Poudre School District R-1

The strategic plan for Poudre School District serves as a roadmap to enhance the experiences, opportunities, and outcomes for all students. It focuses on three core priorities: Literacy, Mental Health & Belonging, and ensuring students Graduate With Options. The plan aims to support learning by aligning district practices and guiding students toward success, fulfilling the vision to inspire every child to think, learn, care, and graduate prepared for a changing world.

The meeting included discussions on enrollment trends for neighborhood and charter schools, agenda planning, and upcoming Board of Education Engagement Sessions. Recognitions were given to Fossil Ridge High School athletes and performing arts students. The Board approved resolutions in support of Hispanic / Latinx Heritage Month, National Suicide Prevention Month, and Attendance Awareness Month. The Superintendent reported on the National Report Card information, school visits, and upcoming ribbon cutting ceremonies. Community comments were heard regarding support for LGBTQIA+ students and concerns about graduation rates for IEP students. The Board also discussed the Enrollment Survey and PSD Marketing Data Overview, as well as the 2024-2025 Movement Analysis and 5-Year Projections Overview.

The Board of Education work session included discussions on student mental health data, preliminary reports of a decline in student numbers, and the discontinuation of funding for 5th-year high school students. The agenda planning included a discussion on graduation rates for IEP students. The Superintendent reported on a new Manufacturing Lab, graduating with options, and the opening of the Adolescent Care Unit Longview Campus. Community members commented on various topics, including running for the Board of Education, experiences with the Special Education department, educator and community voice suppression, providing a safe place for LGBTQ students, concerns about eliminated class fees for CTE classes, support for dyslexic learners, and the use of bond levy money. The board discussed the grand opening of the Manufacturing Lab, the Documentary Screenagers, SEAC and Policy Review Committee meetings, the Early Childhood Policy Council kickoff meeting, and the Larimer County Longview Campus grand opening. The consent agenda was approved with the exception of the Building Automation Controls Contract for FRHS, which was removed. The board reviewed and approved the Superintendent's interpretation of Board of Education Policy EL 2.9 and approved the 2024-25 Head Start and Early Head Start Annual Report. The Building Automation Controls Contract for FRHS was approved after discussion. The board then moved into executive session to develop the strategy of the school district for negotiations relating to the 2025-2026 collective bargaining agreement or employment contracts.

The Board of Education meeting included recognition of Zach Elementary School as a National Blue Ribbon School and Timnath Middle/High School's track and cross-country state champions, as well as a student hero. The Superintendent reported on a recent graduate attending college through a PSD Foundation grant, the Wellington Middle/High School football team's playoff appearance, and potential funding difficulties. Community comments addressed racial discrimination, trespass orders, paraprofessional pay, small school definitions, SEAC committee concerns, and scoliosis screening. Board topics included monthly community engagement sessions and committee reports. The consent agenda covered personnel actions, meeting minutes, financials, audit-related documents, interest-free loan program participation, mill levy certification, the school year calendar, acceptance of votes cast, student fee schedules, an exchange agreement amendment, and an HVAC project design change order. Action items included monitoring and policy review of financial conditions and activities. Informational reports covered the district annual budget process, summer mill levy projects, and updates on district committees.

The meeting included recognitions of staff and community partners. Recognitions were given to individuals for mathematics excellence, collaborative work with families, and contributions to summer programming. Community partners were recognized for their support of students through mentorship and financial literacy programs.