El Paso County Colorado School District 49 public meetings in 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education is considering the creation of a Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) position focused on Assessment and Data. This role is intended to support 31 district schools with state testing compliance and data analysis to improve instructional impact.

• Proposed new job description for Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) – Assessment and Data
• Approval of substitute personnel changes
• Approval of licensed personnel changes
• Approval of extra-curricular personnel changes
• Approval of professional, technical, and educational support personnel changes

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to enter executive session for the annual evaluation and review of the Superintendent, as allowed by state law. The board will also consider potential action related to the executive session discussion. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items such as call to order, pledge, agenda approval, and adjournment.

• Executive session for Superintendent evaluation and review under C.R.S. 24-6-402 (4)(f)(I)
• Potential board action related to matters discussed in executive session
• Meeting location: Excellence Lab- Creekside Success Center, 3850 Pony Tracks Drive, Colorado Springs

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education is meeting to approve personnel changes and a new job description for an Asset Manager. The proposed role aims to manage equipment inventory, handle obsolete assets, and ensure grant compliance as the district grows.

• Proposed job description for a new Asset Manager position
• Approval of substitute personnel changes
• Approval of extra-curricular personnel changes
• Approval of professional, technical, and administrative personnel changes
• Approval of educational support personnel changes

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education met for a special session to receive legal advice regarding legal policies. The agenda included an executive session for the annual evaluation and review of the superintendent.

• Executive session for legal advice regarding legal policies
• Annual evaluation and review for superintendent

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education will discuss and potentially approve a new Asset Manager job description, replacing an existing position. Other discussion items include updates on Star Math performance, primary literacy, student enrollment trends, new student fees, teacher salary repositioning, and charter school performance reports.

• Approve new Asset Manager job description, replacing Asset and Inventory Specialist, with a $30k budget increase
• Beginning of Year Star Math performance update
• Primary Literacy performance report with DIBELS 8th data
• 2024-2025 student count trending lower than budget, impacting General Fund
• New or adjusted student fees for Fund 23 and 29, totaling ~$6.5M

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education approved the sale of district property to Charter Development Company under a previously agreed purchase option. They also approved a new job description for a Zone Partnerships and Innovation Administrator and a policy on metal detectors. The meeting included consent agenda items for personnel changes and minutes approval.

• Resolution to sell property to Charter Development Company under purchase option
• New job description: Zone Partnerships and Innovation Administrator (salary $127,176/year)
• New policy JIHC on use of metal detectors and hand-held wands
• Approval of substitute, licensed, extracurricular, professional/technical, and educational support personnel changes

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education is meeting to review and discuss resolutions for the upcoming Delegate Assembly. They will decide which resolutions to support and provide guidance to their voting delegate on speaking points.

• Review of resolution booklet for Delegate Assembly
• Discussion on which resolutions the board supports
• Board to provide delegate with speaking points on selected resolutions

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education will discuss a new policy to deploy metal detectors and hand-held wands in schools, a resolution opposing Ballot Question 300 on recreational marijuana, and a resolution supporting Ballot Question 2D. They will also review an energy performance contract with Schneider Electric and a new job description for a Zone Partnerships and Innovation Administrator. The meeting includes a work session and a business meeting.

• New policy JIHC to allow periodic use of metal detectors and hand-held wands in D49 schools, with a budget impact of $20,500
• Resolution opposing Ballot Question 300 (recreational marijuana) and resolution supporting Ballot Question 2D
• Energy Services Performance Contract with Schneider Electric: $300,000 investment for an Investment Grade Audit, budget-neutral via guaranteed savings
• New job description: Zone Partnerships and Innovation Administrator for iConnect Zone, with annual salary of $127,176
• Approval of District and School Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) required by Colorado Department of Education by October 15, 2024

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education approved several consent agenda items including personnel changes and set November 5, 2024 as the official survey date for Impact Aid, which determines federal funding tied to military-connected students. The board also approved a supplemental appropriation of $875,000 for the Universal Preschool (UPK) Fund 19 to comply with state statute, and set the 2025 graduation date and times. The meeting included procedural items such as approval of prior meeting minutes and public comment guidelines.

