Thompson School District public meetings in 2025
33 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will meet December 17 at 6:00 PM in Loveland to approve minutes from prior meetings, personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and 2025 bond project budgets. They will also vote on new course proposals, bond issuance documentation, the 2024-2025 financial report, and 2026-2028 school calendar recommendations.
- Approval of 2025 Bond Project Budgets
- Approval of Expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of Curriculum Improvement Council New Course Proposals
- Approval of Bond Issuance Documentation
- Approval of 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to certify the final 2026 mill levy, which sets the local property-tax rate for schools. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and act upon the 2026 Mill Levy Certification. This process determines the property tax collections for the district.
- Approval of Final 2026 Mill Levy Certification
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session retreat to discuss committee structures, review board roles and responsibilities, and address classified employee representation. The meeting includes procedural items, public comment, and a legal information session.
- Review of Board Committees 25-26.pdf
- Legal Information Session on Board Roles and Responsibilities
- Public Comment during working lunch (12:00-12:30 PM)
- Discussion on retention of YouTube recordings of board meetings
- Classified Employee Representation (2:45-4:00 PM)
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District R2-J Board of Education holds a special meeting to swear in three newly elected members and conduct internal elections for leadership roles. The board will also approve a resolution authorizing facsimile signatures and receive affidavits on confidentiality compliance.
- Oath of Office administered to Mike Scholl, Alexandra Lessem, and Lori Goebel
- Election of President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer of the Board
- Approval of resolution for Assistant Secretary/Treasurer and facsimile signatures
- Receipt of election certifications from Larimer, Weld, and Boulder Counties
- Signing of confidentiality affidavits by all board members
Board of Education Study Session
The Board of Education will review financial items including 2025 bond project budgets and the preliminary 2026 mill levy certification. Members will also discuss new course proposals and school calendar recommendations for the 2026-2028 school years.
- 2025 Bond Project Budgets and bond issuance documentation
- Preliminary 2026 Mill Levy Certification for property tax collections
- Preliminary 2024-2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Calendar recommendations for 2026-2027 and 2027-2028 school years
- Contracts greater than $50,000
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will meet to discuss and potentially approve second readings of updated attendance policies and nondiscrimination regulations. The board will also receive financial updates and bond progress reports.
- Approval of 2nd Read Policy JH/JHB Student Absences and Excuses
- Approval of 2nd Read Policy AC, Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
- Approval of 2nd Read Regulation AC-R-1, Harassment and Discrimination Investigation Procedures for Students
- Financial Update (30 minutes)
- 2025 Bond - Next Steps (30 minutes)
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education study session will preview multiple first-read policies and regulations, including changes to student attendance rules and new nondiscrimination procedures. Members will also receive updates on personnel contracts and a legislative briefing from the Colorado Association of School Boards.
- 1st Read Policy JH/JHA/JHAB on Student Absences and Excuses
- 1st Read Policy AC on Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity
- 1st Read Regulations AC-R-1, AC-R-2, AC-R-3 on harassment/discrimination investigations
- Standard Action Consent Items including personnel contracts over $50K
- CASB Legislative Update
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will consider approving a proposed settlement in the Bernard v. Thompson School District R2-J lawsuit and multiple contracts over $50,000, including budget software. They will also vote on second-read policies for choice and open enrollment programs, and a resolution supporting Colorado ballot propositions LL and MM for school meal funding.
- Proposed settlement in Bernard v. Thompson School District R2-J, Case No. 24-cv-03110
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000, including Euna Budget Software contract
- Second-read approval of policies JFBA (Choice Enrollment) and JFBB (Open Enrollment)
- Resolution supporting 2025 Colorado ballot propositions LL and MM for Healthy School Meals for All
- Approval of pre-condemnation agreement and Monroe Elementary School sale proceeds update
Board of Education Study Session
The Board of Education will review proposed revisions to choice and open enrollment policies and the district organizational chart. The session includes updates on student achievement and performance results, as well as a discussion on ADA assessments and Monroe Elementary School sale proceeds.
- Proposed revisions to Choice Enrollment (JFBA/JFBA-R) and Open Enrollment (JFBB/JFBB-R) policies
- ADA Assessment and Monroe Elementary School (MES) sale proceeds update
- Approval of a Pre-condemnation Agreement
- Resolution in support of 2025 Colorado State Ballot Propositions LL and MM for school meals
- Review of 2025 State Assessment and District Performance Framework (DPF) results
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will review several policy items and administrative reports. The agenda includes a presentation regarding Namaqua Elementary School and the approval of various personnel and expenditure recommendations.
- Namaqua Elementary School Presentation
- Approval of Personnel/Extra Duty/Coaching Recommendations
- Approval of Expenditures over $50,000
- Second reading of Policy BEDB Agenda
- Second reading of Policy KLG Relations with State and Federal Agencies
Board of Education Study Session
The Loveland Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss a first reading of Policy BEDB Agenda, standard action consent items including personnel recommendations and contracts greater than $50K, and a legislative update from the Colorado Association of School Boards. The board will also hear a presentation from Loveland High School and review operational norms.
