Special Board Meeting - Dec 10 2025

001♪ >> Kind directors. Good both. That actors. But I have you. On the diocese. Kate, thank you. >> Even though the audienc quite I've got to hit the gavel to stop the bleeding. Good evening to all of you. I called the special board meeting for Wednesday, December 5th December got the date wrong care. The summit 10 2025 to Water Act 05:35PM. Political consultant. So all 7 board percent in person in the book room. It's great to see on a few in audience today. That's quite cloud in audience. thank you for being here either to nice, outgoing book that actors, Doctor welcome incoming newly-elected that actors get sworn in late evening as a gentle to basically just back from a 51 and the and expected per flush. Perfect technical them. Thank you. With Could you please

002join me in a moment of silence? Adoption of the attempted attack to knock. Can you please make the motion to adopt the agenda? >> Yes, I move that the board of education tops the agenda as presented second moved and second circle of All Eye. The 10 best adopted has present it. The next item on the agenda as Pledge of Allegiance. It's my understanding that several veterans in the audience today so if you want do please stand up and lead collectively in the of Allegiance this evening. >> United nation under God, indivisible, liberty and justice for all. >> Thank you. Thank you for your years of service. Thank you for leading us in the Pledge of Allegiance this evening. We have a superintendent support this evening. Superintendent Paul, I'm going to had to with the percent

003healed report that the community. Thank you. Packham. It is. Are we such an overwhelming feeling to be back in Colorado Springs and seeing nearly 3 quarters of the people in the audience stand up for being a veteran are being closely associated with that. Our military. >> And what it means to our town, what it means for our country. thank you all for those that have served. Thank you to all the families that have helped those that served. It is normally those there's a lot of unsung heroes and many families across America. So I'm slightly Vick left and overwhelmed by how many people actually stood up that are better. And so thank you all for what you've done. There's no way to say goodbye to board members. This is the second time I've had to do

004it and I thought what would be best is to do a bit of a collective impact. Many of the board members that are stepping down tonight, 2 of the 3 we're actually here for my hiring. So I appreciate your courage and your baby bravery to take this district on a different factor to put students first. And we have just a brief summary of some of those items. So a giant collective. Thank you to all current and past board members serving as a volunteer to be a singer, governance team and public education is a challenge. And I and anybody who's willing to step forward into that fight. I'm happy to fight with you. 4 years ago we agreed on these 3 primary areas to be my initial goal is to increase the achievement of this district.

005The enrollment in the engagement as they live with the engagement of our community as a line with your board priorities to start by. F first challenge at this district is greatly suffered from. He's in 2020 to one out of 3 of our schools was on the state Watch list, which means it was rated as either turn around or priority improvement in the 3 and a half years that we have worked together. We have now changed that the one in 7 schools and we are on a path to getting ourselves towards 0 schools. I could not be prouder of the work that has happened at Mitchell High School as our as my first turnaround school that has now moved out of turnaround status to priority improvement through your support in the actions that you have taken

006some of the specific actions by this board are creating differentiated pay opportunities for our staff members at Mitchell High School who work endlessly tirelessly to improve their growth and the outcomes for our students. They get extra training days for that extra pay. But appreciate the commitment of this board to that end and then same thing at moving up to improvement this year in its first year is a community school opportunity. The first community school initiative had a middle school level and the state of Colorado where we spend time we have seen the most results and we are working diligently to make sure that we can spend more time in the places that need those result We don't just ranked the talent district 11. According to this board, we make sure that we also grow the

007ad. We have a very interesting demographic across our city. We have some of the most affluent neighborhoods with in District 11 and sit in city of Colorado Springs and some of the lowest social economical situations for some of our families with in District 11. So I could not also be prouder to share with you that you have increased the top 2 categories and state performance framework from 67% to 85%. In the short 3 and a half years that we have been together and we again are on our way and hopefully that will be well over 90% this year. To be more specific. You've moved. 22 schools from performance and now added 5 to that. The 27 of our schools are rated his performance. Thanks to your leadership, your courage, your votes, you're plowing and your

008contract approvals even your engagement with our community. remind the audience that we have around 50 probably accounts of 54. 55 as a 27 is nearly half of our schools are rated a performance. And so when you read the things that are challenges and not just our school district, but any school district, let's not forget the great things that are happening. If you look over to the right all start from the bottom. Holmes, Bristol, Freedom, King and steal all performing 12 16 points above the state average. And then the coup de Gras and Chipeta being awarded the highest performing school in El Paso County. We're over 75% of students set up are beating the state's expert Haitians for grade level in both math and ELA. The only school in El Paso County to have over 75%.

009So this standard is there and we are analyzing and working and using model classrooms and having our principles spend time together to see how those systems and structures and practices can bleed into the other schools to move that 27 performance schools to the goal of all our schools being rated his performance. We really appreciate these very specific focus of this board on academic achievement. This is my 4th large school district that I've been a part of. And I can say to you unequivocally that I have never once been a part of a system where we have had consistent growth in math and ELA year-over-year. I know these numbers are scary to some people to think that barely 40% of our students are grade level for and only a 3rd of our students. Our grade level

010for math. But if you look at the trend of those lines every year, despite the challenges that exist in this system, our educators, our administrators, have delivered better outcomes for your children. And we are on a vector for that to be even higher. Thank you for that focus again in my 4th largest school system that I've been a senior leader of I've never had a school board. This focused on academic achievement, the one the number one way to student achievement is access to high quality instruction and you all up put your money where your mouth is, ensuring that we could deliver on this opportunity for you, our community and our students. There's some supple. It's over to the right talk about even more specific growth that we've had in our middle schools. And I thank

011you again for having the bravery to put into place the middle school accountability system that make sure that particularly for families that stay with us, that we are doing everything we can to correct any learning loss by either COVID or challenges that have existed beforehand as our kids go through K to 12, a vertical curriculum speaking about vertical curriculum as we get to high school this board had and its focus on both our graduation requirements and working with our curricular resources. We've improved our graduation rate from 70 to almost 75. Our goal is well over 80 in the next couple years. I believe that 9.9 out of every 10 kids ought to be And we also have the resources to grab. Thanks to you for the folks that need extra year or so to get

012there. Our college readiness is also on the rise and that college readiness is, you know, both college and career readiness. We refer to that is Page 3. You all asked our administration to dig into Page 3. We did it. And we found that there was opportunity for us to better serve our students and our families. So thank you for that help on achievement. And we're on a new path now. We're all double down again. I talked about the number one way to. The number one way to achieve minutes, access to high quality instruction that number's a week old. Now we are well over 10,000 documented coaching touch points this year in 2025. we are all in on putting all the resources of this district is close to the classroom as possible. No teacher should ever

013go a day in feeling that they didn't get the supports that they need, whether they be curricular, whether they be by practice or will they be by other systems and structures? I could not be prouder of how brave you were to allow us to break the chief academic office into 3 distinct chiefs to ensure that again, that academic achievement as the primary goal, this district just 3 years ago, we had 6 chiefs on the operational side and only one chief and the academic side. And we flip that almost to the other side now where there's about 5 that are on the academic side and just one deputy on the operational side. We're putting our attention to where we need to make sure that our children and our staff get it. And those results have resulted

014and those actions have resulted and stemming and turning the tide on enrollment. You'll see a chart on the left that you all inherited. Many of you sat on the board prior to hiring me and you can see the precipitous slopes and sliding of enrollment over the past. 22 years we've turned that corner. We turn that corner by you again, being brave and listening to what the demographer said. And so there are many families that would love to still be in district 11. You just have to expand your offerings for The requirements of families are a lot different than they were 20 some odd years ago. Many of you have had children that have gone to different types of schools that fit within our portfolio. And we're appreciative of that. We will continue on this path

