D11 Board Agendas Include Bond, Teacher Pay, and $1.6M Contract; Decisions Await Minutes
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held several meetings and events over the past two weeks, with agendas that included a proposed November bond measure, a $1.6 million instructional support contract, and a commitment of mill levy override funds to teacher compensation. No official decisions have been reported yet, as minutes from these meetings have not been published.
Special Board Meeting (July 29)
The board convened a special session via videoconference on July 29, 2026, to consider three resolutions:
- **Resolution 2027-02**: Approve ballot language for a proposed 2026 general obligation bond measure.
- **Resolution 2027-03**: Commit mill levy override revenues to teacher compensation if the bond passes.
- **Resolution 2027-01**: Confirm participation in the 2026 Coordinated Election and appoint Melisa Olsen as Designated Election Official.
The agenda noted that the board needed to vote by August 5, 2026, for the bond and teacher compensation resolutions.
Regular Board Meeting (August 5)
At its regular meeting on August 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Boardroom at 1115 N. El Paso Street, the board had the following items on its agenda:
- A vote on a contract with Instructional Empowerment for instructional support services, valued at $1,627,000 (up to $1,800,000).
- A vote on Resolution 2027-02 to place a General Obligation bond question on the November 3, 2026, ballot.
- A vote on Resolution 2027-03 to commit Mill Levy Override funds to teacher compensation if the bond passes.
- A vote on a five-year charter contract renewal for CIVA Charter High School.
- A vote on personnel recommendations, including staff appointments.
Public comments were allowed for 60 minutes.
Procedural Notices
The board also issued several notices for events where no official business was planned:
- **July 27**: A LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, and Development) meeting notice, with no board business or action.
- **July 29**: D11 Launch (New Teacher Orientation) at 2560 International Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, at 8:00 AM. No board action was planned.
- **August 3**: Executive Professional Annual Kick-Off at Jenkins Middle School. No board business or action scheduled.
- **August 4**: Staff Welcome Back Kickoff for Northeast and West Schools at Ed Robson Arena (849 N Tejon St). No board action was planned.
These notices are procedural and do not involve decisions.
Coming Up
No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. The next regular board meeting has not been announced in the provided data.