• Approved official Impact Aid survey date of November 5, 2024, impacting ~$500K in federal revenue
• Approved $875,000 supplemental appropriation for UPK Fund 19 to comply with Colorado state statute
• Approved 2025 graduation date and times
• Approved personnel changes for administrative, licensed, extracurricular, professional/technical, educational support, and substitute staff
• Approved minutes from August 8, 2024 regular meeting and August 28, 2024 work session

District-wide Wellness Advisory Council

The District-wide Wellness Advisory Council will hear updates on staff wellness initiatives, family engagement, and community care programs. A key discussion item is the CDE Vaping Prevention Education Grant, for which D49 was awarded $126,941.40 to fund K-12 tobacco/vaping curriculum, SWAT teams, parent education nights, and prevention campaigns. The council will also review updates to the district wellness website.

• Discussion of $126,941.40 CDE Vaping Prevention Education Grant (2024-2027) from JUUL Labs settlement
• Staff Wellness initiatives: Wellness Passport, Stay Well Live Well, D4.9K Run/Walk on Sept. 28, 2024
• Family Engagement program 'Engage 49' presentation
• Community Care and Support in Sand Creek Zone update
• Wellness Website overview and updates

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education will discuss an update on 2023-2024 state assessment data (CMAS, PSAT/SAT), set the official survey date for Impact Aid (Nov. 5, 2024), and review a potential revenue shortfall from the 2024-2025 budget due to lower-than-expected student enrollment. They will also consider a supplemental appropriation of $875,000 for the UPK Fund 19 and set the 2025 graduation date at Broadmoor World Arena.

• Discussion of 2023-2024 CMAS and PSAT/SAT assessment results for grades 3-11
• Setting Nov. 5, 2024 as the official survey date for Impact Aid, which brings ~$500K in federal revenue
• Supplemental appropriation of $875,000 for UPK Fund 19 to comply with state statute
• Student count budget update: initial July count suggests possible revenue shortfall from budget based on 12,840 students at $10,888 per student
• Approval of 2025 graduation date: May 23, 2025 at Broadmoor World Arena for Falcon, Vista Ridge, and Sand Creek high schools

DAAC Meeting

The District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) received updates on preliminary CMAS scores, a new superintendent evaluation process, and presentations from two zone superintendents on staffing, school fees, and MLO fund usage. The committee also discussed a Financial Emphasis Area List and a facility planning liaison role.

• Preliminary CMAS scores presented; SPF and DPF to be released Thursday
• Board approved new superintendent evaluation process using objective metrics
• Power Zone superintendent explained staffing ratios, fee-setting, and MLO spending on security cameras and radios
• iConnect Zone superintendent noted charters handle staffing, fees, and MLO funds independently
• Budget/MLO subcommittee discussed competing with surrounding districts on teacher starting salary ($47k vs. $50-55k)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education will vote on a revised policy (CBI) for evaluating the superintendent, which has not been formally evaluated since 2021. The meeting also includes approval of consent agenda items covering personnel changes across multiple categories. Public comment and updates from the superintendent, student board representatives, and board members are scheduled.

• Policy CBI - Evaluation of Superintendent: vote on a completely revised policy for annual superintendent performance review
• Consent agenda includes personnel changes for substitute, extra-curricular, professional/technical, educational support, administrative, and licensed staff
• Approval of minutes from June 13, 2024 regular meeting and June 26, 2024 special meeting

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The D49 Board of Education met in a special business meeting on August 8, 2024, to enter executive session for a student disciplinary matter. After returning to open session, the board voted unanimously to uphold an expulsion as recommended by the hearing officer.

• Board entered executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(h) for a student disciplinary matter.
• Board voted 4-0 to uphold the expulsion as recommended by the hearing office.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

This is a Board of Education training session, not a regular decision-making meeting. The board will discuss the components and samples of resolutions, review strategic goals, and practice drafting resolutions. No formal votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion of resolution components (title, whereas clause, resolved clause)
• Review of resolution samples
• Review of strategic goals
• Resolution drafting exercise

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The D49 Board of Education held a special business meeting on June 26, 2024, to consider a student disciplinary matter. The board entered executive session, heard an appeal for student B, and took action. The meeting was procedural and focused on this single disciplinary case.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(h) for a student disciplinary matter
• Board heard appeal for student B (motion carried 4-1, with Mike Heil voting nay)
• Meeting held at Peakview Hall, Creekside Success Center, 3850 Pony Tracks Drive, Colorado Springs

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education met to review the proposed 2024/25 budget and several personnel changes. Discussions included new course proposals for student assistants, a lead facilities position, and a technology coordinator role.

