El Paso County Colorado School District 49 public meetings in 2020
21 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The D49 Board of Education held a regular meeting via Zoom, approving consent items including minutes and personnel changes, and taking action on several policy and job description items. The board approved revisions to graduation requirements policy IKF, new job descriptions for AVID Tutor and Reporting and System Specialist, and a Transportation Fleet Manager job description with compensation adjustment. The meeting also included updates from board members, chief officers, and student representatives, plus an open forum with public comments.
- Approved revisions to Graduation Requirements Policy IKF and IKF-R
- Approved new AVID Tutor job description
- Approved new Reporting and System Specialist job description (converting contracted position to employee)
- Approved Transportation Fleet Manager job description and compensation adjustment
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes for licensed, ESP, and extracurricular staff
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several items, including an update on graduation requirements, new job descriptions, enrollment and budget trends, and a review of the 2020 general election's Amendment B. The board will also consider approving revisions to nineteen policies and receive monthly reports from the Chief Education Officer and Chief Business Officer.
- Graduation requirements update: revisions to policy IKF and new IKF-E pathways for approval in December
- New job descriptions: AVID Tutor and Reporting and System Analyst (converting contracted position to employee)
- 2020-2021 enrollment and amended budget update: counts trending lower than budget, potential negative impact on General Fund
- Transportation Fleet Manager job description and compensation adjustment: budget impact between $14,301 and $28,922
- Policy and procedure review: move to approve revisions to nineteen policies
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
This special meeting of the El Paso County School District 49 Board of Education was held to conduct the annual evaluation and review of the Chief Business Officer. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session for that discussion, then returned to regular session and adjourned. The agenda contains only procedural items.
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) for Chief Business Officer evaluation
- Meeting held at Peakview Hall, Creekside Success Center, 3850 Pony Tracks Drive, Colorado Springs
- All motions passed unanimously (5-0)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 12, 2020, approving consent agenda items including personnel changes and DAAC appointments, as well as action items on policy revisions, resolutions, and pay range adjustments. The board also heard updates from members, chief officers, and student representatives, and held an open forum.
- Approved revisions to six policies: EJ Service Animals, JICJ Student Use of Cell Phones, JK Student Discipline, JKG Expulsion Prevention, JLCDB Administration of Medical Marijuana, KD Public Information and Communications
- Approved resolution celebrating American Education Week (Nov 16-20, 2020)
- Approved resolution for use of charter buses for student events (annual review requirement)
- Approved pay range adjustments for specific skilled trade roles
- Approved consent agenda including licensed, educational support, and extra-curricular personnel changes
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss several informational items, including the annual performance review of charter schools, a primary literacy update, district benefit plan changes, school improvement planning, enrollment and budget updates, and a monthly financial report. They will also consider targeted pay adjustments for skilled trades positions and changes to a policy on salary deductions.
- Charter school annual performance review with ratings from Non-Compliant to Distinction
- Primary Literacy Update with BOY Acadience Benchmarking Data and READ Act initiatives
- District Benefit Plan and pricing changes for 2021, including plan design changes to deductible limits
- 2020-2021 Enrollment and Amended Budget Update, noting counts trending lower than budget
- Pay Range Adjustment Request for specific skilled trades roles (HVAC, bus maintenance, fields maintenance)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
This special meeting of the D49 Board of Education was held to enter an executive session under Colorado law to receive legal advice and discuss negotiation positions. The board also approved the agenda, returned to regular session, and adjourned. No other substantive public business was conducted.
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-403(4)(b)(e) for legal advice and negotiations
- Agenda approved by unanimous vote (3 yea)
- Return to regular session and adjournment motions carried
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education is meeting to approve several action items, including a calendar change to recapture a student learning day for middle and high school students, the 2021 graduation dates and times, and the official Impact Aid survey date. The board also approves consent agenda items such as personnel changes and committee appointments. The meeting includes updates from the board, chief officers, and student representatives, as well as an open forum for public comment.