015just as an example. Here are some of those schools that have been added to our portfolio. Many of those parents are very satisfied with their relationship with the 11 now local authorizations always the best use of the tax dollar that portfolio continues to build off your original plan prior to my arrival, which was Pathway Elementary schools. We could not be prouder to have then immediately completed your high be pathway from steel to north to Palmer. And now to be adding your pathway initiatives to our middle schools, all interior planning where we will have a steam school. Eli Arts integration, IDNR and outdoors while expanding into middle school. Are families want those choices? They've asked for those choices and they will continue to be responsible for those choices. So thank you for your bravery. You all

016went all in on Pre K. I appreciate that. You do that. The year before the governor past it, which gave us an awesome head start. We are the 3rd largest district in the county, but we are the largest district and providing Pre-K and that is a wonderful opportunity that you're providing for children and for families of all different needs with well, over 1300 seats. And if you're ever having a bad day, just come to a Pre-K classroom, even as a former board member. If you're having a bad day, please come to a Pre-K classroom. It will fill you with joy. I'll just cover a couple of these on the other initiatives that you all have championed and supported. First and foremost, my favorite is you've eliminated the cost for students to participate in extracurricular activities,

017too many students are afraid to go home and ask for the cost to be in. The marching band are to be in a second sport or to be in the drama club. And so your ability to funnel some dollars so we can eliminate those costs. We saw just as an example of Palmer, 24% increase in fall sports participation. We did not have a 24% increase in enrollment. But more children are responding to. Yeah, I think it would be fun to learn how to play that sport. Be a part of a team, especially if it doesn't have to cost me or my family money. I was super super excited about your commitment to peak experiences. We've already executed on the building and the launching of the Rockets. We did chalked over and you can see the

018Philharmonic very excited here that in March we're going Pinewood Derby race for all our kindergartners with a singular goal that a kindergartner understands the basic concept between potential and kinetic energy. They'll be somebody who winds and I'm certain they'll be a parent or 2 that if anybody has been a part of the Cub Scouts that might providing that, you know, perfect amount of friction list. Lubrication. But as long as the kids understand the learning, that's our goal and then the future centers. I've just completed a series of lunches with all of our students that are interested in military careers been able to host those at the future center's, they're all open. They all are fully staffed. Our kids and our families and staff are using them. It's been amazing. And as you know, our work

019based learning with over 300 of our students in either paid apprenticeships, internships are getting clinical experience and 11 making them ready for the workforce. With that singular goal that you tasked us that every student graduates with a plan. So again, thank you for that work. I know there's always challenges in the workforce. The first year in 2022, we had over 150 vacancies. We started this year with only 5 court teacher vacancies across the district. Again, thank you for your bravery in committing to a new age. Our system, a new set of HR leaders for us to be now the destination district for people to come work. We are leading an early salary and we have big ideas for even more salary opportunities for staff they work for and they earn it. You all have also

020been very courageous. All start with Palmer with great news today that we came through the city Planning Commission with overwhelming support for the overall Palmer vision. That includes the vacation of Boulder for us to move the football field up there. And now our next stop is City Council in January. That's our last stop. So thank you for your courage to reinvest in the original high school for Colorado Springs named after General Palmer himself. That can last and served for our families and Colorado Springs for another 100 years. We could not be more excited. And obviously our communities excited as well. Having been through both the Downtown Review board and now the city Planning Commission and then your very quick reaction to solve a 20 year. Plus problem at Jenkins. You did that seamlessly. You do

021that with incredible fortitude in standing up in front of our community to say I know this is not ideal, but we have great operational plan to be able to serve your students. And you can see with that rendering a look like to be opened this August for the next year for 6th, 7006th and 8th graders to be back in Jenkins in record time. And to complete your commitment to the capital work that you've done that you pictures on the left represent the new safe entrances that we've done through about dozen of our elementary schools. Please come by and see those and you'll see just the smile on the front office staff that they now are no longer getting cold blast of air. Every time we open the door and they know that they're safe and

022secure to be able to get there. And I just cherry pick Kruger court. Another cougars track and field. Because for those of you that remember the story that was run last year, that coach Lisa up there for the boys team that just won the state championship. They did an interview and one of the they were talking about this coming season. And for anybody who's run cross country, the boys were running intervals on the track at their own school. And so your investment for every school that it's on track and field is directly correlated to that state championship all the amount of time and energy kids having to go to Garry Berry just to be able to run practice. We love Gary Berry for our larger events and it's great to have it. Put your commitment

023that every kid has the chance to have home turf advantage is is greatly appreciated. Paying off. That is my last slide. I say with incredible gratitude and continued support as the new board comes forward, we are on the rise. This is the premier destination in Colorado Springs. Ask around notice how are hiring notice how we don't go along with vacancies. Notice how enrollment to stabilize an achievement is on the rise. Thank you for your leadership. Thank you. Superintendent. Go. Thank you for sharing some of the it's incredible when you kind look back all the accomplishments, some of some of the times we are doing the work from day to day week to week month to month. But when you look back at the totality of what has been accomplished over the last 3, 4, years,

024it's reminder of some of them for is going on throughout the district. So thank you for centering us and setting back feedback with the board and the community as We do have the comments missiles. We have for public comments here just that in mind that this is a special meeting of the This is not. >> The gentleman meeting where we have and special meeting of the public comments the market that the item on agenda, if your comments are outside the scope of today's meeting adjourned And dot on gender topics related to the district. You have a couple of options. You can eat their immediate comments to the boat or you can put that into the next general board meeting. To share your comments public 8. Going with the Bowl protocol for public said Mike, there

025couple welcomes and it's pretty interested in listening to community feedback as it helps us better to watch op peace approach. The podium when your name is called, you have 3 minutes to The way of the marks. Please monitor the clock in front of you and company get comments and that the lack of time board meeting sometime early business meetings for orderly and efficient conduct. The business of the district keeping in mind that the expectation is that your feedback is provided in the civil professional and cookie a spanner without the sorting dispatching a defendant guilty to marks, students often not guns are watching our broadcast speaker's comments, therefore should be suitable for an audience that includes mine of students, including ns Do I hear that the board book and accomplished a book on the agenda. The

026board not respond to comments during this time, but I can assure you that your comment to be taken into consideration as we discussed, but in a tent items to maintain the flow of that meeting and not have prolonged incur interruptions. Please refrain from clapping. If you want to show support Speaker, please stand as the speaker to stalking. I use a silent applause. The statements made by the public do not reflect the views of the board that the district. And I do want to add one extra comment at this evening. Gotten that is an agenda item practice at the end of speaking. >> Regarding that this in front of the board please be advised. Under Colorado law, the board only permitted to consider facts as they are contained in the opinion of the administrative Judge. Any

027comments percent it tonight cannot be considered by board members participating in that kind of decision. So you would have to ignore the comments if that going to be any public comments regarding decked and take them to evening. With that. The first comment. He said the first comment that don't need to do it. I just okay. okay. Here's the first comic dismissively Wilson. >> Good evening. My name is Emily Wilson and I'm one of the LTE is at Mitchell High School and a proud 11 teacher and Mitchell Marauder. I'm here tonight to speak about my husband, Jerry Wilson, a Marine Corps veteran and a dedicated educator with 23 years of experience for 18 years and 11. He surfs hearing stellar evaluations helped open Freedom. Elementary is a qorum team member and was widely regarded as one

028of the best PE teachers in the district. Jerry is known for his integrity character and a commitment to fostering students. Academic, social and emotional growth. Even Dr Williams, his former principal at Freedom Elementary wrote in his last evaluation, your ethical conduct, which is grounded, integrity and compassion shines through in all of your interactions and decision-making process. Ease your dedication to self reflection is particularly admirable. It is clear that you are constantly seeking ways to improve and grow, not just as a teacher, but a leader in your field this evening. You will make a determination about whether or not to follow the arbitration recommendations that were just delivered a few weeks ago. The findings of fact and conclusions of law show that my husband was put on leave and terminated by 11 based completely on false

