The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education, CO

Board Retreats and Other Events

The District 11 Board of Education will hold several committee meetings, including the DAC and MLO Oversight Committee. No Board business will be discussed and no Board action will be taken during this event.

• DAC and DAC Subcommittees meeting in Room 129
• MLO Oversight Committee meeting in Room 186

Special Board Meeting

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to enter an executive session. The board intends to discuss personnel matters specifically regarding Superintendent Performance Goals.

• Executive session to discuss Superintendent Performance Goals

Work Session

The Board of Education will discuss and vote on revisions to the district's vision, mission, and strategic planning policy. The board will also consider proposed changes to the L-Series policies regarding education agency relations.

• Vote on Policy AD regarding School District Vision, Mission, and Strategic Planning
• Proposed revision of Policy LBD and Regulation LBD-R
• Proposed repeal of Policies LB, LC, and LDA
• Proposed repeal of Exhibits LBD-E1 and LBD-E2

Board Retreats and Other Events

This notice announces that two or more District 11 Board of Education Directors may attend the 5th Grade Peak Experience - Rocket Day. The document states that no Board business will be discussed and no action will be taken during the event.

• 5th Grade Peak Experience - Rocket Day at Memorial Park (1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave)

Board Retreats and Other Events

The Board of Education will meet for a retreat to discuss internal operations and policy. The session focuses on board self-evaluation, administrative progress, and strategic planning.

• Board of Education self-evaluation
• Review of Administrative Action Checklist
• Artificial Intelligence (AI) workshopping and policy direction
• Crisis communications planning
• Review of Policy AD regarding District Vision, Mission, and Strategic Planning

Board Retreats and Other Events

This is a notice that two or more District 11 Board of Education Directors may attend a 4th Grade Medieval Festival. The document states that no Board business will be discussed and no action will be taken.

• Attendance at Rogers Elementary School 4th Grade Medieval Festival

Board Retreats and Other Events

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a public hearing on October 7, 2026, at 7:00 PM at 1115 N. El Paso Street on Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) for four schools assigned low-performance plan types based on spring state assessments. The schools are Madison Elementary School (Turnaround), Galileo Middle School (Priority Improvement), Mann Middle School (Priority Improvement), and Spark Online Academy (Priority Improvement). Each school developed a UIP with stakeholders, and the plan must incorporate parent feedback and be approved by the board. Families can give input at monthly School Accountability Committee meetings or at this hearing.

• Public hearing on UIPs for Madison Elementary School, Galileo Middle School, Mann Middle School, and Spark Online Academy
• Madison Elementary School: 2026 Preliminary Plan Type Turnaround; Achievement Approaching; Growth Does Not Meet
• Galileo Middle School: 2026 Preliminary Plan Type Priority Improvement; Achievement Does not meet; Growth Approaching
• Mann Middle School: 2026 Preliminary Plan Type Priority Improvement; Achievement Does not meet; Growth Approaching
• Spark Online Academy: 2026 Preliminary Plan Type Priority Improvement; Achievement Approaching; Growth Approaching

Regular Board Meeting

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education meets Wednesday, October 7, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the boardroom at 1115 N. El Paso Street. The board is scheduled to vote on the 2026-2027 Unified District Improvement Plan and on improvement plans for Mann Middle School, Galileo Middle School, and Madison Elementary School, with a separate item on Spark Online Academy. A 7:00 PM public hearing covers Priority Improvement and Turnaround schools: Madison Elementary, Galileo Middle, Mann Middle, and Spark Online Academy. The agenda also includes a Colorado Department of Education update on Mitchell High School and Galileo Middle School, policy revisions, and personnel recommendations.