- Approved calendar change: September 4th remains an elementary professional day, becomes a student-contact day for middle and high school
- Approved 2021 graduation dates: May 29, 2021 at World Arena (VRHS 9am, SCHS 1pm, FHS 5pm)
- Approved October 27, 2020 as Official Impact Aid Survey Date for 2020-2021
- Approved consent agenda including licensed, educational support, and extra-curricular personnel changes
- Approved appointments to District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC)
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a work session with discussion items on the Return to Learn implementation amid COVID-19, operations reports, enrollment and budget updates, and policy revisions. The board will also consider a calendar change for September 4th and approve a conflict-of-interest disclosure for Orton Academy. No formal votes are scheduled; most items are for discussion or information only.
- Return to Learn Implementation Update (20 min) - COVID-19 school reopening plans
- 2020/21 Enrollment Update - counts trending lower than budget, potential negative impact on General Fund
- Update to 2020-21 School-Year Calendar - propose Sept 4 as student-contact day for middle/high school
- Policies Related to Reopening Schools - revisions to EBBA, GBGA, JH, JLCC, KI, GBAB
- Policies Reflecting Title IX Changes - effective Aug 14, 2020, includes appointing Title IX Coordinator
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education is meeting to approve routine items and take action on several proposals. The most significant action is approving a $200 fee for students who return chromebooks damaged or not at all, following the pandemic-related device distribution. The board also approved appointing John Graham as delegate to the CASB Delegate Assembly and a revised job description for an administrative secretary position.
- Approved $200 chromebook replacement fee for damaged or unreturned devices
- Appointed John Graham as CASB Delegate Assembly representative
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes and meeting minutes
- Approved revised job description for Administrative Secretary and Receptionist at CSC
- Open forum included parent concerns about school reopening and special education
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The El Paso County Colorado School District 49 Board held a special meeting to address pandemic-related operations. The board voted to adopt a resolution providing planning and decisional clarity for the return to school in August 2020. Additionally, the board discussed a resolution to define student attendance and 'actively engaged in the educational process' to include remote learning for the 2020-2021 school year.
- Adoption of Resolution for District 49 Return to Learn in August 2020
- Discussion of Resolution to Define 'Actively Engaged in the Educational Process' and Student Attendance for 2020-2021
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education held a regular meeting via Zoom, approving consent items including personnel changes and minutes, and taking action on several items. The board approved a resolution to delay the opening of Spacious Skies Charter School to fall 2021, approved revisions to the Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, and approved revisions to 18 board policies. The meeting also included updates from the board and chief officers, and an open forum for public comments.
- Approved resolution to delay Spacious Skies Charter School opening to fall 2021 for 2021-2022 school year
- Approved revisions to Students Rights and Responsibilities Handbook, including updated Code of Conduct language restricting K-2 expulsions
- Approved revisions to 18 policies including purchasing, transportation, and child abuse reporting
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes for administrative, licensed, educational support, and extra-curricular staff
- Held open forum with 3-minute public comment limit per Board policy BEDH
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the fall reopening planning process, the 2020/21 budget including proposed fiscal emergency and exigency declarations due to COVID-19, and the governance model between the board and chief officers. No formal action is recommended on these discussion items. The meeting also includes an open forum with three parents speaking on the fall reopening process.
- Fall reopening planning process update presented by Chief Education Officer Peter Hilts
- 2020/21 budget discussion including fiscal emergency and exigency declarations
- Governance model discussion between BOE and Chief Officers
- Open forum with three parents on fall reopening planning
- Agenda approval and adjournment motions carried
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education met on May 14, 2020, and approved the charter contract for the Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy, and dissolved the charter contract with the Automotive Institute of Science and Technology. The board also approved consent items including personnel changes and non-renewal of probationary teachers, and discussed updates from board members and officers.
- Approved Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy charter contract
- Dissolved Automotive Institute of Science and Technology charter contract
- Approved personnel changes for administrative, professional/technical, licensed, educational support, and extra-curricular staff
- Approved non-renewal of probationary teachers
- Approved new job description for Senior Systems Administrator, Student Information Systems
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss operational reports on transportation and facilities, a legislative update, and an individualized education performance report. They will also consider approving a charter contract for Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy and dissolving the Automotive Institute of Science and Technology charter contract, along with several course and job description proposals.