• Proposed 2024-25 budget update
• New course proposals for Health Science and Shop Assistants
• Lead Facilities System Specialist job description ($55,000 - $85,000)
• Coordinator of Technology position (~$30,000 incremental increase)
• Discussion of revised Superintendent evaluation policy (Policy CBI)

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The District 49 Board of Education held a regular business meeting on June 13, 2024, approving consent agenda items including personnel changes and minutes, and approving new job descriptions for a Coordinator of School Health Services and an Early Childhood Education Staff Aide. The board also received updates from the superintendent, student representatives, and board members.

• Approved new Coordinator of School Health Services job description, salary $78,336-$80,064 funded by Medicaid in Education Funds
• Approved new Early Childhood Education Staff Aide job description
• Approved consent agenda including personnel changes for extracurricular, professional/technical, educational support, substitute, administrative, and licensed personnel
• Approved minutes from April 24 and May 9, 2024 board meetings
• Public comment limited to 2 minutes per person per Board policy BEDH

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The D49 Board of Education is holding a special business meeting. The main item is a motion to enter executive session for legal advice on attendance boundaries and to consider privileged documents. The board may take action afterward on matters discussed in the closed session.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b and g) for legal advice on attendance boundaries
• Consideration of documents subject to deliberative process privilege
• Potential board action related to executive session matters
• Agenda approval and adjournment motions

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The District 49 Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, where the main action item is a proposal to create an Honors Academy for gifted students. The board will also consider a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes and various personnel changes, including substitute, extracurricular, professional/technical, educational support, licensed, and administrative staff, as well as non-renewal of probationary teachers. The meeting includes public comment and updates from the superintendent and board members.

• Creation of Honors Academy for gifted students
• Approval of personnel changes (substitute, extracurricular, professional/technical, educational support, licensed, administrative)
• Non-renewal of probationary teachers
• Approval of minutes from March and April meetings
• Public comment period

District-wide Wellness Advisory Council

The District-wide Wellness Advisory Council is meeting to monitor the implementation of the district's wellness policy, evaluate progress, and recommend revisions. They will review district wellness highlights, school-level programs, and recent grant applications, and discuss the Spring 2024 Staff Wellness Survey results and the upcoming D4.9K Run/Walk.

• CDE Student Wellness Grant applied March 2024, decision by June 30, 2024
• CDE Vaping Prevention Education Grant applied April 2024, decision by June 30, 2024
• Staff Wellness Survey: 85% aware of EAP, 75% agree wellness helps make D49 best choice to work
• D4.9K Run/Walk scheduled Sept 28, 2024 at Falcon High School
• School wellness highlights from Bennett Ranch, Falcon, Meridian Ranch, Skyview, and others

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education approved a $7.4 million package of salary increases for the 2024-25 school year, including a new teacher salary schedule and raises for non-teaching staff, along with a change to Policy DAA. The board also discussed creating an Honors Academy for gifted students, received a monthly district performance report, and reviewed curriculum adoptions for the Falcon Zone.

• Approved $7,438,886 total pay increases: teachers 9.3% ($4,760,334), administrators 6.0% ($554,065), others 7.0%
• Approved change to Policy DAA to fund salary increases
• Discussed proposal for Honors Academy for gifted high school students
• Falcon Zone science curriculum adoption (SAVAAS) budgeted ~$350,000, moved to May 9 action
• Falcon Zone social studies curriculum adoption (SAVVAS) budgeted ~$350,000, moved to May 9 action

SEAC

The Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC) of School District 49 is meeting for introductions, updates from the Special Education Director and the School to Work Alliance Program Coordinator, and an open discussion item. The agenda contains only informational and discussion items, with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Introductions led by Samantha Hollister
• Update from Special Education Director Rhonda May
• Update from School to Work Alliance Program Coordinator Deon Cobasky
• Open item/discussion period

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The El Paso County School District 49 Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 11, 2024, approving the consent agenda and a new Peer Partner Program for Falcon High School. The board also heard updates from the superintendent, student representatives, and board members, and recognized staff and volunteers.

• Approved Peer Partner Program for Falcon High School, a peer support course for students in significant needs programs, with no budget impact.
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Feb 8 and Feb 28 meetings and personnel changes for substitute, extracurricular, educational support, licensed, and administrative staff.
• Recognized staff and volunteers: Lunch & Recess Monitor at ALLIES, Math Teachers at Falcon Middle, Volunteer at Springs Ranch Elementary, Special Education Staff at Evans Elementary.
• Public comment guidelines and sign-up were provided; comments limited to 2 minutes per person.
• Teacher Appreciation Week Proclamation was on the agenda (item 7.2).

