
- School presentations from New Vision Charter School and Cottonwood Plains Elementary School.
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss several items, including a recommended health insurance renewal for 2023-2024, a proposed increase to athletic participation fees, and boundary modifications for Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball and Cottonwood Plains Elementary. The board will also review updates to board meeting policies and receive a presentation on a proposed new Urban Renewal Area (Centerra South) and its potential impact on district property taxes.
- JIC recommends renewing CEBT Select 4, PPO 5, and Kaiser DHMO 1500 plans; estimated annual cost $16.2 million (6% increase)
- Athletic fee increase discussion due to CHSAA official fee hikes starting fall 2023
- Boundary modification discussion for Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball and Cottonwood Plains Elementary
- First reading of policy updates: BE (Board Meetings), BEDB (Agenda), BEDH (Public Participation)
- URA discussion on proposed Centerra South URA and potential property tax impacts
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 15, 2023, starting with an executive session to discuss strategy for negotiations with the Thompson Education Association. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, contracts over $50,000, gifts/donations, a resolution for National School Counseling Week, adoption of the enVision elementary math curriculum, termination of a ditch water agreement, and acceptance of the FY 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. Public comments are scheduled, and the meeting includes reports from the superintendent, schools, and committees.
- Adoption of enVision elementary math curriculum with associated professional learning costs
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000 (contracts listed in attachment)
- Termination of non-potable water lease agreement with Jane E. Vielehr for Turner Middle School
- Approval of FY 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with the Thompson Education Association. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, contracts over $50,000, gifts, a math curriculum adoption, and the annual financial report, plus discussion items on the youth shelter, co-responder program, urban renewal area, and affordable housing.
- Adoption of enVision elementary math curriculum with professional learning costs
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000 (contracts listed in attached PDF)
- Approval of 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
- Termination of ditch water lease agreement with Jane E. Vielehr for Turner Middle School
- Selection of Citizen Bond Oversight Committee members by lottery
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss several upcoming agenda items, including the adoption of a new elementary math curriculum, termination of a water lease agreement, and the 2021-22 financial report. They will also receive updates on the district's strategic plan, climate and culture survey results, and affordable housing.
- Recommendation to adopt enVision elementary math curriculum with associated professional learning costs
- Discussion of terminating a 2010 nonpotable water lease agreement with Jane E. Vielehr for Turner Middle School
- Review of the draft 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) with a March 1, 2023 filing deadline
- Selection process for Citizen Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) members via blind draw at February 15 meeting
- Presentation of results from the Fall 2022 Climate and Culture Survey
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss technology updates, district sustainability projects, and a proposed new format for future working sessions. The board will also review its operational norms and consider future agenda items. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Technology Update (75 minutes) on the UTA 1:1 program
- District Sustainability Projects (60 minutes)
- Review of Future Working Session Format (30 minutes)
- New Agenda Item discussion (5 minutes)
- Operational Norms Check In (5 minutes)
Board of Education - Archive
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 4, 2023, starting with an executive session to evaluate the Superintendent. The board will then consider consent items including personnel recommendations, gifts/donations, a proclamation for School Board Recognition Month, and a revised meeting calendar. Discussion items include updates on bond funds, the annual school utilization report, proposed 2022-23 budget amendments, and universal pre-K funding.
- Executive session for mid-year evaluation of Superintendent
- Approval of personnel/extra duty/coaching recommendations
- Approval of gifts/donations valued at $1,000 or more
- Discussion of annual school utilization report (no school closures recommended)
- Update on 2022-23 amended budget and universal pre-K funding