Roaring Fork School District public meetings in 2024
46 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education
The Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss an equity audit with Anna Cole and Promise54. The session also includes a discussion regarding the budget led by Chief Chicoine.
- Equity Audit Discussion with Anna Cole and Promise54
- Budget Discussion with Chief Chicoine
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will vote on certifying the 2024 property tax mill levy and adopting proposed academic calendars for the 2025-26 and 2026-27 school years. The board will also consider a resolution for Colorado ETRANs 2024 and review several policies on second/final reading, including those on homeless students, bullying prevention, and student conduct. Public comment is limited to 45 minutes with one speaker signed up as of the deadline.
- Mill Levy Certification for FY 2024-25 property tax rates
- Colorado ETRANs 2024 School District Resolution
- 2nd/Final Read of Academic Calendars for SY25/26 and SY26/27
- Policy reviews: JLCD-E (Permission for Medication), JFABE (Students in Foster Care), JICB (Graduation Regalia), JKBA (Disciplinary Removal from Classroom)
- Consent agenda includes routine personnel, meeting minutes, and multiple policy repeals/updates
Board of Education
The Board of Education will conduct a first reading of proposed academic calendars for the 2025/26 and 2026/27 school years. The meeting also includes discussions on several policy revisions regarding student medication, foster care, bullying prevention, and student conduct.
- First reading of proposed 2025/26 and 2026/27 academic calendars
- Policy review for medication permission and emergency medical care
- Policy review for students in foster care and homeless students
- Policy review for graduation regalia, bullying prevention, and student conduct
- Policy review for violent behavior and disciplinary removal from classroom
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss the Housing Master Plan. This is a discussion item only; no decisions will be made at this meeting.
- Housing Master Plan discussion
Board of Education
The Board of Education will review updates on the strategic plan, student attendance, and a variety of policy changes. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss options for the potential sale of district real property interests.
- Final reads for policies on School Board Member Conduct, Financial Disclosure, and Drug and Alcohol Testing for Bus Drivers
- First reads for policies on Public's Right to Know, Staff Dress Code, and Network Computing
- Proclamation honoring Native American Heritage Month
- Executive session regarding the potential sale and valuation of district real property
- Routine personnel staff changes
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss the District Unified Improvement Plan (UIP), conduct a 360-degree assessment of the superintendent, and set annual goals for the district and superintendent. No votes or final decisions are scheduled; the agenda is procedural and discussion-focused.
- Discussion of District Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)
- Superintendent 360 Assessment review
- Setting annual goals for district and superintendent
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will consider several action items, including a resolution to terminate the district's self-insurance plan, approval of the District Unified Improvement Plan, a resolution supporting Pitkin County Ballot Question 1A, and a resolution opposing Colorado Amendment 80. The board will also review multiple policies on first and second readings and hear public comment.
- Resolution to terminate the self-insurance plan (RFSD Plan Termination.pdf)
- District Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) approval
- Resolution of support for Pitkin County Ballot Question 1A
- Resolution in opposition to Colorado Amendment 80
- First read of policies including school board member conduct, meetings, executive session, and public participation
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession on October 9, 2024, to discuss the district enrollment forecast. No other substantive items are listed on the agenda.
- Discussion of district enrollment forecast
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will convene to discuss a district enrollment forecast presented by Western Demographics, Inc., and receive a CFO update. The board will also consider a consent agenda including routine personnel changes, meeting minutes, and several policy readings, including second/final reads on leave and hiring policies. Public comment is scheduled with two speakers signed up.
- District enrollment forecast presentation by Shannon Bingham of Western Demographics, Inc.
- Consent agenda includes routine personnel changes and approval of Sep 25 meeting minutes
- Second/final read policies: GBGF (Federally-Mandated Family and Medical Leave), GBGG (Paid Time Off), GBI (Criminal History Record Information), GCE/GCF (Professional Staff Recruiting/Hiring), GCO (Evaluation of Licensed Personnel), GDE/GDF (Support Staff Recruiting/Hiring)
- First read policies: EHC (Safeguarding Personal Identifiable Information), GBEA (Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest), GBEC (Alcohol and Drug-Free Workplace), GBGB (Staff Personal Security and Safety), EEAEAA-R (Drug and Alcohol Testing for Bus Drivers)
- Healthy Kids Colorado Survey presentation as part of superintendent report
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding a worksession on September 25, 2024, to discuss the Roaring Fork Valley School Foundations. The agenda is a draft until 24 hours prior to the meeting, with final changes requiring a board vote.
- Joint meeting/work session on Roaring Fork Valley School Foundations
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will consider routine personnel changes, approve meeting minutes, and adopt several policies on second/final reads, including harassment procedures and standards-based education. The board will also vote on a resolution honoring Hispanic or Latinx Heritage Month and review first-read policies on leave, hiring, and personnel records.
