The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education public meetings in 2020
33 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a virtual work session on December 16, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. The board will discuss its legislative agenda, with no formal action expected. Public comments are not taken at work sessions.
- Discussion of the legislative agenda for the board
- Meeting conducted via videoconferencing
- Public can watch via live web stream
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education met via videoconference to review Resolution 2021-17 regarding mill levy rate certification. The presentation detailed the five components of the district's mill levy, including the General Fund, Bond, and Education Plan levies.
- Presentation of Resolution 2021-17 Mill Levy Rates Component Certification
- Review of mill levy components: General Fund, Bond (1996 and 2005), Education Plan (2000 and 2017), and Abatement Levy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a virtual work session on December 2, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. The agenda includes an equity update and a facilities master plan update, with discussion but no formal action. Public comments are not taken at work sessions.
- Equity update presentation
- Facilities Master Plan update discussion
- Restructuring options tree document
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 11, 2020, starting with an executive session on interest-based bargaining topics, followed by a public session. The board will hear a presentation on the FY19-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR), receive a Return to Learn update, and consider several policy revisions and consent items. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major new proposals or public hearings on the agenda.
- Executive session to discuss negotiations (Interest-Based Bargaining topics) per C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)
- Presentation of FY19-20 CAFR with unmodified opinion from auditor BKD LLP
- Approval of consent items including personnel recommendations and district-wide closure on Oct 26 due to inclement weather
- Policy revisions: IHBB (Gifted and Talented Education), IHBAA (Response to Intervention), JFABD (Admission of Homeless Students), IHD (Adult/Community Education)
- Recognition of two counselors as Colorado Counselor of the Year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a virtual work session on November 4, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. The board will receive information on the Quarter 1 Report, including benchmarks, attendance, and the Strategic Alignment Plan, and will discuss an update on the Academic Master Plan and a possible revision to the elementary calendar. No formal action will be taken at this work session.
- Quarter 1 Report: benchmarks, attendance, Strategic Alignment Plan overview
- Academic Master Plan: Mitchell High School Innovation Plan update
- Elementary Calendar Revision: discussion of extra planning time
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, starting with an executive session to discuss negotiations on the Board of Education Master Agreement IBB topics. In public session, the board will consider consent items including policy revisions for budget implementation, procurement, and preschool/kindergarten education, as well as approve committee memberships and personnel recommendations. The agenda also includes a superintendent's report on capacity and return-to-learn updates.
- Executive session on negotiations for Board of Education Master Agreement IBB topics
- Policy DBI (Budget Implementation) revision to include Executive Director of Procurement and Contracting
- Policy DJ (Procurement and Contracting) revision to comply with federal law 2 CFR 200-317-326
- Policy IHBIB (Preschool/Kindergarten Education) revision with person-first language and choice enrollment
- Approval of personnel recommendations and multiple committee memberships
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education scheduled a second Board Vacancy Candidate Interview for October 27, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. The agenda indicates that this specific interview session has been cancelled. No other substantive topics, decisions, or discussions are listed in the provided document.
- Cancellation of the second Board Vacancy Candidate Interview scheduled for Oct 27, 2020, at 4:00 p.m.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a virtual work session on Oct. 21, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. The board will discuss a SAMHSA grant and a Board of Education policy suspension, receive training on interest-based bargaining from a federal mediator, and discuss applicants for a director vacancy. No formal action will be taken at this work session.
- SAMHSA grant and BOE policy suspension discussion
- Interest-Based Bargaining training by Federal Mediator Kayla Mack
- Board discussion on director vacancy applicants
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a virtual work session on Oct. 7, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. Topics include the CDE Turnaround Process, teacher and principal effectiveness, and a financial status update for FY 20/21. The meeting is informational only; no votes are scheduled.
- CDE Turnaround Process presentation by Turnaround Program Manager Kate Barlett and Associate Commissioner Rhonda Haniford
- Teacher and Principal Effectiveness report including performance levels, years of experience, hard-to-fill positions, and turnover rate
- FY 20/21 Financial Status Update by Deputy Superintendent/CFO Glenn Gustafson, including CAFR summary for FY 19-20
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a virtual work session on September 2, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. The board will receive information on Social Emotional Learning and the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, review Quarter 4 data, and discuss the 5E Review, a superintendent COVID-19 update, and board meeting norms. The district will suspend the Aligned District Benchmark in favor of the GalileoK12 Universal Screener for the 2020-2021 school year to provide baseline data during the pandemic.