• Public hearing at 7:00 PM on Priority Improvement/Turnaround schools: Madison Elementary, Galileo Middle, Mann Middle, and Spark Online Academy
• Vote on 2026-2027 Unified District Improvement Plan (UDIP) ahead of an October 15, 2026 CDE submission deadline
• Vote on Unified School Improvement Plans for Mann Middle School, Galileo Middle School, and Madison Elementary School
• K-Series policy actions: retain KI and AKB as revised, adopt KHA-KHB, repeal KCD, KHA, KHB, KJJ and regulations KCD-R, KHA-R, KHB-R
• Non-action item to accredit eight schools rated 74% or above on the School Performance Framework, including Freedom Elementary (84.9%) and Howbert Elementary (84.6%); board vote needed by November 4, 2026

Board Retreats and Other Events

This is a notice that two or more Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education directors may attend the 8th Grade Peak Experience - Chalktober on October 2, 2026 at 9:30 AM at Acacia Park, 115 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903. The notice states no Board business will be discussed and no Board action will be taken. It is an event attendance notice, not a decision-making meeting.

• Event: 8th Grade Peak Experience - Chalktober
• Date/time: Friday, October 2, 2026, at 9:30 AM
• Location: Acacia Park - 115 E. Platte Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
• No Board business will be discussed and no Board action will be taken
• Contact: Melisa Olsen, Board Specialist, 719-520-2004

Work Session

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a work session to review and vote on two policy items. First, they will consider adopting a revised Policy AD on the district's vision, mission, and strategic planning. Second, they will vote on a series of L-Series policy actions, including retaining one policy as revised, repealing three policies, and repealing two exhibits. The meeting is open for public remote viewing via live stream.

• Adoption of revised Policy AD (School District Vision, Mission, and Strategic Planning)
• Retain Policy LBD as revised
• Repeal Policies LB, LC, and LDA
• Retain Regulation LBD-R as revised
• Repeal Exhibits LBD-E1 and LBD-E2

Special Board Meeting

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to vote on a comprehensive review of its D-Series (Fiscal Management) policies. The board will consider retaining revised policies, repealing outdated ones, adopting a new policy, and repealing associated regulations and exhibits. The board may also enter executive session to discuss legal advice regarding the district's involvement in federal litigation.

• Vote to retain 11 revised D-Series policies (DA, DB, DBG, DBGA, DBJ, DC, DG, DIA, DJ, DJG, DKC)
• Vote to repeal 15 policies (DBC, DBI, DD, DE, DFA-DFAA, DFG, DFH, DGA-DGB, DID, DIE, DIF, DKD, DLB, DM, DN, DO)
• Vote to adopt new Policy DAC
• Vote to repeal 12 regulations (DBJ-R, DD-R1, DD-R2, DE-R1 through DE-R5, DFG-R, DID-R, DKD-R, DM-R, DN-R)
• Executive session on legal advice re: federal litigation

Board Retreats and Other Events

This is a notice for the District 11 Board of Education committee meetings on September 17, 2026. The agenda states that no board business will be discussed and no board action will be taken during this event. The evening includes meetings for the DAC (and subcommittees) and the MLO Oversight Committee, with dinner and virtual attendance options. It is primarily a procedural gathering for committee members and observers.

• DAC and DAC Subcommittees meeting, 5:30-8:30 p.m., Room 129
• MLO Oversight Committee meeting, 5:30-8:00 p.m., Room 186
• Meetings held at Tesla PD Center, 2560 International Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
• Dinner available at 5:15 p.m.; committee meetings begin 5:45-6:00 p.m.
• Community members welcome to observe; voting limited to committee members

Work Session

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a work session to review the Summit 2031 Strategic Plan, 2026 state assessment results (CMAS, PSAT, SAT), and the 2026-2027 District Unified Improvement Plan (UDIP). The board will also consider adopting Unified School Improvement Plans (USIPs) for Mann Middle School, Galileo Middle School, and Madison Elementary School, with a vote needed by October 7, 2026.

