Thompson School District public meetings in 2024
26 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education will consider several consent items, including personnel recommendations and an electric bus grant. The meeting includes discussions on dual language immersion for early childhood at Cottonwood Plains Elementary and a youth mental health update.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of Electric Bus Grant
- Approval of New Vision Charter Renewal Review Extension
- Second reading of Policy AE (Accountability/Commitment to Accomplishment) and retirement of Regulation AE-R
- Discussion of Dual Language Immersion (DLI) at Cottonwood Plains Elementary School
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Board of Education will meet to discuss and potentially approve the preliminary 2025 mill levy certification. This action determines the property tax rates used to fund the school district.
- Approval of Preliminary 2025 Mill Levy Certification
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education will discuss a bond and special levy, consider a preliminary 2025 mill levy certification, and review an electric bus grant. The board will also hold a first reading on policy updates regarding accountability and consider an extension for the New Vision Charter School renewal. The meeting includes an executive session for legal advice and superintendent evaluation.
- Discussion of bond and special levy (Item 8)
- Preliminary 2025 mill levy certification (Item 5)
- Electric bus grant discussion (Item 4)
- First reading of policy AE Accountability/Commitment to Accomplishment (Item 10)
- New Vision Charter School renewal review extension (Item 9)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will meet to review academic updates and utility performance. The board is scheduled to discuss budget outperformance and develop a strategy for negotiations with the Thompson Education Association.
- Expenditures over $50,000
- Personnel, extra duty, and coaching recommendations
- Curriculum Improvement Council new course proposal
- Annual Utility Update and Energy Performance Contract
- Recommendation for Outperformance of the Budget
Board of Education Study Session
The Board of Education is holding a study session to review a technology update from ITS and a bond/special levy update. The meeting also includes a presentation from Mountain View High School and a discussion on new course proposals.
- Mountain View High School JROTC Cadet information brief
- Curriculum Improvement Council (CIC) new course proposal
- Contracts greater than $50K memo
- ITS technology update
- Bond/Special Levy update
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 16, 2024, at Berthoud High School. The board will vote on second readings of policies for the Choice Enrollment Program and Open Enrollment Program, and consider a contract for a Louden Ditch water share. Other action items include approval of expenditures over $50,000, the District Unified Improvement Plan, and several policy retirements and revisions.
- Second reading and approval of Policy JFBA Choice Enrollment Program and Regulation JFBA-R
- Second reading and approval of Policy JFBB Open Enrollment Program and Regulation JFBB-R
- Approval of Louden Ditch Water Share Contract
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of District Unified Improvement Plan
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss several policy changes, including first readings of policies on choice enrollment and open enrollment programs, as well as construction contracts. A major discussion item is graduation requirements, scheduled for 90 minutes. The board will also consider a water share contract for the Louden Ditch and a proclamation celebrating 150 years of education in Berthoud.
- First reading of Policy JFBA Choice Enrollment Program and JFBB Open Enrollment Program
- First reading of policies on architect/engineer/construction manager (FEB) and construction contracts bidding (FEG)
- Discussion of Louden Ditch Water Share Contract
- Proclamation for 150th anniversary of education in Berthoud Schools
- Standard actions consent items including contracts greater than $50K
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will vote on several consent items, including a water share sale contract for Buckingham and South Side Ditch, adoption of the 2024 legislative platform, and approval of federal grants and policy manuals. Discussion items include a district performance assessment update, website and technology accessibility, and a 2018 bond summary update. Public comments and awards presentations are also scheduled.
- Approval of Buckingham and South Side Ditch Water Share Sale Contract
- Adoption of the Thompson School District Board of Education Legislative Platform
- Approval of City of Loveland Intergovernmental Agreement for Energy Assistance Program
- Approval of Federal Grants and Head Start Policy Manual
- Discussion of 2018 Bond Summary Update
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss several items, including a proposed water share sale contract, an intergovernmental agreement with the City of Loveland for an energy assistance program, and potential changes to the budget reporting format. The board will also receive a presentation from Lincoln Elementary School and review updates to federal grants and accounting policies.
- Discussion of Buckingham and South Side Ditch Water Share Sale Contract
- City of Loveland Intergovernmental Agreement for Energy Assistance Program
- Federal Grants and Head Start Policy Manual Update
- Standard Action Consent Items including contracts greater than $50,000
- Potential Budget Reporting Format Discussion
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will consider resolutions to call a bond election and a debt-free schools mill levy election on November 5, 2024. The board will also vote on second readings of gender support guidelines and related forms, approve a supplemental budget for 2023-2024, and approve expenditures over $50,000. Discussion items include updates on the Alexander Mountain Fire, water quality testing, summer school, the Summerfield property, and career technical education.