029allegations and negligent and incompetent investigations under the oversight of Ombudsman. Natasha Cohen ONI, HR director Jennifer Harris, Freedom Elementary principal, Rachel Williams, former homes principal Tony Carr and area Superintendent Darren Smith. No one bothered to take the time to provide oversight for any of the shoddy at best investigative work that was conducted. Additionally during arbitration was discovered that Dr Nancy Home in the district title 9 decision maker has 0 training a title 9 and human resources, even you Mr. Gough. Turned down my husband's appeal that spelled out how egregiously he was being treated. My husband was accused of being a pedophile and grooming children by HR director Jennifer Harris because he gave students Dum Dum lollipops to reward their participate participation in class. He was accused of being a gender discriminate or a thief and

030a liar as well as a racist by Dr Williams at Freedom Elementary. All of those things were found to be unsubstantiated by the arbitrator because of politicization of our school boards. And in turn, our superintendents area superintendents our administrator. There is no one looking out for the rights of educators. This is why we need a master agreement and why we see se a and C a. I shutter to think of where my family would be without them. It's time for the contentiousness and the vitriol that is palpable to o come together. We are partners in the learning of our students and school district 11. And it's time to start acting like it. As for my husband and his case, we will no longer remain quiet or be intimidated. The negligence of the employees I named

031is wholly unacceptable and those individuals must be held to account their incompetence. Malice and negligence have opened 11 up to a huge degree of liability and that will be dealt with in the upcoming months. I want all of you to know that my husband has lost his career, his full pension and his reputation and 11 because and the arbitrator was very clear about the negligence and incompetence and who is responsible for it. I provided you with that report that hurt that you have caused might hurt the you've caused my family. And we have a 13 year-old who's been mostly bedridden for 3 and a half years. You meant has been devastated. I will finish to the side where a and I school board will act with more >> Thank you my husband was Thank Okay.

032Thank you. Appreciate it. Just just in in mind, there. To be fair. If comment, the placenta comes to make the public common gets 3 minutes. Anything more than I have to step in at the time. And thank you so. And again, as reminder that the board members. By Colorado law, the board on the permit that to consider facts as they are contained in the opinion of the administrative law. Judge. So with the comment that plus meet tonight could not be taken into consideration. When the boat that updates this. Decision a later point in time. The second public comment is from the stick of and confident. >> Thank you I'm here to say special thanks to director Julia. What are you really saying when you want to thank someone. There's really not words that can do

033justice for what you've done for District 11. We value. We appreciate all that you've done during the 8 years that you have served the District 11 Board of Education Youve got above and in your service to our students, our staff and our community. We're grateful for how you have always stood up for all of Not just some of us, everyone. Your efforts and dedication will not soon be forgotten. Your courage and strength has given us all hope and recognition of importance. This community appreciates how involved you are, how involved then the compassion, the vision that you have and everything that you've done for us. The past 8 years. Thank you. Director OT and thank all of you for the service that you get. Thank Appreciate the comment. So that is one more public comment here

034miss off man. >> Can a loft meant in audience you signed up for the public comment that's not going to pay such. since this is a special meeting, as I stated at the top of the meeting. The public comments to pertinent only to the edge and items on today's agenda. So if you want to Shea of public comments to made with the pope, you're more than welcome to send us a collective email. You also have the option going back gentle meeting a future point in time what those public comments publicly from the podium up here. Thank you. That's the end of public comments and we appreciate all those who came forward shared the old sentiments with us and appreciate that. Adoption of em Huber, can you please make the motion to adopt the consent consent

035items are to such >> One of education adopt consent items as designated in the agenda. Consent items are approval of December. 3rd, 2025 regular board meeting minutes approval of district-wide closure due to inclement weather on Wednesday. December 3rd, 2025. >> Moved and seconded. The South Central Focus. I The consent items have adopted as presented. They want to the action items on the agenda. The first one, resolution Twenty-twenty 6 Dash 17 appreciation of pulled candidates the bank has scanned up city that a solution and more make the motion for Action Item D one. >> Resolution 2026 Dash 17. appreciation and more candidates December 10, 2025. Whereas the following citizens made the commitment of time and effort to pursue membership on that school District. 11 Board of Education. And whereas the District 11 Board of Education expresses

036its appreciation to the candidates in the 2025. election for the Board of Education and acknowledges their dedication to the education of young people in District 11. Now, therefore be it resolved that the Board of Education of School Dist efforts of Leanne Baca Bartlett. Michael Carsten. Bruce Cole. Jon Gustafson, Charles Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, Michelle Rule. I move that the Board of Education adopts resolution Twenty-twenty 6 Dash 17 appreciation of board candidates. Second. >> Moved and seconded. Thank you for taking the position that bank U.S. I'm going beat those 7 names again. And that's read those names. If you want and audience, if you haven't audience, could you please stand guy and talk about Mr. Michel Coxton. Mr. school. ustafson. Mr. Charles Johnson and right at the back up there, Mr. Jeremiah Johnson. Miss Michelle, do. Thank

037you. Thank you for your service. Thank you for stepping up into this role. You can be seated. I just want to the key the 7 a few for stepping up and expressing that desire to self the As you saw Florida, few and audience and that there's maybe home watching. But 20 Cincy of gratitude from office on the to you. So being on the boat in this day and age, it's off often a thankless job if elected to serve. It comes it. Countless ourself, commitment. I believe Meekings book Sessions visiting Schools, committee meetings. Community engagement, defense most often with little or no financial compensation. You often take the brunt of criticism from the public and the media. It's certainly not for the faint hearted. So I said this before hundreds and thousands of people that criticized

038the decision is being made. But that's only a few that willing the steps that Dean a and see that the birthday on the challenge and the fight for the with the costs. And to those that step into that, Cody, not you get the expedience to triumph. Of high achievement of the Oconee, a fee here, white that Ingrid keep greatly. But you look east but not a spectator. And for that, you deserve a full appreciation. Thank you. Before the call for protocol, anything else that board members want to act? Seeing? None companies. So that is a a petition to candidates who participated in 2025 general election for school board candidates was a captive by double. The next item is a solution. Twenty-twenty 6 DASH S Daschle teen certification of candidate candidates, election votes to carry. Can

039you please read the resolution and make the motion what action Item D 2? Absolutely. Resolution. 2026 test Dash 18 certification of candidate election votes. >> Whereas the Colorado Springs School District 11, the district participated in the election of 3 directors for the Board of Education by district voters in the election held on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025. The election. Whereas the election was conducted as a coordinated election by the El Paso County clerk and recorder. Where has the votes cast in the election were counted and then official abstract of votes was prepared in accordance with Colorado law. Whereas the results of the election were canvassed by the Paso County Canvass Board. The Kansas Board within 22 days of the election in accordance with the law. Whereas on November, 21st 2025, the Paso County clerk and Recorder's

040Office of Elections notified the district that the canvass board had certified the 2025 election and that a mandatory recount was required for the district's board of Education race. Whereas the recount process was conducted by the Paso County clerk and recorder as required by law. on December 4th 2025, the elections office of the El Paso County clerk and Recorder notified the district that the recount had been completed and the results certified by the canvass Board has final now. Therefore. The Colorado Springs School District, 11 Board of Education Resolve as follows. With respect to the election. Approval of election results by district board. The District, 11 Board of education here by approves. The results of the election as certified by the Kansas Board following completion of the mandatory recount. I move that the Board of Education adopts

041resolution Twenty-twenty sick stash 18 certification of candidate election votes. Second second. Moved and seconded. Thank for taking position. >> The election process and that counting process was under to back spread out this year because of the It's a constant reminder that if the vote counts, the last time I looked at the Ali, I think that that was 40 or 50 votes. Some big that the pace and the place finisher. So always participate in elections it makes a front seat to accounts. With that peace assault. The ayes have The resolution. Certification of candidate Selection Foods has been approved by the Board of Education. The next item on the agenda a solution of appreciation to The time to going board members. That's always a sentiment to see some of you leave. The poor and it's going to

