Eagle County school board to vote on $10.1M mill levy override; no formal action in past two weeks
The Eagle County School District Board of Education has not taken any formal action in the past two weeks, but is scheduled to vote on a $10.1 million mill levy override at its Aug. 26 meeting. The board also will consider a revised committee structure and approve the superintendent's accountability framework.
Recent meetings
Aug. 10 – Gathering notice
Board members attended the 2026 ECSD School Year Launch at Eagle Valley High School to welcome staff. No board business was discussed and no formal action was taken.
Aug. 12 – Regular meeting (agenda only, minutes not yet published)
The board held a work session and regular meeting. The agenda included:
- A resolution to refund 2017 bonds, which could save taxpayers about $15.2 million.
- A community survey on a potential 2026 mill levy override, conducted by Magellan Strategies with 732 voters and a ±3.58% margin of error.
- A first reading of Policy GP-7 on committee structure.
- A farm-to-school feasibility study presentation.
- A consent agenda with minutes, personnel list, and monitoring reports.
Because minutes have not been published, no decisions from this meeting are confirmed.
Aug. 20 – Gathering Notice
Board members attended a community Q&A about a potential mill levy override for the November 2026 ballot. The event was held at Donovan Pavilion, 1600 S Frontage Rd W, Vail. No public business was discussed and no formal action was taken.
Upcoming meetings
Aug. 26 – Regular Meeting
The board is scheduled to vote on several items:
- **Resolution 2026/27-3**: Authorizes a $10.1 million Mill Levy Override to be placed on the November 3, 2026 ballot. This would seek voter approval for additional property tax revenue.
- **Superintendent Accountability Framework**: Approval of the 2026–2027 framework and first-year goals.
- **Policy GP-7**: Adoption of a revised committee structure, reducing formal committees from 13 to 8.
- **Q4 Fiscal Management Report**: Approval of the report, which projects general fund revenue at 99% of budget and a year-end fund balance of $7.5 million to $8 million.
- **Policy updates**: Including JKA Use of Physical Intervention and Restraint and JLCB Immunization of Students.
Aug. 27 – Gathering Notice
Board members may attend the Move With Me Books Fundraiser at Capitol Public House, 1099 Capitol St, Eagle. No board action or public business will occur. The notice is posted under Colorado's Open Meetings Law.
Coming up
The Aug. 26 regular meeting is the next opportunity for public comment and formal action. The meeting will be held at a location to be announced. The Aug. 27 gathering notice is informational only and does not require public attendance.