- Consent agenda includes routine personnel changes and approval of Sept 11 meeting minutes
- Final reads of policies: AC-R-1 (harassment procedures for students), AC-R-2 (harassment procedures for employees), AC-R-3 (sex-based harassment procedures), AEA (standards-based education), KDE (safety planning), GBA (equal employment opportunity), JRA/JRC (student records)
- First-read policies: GBGF (family/medical leave), GBGG (paid time off), GBI (criminal history records), GBJ (personnel records), GCE/GCF (professional staff hiring), GCO (licensed personnel evaluation), GDE/GDF (support staff hiring)
- Board resolution honoring Hispanic or Latinx Heritage Month
- Superintendent report includes health insurance program update
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession on September 11, 2024, to discuss student data and preliminary performance frameworks. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.
- Discussion of student data and preliminary performance frameworks
Board of Education
This is a board retreat agenda with procedural items: reviewing board norms, the annual calendar, committee participation, and setting board and personal goals. No substantive decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Review of board norms
- Annual calendar discussion
- 24/25 committee participation planning
- Board goals setting
- Board member personal goals
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will review preliminary school and district performance frameworks, along with CMAS, PSAT10, and SAT results from spring 2024. The board will also consider an appropriation resolution for additional expenditures and a beginning fund balance resolution. Public comment is scheduled, with two written comments submitted as of the deadline.
- Review of Preliminary Performance Frameworks for schools and district
- Presentation of CMAS, PSAT10, and SAT spring 2024 assessment results
- Appropriation resolution for approval of additional expenditures
- Beginning fund balance resolution authorizing use of fund balance
- Executive session to discuss potential lease, transfer, or sale of property at 300 Meadowood Drive and partnership/lease agreement for Outdoor Education property on Highway 82
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a worksession to discuss the superintendent's house and prepare for an upcoming board goal-setting retreat. The meeting is scheduled for August 28, 2024, at the Carbondale District Office.
- Discussion of Superintendent House Conversation
- Preparation for Board Goal Setting and Retreat
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will discuss the superintendent's report covering an equity audit, student fees, and attendance. The board will also review several policies related to nondiscrimination and harassment, and consider a resolution for Colorado ETRANs 2024. Public comment is scheduled with four speakers signed up.
- Equity audit update from Superintendent Anna Cole
- Student fees discussion
- Student attendance report from Chief Park
- Policy review: nondiscrimination/equal opportunity, harassment investigation procedures, sex-based harassment policies
- Colorado ETRANs 2024 School District Resolution for action
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will convene a special online meeting to consider two action items: adopting the FY 2024-25 budget and approving a resolution and memorandum of understanding with Habitat for Humanity for employee housing units (L3). The agenda also includes routine personnel changes and approval of prior meeting minutes.
- Adoption of FY 2024-25 budget
- Resolution and MOU with Habitat for Humanity for L3 employee housing units
- Routine personnel changes
- Approval of June 12, 2024 meeting minutes
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 12, 2024, at 6:30 PM. The agenda includes a second reading and discussion of the 2024-25 budget, proposed student fees for 2024-25, and a consent agenda with routine personnel changes, meeting minutes, and a policy on the Universal Preschool Program. The board will also enter executive session to discuss the potential purchase of real property for employee housing.
- FY25 Budget - 2nd Read and Discussion
- Proposed 24/25 Student Fees
- IHBIB - Universal Preschool Program (3rd/final read)
- Executive session for potential purchase of real property for employee housing
- Public comment: one speaker (Alan Munoz) signed up
Board of Education
This is a Board of Education retreat, not a regular business meeting. The board will discuss its consensus-making process, review a first draft of goals for the 2024-25 school year, plan an August retreat, consider its role in future IBB/CBC negotiations, and review its code of conduct. No votes or decisions are listed on this agenda.
- First draft of Board Goals for 24/25
- Role of Board in future IBB/CBC negotiations
- Board Code of Conduct
- Board Consensus-Making Process
- August Retreat Planning
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the 2024/2025 budget and plan for the June 12 board retreat. The agenda is a draft until 24 hours before the meeting; any changes after that require a board vote.
- 2024/2025 Budget discussion
- Planning for 6/12/24 Board Retreat
Board of Education
The Board of Education will conduct a first reading of the 2024/2025 budget. Action items include the approval of the Superintendent contract and a final collaborative bargaining contract for 2024-2027.
- 2024/2025 Budget (1st Reading)
- Approval of Superintendent Contract
- Approval of Final Collaborative Bargaining Contract 2024-2027
- Resolution in Support of Graduation Attire Policy Alignment with HB24-1323
- Review of Universal Preschool Program policy (2nd of 3 reads)
Board of Education
This is a site visit agenda for the Roaring Fork School District Board of Education, held at the Carbondale District Office. The only listed item is a board visit to the Meadowood site, with no discussion or decision items included. The agenda is otherwise procedural and notes the next regular meeting date is not specified.