042start. as a nation of appreciation for Mend and thank you we can you please lead that a solution and make Make the Motion for Action Item P. Yes. Thank you. >> Resolution 2026 dash. 21 appreciation of Amanda Huber. Where is Amanda Huber has ably serve the Board of Education of School District 11 after being appointed to the board on September. 3rd 2025. Devoting her time and selfless volunteer service for the betterment of the Colorado Springs School District. 11. Where is even though she served for a brief time. Her service has been marked by principal boldness, integrity, loyalty, devotion to duty and a fiscally prudent approach to decision-making. Whereas prior to her appointment to the Board of and Huber demonstrated a deep commitment to district 11 through her service on the District Accountability Committee and the

043Deck Budget Subcommittee. Contributing thoughtful analysis, collaborative leadership. Invaluable guidance on matters of school and district performance and financial Stewart stewardship. Whereas Amanda Huber has a deep passion for community and parent engagement in the learning of all students offering cohesive suggestions for accountability and leadership and making a sincere and positive difference on behalf of staff and students. Where is she is modeled board goals investing, including investing in staff and students engaging community and families and empowering academic choice. and Huber has been deeply passionate about moving the district forward remaining steadfastly focused on student outcomes and dedicated to the success of all children throughout the district. Now, therefore, be it resolved that the Colorado Springs School District, 11 Board of Education expresses its appreciation to Amanda Huber for her service on the Board of Education for her

044strong support of the schools of our community and for her entire ring efforts in promoting a better education for all students and be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be included in the minutes of this meeting and made part of the permanent records of the Colorado Springs School District. 11. I move that the Board of Education Indoor says resolution Twenty-twenty 6 dash. 21 resolution of appreciation for Amanda Huber. So think >> moved seconded by multiple people on the Thank I'm going to open up the full board members. If you have any comments entitled take the final comment that the bank has. >> Director Huber, I want to thank you for stepping up. I want to thank you for being a role model were folks really bu this is what I could do.

045And we know that you as a mom with 7 kids the commitments that you have made to show up for their programs and their schooling. And yet you still carved out time to participate fully on this board in preparation for their meetings as well as attending school events. Any other. I cannot. >> Richard Huber. Yes, second, the comments really appreciate you stepping up and filling in and it was a short time period that I appreciate your passion about making a difference for our students and here in the district. And I'm glad we're not losing because I know you'll continue as a volunteer. >> Back Cuba do you have any closing thoughts as you would find that the boat? assume I get this sooner or later >> Appreciated my time up here. Everyone was very kind.

046Wonderful, thoughtful, and really appreciate the opportunity to work with the school board. >> The admin team, the and most of the students. Thank you. >> Thank you, Ripper take the final comment. And call you Mandee because I've known you long enough I've known you for about 6 or 7 years I just want to get that The first time I saw with that that I think the budget subcommittee meeting here because mutual friend Michael Gray brought to you in care that. from the first state. That item number impacting the tlu demonstrate that and that the militants And always put students first and represented the best interest of district 7 when the opportunity on the board Open Cup a few months back. Got that you decided to step and so in the center capacity for the past

047several months feel pride, expedience stop sitting on the district committees and also some payment that students a place I think homes some point in time. Coronado Odyssey, transition was seamless. You stepped right away into the boat just jumped right into Hopefully this exposure the board will peak sealed future interest and he would consider I could future point in time to time that seconded it. And so back and look to capacity on the And I know that you will continue to stay engaged on district committee. So we'll see out and about in our schools and our not commit the puck. Thank you for your service. Oakland police Supt. Ok, I I'll be going to take. For. I think a big in the front that. be going to present all those items that going to be up

048there. the readings into presentation. Okay. >> The ayes have it that a solution of appreciation back to you. But who was adopted by the book? This Huber that the Uber as a token of appreciation for your dedication, hard look and steadfast support of our students. Staff and the peak 11 community. We do have some parting gifts. 2% this evening. The person effect. At the end to follow the substitutions. So I want to be doubt what is being presented you this evening. The first is additional school bell? Get that the each departing put that meets you. That's a lasting reminder off your years of service and the countless ways you begin opportunities for our students. The second is a of what the collector landscape thinking. He didn't buy it. Kellner, a Coronado High school student. This

049reflects the creativity and talent of the students. You have championed tool to out your time on the boat. on behalf of can can can Kate, the district, will and performing arts and athletics facilitator. You will receive a Gordon vacant. But the W**** Wonka whoa, the Golden ticket is going to be a lifelong pass to attend any district 11 event. But that's going to be a bushel of performing event I think they can vent. So you will have an opportunity to I think And checked our students and finally be an honor to present. You your to be 11 picture, the district coins. A tradition established person put in on Sedar ship, these kinds a percent of value land use history and unity of district 7 and on a simple of crack to do for your service.

050Ok? Moving on to next action, the turnpike this is citizen. You shun of appreciation for doctor center and cause. to Gillette. Saying Can you please lead the dissolution and make the Motion for Action item the Yes resolution Twenty-twenty 6 dash, 20 appreciation of Doctor. Sandra, thank us. Whereas prior to her election to the Board of Education, Sandra Bank finally served. Car Springs could use a lab multiple capacities >> including assistant principal at Emerson Middle School. Thanks, Andy. 8.99 Sabin, Middle school. 99 to 2001. >> When I was as an interventionist at Scott Elementary, Middle School elementary school Jenkins, Middle School and North Middle School tells and 20,004 2022 and whereas for the past 4 years, Doctor Sander being us has ably served the board of Education of School District 11 as a director, secretary and

051treasure at various times voting down the towers and selfless volunteer service for the betterment of district 11 and whereas her service has been characterized by principal boldness, integrity, loyalty, devotion to duty, teamwork, respect for differing opinions, openness, a fiscally prudent approach to decision-making and unwavering dedication of the students and staff of District 11 and whereas Dr Bank is has brought forth courageous ideas and meaningful suggestions for accountability and leadership making a sincere difference on behalf of staff students, especially building parents and their involvement in their students. Education. And where she has been deeply passionate about moving the district forward and remain steadfastly focused on student outcomes and serving as a consistent strong voice. Andrew in the district, excellent programs and committed to academic achievement. And where your commitment to service extended beyond her work with

052the Board of Education as she does the country her time and expertise of the Pikes Peak Council of International Reading. And where is Dr? Bank is has demonstrated a steadfast commitment to the success of all children throughout the district. Now, therefore, be it resolved. The Car Springs School District, 11 Board of Education expresses its sincere appreciation to Doctor Sandra, thank us for years of service on the Board of Education, education for her strong support of the schools in our community and for her tireless efforts in promoting high quality education for all students, further resolved that the copy of this resolution be cleared in the minutes of this meeting and made a part of the permanent records of cars brings closure to 11. I move that the Board of Education Indoor says resolution Twenty-twenty 6 dash

05320 resolution of appreciation for Dr Sandra Bank, a second. And second. I'm going open it up for public comments. thank U.S. the Thank you for your service and want to screw this up. So I typed it out. >> For your unwavering support of kids. And for being. Involved. I have enjoyed working alongside you tremendously. And I wish. I wish you will. I'm still available to mow your lawn. And to dig it out if you need to. When we get another big snowstorm, happy to do that, you will be missed. Back to >> We live in the same neighborhood and I've seen you at the park with my kids before. And I remember that when I was first considering whether or not to run for this position myself, we had you over for dinner and I

054was able to just pick your brain about everything about, you know, what was going to be like and what to expect. I don't know that I ever actually got the chance to thank you for all of your advice that you gave me at that moment. And over the last 2 years. And it has been a honor and a privilege to serve with you for the last 2 years. And I wish you well in the best of luck in whatever comes next for you, you will be best. Thank you. >> Director Bank us, thank you for your stability over the For years that we've shared together and your thoughtfulness and always your. Dedication to this civics behind what we do. And really appreciate that. The Huber I was asked to specifically thank you for your work

055for the DEC. I met you in one of the worst days of your life, I think. And you are still quite a lady. And I remember before I was ever. Thinking about the school board every once a while, you would you would stand out on your own and you would say this is what I think and it didn't matter. If you agreed with every single other person or Usually when that happened, I thought I agree with her on that. So and thank you. And for always being yourself. And part of that is always being kind. Thank you. Backed up and cause the you have any closing thoughts that you want to share. >> But the community. Yes, they do. Thank you. Over these last 4 years when I came on the board, I took a

