Eagle County School District Board of Education public meetings in 2024

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County Board of Education will vote on three school-year calendars (2025-2028) and a proposed early childhood tuition increase to address a revenue shortfall. The board will also consider adding four new courses at Eagle Valley High School, including Latin and Intro to Social Studies, and approve the Head Start annual report and self-assessment process.

• Vote on 2025-2026, 2026-2027, and 2027-2028 school year calendars
• Proposed early childhood tuition increase effective Jan 1, 2025, with sliding scale based on income
• Adding Latin, Intro to Social Studies, Intro to Western Philosophy, and Intro to Constitutional Law to EVHS curriculum
• Approval of 2023-2024 Head Start Annual Report and 2024-2025 Self-Assessment process
• Approval of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report showing General Fund decreased by $2,655,668

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

This is a special meeting of the Board of Education scheduled for December 10, 2024, at the Cucina at the Lodge at Vail. The only agenda item is an Apres Ski donor and board appreciation social event, and no public business will be conducted.

• No public business will be conducted at this meeting

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting in Colorado Springs for a CASB Retreat. The session includes discussions on election planning, superintendent succession, and immigration implications.

• November 2025 Elections
• Calendar Planning
• Anticipating Future Immigration Implications
• Superintendent Succession Planning

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to attend the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) Annual Convention. The event takes place from December 4-7, 2024, in Colorado Springs.

• Attendance at the Colorado Association of School Boards Annual Convention at the Broadmoor

1 - Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss housing partnerships with Habitat for Humanity and the financial impact of expanding early childhood education. The body is also deciding on a construction change order for employee housing and a grant application for Red Canyon High School.

• Approval of AIA G107 Change Order 001 for a second 20-unit apartment building in Gypsum for $11,012,958
• Intent to apply for an $180,000 EASI Grant for Red Canyon High School to address attendance and graduation rates
• Discussion of potential housing collaborations with Habitat for Humanity Vail Valley at Maloit Park and Gypsum
• Review of the Office of the State Auditor's Fiscal Health Analysis for 2021-2023
• Approval of the 1st Quarter 2024-25 Monitoring Report for Governance Policy EL-8, Fiscal Management

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will vote on renewing standalone cyber insurance coverage at a reduced annual premium of $61,000, down from $66,316. The board will also hear information presentations on the Pathways in Education initiative to grow local educator talent and on the Employee Housing Master Plan. Work session discussions include conversations with new teachers and school improvement plan presentations from Battle Mountain and Eagle Valley high schools.

• Approval of cyber insurance renewal with Tokio Marine HCC Houston Casualty Company at $61,000 annual premium (7.7% savings)
• Discussion with new teachers on paths to teaching, including alternative licensure and J1 international teachers
• School Improvement Plan presentations from Battle Mountain High School and Eagle Valley High School
• Information item: Strategic Plan Stocktake on Pathways in Education initiative
• Information item: Strategic Plan Stocktake on Employee Housing Master Plan

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session on retaining quality educators and hear School Improvement Plan presentations from three schools. In the regular session, the board will consider a consent agenda and receive an update on student enrollment, which is 144 students below projections, resulting in a $333,000 budget reduction.

• Discussion of Retain Quality Educators strategy from the district's strategic plan
• School Improvement Plan presentations from Red Sandstone Elementary, Homestake Peak School, and Edwards Early Learning Center
• Student enrollment update: 6,080 students, 144 fewer than projected, causing a $333,000 budget loss
• Approval of personnel list and consent agenda items

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting. Key items include an after-action review of recent threats affecting schools, presentations of School Improvement Plans from three schools, and end-of-year reporting on academic achievement, character, and wellness. The board will also consider several resolutions recognizing school staff and approve Head Start Policy Council members and by-laws.