- Board visit to Meadowood site
- Meeting held at Carbondale District Office (400 Sopris Ave)
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding a work session on May 8, 2024, at the Carbondale District Office. The agenda includes a single item: Special Education Updates. The agenda is a draft until 24 hours prior to the meeting, and changes after that require a board vote.
- Special Education Updates
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting, including an executive session to develop strategy for collective bargaining negotiations with the Roaring Fork Community Education Association. The board will also discuss the collective bargaining contract, review policies, and take action on the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan and proclamations for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and National Fentanyl Awareness Day. Public comment is scheduled with five speakers signed up.
- Executive session for collective bargaining strategy with Roaring Fork Community Education Association
- Discussion of collective bargaining contract for term beginning July 1, 2024
- 2024-2029 Strategic Plan (2nd/Final Read) for action
- Proclamation for Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Resolution honoring National Fentanyl Awareness Day
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the collaborative bargaining agreement. This is a discussion item, not a final decision. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for May 8, 2024.
- Discussion of collaborative bargaining agreement
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting, primarily focusing on first and second readings of several new policies, including health and family life/sex education, teaching about drugs/alcohol/tobacco, parent engagement, and a Safe Haven policy. The board will also evaluate the interim superintendent and consider a proclamation honoring the PreCollegiate program. Public comment is scheduled with two speakers signed up.
- 1st read of new policy IHAM (Health and Family Life/Sex Education) and regulation IHAM-R, replacing IGAE
- 2nd read of IHAMA (Teaching about Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco) and KB (Parent and Family Engagement)
- 2nd read of ADG/ADG-R Safe Haven Policy and six new H Section policies
- Board evaluation of Interim Superintendent Dr. Anna Cole
- Proclamation honoring PreCollegiate Program
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan. The agenda contains only this single discussion item, with no other business listed.
- Discussion of the 2024-2029 Strategic Plan
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the 2024/2025 budget and receive an update on leadership teams. The agenda is a draft until 24 hours before the meeting, and no other items are listed.
- 2024/2025 budget discussion
- Update on leadership teams
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will convene for its regular meeting, including public comment, consent agenda items, and policy reviews. Key actions include a resolution committing to an equity audit and first readings of new policies on drug/alcohol/tobacco education, parent engagement, and a Safe Haven policy. The board will also review updates on the safety summit and certified salary schedules.
- Resolution regarding the Board's commitment to conducting an equity audit
- First reading of new policy IHAMA on teaching about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco
- First reading of new policy KB on parent and family engagement in education
- New policy ADG/ADG-R on Safe Haven
- 2023/2024 certified salary schedule (Schedules A and B)
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will convene to discuss and act on several items, including the selection of a sole finalist for the superintendent position, a review of the 2023 Panorama student survey results, and a first reading of new policies on drug/alcohol/tobacco education and parent engagement. The board will also hear public comments and consider routine consent agenda items such as personnel changes and meeting minutes. An executive session is scheduled to discuss the superintendent's annual review.
- Superintendent sole finalist selection (action item)
- Panorama Student Survey 2023 results update
- First reading of policy IHAMA (Teaching about Drugs, Alcohol and Tobacco) and KB (Parent and Family Engagement in Education)
- Consent agenda includes routine personnel changes and approval of meeting minutes
- Executive session for superintendent's annual review
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss the District Employee Housing Strategy and a Strategic Planning Work Session. This is a discussion-only meeting, with no formal votes or decisions listed on the agenda. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2024.
- Discussion of District Employee Housing Strategy
- Strategic Planning Work Session
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the agenda and then enter an executive session to prioritize superintendent finalists and discuss negotiation strategy. No other substantive public business is listed; the meeting is largely procedural and focused on the superintendent search.
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(I) and (i) to prioritize superintendent finalists and discuss negotiations
- Meeting held at Carbondale District Office, 400 Sopris Ave, with live stream and Zoom interpretation available
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is meeting to interview Bill Wilson, a finalist for the superintendent position, in executive session. The meeting also includes convening, establishing a quorum, and adjournment. No other substantive decisions are on the agenda.
- Executive session to interview superintendent finalist Bill Wilson
- Convene meeting and establish quorum
- Adjourn
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is meeting to interview Anna Cole, a finalist for the superintendent position. The meeting consists of convening, approving the agenda, and an executive session for the interview, followed by adjournment. No other business is scheduled.