056look at District 11 is my kids went through district 11 and I wanted to make things better. And all the time that we've had on the board together. I want to thank the board. Members not only this board, but the board previous to this. When I joined, we've always worked together. We've set our priorities that are still on the board over there in children come first. And it's important for us to remember why we're here. And that is to make sure kids get educated is to make sure that our kids get an opportunity to get the skills that they need to become productive members of society. is important for me to know. That the work carries on. It's important for me to know that those of us who are interested in what happens for kids

057as was mentioned earlier, civilly. With the direction. And that's what the board priorities love. They'll us of. And I would like to see that continue to all the voters who went out and voted this last election in once before. You're voting participation means that you are engaged in you care about our kids in our future, whether you've never had kids in District 11, whether you have had kids in District 11. This is our future. And it's important for us to work together to make sure that we're doing right by our kids so that they can grow. And take care of themselves and say leave us. And then we have stated in with strides that we have made an offering multiple. Educational opportunities for kids. I think that's the right direction to go. And I think

058as parents make their needs known. This board and I'm assuming the next board we'll adapt to those needs and wants and say this is within the purview of what general education, public education is all about. And leave you with this. The doors open and we accept every child who walks through the door. That's our job. That's our calling. That's our profession. Thank you. Thank you. to back before the recall. said a couple of what about you. >> Last night that thinking about the first time I had a lengthy conversation with you. And I think it 2019 when I was running for the school board elections at that time and a mutual friend, Mr. Lehman Keiser introduced us at the time. And item number. You bothered me but all those questions and I left that meeting

059felt like totally unprepared for this. Have to step up. The going to be successful. So you prepare at me even then and then I see your hand in the cookie. 21 elections and are successful over the last 4 years, setting up the board. I don't you Hayley? And that you'll note I've called you a separate times often for advice and guidance. What appreciate about you. As you have a level head on your shoulders. Kept me come to Well, because of that, you are never shy about speaking. Your thoughts and opinions most the time you want right? But what they really appreciate that about you is on the data cations. You thought you got something Kronk. You've been filling to admit that you made a mistake and do that publicly. That demonstrate that, you I think

060city can. And speaking of authentic, what type please stick with me? Its yield engagement with community members. I have seen you engagement, countless staff. and students. And sometimes it's and the noise. Seattle, it seems like you always focused on one percent that you want engage with. And that's the full would kind false away and you get them time and divided attention. You listen to to make of perspectives and think that that the book bias when making decisions humanity and compassion, shine through. And shined brightest. That I think Island I suspect. I have a misuse a board member. But people stay intact. And I to get still keep bugging you for your advice and guidance. that that phone companies. ayes have it. The dissolution of appreciation for art. That central bank us was approved by this

061Now, again, Dr Backus. You would be the sinking several parting gifts this evening. I'm not going to the people on the fact that you going to beat The traditional school and I talked about meaning behind that school better. The second going to be a pretty tough to watch color. Landscaping can create that by plaque, a Colorado high school student. This piece reflects the creativity and talent of the students. You have a champion throughout your time and the school board and you also to see golden ticket. you would be open about that. district community events that and you will also receive a piece of an picture. So thank you. being almost resolution of appreciation. I'm looking at you act the solution of appreciation for The Juilliard the Kerry can you please treat that as a nation

062and make the motion for can be fine. Absolutely. Resolution. 2026 dash, 19 appreciation of Julie Ott, whereas. >> For the past 8 years to Leon, has ably serve the Board of Education of School District. 11 as a director treasurer and vice president at various times devoting countless hours and selfless volunteer service to the district and wear hats. She consistently approached aboard responsibilities with integrity, preparedness, financial stewardship, and unwavering commitment to the students, staff and greater District. 11 community. And whereas throughout her tenure. Giuliana exemplified exceptional professionalism and reliability, maintaining perfect attendance at board meetings and demonstrating steadfast dedication to transparent and effective governance. And whereas she was not only a strong presence at board meetings, but also also a faithful and consistent participant and committee work regularly contributing to the District Accountability Committee DAC. The

063Policy Committee and other central government's obligations. And whereas throughout her service to Leon, remained a constant and visible presence in schools across the district faithfully attending school and community events and demonstrating exceptional support for student programs, particularly music theater and the visual and performing arts by regularly attending concerts plays musicals and other performances and activities. And whereas her commitment to service extended well beyond her work with the Board of Education as she contributed time and expertise to numerous respected community in statewide organizations, including serving as a board member for the Colorado Association of School Boards Caskey. Volunteering with the League of Women Voters serving as a director on the Colorado Public Education Health Plan, C PHP acting as an ex officio board member for the Foundation for District 11. Contributing as a board member for

064the Nutrition Camp School Foundation and serving from 2010 to 2016 on the charter school board for the Academy for Advanced and Creative Learning a district 11 Turner school. Whereas Juilliard has brought forward courageous ideas, Stoffel suggestions and principal perspectives that strength and accountability enhance leadership and positively impacted staff community members. And most importantly, students. And whereas she remains deeply passionate about advancing the district championing student achievement, promoting the district's exceptional offerings and advocating for the success of all children throughout District 11. Now, therefore be it resolved that the Colorado Springs School District, 11 Board of Education expresses its sincere appreciation to Julie Act. 40 years of distinguished service, her strong support of the schools within our community and her tireless efforts in promoting a better education for all students. And be it further resolved. The

065copy of this resolution be included in the minutes of this meeting and made a part of the permanent records of Colorado Springs School District. 11. I move that the Board of Education and or says resolution Twenty-twenty 6 Dash 19 resolution of appreciation for Julie OT. Second. Moved and seconded. >> Open it up for book comments at this time. But at the Huber. Thank you, Julie, for all of your a trustee with my children. I trust you with everything. I think you've done so much for a district. I I don't think ever been to a performance where I haven't also seen him there. >> You are going to be so very missed. But the bank us. >> I also want to add my thanks. We've had good conversations over the 4 years and we've rotten each

066other's perspectives in a way that leads us forward in a productive manner. And I think that speaks well for both of us for the direction in which this board has decided it wanted to. Pull each other together so that we can make differences for kids. So I appreciate your input. I appreciate your attention to detail. And I can say that your influence and making sure that Hard copies that come to a summer. It's set to professional for thank you for that. I think it was long needed very necessary. And I wish you the best in your future endeavors and hopefully we'll run into each other. Back to carry. >> It has been an honor to work with you these past 2 years and I am greatly admire a severe clear, deep love for the community

067and for the project of local governments and local institutions. And I am deeply jealous of your uncanny ability to catch type of You will be missed. Pact Act. You've got any comments that you want to make that the public at this time. >> Should Thank you. >> I wish I could see everybody over there. Hi, everybody there that I can't see because of the portrait. Thank you, everyone. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve. Here in District 11 and as a board member and 8 years is long time it has. It's been ups and downs as may fellow COVID survivor remembers know and and just in general. But I especially want to thank all of the staff, the education support professionals, the executive pros the teachers the families and the students, all

0684 sharing your experiences. And reflections and wisdom with me. I did try to listen over the time I I appreciate all of you and dedication. You have to district 11 and to those who support the board directly. Thank you for the time you provide to us for making. Look good. Thanks, Avi. People out there and making sure there's audio but also our minutes and our board agenda. And thank you for all of that. At every graduation, I have reminded the students were graduating to be engaged and part of that, as you mentioned, director Banks is voting and I appreciate folks do vote, but it starts with showing up. And so thank you, everyone who here in the audience as well. We're watching online. I can tell you that sometimes it was the presence of just

069one person in this audience that I could see. They're reminded me I needed to ask a certain question or it just had an influence. And I watched do that, that that's important. It really does matter. They tell the students that. So I just have to say that everyone here and I hope that the new board will also be listening board. district cultures. Incredibly important. So I hope you listened as a board and administration for how we can make our schools more welcoming. They are welcoming and more inclusive. That's not just for students but also employees because that to make a difference. So certainly thank you. Superintendent golfer mentioning all of the successes. And when I ran, I knew just district 11 was doing great things and that is still true to this day. We have