• Review of Summit 2031 Strategic Plan and 2026-2027 District UDIP
• Discussion of 2026 CMAS, PSAT, and SAT assessment results
• Board vote on USIPs for Mann Middle School, Galileo Middle School, and Madison Elementary School
• USIPs required for schools in Priority Improvement or Turnaround status

Special Board Meeting

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to vote on proposed revisions, repeals, and adoptions of K-Series (Community Relations) policies, including retaining KBBA, repealing KB, KBE, KCA, KCB, and KEB, adopting KDBA, and repealing regulations KBA-R, KBBA-R, and KEB-R. The board will also review the 2026-2027 Unified District Improvement Plan (UDIP) and Unified School Improvement Plans (USIPs) for Mann Middle School, Galileo Middle School, and Madison Elementary School, with votes required by October 7, 2026. The meeting includes a public comment period limited to action items and an executive session to discuss legal advice regarding an employee complaint.

• Vote on K-Series policy actions: retain KBBA, repeal KB, KBE, KCA, KCB, KEB, adopt KDBA, repeal regulations KBA-R, KBBA-R, KEB-R
• Review 2026-2027 Unified District Improvement Plan (UDIP) for adoption before October 15 CDE deadline
• Review Unified School Improvement Plans (USIPs) for Mann Middle, Galileo Middle, and Madison Elementary
• Non-action review of Policy AKB and new consolidated Policy KHA-KHB
• Executive session for legal advice on an employee complaint

Board Retreats and Other Events

This is a notice that two or more District 11 Board of Education directors may attend the Mitchell High School 9/11 Ceremony on September 11, 2026. The agenda states no Board business will be discussed and no Board action will be taken during the event. It is purely an attendance notice, not a working meeting.

• Mitchell High School 9/11 Ceremony, September 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM, 1205 Potter Dr, Colorado Springs, CO
• No Board business or action planned at the event

Board Retreats and Other Events

This agenda is a notice that two or more District 11 Board of Education directors may attend the Jenkins Middle School PTA meeting on September 9, 2026. No board business will be discussed and no board action will be taken. The event is purely informational and procedural.

• Jenkins Middle School PTA Meeting, September 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
• Location: 6410 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
• Notice of possible attendance by two or more board directors
• No board business or action planned

Regular Board Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on revisions to the K-Series Community Relations policies and a 25-year drainage agreement with the City of Colorado Springs. Additionally, the Board will approve various committee memberships and personnel recommendations.

• K-Series Community Relations policy revisions, repeals, and adoptions
• 25-year Revocable License and Release of Liability Agreement with the City of Colorado Springs for Academy ACL drainage
• Resolution 2027-06 authorizing District staff legislative liaisons
• Resolution 2027-04 appointing a District 11 representative to the Excess-of-Loss Self-Insurance Pool Board
• FY 2026-2027 committee membership rosters for DAC, MLOOC, and others

Board Retreats and Other Events

Two or more District 11 Board of Education Directors may attend a tour of North Middle School on September 1, 2026. No Board business will be discussed or action taken during this event.

• Tour of North Middle School at 612 E Yampa St

Work Session

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a work session to consider proposed revisions, repeals, and adoptions for the K-Series (Community Relations) and L-Series (Education Agency Relations) policies. These are part of a comprehensive policy manual review directed by the Board in April 2026. The Board is expected to vote on the proposed changes as presented.

• K-Series (Community Relations) policy review: proposed revisions, repeals, and new adoptions
• L-Series (Education Agency Relations) policy review: proposed revisions and repeals
• Board vote needed on both policy series
• Review includes policies, regulations, and exhibits
• Meeting at 1115 N. El Paso Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903

Board Retreats and Other Events

This is a notice for the District 11 Board of Education committee meetings on August 20, 2026. The agenda states that no board business will be discussed and no board action will be taken during this event. The meetings are for committees like DAC and MLO Oversight, and community members are welcome to observe.

• DAC and DAC Subcommittees meet 5:30-8:30 p.m. in Room 116/129
• MLO Oversight Committee meets 5:30-8:00 p.m. in Room 186
• Dinner available at 5:15 p.m.; meetings start between 5:45 and 6:00 p.m.
• Virtual attendance via Webex links provided one week prior
• RSVP requested for food and childcare planning

Special Board Meeting

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a special meeting to vote on an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) for the November 3, 2026 coordinated election, which is required to place the District's bond question on the ballot. The board will also consider proposed revisions, repeals, and adoptions to the K-Series (Community Relations) and L-Series (Education Agency Relations) policies as part of a comprehensive policy review. Public comments are limited to action items only.