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss several items, including a proclamation for the Month of the Military Child, new library and classroom book protocols, a review of board bylaws, and a proposal to allow online sign-ups for public comment. The board will also receive a monthly district performance report. Most items are for discussion only, with no formal action expected at this meeting.

• Proclamation recognizing Month of the Military Child
• Library and classroom book protocols (IJ-R-3) for collection, curation, and clearance
• Board bylaws review with possible revisions
• Online public comment sign-up process discussion
• Monthly district performance report

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The District 49 Board of Education held a special meeting on March 27, 2024, to consider a student disciplinary matter. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session, then returned to open session and approved a motion to allow a hearing for a student at HMS. The meeting was otherwise procedural, with agenda approval and adjournment.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(h) for a student disciplinary matter
• Motion to allow a hearing for Student 2 at HMS
• All votes were unanimous (5-0) by the five board members present
• Meeting held at Peakview Hall, Creekside Success Center, 3850 Pony Tracks Drive, Colorado Springs

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The El Paso County School District 49 Board of Education is meeting to consider routine consent items, including personnel actions, and to discuss a new high school elective course. The meeting includes public comment, updates from the superintendent and board members, and a vote on the proposed Sports Literature course.

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

This is a special board meeting with a business session. The board will approve the agenda, then enter an executive session to receive legal advice on current lawsuits. After returning to open session, the board may take action related to those matters, then adjourn.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on current lawsuits
• Potential board action after executive session (details TBD)
• Meeting at Peakview Hall, Creekside Success Center, 3850 Pony Tracks Drive, Colorado Springs

DAAC Meeting

The District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) is meeting to receive updates from the administration and board, hear presentations from two zone superintendents, and discuss various school-level reports. Key topics include grant applications, resolutions against state bills, school safety staffing, and a potential teacher salary increase.

• Administration update on CMAS testing and multiple grant applications, including Early Literacy, STEM, and DODEA grants
• Board update on resolutions against HB 24-1363 and HB 24-1310, and discussion of armed security at elementary schools
• Power Zone superintendent presentation on staffing, school fees, and MLO fund spending
• iConnect Zone superintendent presentation on charter schools, Patriot High School changes, and CTE programs
• Budget/MLO subcommittee discussion on raising starting teacher salary from $47k to compete with surrounding districts

District-wide Wellness Advisory Council

The District-wide Wellness Advisory Council is meeting to discuss wellness initiatives, including reviewing a new CDE wellness grant, the district's wellness vision and mission, and staff wellness survey questions. They will also hear updates on tobacco-free school grants, American Heart Association partnerships, and past wellness events.

• Review of the 2024-2027 Colorado Student Wellness Grant (CDE) and intent to apply
• Discussion of the district's wellness vision and mission statements
• Review of the Spring 2024 Staff Wellness Survey questions
• Update on tobacco-free school mini-grants awarded to Sand Creek High School and Skyview Middle School
• Review of 2023-2024 wellness events, including the D4.9K Run/Walk

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The D49 Board of Education work session will hear updates on education legislation and the district audit, and discuss adding new PE electives at Vista Ridge High School, including aquatics and lifeguard certification courses in partnership with the YMCA, plus a Weights 2 course. No formal votes are scheduled; the board will receive information and provide guidance.

• Education legislation update from contract lobbyist Amy Attwood
• Audit update from Tom Sistare, CPA, Hoelting and Company Inc.
• New VRHS PE elective: Aquatic Sports and Conditioning at YMCA Briargate, $70 fee per semester for non-members
• New VRHS PE elective: Lifeguard Training Course, no fee if student applies for YMCA lifeguard job
• New VRHS PE elective: Weights 2, $15 materials fee, prerequisite Weights 1

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The El Paso County School District 49 Board of Education is holding a special business meeting. The main item is entering an executive session to receive legal advice on specific matters related to current lawsuits, with potential board action to follow. The agenda is otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and adjournment.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on current lawsuits
• Potential board action related to matters discussed in executive session
• Meeting held at Peakview Hall, Creekside Success Center, 3850 Pony Tracks Drive, Colorado Springs

DAAC Meeting

The District Accountability Advisory Committee (DAAC) heard updates from Sand Creek and Falcon zone superintendents on how they spent MLO funds, staffing decisions, and fee-setting practices. The committee also received reports from school accountability committees and discussed the Financial Emphasis Area List (FEAL) due in March.