070done great things. For a long time. And always still, we have our challenges. So I hope that everyone will be contributing. And I look forward to reading about the great things the district is doing in the future. So thank you so much. Thank you, Julie. And think the final comment before roll call. >> I've known you longer than both center and thing come when you ran in the 2017 elections that sparked a but got to know you. You start to cut spending things as a board member was sitting on the back at the time just elected packed meeting site 8 years later. And then I got elected 2019, school I was going to I want to point it into the book pressure that literally stepping into set, so to And you were kind enough to

071walked me along. mad with me. Sometimes too between the troops, so to speak up along led us to fund who sat sitting in the audience here today what stands out to me in the time you have so that the school board you'll come think 11. It's unmatched. You have a list tweeting that. Plus did you know solution? But take to convince it either in-person remote meetings. He went there and Gil presence in schools and the district it and stabbed you would have to pay and the lives several level of hunt engagement is unprecedented. If I want to got that. And then arts update that event back to school. I didn't know what was going on. I would call you because you knew what was going on. And there and that would I think and that

072that golden ticket you will protect a good that out there in the past 4 months. You shared this with me. You visited single school in the district. That's quite an accomplishment hit by itself. I'm but what that means is me is doing every one of those school. The city you make friends and you follow through. And I think you one of the few board members probably still applies to every single email received on Monday due to a basis. Well, they're not big that sentence back. Okay. But the settlements still sex 10 that that you want sponsor of 2 as the comments that you to see. And that's quite a undertaking. Sitting on the boat. Sometimes you and I Sometimes we disagreed and that sometimes we had heated exchanges back and forth that. But once we

073step away from this boat, I as you would a true professional doing all engagements and conversations. So thank you for 8 of service on the board, the district will miss you. The pope will miss us. Well. Local police muscles. The ayes have it. The designation of appreciation for out of has been up to provide the support that talk to perceived battle you will also receive a walk color landscape painting created by Libya. White. A Coronado high school student. Again, piece flex, the creativity and talent of the students. You have champion to time on the board. And of course, you get the golden ticket. famed 11 picture. We I'll be deal visitation for all to be a few board members and that MS. That's on me. I forgot to call that out. When you're recognized. So

074we are going That. We that in succession. One after the other with the miss you. But first. First one must Here you go. >> school district Colorado school district 11 and they student so >> Invite you to come and join us at the board isn kids. And fact you can just stay in audience if just. you have comments that you want to show that this time. I want thank the board in the community taking I look forward to working with all of for you. For the next 3 months. This month, a bit many meetings to include the Special Education advisory. >> I also attended the of Change event, also attended the Dak Forum and also tended those of depreciation for 2 schools left a meeting. The staff there. And then there was the cool Science

075festival at Uccs, which was very And that what Thank you being deceived is ♪ >> Okay. The next comment that said they like their to us a point that so I just wanted to be sure that we get that The next one is to back us. >> I stand for because do something ICE is all take form a pardon 4 school district director. The jury says school director of Colorado Springs School District of Colorado Springs School District county of El Paso County. in the best of my ability to Graduates. We ask you to embrace the future. Through the challenges and the joy. Walk with those who inspire you, who contribute to your future in a positive way. Who excite and unite Your graduation from high school marks a foundation of the many accomplishments waiting for

076you to grasp and make your own. Take a breath. Enjoy the moment. As you look around and you bask in the glow, a family friends, acquaintances, and so many of us who are here to wish you the very best. >> Bankes: This is a board is very willing to meet you. Talk with you and share with you the vision that we have. you know, my fellow directors superintendent, all of us come here to do this job with the best intentions in our hearts. Yes, it is about children. Yes, it is about keeping them yes, it is making sure that there are resources that we can make available to so that they with their families, it can. We're going to well rounded adults who contribute to. The city in which we live and go back to

077Mr. Gulzar your comment. And that was graduation is not what they have done. What what they're going to do. I think that's a powerful message send election. ♪ >> So one more thing I wanted to when you were getting sworn in, I saw that your doctor's oriented and this appreciation was supposed to be last week and your doctor and Gilson where supposed to be in audience and they flew in from different parts of the country, unfortunately because of the they would be able percent. But I'm sure they're watching this be December. And then I looking at all the people who are adding masks happen and that means somebody is going walk away. But everybody reading mass 50 years the current asked that question with backdrop. >> I truly I do solemnly swear. I-2 do solemnly

078swear that I will faithfully perform. That I will faithfully perform the duties of school district director, the to the school district director of Colorado Springs School District 11 Colorado Springs School District 11. >> If you go forth and engage with the world. It kind to yourself and 2 others choose to and not There is no lack of hardship in people's lives in your lives our lives, kindness inclusion can go a long way to make the world a better place. I know that as you move on to your next adventure, the Board of Education, which is you pull success, the Spanish Peaks district, SEC la, family career and community leaders of America and you all to realize what this streams, of maybe I made case of a student recipes. So apologies to your bread from homes

079and their food. Innovation project. remains bars try to rescue. I don't she did. It's like one of those things. You see a minute right saying they'll do because, yes, To come together. I think first 2. ♪ >> Took a lot of the people there's a appreciation and look to make an exception and that if the audience could join us and applied to the people so in a minute, we're going to walk up that in property. Take a quick picture back before June for the tendon that. He says this is the last week of the year. So I'm good. I want to take a minute and thank our staff at this as being a productive out for a semester. As Superintendent Paul shared some of the things that are happening in the school district sent accomplishments.

080Some great momentum continue. Got to out that semester. Lotta hard look that you guys put forth in the classroom by our staff and students. I I hope all if you get if get to enjoy the upcoming holiday week of guy get to spend some time that family friends and loved ones, charts and people see you in the New year. I do want to share some pictures from to pay the flights. spent past Saturday are not join me at think incoming book. us back about Plus, also there it was wonderful apartment alumni, better person different to the House. Lee and it really cold. I want to give thank you from district of and not engagement office and Matt Wilson from department department. front and central in making sure everything looked seamlessly that the evening several staff

081students and parents participate that Di Dodi Band. Also aside him, not convinced evening and dusty, Palmer bought much get there. This one of the pictures out there. That's the that way. It was a wonderful be engage with the community in Santa Fe District. 11. But that was so us great opportunity to walk the entire length of the just as reminder that are several holiday concerts and events our school coming up in the next week or so. I invite you to attend cheer on our students. 11 board members would be at the Cass Peak. That's the Colorado Association School Board Conference the next 30 days. And I want to give a special shout out to the work that went on and 11 this past the 4 months that the opening of the new school CS St

08211 is going to be recognized the conference for Tech Innovation School Cssd. We look forward to engaging that with some of board members. Some of the some of our board members from sounding school districts and also our students on Saturday. But that many Christmas and happy holidays to you all. We take a 10 minute recess and be able get back to the board meeting at that point. thank you. ♪ and that's Yes, give me money. >> My cousin. Okay. Ok, guys, we have and the stock after the recess. So thank you. Thank you. >> So previous board members. They have exceeded the book bias. so this and that. Commitment to the she a But there. So this ends as today and they get their Wednesday's back. So am. ♪ Now It's time for knew newly

083elected members of the board, date office upon completion off the old new book decided and fight that joined the boat in an open chair. I think I old Saint, but provide copies of old. I think each one a few have one of copies with you. So when I call out your name the person is going to swear you in these come up to the podium, you have microphone up there and the spending in. But they face. And he proceed in alphabetical order. The first one is. To be sworn in is going to be Leanne Backlick. And I'm going invite Miss Bachmann up here. And she's going to be sworn in by retired Army bucket. And this Rachel Both of them. Leanne The end buck about spans. I invite Miss Buck about click to podium. Along