- Social Emotional Learning and Healthy Kids Colorado Survey results presented
- Quarter 4 data and 2020 Accountability Metrics reviewed
- Suspension of Aligned District Benchmark; adoption of GalileoK12 Universal Screener
- Superintendent COVID-19 update
- Discussion of board meeting norms
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is meeting to approve the agenda, consent items, and several action items. Key actions include authorizing an intergovernmental agreement for the November 3, 2020 coordinated election, approving a new FTE position funded by stimulus grant indirect costs, and transferring general fund contingency funds to cover election costs. The board also recognizes a teacher of the year and hears a superintendent's report on the Return to Learn plan.
- Approved IGA for 2020 Coordinated Election at estimated cost of $254,358.94 for a de-TABOR ballot question.
- Approved FTE authorization for a new Exec/Pro position funded by stimulus grant indirect funds.
- Approved General Fund Contingency Transfer to cover election IGA costs.
- Recognized Andrea Friesema as CTE Teacher of the Year.
- Adopted consent items including minutes and personnel recommendations.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a virtual work session on August 5, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. The board will receive a presentation on the Facilities Master Plan Update and an update on Return to Learn, with an 'Other' item for additional discussion. The meeting is conducted via videoconferencing and the public can watch via the district's live web stream.
- Facilities Master Plan Update presentation (3,252 KB attachment)
- Return to Learn Update
- Other discussion item with chat log attachment
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Board of Education is conducting a retreat via videoconferencing. The session includes discussions regarding board self-evaluation and other topics.
- Board Self Evaluation discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting via videoconference on July 29, 2020. The board voted to approve a revised FY 20/21 school calendar, which includes adjustments related to furlough and return-to-learn plans. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including adoption of the agenda and adjournment.
- Approved revised FY 20/21 school calendar (motion by Darleen Daniels, second by Julie Ott)
- Adopted meeting agenda as presented
- Meeting conducted via videoconference due to COVID-19
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a virtual work session to discuss the Back to School Plan and De-TABOR, a topic related to Colorado's Taxpayer Bill of Rights. The meeting is a discussion and information session, not a final decision-making meeting. The public can watch via live stream.
- Back to School Plan discussion
- De-TABOR presentation and polling discussion
- Board work session chat log attached
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a regular meeting via videoconference on June 24, 2020. The board approved several action items, including a $2.8 million purchase of Dell Chromebooks for distance learning, a modification to increase the Dell contract limit to $10.5 million, a resolution to allow alcohol sales at a former elementary school site, and a $7.4 million contract with PowerSchool for a school management system. The meeting also included reports on COVID-19 response and legislative updates.
- Approved one-time purchase of 11,632 Dell Chromebooks with licenses for $2,831,810, funded by CARES Act, delivered by July 31, 2020
- Approved modification 3 to Dell contract C2019-0047, increasing order limit from $5,500,000 to $10,500,000
- Approved Resolution 2020-50 to modify title restriction at former Helen Hunt Elementary School (909 E Moreno Ave) to allow Hillside Coffee to sell beer and wine
- Approved contract C2021-0007 with PowerSchool for school management system, estimated at $7,370,815 over one-year implementation plus ten one-year terms
- Removed item D6 (Budget Transfers, Appropriations and FTE Approvals) from agenda as there were none
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
This is a special meeting of the Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education, held via videoconference. The board will adopt the agenda, then convene a 60-minute executive session to discuss negotiations, specifically Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) and Meet and Confer compensation updates. The meeting is expected to conclude with adjournment.
- Executive session for negotiations per C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) on Interest Based Bargaining and compensation updates
- Meeting conducted entirely via videoconferencing
- Agenda adopted unanimously
- Adjournment motion passed unanimously
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via videoconference, starting with a 90-minute executive session to discuss interest-based bargaining negotiations and the superintendent's evaluation. The public session will include reports on COVID-19 response, graduation ceremonies, legislative updates, and the end-of-year DAC report. The board will vote on consent items including personnel recommendations and several policy adoptions.
- Executive session for negotiations (IBB) and superintendent evaluation
- COVID-19 management response and in-person graduation update
- Legislative update on state economic condition affecting K-12 education
- Adoption of Policy IKD (Seal of Biliteracy/Diplomas)
- Adoption of revised policies EEAA (Transportation Eligibility) and EEAC (Bus Scheduling and Routing)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a virtual work session to discuss two main topics: the 5 Essentials Data Report and the legislative update on the School Finance Act. The board will also discuss other matters. No formal votes are scheduled.