• Sand Creek Zone: MLO funds used for security cameras and Eureka Math K-5 curriculum
• Falcon Zone: MLO funds used for security cameras, technology, and curriculum adoption in Science, Social Studies, and Literacy
• New GT teacher for SCHS and Horizon, Dean at Horizon next year
• Financial Emphasis Area List (FEAL) due by March meeting
• Agenda setting meetings to move virtual with annual planning meeting

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The D49 Board of Education held its regular meeting, approving the consent agenda and a motion to support Purple Star School legislation. The board also received updates from the superintendent, student representatives, and board members. The meeting was largely procedural, with the main substantive action being the support for the Purple Star School program.

• Approved consent agenda including personnel changes for substitute, extra-curricular, professional/technical, educational support, licensed, and administrative personnel
• Approved administrative personnel recommendations for 2024-25 for zone, building, department, and program leaders
• Approved motion to support Purple Star School Legislation, which would create a designation for schools supporting military-connected families
• Public comment guidelines and sign-up were included
• Meeting held at Peakview Hall, Creekside Success Center, 3850 Pony Tracks Drive, Colorado Springs

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education is holding an annual planning summit to discuss the district's strategic plan (ASPIRE), long-range facility planning, finance and budget overview, a new teacher pay schedule, and strategic objectives for the 2024-25 school year. The meeting also includes training on open meetings/records laws and board management items. Most items are discussions with no formal action requested.

• Discussion of ASPIRE annual strategic plan and potential amendments for 2024-25
• Long-range facility planning presentation by Fletcher
• Finance and budget overview by CFO Trautenberg
• New teacher pay schedule project update
• Review of 24-25 annual strategic objectives

CLAC Meeting

The SCLAC (a committee of the school board) is meeting to discuss its application process, a district book collection and related complaint, and the content of a 'Voices of Freedom' display. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no final votes scheduled, aside from routine approval of the agenda and adjournment.

• Discussion of application process for the committee
• Review of district book collection and a complaint, with attached list of books (1,598 KB)
• Discussion of 'Voices of Freedom' display content
• Administrative updates from Dr. Fletcher and Dr. Bonds

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The Board of Education held a special meeting to approve several action items, including amended budgets for district-operated and charter schools, a new regulation on accepting donations, policy revisions, and charter authorization extensions for Liberty Tree Academy and James Irwin Elementary School. The board also received informational updates on high-impact behavior, student study trips, and monthly district performance.

• Approved 23.24 Charter School Amended Budgets
• Approved 2023-2024 District Operated & Chartered Amended Budget
• Approved charter authorization extension for Liberty Tree Academy
• Approved James Irwin Elementary School replication contract
• Approved Regulation IJ-R-2 on accepting donations

DAAC Meeting

The District 49 DAAC meeting covered updates on school safety, including a new emergency app and a $300k grant request, and a budget update noting a marginal increase. Board member Jamilyn D'Avola discussed efforts to raise teacher pay, including a consultant's pay schedule review, while noting the district's assessed value per student is less than half of D11's. The committee also heard reports from school accountability committees and discussed the Financial Emphasis Area List.

• Safety update: Raptor EMS app rollout to staff by end of January; $300k grant request for blue point replacement
• Teacher pay: consultant hired to revamp pay schedule; no teacher will see a pay decrease
• Budget: D49 up marginally overall; unassigned general fund provides cushion
• Safe2Tell: 331 tips this year, up from 291; mental health predominant
• Financial Emphasis Area List due by March meeting

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

The D49 Board of Education is holding its regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes personnel changes and a vote on creating a new Dean position for the Falcon Homeschool Academic Program. The board will also review minor policy updates and hear public comment.

• Proposed new Falcon Homeschool Academic Program Dean position
• Policy revisions to GBGG Staff Sick and Personal Leave and JEB Entrance Age Requirements
• Consent agenda includes substitute, extracurricular, professional/technical, support, licensed personnel changes, and non-renewal of probationary teachers
• Approval of minutes from Oct 24, Nov 9, and Nov 29, 2023 meetings

BoardDocs Imported Meetings 2007- 2025

This is a special Zoom meeting of the El Paso County School District 49 board to certify the mill levy. The only substantive action is approving the mill levy certification, with the rest being procedural items like agenda approval and adjournment.

• Mill Levy Certification (action item with attached CDE document)