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A board member reported the district finalized a lease of the Frontier Building with Independence Classical Academy. The academy is holding information nights at Frontier; the board announced an open house for the academy at the Frontier Building on Feb. 11 from 6 to 8 p.m., and a board meet-and-greet on an earlier date (a Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m., the district said). The board encouraged community attendance at those events.

The board also announced a district job fair set for Saturday, March 8, from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Elizabeth High School, with outreach planned to teachers in the Denver metro area. A board member said the district hopes to attract candidates who share the district’s academic focus.

Facility updates included progress on an auto building and greenhouse project by Greenhouse Builders; electrical work, fire-alarm cabling and data cabling were reported as underway. The district said it expects the building to be occupied “in the not too distant future.”

On staffing and benefits, a board member said the compensation committee will bring a recommended change to the district’s retirement track at the next meeting; the proposal would alter the pay structure for staff entering the retirement track to improve sustainability. The district reported two candidates applied for the retirement track this year, down from last year’s applicants.

Administration said parents and staff have been sent intent-to-return forms for planning the next school year and emphasized that the form collects both a return intent and interest in other roles. The board also reported the student activity and people-activity funds are being reviewed to ensure clubs spend accumulated balances for current students.

Ending

Board members reminded the public that the book fair begins Feb. 6 and that the new appointee will be sworn at the Feb. 10 meeting; they said additional calendar and budget notices will be distributed as details are finalized.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","ESD Board Meeting: Working Session for 1/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members reported the finalized lease for the Frontier Building with Independence Classical Academy, upcoming open houses and a March job fair, plus updates on a greenhouse project, retirement-track recommendations and intent-to-return forms.","taxTitle","ELIZABETH SCHOOL DISTRICT, School Districts , Colorado","taxId",55430,"location","Colorado","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6369574,"State elected officials send letter backing board after removal of 19 books and ensuing lawsuit",168,1746000,1914000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154524-c5c66af0dd9fd0aa7817d4e1cf0a5782&start=1746&end=1914","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154524-c5c66af0dd9fd0aa7817d4e1cf0a5782/thumbnail_1746000.jpg","/articles/6369574/Colorado/State-elected-officials-send-letter-backing-board-after-removal-of-19-books-and-ensuing-lawsuit","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369574-0863e6bbfec1bba824c5b6a1079ba852/orig.mp4?Expires=1773639485&Signature=JbxCGnHqed~52dUFwEWVtv21Y76zXOYVhCvHQeNEDMwzwAAKIkIMzWoi~Lj4GTE5Cuw35w0eOsC11KNfSXABzQB3eWFeraMAomzjWaBumPywpgBtOb4BTl887cl~WORNN~ExE3--Cjft5dPhGrThYXqNPenXBX4fdOgBlcyncEc35Cw1~D~xkMN8A-pcT9muC0RQCPD5Jo9QR49r35sY7KhepW5N2ZOH23ckyH0ihEhfDR~wB08xk5MdUlP3M6tXr-tSPtwjp5W3Gdd10UEYC1tYxoMiiAiviBDQi8oX8qFyTojO86WvLNxeesvZb-wMw0hj3eEEGvbvC2dtJ6ejkw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A state elected official read a letter of support to the Elizabeth School District Board of Education on Jan. 13 that was signed by multiple elected officials and praised the district’s decision to remove 19 books from school library collections following a public review.

The official, identified in the meeting as the state representative for House District 56 (name not specified in the transcript), read the letter dated Jan. 21. The letter said the district had conducted a “transparent and extensive gathering of community input” and described the decision to remove the books — which the letter characterized as containing “explicit and other adult themes inappropriate for children” — as “a tremendous example of attentive and responsive local governance.”

The letter acknowledged that the district currently faces a lawsuit and called that legal action an overreach by outside parties. It said, in part, “Claims of banning materials are overstated and fail to recognize your legal and moral responsibility to safeguard the learning environments of the children in your care.” The letter was signed by Congresswoman Lauren Boebert (U.S. House, CO-4), Colorado Senator Rod Pelton (Senate District 35), Christy Burton Brown (Colorado State Board of Education representative for the area) and the state representative who read the letter.

Board members accepted the reading and offered brief thanks on the record. The transcript records the board’s gratitude but does not record further action taken at the meeting related to the lawsuit or the removed materials.