- Discussion of 5 Essentials Data Report
- Legislative update on School Finance Act
- Review of FY 20-21 proposed budget scenarios
- Discussion of Initiative 271
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a work session on April 29, 2020, conducted entirely via videoconferencing. The main agenda item was a presentation and discussion of the Orgametrics Data Review, with a summary document attached. The meeting also included a general 'Other' item with a chat log attachment. No formal decisions or votes were scheduled.
- Orgametrics Data Review presentation and discussion
- Board work session held via videoconference
- Meeting recording to be made available via BoardDocs
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via videoconference, starting with an executive session on negotiations. In public session, they will consider consent items (minutes, personnel recommendations, and a policy revision) and vote on resolutions to extend charter contracts for Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning and GLOBE Charter School by one year each. The meeting also includes a superintendent's COVID-19 update and a legislative update.
- Resolution 2020-33: Extend Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning charter contract (C2015-0001) to June 30, 2023
- Resolution 2020-34: Extend GLOBE Charter School contract (C2016-0002) to June 30, 2024
- Consent item: Adopt revised Policy GCE/GCF (Recruiting/Hiring/Background Checks) and repeal Policy GDE/GDF
- Consent item: Approve April 22, 2020 Personnel Recommendations
- Executive session to discuss IBB negotiations updates
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a work session via videoconference on April 15, 2020. The board discussed the Quarter 3 Report, including ACT Schools Update, Benchmarks, UDIP OKRs, and a 9th Grade On-Track Data Review. No formal decisions were made; the session was for discussion and information only.
- Quarter 3 Report discussion
- ACT Schools Update
- Benchmarks
- UDIP OKRs
- 9th Grade On-Track Data Review
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a regular meeting via videoconference on April 8, 2020. The board voted to waive policy requirements and temporarily approve a revised Policy BE, allowing the board to meet remotely through the end of the 2019/2020 school year. They also adopted the consent agenda, which included approval of minutes, personnel recommendations, and revisions to policies on graduation requirements and copyright compliance. The meeting included reports on distance learning and a legislative update.
- Approved temporary revised Policy BE to allow remote board meetings through end of 2019/2020 school year
- Adopted revised Policy IKF, Graduation Requirements, with new exhibit IKF-E flowchart
- Adopted revised Policy EGAD, Copyright Compliance
- Approved personnel recommendations for April 8, 2020
- Approved instructional materials and secondary courses (General Fund and MLO Funds)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a work session entirely by videoconference on April 1, 2020, with no formal action taken. The board received an update on COVID-19 and district operations from Superintendent Dr. Michael Thomas, including summaries of online learning results for elementary, middle, and high school levels. The agenda also included a general 'Other' information item with a chat log attachment.
- COVID-19 & Operations update presented by Superintendent Dr. Michael Thomas
- Online learning results summaries for elementary (3/30), middle (3/31), and high school (4/1) attached
- Work session conducted via videoconferencing; public watch via web stream
- No formal action taken; discussion and information only
- Other item with Board of Education work session chat log attached
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a board retreat on April 1, 2020, conducted entirely via videoconferencing. The agenda consisted solely of a discussion session covering the superintendent's evaluation, the board's remaining work for the 2019-2020 school year, and the adoption of a virtual meeting policy. No specific decisions, votes, or dollar amounts are recorded in the provided text, which lists only discussion topics.
- Discussion of Superintendent Evaluation and Board of Education evaluation
- Review of Board of Education work for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year
- Discussion of Virtual meeting policy
- Review of Board of Education Goals aligned with the D11 Strategic Plan
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a virtual special meeting on March 18, 2020. They approved an amended FY19/20 budget that transfers $2 million from the General Fund contingency to the Risk Related Activities Fund to address health insurance cost trends, and $635,000 to the Capital Reserve Capital Projects Fund for five new buses for choice busing. They also approved a contract with McCandless Truck Center for the buses. The meeting included a superintendent's report and was otherwise procedural.