- 1st Reading of Policy BEDB Agenda
- Contracts greater than $50K memo for September 3, 2025
- Personnel recommendations for September 3, 2025
- Donation memo for September 17, 2025
- CASB legislative update with proposed resolution booklet
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will meet to discuss and potentially take action on two temporary policy approvals. These items concern relations with law enforcement authorities and regulations regarding federal immigration officials.
- Temporary Approval KLG Relations with Law Enforcement Authorities
- Temporary Approval KLG-R Regulation regarding Federal Immigration Officials
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will consider approving proposed settlements in two lawsuits: Johnson v. Thompson School District R2-J (U.S. District Court, Case No. 24-CV-01267) and Roane v. Thompson School District (Larimer County District Court, Case No. 2025CV30576). The board will also vote on consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, gifts/donations, and an athletic trainer agreement. A proposed amendment to the 2025-2026 board meeting calendar is up for discussion and action.
- Proposed settlement in Johnson v. Thompson School District R2-J, Case No. 24-CV-01267
- Proposed settlement in Roane v. Thompson School District, Case No. 2025CV30576
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of OCR Certified Athletic Trainer Agreement
- 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Calendar Amendment
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve an athletic trainer agreement over $50,000, amend the 2025-2026 meeting calendar, and review standard consent items including personnel and donations. The board will also receive a legislative update from CASB and check in on operational meeting norms.
- Approval of OCR Certified Athletic Trainer Agreement (items over $50k)
- 2025-2026 Board of Education Meeting Calendar Amendment
- Standard Action Consent Items: personnel, contracts greater than $50K, donations
- CASB Legislative Update on significant bills from the 2025 session
- Board of Education Operational Meeting Norm Check In
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education will meet to discuss and potentially act on a resolution to call an election on November 4, 2025. This election would concern a bond initiative for the Thompson School District.
- Resolution calling an election on November 4, 2025 for a bond initiative
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a retreat on August 5, 2025, to discuss board priorities, community outreach, and the board-superintendent relationship. The meeting includes public comment and planning sessions but no formal votes on specific items.
- Public Comment period from 9:45-10:30 AM
- Discussion of Board/Superintendent Relationship from 1:30-2:30 PM
- Board Priorities discussion from 2:45-3:45 PM
- Community Outreach/Listening Sessions from 1:00-1:30 PM
- Agenda Structure review from 10:45-11:45 AM
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting the 2025-2026 budget, including resolutions for appropriation and use of beginning fund balance. The board will also consider an amendment to the 2025-2026 school calendar, approval of expenditures over $50,000, and updates on the Master Planning Committee and a possible bond initiative.
- Public hearing and adoption of the 2025-2026 budget
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of project budgets using Monroe Elementary School sale proceeds
- Amendment to the 2025-2026 school calendar
- Discussion of a possible bond initiative
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action on the superintendent's expulsion of Student A. The board may enter executive session to discuss the appeal, review confidential documents, and receive legal advice before voting.
- Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(h) to discuss expulsion appeal where public disclosure would adversely affect persons involved
- Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(g) to consider documents protected under Colorado Open Records Act
- Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) to confer with attorney on expulsion appeal process
- Action item: Review and take action on Superintendent's expulsion of Student A
Board of Education Study Session
The Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss several upcoming items for future board meetings. Topics include the 2025-2026 budget adoption, Head Start grants, and the use of proceeds from the Monroe Elementary School sale.
- Resolution of Budget Adoption for 2025-2026
- Approval of project budgets and contracts for Monroe Elementary School sale proceeds
- Head Start Grant application for 2025-2026
- Edmentum Online Platform adoption discussion
- State of Colorado Interest Free Cash Flow Loan Program participation
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will vote on approving a tentative agreement from negotiations and the incoming superintendent's contract. The board will also consider consent items including a new elementary ELA curriculum, termination of the YMCA lease, and EV bus charging station contracts.
- Approval of Tentative Agreement for Negotiations (2025-2027)
- Approval of Incoming Superintendent Contract
- Approval of Elementary English Language Arts Curriculum: Benchmark Advanced/Benchmark Adelante
- Approval of Termination of YMCA Lease Agreement
- Approval of Contract for EV Bus Charging Stations
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and act upon a resolution. The primary purpose of the meeting is to appoint a finalist as the Superintendent of the Thompson School District.
- Resolution appointing a finalist as Superintendent of Thompson School District
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to review bond and mill levy polling results and receive a recommendation. The board will also discuss negotiations with the Thompson Education Association, consider terminating the YMCA lease agreement, and review a proposed director district rebounding. Several policy first readings and contract approvals are on the agenda for discussion.