• After Action Review of recent threats affecting Eagle County schools
• School Improvement Plan presentations for Brush Creek Elementary, Eagle Valley Elementary, and Eagle Valley Middle School
• 23-24 End-of-Year Reporting on Ends Policies E-1 (Academic Achievement), E-2 (Character), and E-3 (Wellness)
• Approval of resolutions for National School Bus Safety Week, National School Lunch Week, National Custodian Day, and National Principals Month
• Approval of 2024-2025 Head Start Policy Council Member list and By-Laws

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

This is a special meeting of the Eagle County School District Board of Education, held as a social event during Wild West Days. Board members are invited to a fundraiser for pre-k and elementary schools, but no public business will be conducted and no actions will be taken.

• Fundraiser benefiting pre-k and elementary school
• No public business or actions scheduled

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School Board will hear a fiscal report showing a projected $4.9 million deficit and a $9.5 million general fund balance. They will also discuss enrollment projections, with Eagle Valley High School 41 students over projections and Red Sandstone Elementary 24 below. The board will consider appointing new Finance Committee members and receive updates on bond construction projects.

• General fund deficit spending of $4.9 million projected, ending balance $9.5 million
• Eagle Valley High School 41 students over projected enrollment; Red Sandstone Elementary 24 below
• Appointment of two new Finance Committee members and reappointment of three current members
• Bond construction update on 2024 projects
• Standards-based grading implementation update

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

This is a special meeting where board members are invited to attend the Gypsum Early Learning Center and housing site groundbreaking. No official public business will be discussed, and the public is welcome to attend.

• Groundbreaking for Gypsum Early Learning Center and housing site
• Event located at 395 McGregor Drive, Gypsum Colorado, next to Red Canyon High School - West campus

1 - Regular Meeting

The board will hear School Improvement Plan presentations from Edwards Elementary, Avon Elementary, and Berry Creek Middle School during a work session. In the regular session, it will consider a consent agenda that includes applying for a $100,000 Outdoor Equity Grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife to buy two vehicles for Red Canyon High School. The meeting also includes public comment, superintendent and board reports, and discussion of future agenda topics.

• Edwards Elementary School Improvement Plan presentation (information item)
• Avon Elementary School Improvement Plan presentation (information item)
• Berry Creek Middle School Improvement Plan presentation (information item)
• Intent to apply for $100,000 Outdoor Equity Grant from Colorado Parks and Wildlife for two vehicles for Red Canyon High School
• Approval of personnel list and minutes from August 14, 2024

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

The Board of Education is attending the Adam's Way Home Tour and Dedication Celebration, a Habitat for Humanity event where families receive keys to their homes. No public school business will be conducted during this event, which is open to the public.

• Board members attend celebration for families receiving keys to homes on Adam's Way Road in Eagle
• Habitat for Humanity home tours at 9:00am or 1:00pm, celebration at 4:00pm
• No public school business conducted during the event

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will vote on a $11,012,958 contract for a 20-unit apartment building as part of the Gypsum Early Learning Center project, and a $3,493,500 bid for turf and track upgrades at Battle Mountain and Eagle Valley High Schools. The board will also consider a $203,259.55 window film expenditure for security, renew internet connectivity contracts, and approve an intergovernmental agreement with Mountain Recreation. A work session will include a safety and security update.

• Approval of $11,012,958 for one 20-unit apartment building (AIA A133 contract) for staff housing at the Gypsum Early Learning Center site
• Approval of $3,493,500 bid to Rocky Mountain Turf Solutions for field upgrades at Battle Mountain and Eagle Valley High Schools
• Approval of $203,259.55 window film expenditure for shatter-resistant coating at district schools
• Approval of renewal of internet connectivity contracts with Lumen and Vero Networks (70% E-Rate funded)
• Approval of MOU/IGA with Mountain Recreation Metropolitan District for shared facility use

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

This is a special meeting of the Eagle County School District Board of Education. The agenda consists solely of the annual ECSD School Year Launch event, with a presentation by Scott McCleod and staff orientation. The agenda explicitly states that no official business will be discussed.