084with their parents missed about clicked. When you want it. Micah, part that. change. Looking testing testing she she should fix your microphone. I raise my hand. >> First check. >> I not the target much. That I will faithfully perform. No, no, you to be what he do solemnly swear. >> play football. That I will faithfully perform duties of office. >> The duties of the office. Cool to Springs school because love. >> Of school district Director Colorado Springs School District 11. >> have pass. In the county Paso to of my ability to the best of my ability. I do solemnly holes straight comments that I hold in strict confidence. >> privileged and confidential information share it with and will preserve all records and preserve all books. >> bucks another property. Said The Senate is that come

085into hands. >> And same and deliver the same us to my left, successor in >> for constitutional United States. >> That I will support the Constitution of the United States Constitution's the Constitution of the state of person person's tariffs. ♪ >> So congratulations. You are invited about the kind of 8, one of the empty seats that is fun. >> the >> Knicks percent. That's going to think that with office is going to be a Mr. Charles Johnson. And he is going to be sworn in by brother, Chauncey Johnson. So I invite charts and Chauncey, I think you guys know that what we do at this time. So. Go ahead. Get it. On the Charles and you extend the microphone the both if you can. OK, go he >> I Johnson. Do solemnly Do solemnly swear

086That safely faithfully perform duties of the office. That I will of the duties of the office. School board 2 school district director of or does previous school board is for 2 of School district director calls school district 11. >> In the And so to the best of my ability. >> In the county and passage of the best of my ability. >> And I do you solemnly swear that I will hold strict confidence. It was hold and strict confidence. With the privileged and confidential information confidential information. And will carefully make been perceived, the records books and property. And really keen and preserve all records books and >> all said district that may come into my hands. >> This is district that London's. >> And deliver. saying to successor office. >> most of would >> deliver the

087same time. A lot success are in office. I will support the Constitution of the United States. Support the Constitution of the United States. Constitution. State of Colorado. The Constitution, state of Colorado. And that was made pursuant thereof. And the laws may pursue it. Congratulations. But the police station U.S. acceptable at this time. It's appropriate. It's usually don't do that board meetings. So now I'm going to get invite to that member to be sworn in. Miss Michelle drew and she's going to be sworn in by can Johnson MeK Lynn that may out then executive director of New Summit Charter and she's a family friend of 5, Mr. With and Mr. Letts joined by her to keep those up there in front as Okay. Go >> Do record cards close end. >> And they have Miami. day

088where from privileged and confidential information nation. apparently he ever are all But It will be hurt all us >> The that Navas. Yeah, it was a part of the Constitution of the United for the occasion and United States Constitution, the State of Colorado Association of And was made pursuant >> a great congratulations to close to spending in so many. Congratulations to the to you. If you welcome to the district and school boat, I'm going to give each a few an opportunity. Should share briefly in the thing from your perspective that you would like with the 11 community as you take on the sort of the school book addict there. And I will start with Miss Baugh clicked. And I would be the first to nice. You. like talk about And if that's yes. At this

089time. >> first want to thank everyone in the community. For participating for voting. And for exercising your voice in that way. And I commit myself to listening. To community members. And and they hope that you'll share your thoughts me. Thank you. Back talk about officials, commission that Johnson. >> Thank you to the community that showed up likely instead voted engaged in their community. This is truly a surreal moment someone that grew up in this district that seeing the hard effort that this does you can make for students in our community. I hope we can push that forward and keep continue. The progress we can district 11 great for all people. And thank you all for attending tonight. >> Back thank you. Thank commissioner ruled as you saw, I have 2 little ones. That's the main

090reason why I'm doing this for their future for their education. But I do want to say thank you so much. I see so many volunteers for the campaign here. Thank you so much for everything that you did first time getting into anything like this. And it has been really special. Finally retiring out of the military and being able to serve in this way to my husband was an airline pilot watching in New Orleans. Thank you. I love you. And to my parents who are in Michigan, my my mom, I step thank you. Go lions, go blue. And to all other friends and family that are watching. I just I'm so honored to serve. I serve so long in the military and now it's time to serve the most important population. The next generation of our

091children. Thank you. Ok, we move on to the next item on the agenda, which is on a station of the boat. >> Now that the new board members are seated at the next of business. This election of board officers said. Also on board member succeeded and behalf the NSA city balance and everything. Ok, before we get there, I do message I would like to share that the Devon Community to assist us talked my 78 on the school board the first 2 years. I soaked estable pressure and the last 4 years have to president in time. district has gone to a lot ups and downs collectively the sun up 8 some amazing accomplishments and navigate. That's time to some incredible challenge 3 months ago I I back to the and one of the member, when we

092were looking at the big it could we were thrust into global pandemic predicament. with that came meetings and which will learning and online graduations. and maybe that can't be in person meetings. That's the backbone to standing room. Only if people decisions was highly scrutinized in public, but then came the transition and administration. But doctor Thomas leaving having the interim leadership in place. But could lead And then overseeing total national such landed. superintendent called not at the time I shared with the community dock that mediocrity in District 7 no longer be accepted. And just a nation is excellence. Excellence in service, excellence in instruction, excellence in education. And beyond all. We are on our way do is to nation. strongly believe that this district said that that that might that action and set up for success

093collectively as the school board will be prioritized, improve academic outcomes. We invested in staff moving starting teacher salary in one year from 41,000 to 50,000 and it's going up. We expanded preschool Superintendent Paul shared at the beginning and the Pikes Peak promise scholarships and outs of students to seek to yourself pulse. A complete occasion of cost our students trafficked to Mexico, France, Germany and China for somebody into trip program and the pot schools, initiate of us up and running the bowl champion dependent engagement, recognizing pennants partners in the tradition of children. Investment in facilities. You again, saw some of the investment into the cities that is ongoing, secure into brand-new I fields high schools, the palm, everybody and that Jenkins, Middle school restoration most the fall. I am proud that that the board made up

094of cut UK shun a comfortable back to the public. To me if the current jotting of public education, lack of accountability. That's going changed and district 11 us elected board members we out and be accountable to the public. The improved student academic outcomes and fiscal stewardship of taxpayer dollars. And the superintendent to s*** out the part of the But on those results. That is more. Look, I had a fuss in not Joe need to ensure every student this great local fish. And and if the school it's off that state watch list. Superintendent Paul showed earlier banner up aversion to levels where it's moving up. Puts but still that is a long way cull. I'm confident that that the economic strategies in place we are going to cease to be a political trends in student outcomes.

095And the superintendent has been by this book that then a vote on the occult and the coming months. You see the priorities that on wall up that it's kind of nice and improve student outcomes. But certainly in closing, having 6 years office, that positions on the school board. I see my cool different take going forward. I do not. And that is not seek any office. A position in to meaningfully or something bold. I've always believed that that was a season. Put it that then it's not the season for the new incoming board members, but they contact Makheloth responsiblity and I have full confidence in If you're going a few and having a new Weiss and dispersants chair. Thanks for the Fresh. Ideas and Perspectives. This also provides me time deficit schools and engage with students,

096staff and patients. Something that's been a struggle because at the time demand comes with the book, president's old and importantly for me, I have a graduating senior home. This will allow me to ice my time with and my family a cold that smoke. So I want to thank all my fellow board members, those in the audience that I see that the act that the bat because he what he had a little while back that I think you put out there and a couple of numbers I've that he all the board members wife packed the of serving but in the Thank you from bottom my heart, for the trust and confidence that you placed in me and superintendent gone up to shake your support. That's one that I just be sitting across from you. Something about

097that in shielding be delivered on those promises that we've made to the community. And I will see you opened up out in our schools and community with We are going to Can take the board office action as the cutting president that the presiding officer with the proceedings at this time. Plus, I do with the election of the board president wants the pool president elected. Then the new board president, they finished that. I mean that the Office elections. The or for president and Weiss president conducted by Silent ballot. The quickly and pressure really be by call. With that nominations are now open for the office of president at this time. Back to Jordan said. I would like to nominate Director Thomas for President. Back to carry. You have being nominated for president. Do you accept this

098nomination? there any other combinations? 4? Let the board president at this time. Seeing none. The nominations are now closed. The nominees for the office of President the Kerry, the election of the board president and the vice president S I stayed there at the by side and the book and then missed simple Olsen conduct those She let me know the choice for the role of the board. President at the time. assaulted. You are distributing the paper ballots. So the person in 4 Curtis Springs School District 11 is the Kerry graduations. Plus Kerry, I invite you come up to seat and you the hot seat now. My first challenge is the tech and the unfamiliar protocol. So bear with me, everyone. At this time we will continue to move through the organizational business of the board upon

099become a nation office elections. I will open the floor for board member comments to the community. >> The floor is now open for nominations for the Office of Vice President. And I would like to nominate. Director Joe Heflin. Director Hay flee is nominated director half. We do accept this nomination accept the nomination. Thank you. This election is also by silent Seeing no further nominations. The nominations are now closed and the nominees are director Joe, a That's awesome. If you could please distribute the balance. Our new board vice president is director and Jill, hopefully. The vote for secretary and treasurer will be by roll call. Nominations are now in order for the office of Secretary. I nominate. Director Michel rule. Director Michel Rule is nominated. Director ruled you accept this nomination. >> And yet, thank you.