- Consider resolution calling a bond election on November 5, 2024
- Consider resolution calling a debt-free schools mill levy election on November 5, 2024
- Approval of 2nd reading of AC-E-3 Gender Support Guidelines, AC-E-4 Gender Transition Plan, AC-E-5 Gender Support Plan, and AC-E-6 Name Gender Change Form
- Approval of 2023-2024 supplemental budget
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss first readings of several gender support policies (AC-E-3 through AC-E-6), a supplemental budget update, and standard action consent items. The board will also receive updates on the Alexander Mountain Fire, a potential bond/special levy for the November 2024 ballot, discipline data, and the 2023-2024 audit. No final votes are expected at this study session.
- First reading of Gender Support Guidelines (AC-E-3)
- First reading of Gender Transition Plan (AC-E-4)
- First reading of Gender Support Plan (AC-E-5)
- First reading of Name Gender Change Form (AC-E-6)
- Discussion of potential bond/special levy for November 2024 ballot
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss community outreach, board priorities for the upcoming year, the legislative platform, and a potential bond or special levy. The meeting also includes updates on the District Accountability Committee and superintendent goals.
- Discussion of Board Priorities for 2024-2025
- Discussion of Bond/Special Levy
- Discussion of Legislative Platform
- Community Outreach/Listening Sessions
- District Accountability Committee (DAC) Update
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on June 19, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider adopting the 2024-2025 budget and related resolutions, approve several consent items including contracts over $50,000 and a Head Start grant, and discuss facility use rates and the Strive 2025 update. Public comments are scheduled, and a public hearing on the 2024-2025 budget will be held.
- Approval of 2024-2025 budget adoption, appropriation, and use of beginning fund balance resolutions
- Approval of School Resource Officer (SRO) contract agreements with Loveland Police Department, Larimer County Sheriff's Office, and SummitStone
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of Head Start grant and cost of living adjustment for 2023-2024
- Approval of project budget and contracts for Thompson Career Center expansion
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss and review several items, including the proposed 2024-2025 budget, a Head Start grant application and cost-of-living adjustment, and updates on School Resource Officer (SRO) contracts. The board will also consider resolutions related to the state's interest-free cash flow loan program, budget adoption, appropriation, and use of beginning fund balance, as well as an energy performance contract extension and the Thompson Career Center expansion project. No formal votes are expected; this is a discussion session.
- 2024-2025 budget update (60-minute discussion)
- Head Start grant application for 2024-2025 and COLA proposal
- State of Colorado interest-free cash flow loan program resolution
- School Resource Officer (SRO) contract agreement update with LCSO and LPD
- Thompson Career Center expansion project budget and contracts update
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss capacity options for Berthoud schools, a potential bond initiative, and a potential special mill levy. These are discussion items only; no votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Berthoud Capacity Options for Potential Bond Initiative Discussion (90 minutes)
- Potential Bond Initiative Discussion (60 minutes)
- Potential Special Mill Levy Discussion (30 minutes)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session beforehand to discuss negotiations with the Thompson Education Association and the Superintendent's contract. During the public meeting, the board will vote on a tentative agreement for teacher negotiations, a charter amendment for New Vision Charter School, and the appointment of the district auditor. They will also consider consent items including expenditures over $50,000, surplus property declarations, and an ARPA agreement, plus discuss budget, transportation, and dual immersion program updates.
- Approval of tentative agreement for negotiations with Thompson Education Association
- Approval of New Vision Charter School Amendment #2
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of acceptance of ARPA funds agreement with Larimer County
- Approval of declaration of surplus property for water shares and bus/vehicle disposal
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss several upcoming agenda items, including the superintendent's evaluation, probationary staff contracts, declaring surplus property, and accepting an ARPA grant agreement. The board will also review results from a bond measure survey and receive updates on negotiations and legislation. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Discussion of 2023-2024 Superintendent Evaluation
- Acceptance of Larimer County ARPA funds for CTE programming and facilities
- Declaration of surplus water shares and bus/vehicle disposal
- Review of Magellan bond measure survey results (90 minutes)
- Proclamation for National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10, 2024)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to develop negotiation strategy with the Thompson Education Association. The board will consider consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, and middle school science curriculum adoption, and will discuss the 2024-2025 budget, bond/mill survey results, and negotiations update.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of middle school science curriculum adoption
- 2024-2025 budget update
- Possible bond/mill survey results update
- Negotiations update with Thompson Education Association
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss upcoming agenda items, including a middle school science curriculum adoption, Head Start self-assessment and fiscal policies, the 2024-2025 organizational chart, and a student behavior update. The board will also hear a presentation on early childhood education and receive a legislative update from CASB.