• ECSD School Year Launch at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater, 530 S Frontage Rd E, Vail
• Presentation by Scott McCleod
• Staff orientation on district, building, and teacher directed planning
• No official business will be discussed

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting on July 17, 2024. They will review polling data to decide whether to place a ballot question on the November 2024 election, and will vote on several action items, including a $167,341.60 security camera purchase, architect fee increases for the Gypsum Early Learning Center, and construction agreements for the Edwards Early Learning Center. The board will also hear reports from the superintendent and community partner Walking Mountains.

• Approval to purchase cameras from Fire Team Security Inc. for $167,341.60, funded by 2024 bond proceeds
• Approval of Gypsum Early Learning Center/Housing Add Service #10 for Building B permit fees, increasing architect fees by $143,460 to $3,045,451.30
• Approval of AIA 133 GMP amendment for Gypsum Early Learning Center site work for $576,814, final GMP $37,870,758
• Approval of Edwards Early Learning Center AIA 133 GMP of $2,972,486 for site work
• Discussion on whether to run a ballot question in November 2024 election based on polling data

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

The Eagle County School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting at the Eagle County Jet Center to attend the Star Dancing Gala, a major fundraising event supporting YouthPower365. No formal board business or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for attendance and community engagement.

• Attendance at Star Dancing Gala
• Support for YouthPower365 mission

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

This is a special meeting where board members attend the Taste of Nature Gala at Walking Mountains, a fundraising event with food, auctions, and community support. No official business decisions are on the agenda.

• Board members attend Taste of Nature Gala at Walking Mountains
• Event includes silent and live auctions
• Fundraiser supports Walking Mountains programs

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting to discuss and act on several key items. They will consider adopting the 2024/25 budget, approving a 3.22% compensation increase for staff, and purchasing four deed-restricted housing units in Vail. The board will also review student data, an AI policy, and a cell phone policy.

• Adopt 2024/25 budget with fund balance temporarily reduced to 6% of appropriation
• Approve 3.22% raise for support and administrative staff, costing $1,000,780
• Approve $1,666,186 purchase of four units at Timber Ridge Village, 1281 North Frontage Road West, Vail
• Approve $576,814 in early purchases for Gypsum Early Learning Center and Employee Housing project
• Approve cell phone policy and negotiated agreement with step/lane advancements for certified staff

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

This is a special meeting of the Eagle County School District Board of Education. The agenda contains only a dinner social for board members, administrative staff, and their families. No official business or decisions are scheduled.

• Dinner social for board members and administrative staff

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

The Eagle County School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on May 31, 2024, at Nottingham Park in Avon. The only agenda item is an invitation for board members to attend the EFEC End-of-Year celebrations, known as Evening of Stars, from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. No official business or decisions are scheduled.

• Evening of Stars event at Nottingham Park, 414 W Beaver Creek Blvd, Avon, CO 81620
• EFEC End-of-Year celebrations from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

The Eagle County School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on May 25, 2024, at Eagle Valley High School. The sole agenda item is the high school graduation ceremony, where board members are invited to celebrate the graduating seniors. This is a ceremonial event with no formal business or decisions.

• Eagle Valley High School Graduation ceremony
• Board members invited to attend and celebrate seniors

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

This is a special meeting of the Eagle County School District Board of Education held at the Ford Amphitheater in Vail. The only agenda item is for board members to attend and celebrate the Battle Mountain High School graduation. The agenda contains no other business or decisions.

• Battle Mountain High School graduation ceremony
• Meeting location: Ford Amphitheater, 530 S Frontage Rd E, Vail, CO 81657

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

The Eagle County School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on May 24, 2024, at 10:00 AM. The agenda includes only one item: an invitation for board members to join Red Canyon High School in celebrating their seniors' graduation. This is a ceremonial event rather than a business or decision-making session.