- Discussion of bond/mill polling results and recommendation (30-minute study session)
- Termination of YMCA lease agreement discussed
- First reading of policy on student fees (Exhibit JQ-E)
- Revised contract with Larimer County for Thompson Career Center grant
- Contract for EV bus charging stations
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will interview three superintendent candidates—Doug Van Zyl, Kym LeBlanc-Esparza, and Bret Heller—in a public forum. After a recess, the board will hold an executive session to discuss prioritizing finalists and contract negotiations, followed by a possible appointment vote.
- Public interviews of superintendent finalists Doug Van Zyl (12:30-2:00 PM), Kym LeBlanc-Esparza (2:05-3:35 PM), and Bret Heller (3:40-5:10 PM)
- Executive session at 6:30 PM to prioritize finalists and discuss contract negotiations under state law
- Possible appointment of a new superintendent after closed session
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will meet on April 16, 2025, at Berthoud High School. The board will enter executive session to develop strategy for negotiations with the Thompson Education Association, and will also consider action items including approval of expenditures over $50,000, the 2018 bond reconciliation, and an energy performance contract.
- Executive session to develop negotiation strategy with Thompson Education Association (C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e))
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of 2018 Bond Reconciliation
- Approval of Energy Performance Contract
- Approval of project budget for Loveland High School
Board of Education Study Session
The Board of Education will hold a study session to review several administrative and operational items. Discussions include an update from the AI Task Force, results from future bond polling, and the selection of a district auditor for fiscal year 25-26.
- AI Task Force update
- Future Bond polling results and next steps
- Selection of District Auditor for fiscal year 25-26
- Project budget contract approval for Loveland High School ADA fields
- 2018 Bond Reconciliation Review
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School Board will consider approving the sale of Monroe Elementary real property. The board will also vote on consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, gifts and donations, insurance renewal, New Vision Charter School renewal, the 2025-2026 meeting schedule, a policy on executive sessions, and a resolution supporting students and families. Discussion items include updates on Project Search, the budget, and negotiations with the Thompson Education Association.
- Resolution for sale of real property – Monroe Elementary
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- New Vision Charter School renewal for 2025-2030
- Approval of 2025-2026 Board meeting schedule
- Board resolution reaffirming support for all students, staff, families and community
Board of Education Study Session
The Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss a superintendent search, potential bond or mill levy updates, and negotiations. The meeting includes an executive session regarding the potential sale of the former Monroe Elementary School.
- Potential sale of former Monroe Elementary School at 1500 Monroe Avenue
- New Vision Charter School renewal
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) Renewal Recommendation for 2025-2026
- 1st Reading of Policy BEC Executive Sessions
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve the selection of a firm to lead the search for a new superintendent. The board will also consider adopting the meeting agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 30 minutes.
- Approval of Selection of Superintendent Search Firm (30-minute discussion/action item)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 19, 2025, starting with an executive session at 5:00 p.m. to develop strategy for negotiations with the Thompson Education Association. The public business meeting at 6:00 p.m. includes discussion items on 2024 graduation and dropout rates, a culture/climate survey update, professional development, a land dedication at Kinston/Centerra, a budget update, and a negotiations update. Consent items include approval of personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, gifts/donations, a policy on criminal history record information, termination of an MOU with Summitstone, and a proclamation for National School Counselor Week.
- Executive session to develop strategy for negotiations with Thompson Education Association
- Discussion of 2024 graduation and dropout rates and 2025 middle-of-year i-Ready results
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Termination of Memorandum of Understanding with Summitstone
- Kinston/Centerra land dedication discussion
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session on February 5, 2025, at Coyote Ridge Elementary School. Key discussion items include a 60-minute update on cell phone policy, a budget update, and an update on a possible bond/mill initiative. The board will also consider a first reading of policy GBI on criminal history record information, an energy performance contract, and a resolution supporting students and families.
- Cell phone policy update (60-minute discussion)
- Budget update for the 2024-25 school year
- Update on possible bond/mill initiative
- 1st reading of Policy GBI: Criminal History Record Information
- Energy Performance Contract discussion
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will meet to approve several financial items, including an amended budget and the 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The board will also consider contracts for electric buses and a project budget for Mountain View High School.
- Approval of the Proposed 2024-2025 Amended Budget Update
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of the EPA Electric Bus Grant Contract
- Approval of the project budget and contract for Mountain View High School
- Approval of the 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss several items, including the 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, a potential future bond and mill levy, and proposed budget amendments for 2024-2025. The board will also consider an EPA electric bus grant contract, a contract for Mountain View High School, and a leased vehicle contract.
- Potential future bond and mill levy discussion (60 minutes)
- Acceptance of 2023-2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
- Proposed 2024-2025 amended budget update
- EPA electric bus grant contract
- Approval of contract and project budget for Mountain View High School