- Executive session to interview superintendent finalist Anna Cole
- Meeting convened by Kathryn Kuhlenberg
- Next regular board meeting scheduled for March 12, 2024
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is meeting online to approve the agenda and take action on finalist superintendent candidates. The meeting is open to the public via live stream and interpretation is available. The next regular meeting is scheduled for March 13, 2024.
- Approve finalist superintendent candidates
- Approve agenda
- Establish quorum
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the agenda and then enter an executive session to discuss confidential superintendent candidate applications. The session is closed to the public, and no other business is scheduled.
- Executive session to discuss superintendent candidate applications under Colorado Open Records Act exemption
- Meeting held at Carbondale District Office, 400 Sopris Ave
- Live-streamed via RFSD YouTube with Zoom interpretation available
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding a work session to prepare for superintendent interviews and to discuss an update to housing guidelines. The agenda is brief and focuses on these two items.
- Superintendent hiring - interview preparation
- Housing guideline update
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will meet to approve the FY2023 financial audit, set ECE tuition rates for 2024-25, and adopt several student discipline and equal opportunity policies. They will also review new suspension/expulsion policies and hear a superintendent report, including a Pre-Collegiate program update. Public comment is limited to 45 minutes with one speaker registered.
- Approval of FY23 Financial Audit
- Approval of ECE Tuition Rates for 2024-25
- Final adoption of policies JK (Student Discipline), JKA (Physical Intervention), JKA-R, KFA (Public Conduct), JB (Equal Educational Opportunities)
- First read of JKD/JKE (Suspension/Expulsion) and JKD-JKE-R (Hearing Procedures)
- Executive session for superintendent's annual review
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is meeting to approve the agenda and then enter an executive session to discuss confidential superintendent candidate applications. The session is allowed under Colorado law to review documents for candidates who are not yet finalists. The meeting is live-streamed and includes interpretation services.
- Executive session to discuss superintendent candidate applications
- Agenda approval vote
- Quorum establishment
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will convene to discuss and vote on several items, including the final approval of the 2024-25 academic calendar, Early Childhood Education (ECE) tuition rates, and multiple policy updates. The board will also receive updates on drug awareness community sessions, student equity efforts, and hear public comments. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a potential real property purchase for employee housing.
- 2nd/Final Read of Proposed 24/25 Academic Calendar
- Approval of ECE tuition rates
- Policy ADB - Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism, 3rd/FINAL read
- Policy JK - Student Discipline, 1st read
- Executive session for potential purchase of real property for employee housing
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding a work session to review the board committee list and plan the superintendent evaluation. The agenda is a draft until 24 hours before the meeting; no votes or decisions are listed.
- Review board committee list
- Superintendent evaluation planning
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss two main items: a proposed 2024-2025 academic calendar and the process for hiring a new superintendent. The agenda is a draft until 24 hours before the meeting, and any changes after that must be made by board vote.
- 2024-2025 Academic Calendar proposal
- Superintendent hiring process discussion
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will convene to discuss and act on several items, including a first read of the proposed 2024/2025 academic calendar, an amended budget for the current fiscal year, and policy reviews. The board will also hear public comments, consider routine personnel and minutes on the consent agenda, and enter executive session regarding superintendent housing. The meeting is open to the public and will be live-streamed.
- First read of proposed 2024/2025 academic calendar
- Amended budget for fiscal year 2023-24
- Policy reviews: KFA-Public Conduct, JB-Equal Educational Opportunities, JRA/JRC Student Records
- Consent agenda: routine personnel, meeting minutes, policy adoptions
- Executive session on potential purchase/lease of home for superintendent housing
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the superintendent evaluation process and the superintendent hiring process. The meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2024, at the Carbondale District Office. The agenda is a draft until 24 hours prior to the meeting.
- Discussion of superintendent evaluation process
- Discussion of superintendent hiring process
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education will convene to discuss the mid-year strategic plan update and the 24-29 strategic planning process, review several policies, and consider reapproving a revised superintendent hiring timeline. The agenda also includes routine items like personnel changes, meeting minutes, and public comment.
- Mid-Year Strategic Plan Update and 24-29 Strategic Planning Process Update
- Revised Superintendent Hiring Timeline - Reapproval
- Policy reviews: ADB (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism), BG (School Board Policy Process), JRA/JRC (Student Records)
- Consent agenda: routine personnel changes and meeting minutes
- Public comment period (no speakers as of 1/5/24)
Board of Education
The Roaring Fork School District Board of Education is meeting virtually to approve the agenda and take action on the annual mill levy certification for 2024. The meeting includes a brief discussion period and adjournment, with the next regular meeting scheduled for January 10, 2024.
- Annual Mill Levy for 2024 certification resolution
- Mill Levy Certification Resolution - FY24
- Memo: Final Mill Levy Certification 2023/24
- Meeting held virtually and live-streamed via RFSD YouTube