• Red Canyon High School graduation celebration for seniors

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, work session, and regular session. Key items include discussing the Maloit Park employee housing development, reviewing Healthy Kids Colorado Survey data, and taking action on consent agenda items, including replacing nine windows at Avon Elementary School for up to $150,000 and purchasing 280 Motorola radios for $146,600. The board will also hear an appeal for non-renewal and discuss collective bargaining strategy with the superintendent.

• Non-renewal appeal hearing and executive session on negotiations with Eagle County Education Association
• Maloit Park employee housing development update with discussion on phasing, site layout, and for-sale housing
• Approval to replace nine windows at Avon Elementary School at a cost not to exceed $150,000
• Approval of radio purchase proposal for 280 Motorola portable radios at $146,600
• Approval of 3rd quarter financial reports and monitoring report for Governance Policy EL-8

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

The Eagle County School District Board of Education is meeting virtually for a special executive session. The board will discuss preparation for ECEA negotiations with Superintendent Qualman, held behind closed doors under state law. No public decisions or votes are on the agenda.

• Executive session under CRS 24-6-402(4)(e) for negotiation strategy
• Discussion of ECEA negotiation preparation with Superintendent Qualman

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to celebrate support staff teams. The agenda consists solely of this celebratory item.

• End-of-Year Celebrations for support staff

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

This is a special meeting of the Eagle County School District Board of Education. The only item on the agenda is an invitation for board members to attend the Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy graduation ceremony. No official business or decisions are scheduled.

• Vail Ski & Snowboard Academy graduation ceremony

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 8, 2024, starting with an executive session on personnel and negotiations, followed by a work session on student behavior management. In the regular session, the board will vote on consent agenda items including grants and personnel, and will hold a public hearing on the 2024-25 preliminary budget. They will also consider approving a Head Start expansion grant application and receive updates on summer programming and community partner reports.

• Executive session on nonrenewal of Superintendent Qualman's contract and negotiations preparation
• Approval of Early Literacy Grant up to $704,937/year for 4 years for Homestake Peak and Avon Elementary
• Approval of Vaping Prevention Education Grant of $251,004/year for 3 years
• Approval of DOJ ESCAVY Youth Violence Prevention Grant as subgrantee from YouthPower365, $84,000/year for 3 years
• Public hearing on 2024-25 preliminary budget; final adoption scheduled for June 8, 2024

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

The Eagle County School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on May 2, 2024, at the Edwards Early Learning Center. The agenda includes a single item: board members are invited to watch Youth Equity Stewardship students present stories and creative expressions about inclusion. No formal decisions or votes are listed.

• Youth Equity Stewardship student presentations on inclusion

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

The Eagle County School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting on May 1, 2024. The only agenda item is a one-hour executive session for negotiations preparations, held under Colorado law to determine positions and strategy for negotiations. No public decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Executive session for negotiations preparations
• Session held under CRS 24-6-402 (4) (e)

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

This is a special meeting of the Eagle County School District Board of Education, held at the Edwards Early Learning Center. The only agenda item is a check presentation ceremony attended by US Representative Joe Neguse, with board members invited to attend.

• Check presentation ceremony by US Representative Joe Neguse
• Meeting held at Edwards Early Learning Center, 1121 Miller Ranch Rd, Edwards, CO

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, work session, and regular session. Key items include an expulsion appeal decision, a budget work session, and an update on the Maloit Park employee housing development, which may displace current residents. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including an Early Literacy Grant application and personnel approvals.

• Expulsion appeal decision (vote after executive session)
• 2024-25 Budget Work Session
• Maloit Park Employee Housing Development update (up to 138 units, displacing 16 homes)
• Intent to Apply Early Literacy Grant (ELG) for professional development
• Approval of ERSEA policies for 2024-2025 Early Childhood enrollment

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting, including interviews for a vacant District F board seat and a vote to appoint a candidate. The board will also consider approving a $2,198,910 contract for design services for the Gypsum Early Learning Center and employee housing, and a resolution to borrow up to $45,000,000 for cash flow. Other items include approving the Head Start grant application and hearing reports from the superintendent and community partners.