• Contract award: 2026 Election IGA with El Paso County, estimated cost $484,729, to place bond question on November 3, 2026 ballot
• K-Series Policy Review: proposed revisions, repeals, and adoptions for Community Relations policies
• L-Series Policy Review: proposed revisions and repeals for Education Agency Relations policies
• Public comments limited to action items, 3 minutes per speaker

Work Session

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a work session to review and vote on proposed revisions, repeals, and adoptions for the K-Series (Community Relations) and L-Series (Education Agency Relations) policies. These are part of a comprehensive policy manual review aimed at reducing outdated or duplicative content. The board is expected to take action on both series.

• K-Series (Community Relations) policy review: proposed revisions, repeals, and new adoptions
• L-Series (Education Agency Relations) policy review: proposed revisions and repeals
• Board vote needed on both policy series
• Presented by Chief of Strategy Nicole Ottmer and other staff

Board Retreats and Other Events

This agenda is a notice that two or more District 11 Board of Education directors may attend the Jenkins Middle School ribbon cutting event on August 12, 2026. No board business will be discussed or acted upon during the event. The agenda is purely procedural and contains no decisions or discussion items.

• Jenkins Middle School ribbon cutting, August 12, 2026 at 8:00 AM
• Location: 6410 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
• No board business or action will occur at the event

Regular Board Meeting

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on August 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Boardroom at 1115 N. El Paso Street. The board will vote on key items including a $1.6M instructional support contract, a November bond election question, and teacher compensation funding tied to the bond. Public comments are allowed for 60 minutes.

• Vote on $1,627,000 contract (up to $1,800,000) with Instructional Empowerment for instructional support services
• Vote on Resolution 2027-02 to place a General Obligation bond question on the November 3, 2026, ballot
• Vote on Resolution 2027-03 to commit Mill Levy Override funds to teacher compensation if bond passes
• Vote on five-year charter contract renewal for CIVA Charter High School
• Vote on personnel recommendations including staff appointments

Board Retreats and Other Events

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education announced that two or more directors may attend a staff welcome-back event on August 4, 2026. No board business will be discussed, and no official actions will be taken during this event.

Board Retreats and Other Events

Board of Education Directors may attend the Staff Welcome Back Kickoff for Northeast and West Schools. The notice states that no Board business will be discussed and no action will be taken.

• Staff Welcome Back Kickoff at Ed Robson Arena (849 N Tejon St)

Board Retreats and Other Events

This is a notice that some District 11 Board of Education directors may attend the Executive Professional Annual Kick-Off event. No board business will be discussed and no board action will be taken. The agenda is purely procedural.

• Event: Executive Professional Annual Kick-Off on August 3, 2026 at Jenkins Middle School
• No board business or action scheduled

Board Retreats and Other Events

This is a notice that three or more Board of Education members may attend the D11 Launch (New Teacher Orientation) on July 29, 2026. The agenda states that no Board business will be discussed and no Board action will be taken during the event. It is a procedural notice, not a working meeting.

• D11 Launch (New Teacher Orientation) on July 29, 2026 at 8:00 AM
• Location: 2560 International Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
• Notice that three or more Board members may attend

Special Board Meeting

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will vote on three resolutions: a general obligation bond election question for the November 2026 ballot, a commitment of mill levy override funds to teacher compensation contingent on bond approval, and official participation in the 2026 coordinated election. The meeting is a special session conducted via videoconference.

• 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 bond passes
• Resolution 2027-01: Confirm participation in the 2026 Coordinated Election and appoint Melisa Olsen as Designated Election Official
• Board vote needed by August 5, 2026, for bond and teacher compensation resolutions

Board Retreats and Other Events

This is a notice that three or more Board members may attend a LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, and Development) meeting. No Board business will be discussed and no action will be taken. The agenda is purely procedural.