Nancy Seams

This plan serves as Poudre School District's guide for continuous improvement to ensure all digital resources are accessible. It outlines efforts based on four guiding principles: Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, and Robust. The plan addresses key domains including websites, software, digital hardware, procurement, staff education, and the accessibility request process. The overarching goal is to create inclusive learning and working environments, complying with state and federal accessibility standards, and fostering equitable educational and job opportunities through ongoing enhancements and community feedback.

The committee meeting centered on the Comprehensive Planning Committee board engagement and the implementation of action teams. Discussions covered the structure and composition of nine specialized action teams, four of which involve community members, staff, and parents through an application process, and five that focus on technical areas led by district staff. Key topics included the goals of these teams in designing recommendations for transition support, climate and culture, continuity of programming, facility utilization, HR processes, financial and record management, safety, and communication. Board members inquired about team selection, the timeline for deliverables, the duration of committee work, and the board's role in the ongoing process. There was an emphasis on ensuring diverse representation and incorporating feedback from previous community listening and design phases into the current planning efforts.

The meeting included the approval of the consent agenda and the eighth addendum to the superintendent's contract, which was preceded by a discussion regarding superintendent performance metrics, graduation rates, and student connection survey results. Furthermore, a detailed presentation was provided concerning the structure and composition of various action teams tasked with supporting the comprehensive planning committee, specifically addressing topics such as staff transitions, school records, facility needs, and community communication strategies.

The committee reviewed feedback from the Board of Education regarding facility planning policies, timelines, and benchmarks for potential school closures or consolidations. Discussions focused on the formation and composition of a Scenario Development Team tasked with building proposals and establishing a meeting schedule. The committee also outlined the structure of various action teams to support recommendation efforts, discussed the implementation of a consensus model for decision-making, and reviewed data dashboard needs for better public transparency.

The Debt Free Mill Levy Oversight Committee presented their annual report, focusing on the monitoring and implementation of the $49 million in funding approved by voters. Key discussion topics included the allocation of funds across various categories such as facilities, competitive wages for staff, high-quality instructional materials, and support for small neighborhood schools. The committee provided confirmation that expenditures remain in alignment with the ballot language and state statute, despite initial challenges in the first year of implementation.