- Middle School Science Curriculum Adoption (20 minutes discussion)
- Head Start Self-Assessment Report and Fiscal Policies Update
- 2024-2025 Thompson School District Organizational Chart
- Student Behavior Update (60 minutes discussion)
- Week of the Young Child Proclamation
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, starting with an executive session to develop negotiation strategy with the Thompson Education Association. The board will also consider consent items including personnel recommendations, policy updates, insurance renewals, and a youth shelter name, plus discuss curriculum, budget, and negotiations updates.
- Executive session for negotiations strategy with Thompson Education Association
- Approval of 2nd Reading Policy IKF Graduation Requirements
- Approval of 2nd Reading Policy GBBD Staff Fringe Benefits
- Approval of Joint Insurance Committee (JIC) Insurance Renewal Recommendation
- Approval of Ferguson High School Calendar Variance for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss and review several policy items, including first readings of policies on graduation requirements and staff fringe benefits, an insurance renewal recommendation, and a charter school amendment. The board will also discuss future capital needs, a youth shelter name, and other operational topics. No final votes are scheduled; this is a discussion session.
- 1st reading of Policy IKF on graduation requirements
- 1st reading of Policy GBBD on staff fringe benefits
- Joint Insurance Committee insurance renewal recommendation for 2024-2025
- New Vision Charter School Amendment #2 to renewal contract
- Future capital needs assessment discussion
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with the teachers union. The board will vote on consent items including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, gifts/donations, the Loveland Classical Schools charter renewal, and a technology use policy. Discussion items include updates on the Citizen Mill Advisory Committee, Exceptional Student Services, professional development, air conditioning/sustainability, negotiations, and the strategic plan.
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000
- Approval of Loveland Classical Schools charter renewal
- 2nd reading of Policy JS Student Responsible Use Technology Policy
- Proclamation for National School Counselor Week
- Citizen Mill Advisory Committee (CMAC) annual report
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss upcoming agenda items, including the renewal of Loveland Classical Schools' charter, a proposed policy on student technology use, and a proclamation for National School Counselor Week. The board will also meet jointly with the Loveland City Council to discuss implementation plans for transportation, security, workforce skills, building and grounds, and community partnership.
- Loveland Classical Schools charter renewal discussion
- 1st reading of Policy JS on student responsible use of technology
- Proclamation for National School Counselor Week
- Standard action consent items including contracts over $50K and donations
- Joint meeting with Loveland City Council on implementation plans
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes approval of the 2023-2024 amended budget, a charter extension for Loveland Classical Schools, a BEST grant submittal, a contract over $110,000 for a youth shelter, and second readings of several policies on nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. They will also discuss updates on the ITS student intern program, graduation rates, and youth mental health.
- Approval of 2023-2024 amended budget
- Approval of Loveland Classical Schools charter extension
- Approval of BEST grant submittal
- Approval of project budget and contract over $110,000 for youth shelter
- Second readings of policies on nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, sexual harassment, and choice enrollment
Board of Education Study Session
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss a wide range of items, including first readings of 12 policy revisions related to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and student complaints. They will also hear updates on the 2023-2024 amended budget, a BEST grant application, a youth shelter contract over $110k, and a bond/mill levy update. The meeting is primarily for discussion, not final decisions.
- First reading of 12 policy revisions (AC, AC-E-1, AC-E-2, AC-R, GBA, GDE/GDF, JB, JBB, JF, JFBA/JFBB, JII, JII-R) on nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, hiring, and student grievances
- Discussion of proposed 2023-2024 amended budget
- Discussion of Building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant submittal
- Project budget and associated contract over $110k for youth shelter
- Bond/Mill Levy update (45-minute discussion)
Board of Education Special Meeting
The Thompson School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and approve a resolution certifying the 2024 mill levies. This is the only substantive item on the agenda, with the rest being procedural opening and adjournment.
- Adoption of 2024 Mill Levy Certification Resolution