Ending

Board members reiterated appreciation for the letter. The transcript does not record any new policy action or legal response by the board at this meeting.","A state elected official read a letter at the Jan. 13 Elizabeth School District board meeting offering support for the district’s removal of 19 library books and criticizing a lawsuit filed in response.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":56,"_74":56},6369578,"Board unanimously approves midyear budget revision, two academic calendars; accepts resignation and appoints replacement",1231,470000,1701000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2154524-c5c66af0dd9fd0aa7817d4e1cf0a5782&start=470&end=1701","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2154524-c5c66af0dd9fd0aa7817d4e1cf0a5782/thumbnail_470000.jpg","/articles/6369578/Colorado/Board-unanimously-approves-midyear-budget-revision-two-academic-calendars-accepts-resignation-and-appoints-replacement","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6369578-ae9faaa19ebf7351a32b11b041e75ad2/orig.mp4?Expires=1773639485&Signature=iANoBenrqwO03jVPfKCcoFv3WSDVcsmDLNTFlxI440b298HHHyj0mmeMFzbmqTYjKX-KymtujwxMqTGeZj74b1niRjO6fWOp0RmcG13nNNYxMXu~IJH2l1hEbxv4CvXYLBRmakdvkWyW14sg0waWSkuLSBK~3KN1yk5WO49Rr50WVQ78TMHGbUlyp445XbRgxX91WpfdUu2~84DyMIx7aFeusbJpc2pGWRdcizY~2Q0Bo77YePFfjPTvRHbPeYLVq1SKG87sCAeofid2~VF~pvn5hev6emAaVRLz4al0JJOmYocovbj8JyF9bnteveDJPEUQHGvdpT6i7XW4qQzeQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Elizabeth School District Board of Education voted unanimously at its Jan. 13 meeting to approve several formal actions, including a 2024–25 midyear budget revision, two proposed academic calendars and the acceptance of a board resignation followed by the appointment of a replacement.

The board approved the 2024–25 midyear budget revision, which reflects lower-than-expected enrollment and adjustments intended to preserve fund balance. The amendment trims some department spending, increases salary lines to reflect actual payroll and benefit-cost increases, and “trues up” food-service and grant funds based on actual receipts. The board’s motion passed by roll call: Directors Callahan, Olsen/Olson, Powell and Waller all voted aye.

Board members also voted to adopt modifications to the 2025–26 district calendar that add one student day (converting a teacher work day) and rearrange the high school finals week so finals run Monday through Thursday. The change is intended to add instructional time and give the high school a continuous finals week instead of splitting sessions across a weekend. The motion passed unanimously.

The board approved the 2026–27 proposed district calendar, which includes grade-specific start days (sixth- and ninth-graders on Aug. 13, 2026) and a full final day (with a parent calendar notation about a partial day for some grade-level orientations). Directors unanimously approved the calendar as presented.

The board accepted the resignation of Heather Booth, effective Jan. 13, 2025, and declared the seat vacant under state law. As stated in the resolution read at the meeting, interested candidates were invited to submit letters of interest by Jan. 24, 2025; to be eligible, a candidate must have been a registered elector in the Elizabeth School District for at least 12 consecutive months and must not have been convicted of an enumerated offense against a child. The board voted to accept the resignation and declare the vacancy by roll call (Callahan, Olsen/Olson, Powell and Waller: aye).

Following the vacancy declaration, the board considered four applications and moved to appoint David Fletcher to fill the seat until the November 2025 regular election. Directors said Fletcher had attended board coffees and meetings, expressed alignment with the board’s instructional priorities and demonstrated community engagement. The appointment passed by roll call (Callahan, Olsen/Olson, Powell and Waller: aye).

Votes at a glance

- Approval of Jan. 13, 2025 meeting minutes: approved by roll call (Callahan, Olsen/Olson, Powell, Waller — all aye).
- Approval of consent items: approved by roll call (Callahan, Olsen/Olson, Powell, Waller — all aye).
- Acceptance of 2024–25 midyear budget revision (amendment reflects lower enrollment, benefit-cost increases, grant adjustments, trued-up food-service fund): approved by roll call (all aye).
- Adoption of 2025–26 district calendar changes (adds one student day; adjusts high school finals week): approved by roll call (all aye).
- Adoption of 2026–27 proposed district calendar: approved by roll call (all aye).
- Acceptance of resignation of Heather Booth and declaration of vacancy (appointment to be by board within 60 days per state law): approved by roll call (all aye).
- Appointment of David Fletcher to fill the board vacancy until November 2025 election: approved by roll call (all aye).

Several motions included brief discussion and clarifications about calendar half-day notations on the parent calendar and possible future budget modifications if the state increases per-pupil revenue. No motion failed or was tabled.

Ending

The board said it will swear in the appointed member, David Fletcher, at the Feb. 10, 2025 meeting and continue to monitor revenue and enrollment trends that could prompt another budget revision.","At its Jan. 13 meeting, the Elizabeth School District Board of Education approved a midyear budget amendment for 2024–25, adopted 2025–26 and 2026–27 calendars, accepted a resignation and appointed a replacement to the board. All formal motions passed by roll call vote.","actionData","errors"]

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