- Approve charter contract for Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy (PTAA)
- Dissolve Automotive Institute of Science and Technology (AIST) charter contract
- New Senior Systems Administrator job description
- VRHS Accuplacer Preparatory Course (budget $1,800)
- VRHS English Lab Tutor and Math Lab Tutor courses
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education held a regular e-meeting on April 9, 2020, approving consent agenda items including personnel changes and a DAAC membership, plus action items for a teacher appreciation week resolution and expanding the Applied & Advanced Learning Specialist from part-time to full-time. The meeting also included updates from the board, chief officer, and student representatives, and an open forum with three-minute public comment limits.
- Approved consent agenda including administrative, licensed, educational support, and extracurricular personnel changes
- Approved Jessica Cohen as a DAAC member for 2019-2021
- Approved Teacher Appreciation Week resolution for May 4-8, 2020
- Approved expanding AAL Specialist from part-time to full-time with a budget impact of +$22,000
- Approved policy revision IKCA Weighted Grading
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The El Paso County Colorado School District 49 Board of Education held a work session to review staffing and policy changes. Key discussions included expanding the Applied & Advanced Learning Specialist role to full-time and adding two new Human Resources positions. The board also reviewed job description updates for support staff and a waiver request for armed security at a partner school.
- Expand Applied & Advanced Learning Specialist from part-time to full-time (+$22,000)
- Add two full-time HR positions: HR Manager and Administrative Assistant ($151,140 total)
- Approve updated job descriptions for School Nurse, School Psychologist, and BCBA
- Propose new Behavior Support Assistant position ($22,000 budgeted)
- Review waiver request for armed security at Rocky Mountain Classical Academy
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss legal advice regarding emergency declarations and extended school closures. They entered executive session and directed administration to continue planning in response to state and federal declarations and contractual matters.
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on emergency declarations and contracts
- Motion to direct administration to continue planning for state/federal declarations and contractual matters
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The District 49 Board of Education met on March 12, 2020, and approved several action items, including revisions to six policies, a refreshed set of strategic priorities (Big Rocks), and the 2020 strategic objectives. The board also approved the consent agenda, which included personnel changes and the minutes from the previous meeting. The meeting included updates from the board, chief officers, and student representatives, as well as an open forum for public comment.
- Approved revisions to six policies, including graduation requirements and student internet use.
- Adopted revised strategic priorities (Big Rocks) with a budget impact of approximately $6,000 for display updates.
- Approved 2020 strategic objectives, emphasizing addressing disruptive behavior and mental wellness.
- Approved consent agenda including personnel changes for administrative, licensed, and support staff.
- Approved minutes of the February 13, 2020 regular board meeting.
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education will hold a work session with discussion items including a preview of the 2020-2021 budget, a primary literacy update, and a review of strategic priorities (Big Rocks). The board will also receive monthly reports from district officers and discuss legislative updates. Most items are for information only, with no formal votes expected.
- 2020-2021 Budget Preview using preliminary CDE per-pupil revenue data
- Primary Literacy Update with Fall READ Camp and Acadience Benchmark data
- Policy and Procedure Review including graduation requirements and student internet use policies
- Monthly Financial Update as of Jan 31, 2020
- Strategic Priorities (Big Rocks) Review for 2020-2026
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
The Board of Education is holding its annual planning summit to review 2019 strategic plan performance, including compensation, professional learning, security, and technology. They will also discuss the Baldrige framework, workforce feedback, and key performance indicators. The board will consider recommended 2020 strategic objectives, including increasing school funding and enhancing security, and will set board goals and review the annual action calendar.
- Review of 2019 Strategic Objective #1: Valuing Education Support Personnel
- Discussion of 2020 strategic objective to seek community leadership to increase school funding
- Proposal to increase targeted school capacity and zone configuration
- Sustain enhanced security and optimize support for exceptional student behaviors
- Board to affirm 2020 strategic objectives and direct chief officers to develop action plans
BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025
This is an archival information item for the Board of Education, listing agendas, packets, and minutes from January 2020 meetings. No new decisions or discussions are scheduled; it is purely a record of past meeting materials.
- January 9, 2020 Regular BOE Meeting Agenda and Packet (revised packet, 3,261 KB)
- January 22, 2020 BOE Work Session Agenda and Packet (revised packet, 14,159 KB)
- January 22, 2020 Special BOE Meeting Agenda and Packet (4,837 KB)
- January 9, 2020 Regular BOE Meeting Minutes (2,568 KB)
- January 22, 2020 Special BOE Meeting Minutes (547 KB)