100Yes. >> Are there any other nominations the nominations are now closed to nominations for secretary our director, Michel rule. We will vote for secretary in order of nomination by Roll Call. So the first row Kabul before director Michel role Ms Olsen Roll Call, please. The vote is 7 highs and 0 Therefore director rule has received the majority of votes and is elected secretary of the board. Congratulations, director role. Nominations are now in order for the office of Treasurer. >> Ok, I would like to officially nominate director Jason Jorgenson for Treasure. >> Director Jorgensen is nominated director Jorgensen. Do you accept the nomination? yes, I do. Are there any other nominations? >> I nominate we embark apartment. >> Lee and director Buck of our lives nominated director Buck of our Live. Do you accept the nomination?

101Are there any other nominations? The nominations are now closed to nominations for treasure. Our director Jorgensen and director about it. We will vote for treasurer in order of nomination by roll call. The first roll call will be for. >> Director Jorgensen Ms Olsen Roll Call, please. The vote is 5 eyes and 2 and nose. This is the majority of the votes and therefore, director Jorgensen received the majority votes and he's elected treasurer of the board. Congratulations. Director Jorgensen is now treasure of the Board of Education. The elections for the officers of the board are complete. Board directors. You have anything you would like to say or share at this time. Directors or consent. I haven't shared much tonight, but it's because a lot of the other fellow board directors have shared a lot of similar

102sentiments to our outgoing and incoming directors. So >> I do want to share the more collective spirit and energy of having a great new board knowing that we're still in the same mission for involvement to achievement, taking care of our staff and our schools. And I'm excited for a new journey. Thank you. Director Jorgensen. I will close with some very brief comments as the new president and then I will turn it over to Superintendent Colin Casey has anything he would like to add. >> I have been in the seat for 2 years and it is a true honor to serve as the president of the board. We heard in a public comment earlier this evening that school boards in modern times are contentious. This is something that I remember talking about on the campaign trail

103of the 3 times that I have been interviewed by the media. This was a question that 2 of them. Why are school board election so contentious these days? institution of local governments, local public schools. Whenever you hook anything up to the mechanism of voting as a way to run your institution and choose the leaders of your institution. Your institution is naturally going to be a reflection of. The electorate. It is, I think quite apparent to everybody that's, you know, over the course of certainly the last. For years, if not more, the American electorate, you know, is is deeply divided. What we're here to do is to provide a education to each and every child that walks in the door. A high quality education with well trained, well compensated qualified staff who are there to give

104their best to children every day. I am firm believer. That there's more that unites us in this mission. And there is that divides us. And for the remainder of my 2 years here and I'm honored to serve with the 6 other board directors who are seated up here with We will make academic outcomes. And a quality education for our children. Our absolute top priority. And I'm very, very excited to see where we go with us over the next 2 years. We have made great improvements in district 11 and we're going to make more over the next 2 years. Keep watching. I'm excited to see where we go next. Superintendent called you have anything to add. President Kerry its nice to say that. Welcome to the presidency. Vice president a flea. >> Secretary rule and treasure

105Jurgensen and our 2 new board members, director Buck Bartlett and director Johnson and continuing and director Dr I stand as your superintendent representative of 4500 employees. 23,000 students. We are ready to continue the momentum and the path towards excellence and we are ready to serve. Thank you. Welcome. The board will now take a 45 minute recess to allow new board. Newly sworn-in board directors to prepare for executive session. >> So we will take a break here and we will reconvene at approximately 08:30PM. Thank you, everyone. ♪ Copy that. Okay. >> Yes. So there's there's a separate room downstairs that we kind of do for closed sessions. All right. So welcome back. Everyone. As mentioned earlier, we do have executive session tonight. Director Hay flee. Would you please make the motion to enter into executive session?

106>> Yes, a move that the Board of Education convenes into executive session to discuss legal advice. Purse ERs 24 Dash 6 Dash 4, 0, 2, 4, B particular matter employee dismissal process. Second. >> Moved and seconded missile son roll. Call. Please. >> I after Johnson, can. will. I? >> The ayes have We will move into executive session so we will head downstairs to the garden level and we'll take things from there. And I believe we will return up here, too reconvene because regardless of the conclusion we come to, there will be an action that needs to be taken correct. >> You know, we can be. >> will come back up when we are finished. All right. So you can pack up your stuff and I will see everyone downstairs. ♪ >> yes, because time points.

107Just for one major. Just for one major. Yes. All right. >> Earlier this evening, the board adopted the agenda as presented and we have returned from executive session and there's no need to modify the agenda at this time. You have one action related to CRs. 22 Dash 6, 3, dash, 302, director Mel Could you please make a motion for agenda item F 2? >> I move that the food. Begin Mister Judy Wilson and I want propose. And we act on do need to craft Are there. And Finau probation. It comes. I need a second. Second. Sorry. >> Moved and seconded. >> I will open it up for very brief board. Comments is interested in commenting in advance of their vote. >> Moos time to turn All right. Is anyone interested in making a comment in

108advance of their vote? Director Jordan This is a tough one. We care about the profession we care about kids safe learning environments. >> And we don't take the livelihood of person lately. As a former middle school teacher. You know, you things happen that you just. You know things go and you don't know how things are going respond. Even the of good intent so I did see a lot of concerning evidence in the L J and would use as a caution moving forward. But I think that. I support the motion in moving forward probation. Seeing no further Sorry, director ever. The names have not changed. So let's see this as director Mel Pocket Gopher. >> I've led quick. Coming to spell the safety of students and staff are. Top priority. But the board also. The and

109their body of evidence into consideration along with the findings from the AMT that are some concerns. I'm supportive of the motion was made, but that some consensus need to be addressed. I leave it at that. Director real. >> Yes, this also was complicated. looking at the complete body of evidence, it wasn't clear one way or the other. But it does feel cautionary. What I see is a Marine being a Marine and that may be received different ways from students or staff. But I would say looking at the whole body of evidence used as a learning point that the environment you're in has expectations. And they may or may not be the same as what we're used to in the service. And it's just going to take a little bit of I think, reflection looking at

110some of that evidence looking at the complaints, looking at your own conscience, looking at your family of supports. There's a bigger story here. I think everybody wants the students to be safe. The staff to be protected, but also our teachers to feel supported and stood behind. So please know that we didn't take this lightly. That's why it took so long and that we're trying to believe in staff, teachers, students and the whole community. And so please know that we looked at all of it and we do have concerns but also have faith. >> All right, seeing no further comments. And as a reminder, the motion on the floor is that the board retains Jerry Wilson under one year probation. And with that, we direct our attorney to draft the order and final probationary terms with

111that Melissa Roll Call, please. >> Director Buck apartment. Director Havely know. Director Johnson. I Rector Jorgensen. I director Mel package. will. I. >> The motion has carried the ayes. Have it. Seeing no further business. If there are no objections. This meeting will adjourn. >> 10:00:09PM.