The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

D11 board weighs $484,729 election agreement, policy overhaul

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education met twice on Aug. 19 to consider a $484,729 agreement with El Paso County that would place a bond question on the November ballot, and to review a broad set of district policies. Minutes from those meetings have not yet been published, so the board's decisions are not known.

Special meeting and work session (Aug. 19)

The board held a special meeting on Aug. 19 to vote on an Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with El Paso County for the Nov. 3, 2026 coordinated election. The estimated cost is $484,729, and the agreement is required to put the district's bond question on the ballot. Public comments at that meeting were limited to action items, with three minutes per speaker.

Also on Aug. 19, the board held a work session to review and vote on proposed revisions, repeals, and adoptions for the K-Series (Community Relations) and L-Series (Education Agency Relations) policies. The review was presented by Chief of Strategy Nicole Ottmer and other staff. Both meetings were listed as agenda-only, with minutes not yet published.

Committee meetings and ribbon cutting (Aug. 12 and 20)

On Aug. 12, the board issued a notice that two or more directors might attend the Jenkins Middle School ribbon cutting at 6410 Austin Bluffs Pkwy. The agenda stated that no board business would be discussed or acted upon at the event.

On Aug. 20, district committees met, including the DAC and DAC subcommittees (5:30–8:30 p.m., Room 116/129) and the MLO Oversight Committee (5:30–8:00 p.m., Room 186). The agenda said no board business would be discussed and no board action would be taken. Community members were welcome to observe, with virtual attendance available via Webex links provided one week prior.

Coming up

The board will hold a work session on Aug. 26 at 1115 N. El Paso Street to vote on the K-series and L-series policy revisions, repeals, and adoptions. This is part of a comprehensive policy manual review directed by the board in April 2026. The agenda includes policies, regulations, and exhibits. The board is expected to vote on the proposed changes as presented.

D11 Board Agendas Include Bond, Teacher Pay, and $1.6M Contract; Decisions Await Minutes

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held several meetings and events over the past two weeks, with agendas that included a proposed November bond measure, a $1.6 million instructional support contract, and a commitment of mill levy override funds to teacher compensation. No official decisions have been reported yet, as minutes from these meetings have not been published.

Special Board Meeting (July 29)

The board convened a special session via videoconference on July 29, 2026, to consider three resolutions:

• **Resolution 2027-02**: Approve ballot language for a proposed 2026 general obligation bond measure.
• **Resolution 2027-03**: Commit mill levy override revenues to teacher compensation if the bond passes.
• **Resolution 2027-01**: Confirm participation in the 2026 Coordinated Election and appoint Melisa Olsen as Designated Election Official.

The agenda noted that the board needed to vote by August 5, 2026, for the bond and teacher compensation resolutions.

Regular Board Meeting (August 5)

At its regular meeting on August 5, 2026, at 5:30 PM in the Boardroom at 1115 N. El Paso Street, the board had the following items on its agenda:

• A vote on a contract with Instructional Empowerment for instructional support services, valued at $1,627,000 (up to $1,800,000).
• A vote on Resolution 2027-02 to place a General Obligation bond question on the November 3, 2026, ballot.
• A vote on Resolution 2027-03 to commit Mill Levy Override funds to teacher compensation if the bond passes.
• A vote on a five-year charter contract renewal for CIVA Charter High School.
• A vote on personnel recommendations, including staff appointments.

Public comments were allowed for 60 minutes.

Procedural Notices

The board also issued several notices for events where no official business was planned:

• **July 27**: A LEAD (Leadership, Engagement, and Development) meeting notice, with no board business or action.
• **July 29**: D11 Launch (New Teacher Orientation) at 2560 International Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80910, at 8:00 AM. No board action was planned.
• **August 3**: Executive Professional Annual Kick-Off at Jenkins Middle School. No board business or action scheduled.
• **August 4**: Staff Welcome Back Kickoff for Northeast and West Schools at Ed Robson Arena (849 N Tejon St). No board action was planned.

These notices are procedural and do not involve decisions.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. The next regular board meeting has not been announced in the provided data.