Jeff Collins

The Board of Education of Weld County School District 6 discussed several key initiatives, including a strategic plan extension and updates on the Prairie Heights Middle School project. The board recognized Boettcher Scholarship recipients, the Council of Student Representatives, and proclaimed Educator Appreciation Days. Other business included a superintendent's report on district events, approval of the 2014-15 consolidated application for federal education funds, and the adoption of the McGraw-Hill Reading Mastery Signature Edition for K-1 instruction. Furthermore, the board reviewed the 2013-14 parent satisfaction survey results and received a report on the Crisis Prevention Intervention program.

The board discussed strategic goals, reviewed upcoming events, received budget and community engagement updates, and held a work session. The board recognized staff for the Greeley Education Association Starfish Award and appreciated the health team support members. Additionally, revisions to policies regarding students, parent involvement, and relations with charter schools were approved. The meeting also included updates on student learning and achievement, graduation rates, bond measures, and district partnerships with families and the community.

The board meeting covered topics related to strategic goals and board and superintendent protocols. The board also convened an executive session to determine positions and develop strategies regarding negotiations for the superintendent's employment contract.

The board conducted an executive session regarding personnel and legal matters. During the work session, topics included board priorities, a review of the upcoming events calendar, and an update on the Fred Tjardes School of Innovation. The Superintendent provided a year-end recap of strategic goals, including student achievement and partnerships. The board adopted a letter to the State Board of Education concerning school performance frameworks and reviewed the District Unified Improvement Plan. Additionally, the board authorized the execution of a custom solar power purchase agreement for Prairie Heights Middle School.

The board discussed several strategic goals and agenda items, including updates on the Core Knowledge Language Arts curriculum for Monfort Elementary, revisions to graduation requirements, and a report from the Citizens Advisory Committee regarding a proposed mill levy override. Additionally, the meeting featured recognition for an outstanding educator and the Council of Student Representatives, an update on consensus negotiations regarding teacher salary schedules, an overview of upcoming summer program opportunities, and a presentation on the 2016-17 district budget status.