- Approved Resolution 2020-28 amending FY19/20 budget: $2M transfer to Risk Related Activities Fund for health insurance
- Approved $635,000 transfer to Capital Reserve Capital Projects Fund for five new buses for choice busing
- Approved purchase of five buses (four 72-passenger, one 46-passenger with wheelchair lift) from McCandless Truck Center, not to exceed $635,000
- Choice busing to begin FY20/21 for four magnet schools (two elementary, two middle schools)
- Meeting held virtually and streamed live on D-11 website
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting that includes an executive session on legal advice regarding Mitchell High School and negotiations on Interest Based Bargaining. In public session, the board will discuss an amended FY19/20 budget that would transfer $2 million from the General Fund contingency to stabilize the health insurance fund and $635,000 to purchase five new buses for choice busing to magnet schools. The board will also consider a resolution recognizing Diversity and Equity in Education Month and receive a legislative update on bills affecting K-12 education.
- Executive session for legal advice on Mitchell High School and negotiations on Interest Based Bargaining
- Discussion of $2M transfer from General Fund contingency to Risk Related Activities Fund for health insurance
- Discussion of $635,000 transfer to Capital Reserve Capital Projects Fund for five new buses for choice busing
- Resolution 2020-29 recognizing Diversity and Equity in Education Month (April)
- Legislative update on HB 20-1149 (16-year-old voting in school elections) and SB 20-163 (immunizations)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
This is a work session of the Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education, held for discussion and information only; no formal action will be taken. The board will discuss the Academic Master Plan, the Capital Improvement Plan, and a Facilities Master Plan update. Public comments are not taken at this session.
- Academic Master Plan discussion led by Deputy Superintendent David Engstrom
- Capital Improvement Plan forecast for FY 20-21 presented by Capital Program Manager Joshua Chism
- Facilities Master Plan update with bond debt service detail for FY 19-20
- Other discussion items
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is meeting to consider several action items, including a major construction contract for Academy ACL and a probationary contract extension for Eastlake High School. The board will also discuss a calendar modification due to inclement weather and receive a legislative update. Consent items include approval of minutes, personnel recommendations, and a district-wide closure.
- Contract award C2020-1024 to Nunn Construction for Academy ACL renovations at 2510 N. Chestnut Street, guaranteed maximum price $8,786,493
- Resolution 2020-22: one-year probationary contract extension for Eastlake High School, with goals due by Dec 31, 2020
- Approval of district-wide closure on Feb 18, 2020 due to inclement weather
- Discussion of 2019-2020 calendar modification due to inclement weather
- Legislative update on bills including HB 20-1276, HB 20-1287, HB 20-1295, SB 20-163, SB 20-175
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a one-year probationary contract extension for Eastlake High School, revisions to graduation requirements policy, and a legislative update. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel recommendations and a district-wide closure due to inclement weather.
- Discussion of one-year probationary contract extension for Eastlake High School (Resolution 2020-22) due to financial concerns and incomplete renewal application
- Discussion of revisions to Policy IKF, Graduation Requirements, including title changes and alignment with CDE menu
- Approval of consent items including personnel recommendations and district-wide closure on February 4, 2020
- Legislative update on bills affecting K-12 education, including HB 20-1001, SB 20-089, and others
- Recognition of four teachers achieving National Board Certification and Tonya Crawley as Special Education Educator of the Year
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
This is a work session of the Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education. The board will discuss and receive information on three topics: Quarter 2 district benchmarks, 2019 graduation and dropout rates, and the Principal Pipeline Initiative. No formal action will be taken at this meeting, and public comments are not accepted.
- Quarter 2 District Benchmarks discussion
- 2019 Graduation Rates and Dropout Rates presentation
- Principal Pipeline Initiative discussion with supporting documents
- Other topics discussion
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the mid-year budget and a resolution related to the 2020 Census. No formal action will be taken at this work session, and public comments are not accepted.
- Mid-Year Budget discussion with attached BAC memo and budget documents
- Resolution 2020-25 regarding the Census
- Other topics may be discussed
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2006- 2025
The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education is holding its regular meeting on January 15, 2020. The board will vote on consent items including policy revisions, personnel recommendations, and committee appointments. The agenda was amended to remove contract awards and budget transfers as there were none.
- Adoption of revised Policy DFG on revenues from activities and fundraisers, repealing Policy JJF
- Adoption of revised Policy FE on educational facilities remodeling and new construction
- Adoption of revised Policy ADD on safe and secure schools
- Approval of Mill Levy Override Oversight Committee membership and charge
- Approval of district-wide closure for December 16, 2019 due to inclement weather