• Approve appointment to fill District F vacancy (term until Nov 2025)
• Approve $2,198,910 Add Service #4 for Tab Associates for Gypsum Early Learning Center and Employee Housing (total $2,787,369)
• Approve Resolution 2023/24-19 to borrow up to $45,000,000 for cash flow
• Approve 2024-2025 Head Start grant application for $609,067
• Approve construction contracts with Haselden Construction for Gypsum Early Learning Center and Employee Housing

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 13, 2024, at Red Canyon High West Campus in Gypsum, CO. The agenda includes a budget work session, a student voice presentation, approval of the 2024-25 student fees and tuition rates, and a lease agreement for early childhood services at 450 Pine Street in Minturn. The board will also consider a concurrent enrollment grant application, personnel approvals, and a policy change on board member financial disclosure.

4 - Special Meeting - Official Board Business

This is a special meeting of the Eagle County School District Board of Education. The only item on the agenda is for board members to attend a retirement celebration for Missy Gerard. No official business decisions are scheduled.

• Retirement celebration for Missy Gerard

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session on superintendent goals, a work session on the 2024-25 budget and strategic plan updates, and a regular session. Key actions include approving a resolution to issue up to $100 million in general obligation bonds for capital projects, approving the 2022-23 annual financial report, and consent agenda items including grant applications and a water easement. The board will also hear a presentation from community partner SOS Outreach.

• Resolution 2023/24-18 authorizing issuance of up to $100,000,000 in general obligation bonds for employee housing, school safety, early learning centers, repairs, and athletic facilities
• Approval of 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report; General Fund balance $14,371,826, Building Fund balance $9,406,677
• Consent agenda: Intent to Apply for School Security Disbursement Program Grant ($660,562) and CO-AAP grant ($2,160,000 over 3 years)
• Approval of water easement with Eagle River Water and Sanitation District for Miller Flats for $1.00
• Extension of Eagle County Charter Academy charter contract through February 2029

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting, including discussions on a potential 2024 mill levy override and school improvement plans. Action items include approving a $4,521,026 construction contract for a nutrition services and technology facility, a sewer easement, a resolution to borrow up to $36,059,056 for cash flow, and the revised 2023/2024 budget. The board will also consider dedicating Legacy Hall at Eagle Valley High School in honor of former teachers Ralph and Janice Starr.

• Approve A133 Exhibit A for Buildings By Design to construct Nutrition Services and Technology Facility at 365 McGregor for $4,521,026
• Approve Resolution 2023/24-14 to borrow up to $36,059,056 from State interest-free loan program
• Approve 2023/2024 revised budget
• Approve sewer easement with Eagle River Water and Sanitation District for Miller Flats
• Approve dedication of Legacy Hall at Eagle Valley High School in honor of Ralph and Janice Starr

1 - Regular Meeting

The Eagle County School District Board of Education will hold a work session and regular meeting. They will hear updates on nutrition services, Head Start training, and school improvement plans from three principals. In the regular session, the board will vote on consent items, a mill levy certification, a calendar adjustment for the 2024-25 school year, and a response letter to Eagle County Charter Academy. Public comment is limited to three minutes per speaker, with 60 minutes total.

• Certify 2023 mill levy; total mills 2.215 less than last year; general fund overrides generate $18,208,043
• Convert Aug 19 and Sep 23, 2024 to staff-only PD days; move Jan 7, 2025 PD to Mar 21, 2025
• Approve response letter to Eagle County Charter Academy on annual report
• Declare critical shortage for key positions to hire retirees and exceed statutory employment limits
• Hear School Improvement Plans from Brush Creek Elementary, Red Hill Elementary, and Battle Mountain High School