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Proclamations and acceptance of donations

- The board proclaimed April 2, 2025 as National Paraprofessional Appreciation Day. The motion to proclaim was moved by Director Cisneros and seconded; the roll call vote recorded Mr. Cisneros: Aye; Doctor De Niro: Aye; Judge Mays: Aye; Mrs. Penencio: Aye; Mr. Tebow: Aye.

- The board proclaimed April 5–11, 2025 as the Week of the Young Child (Colorado AEYC observance). Director Mays read the resolution; the board adopted it by unanimous vote.

- The board proclaimed April 2025 as National Assistant Principals Week following a reading by Director De Niro; the board adopted the proclamation unanimously.

- Superintendent Kimsey asked the board to accept four gifts to schools presented in meeting materials: $1,100 from the IB Association of Rocky Mountain Schools to East High School for Trevor Mackenzie inquiry books; $3,000 from the East High School booster club to the East High baseball program; $200 to Franklin School of Innovation for STEM from an entity abbreviated “Ever”; and $832 from Pueblo Ranger Soccer Incorporated to Centennial High School boys soccer. The board accepted these gifts as presented.

Resolution authorizing sale of Strack School property

The board adopted a resolution authorizing sale of the Strack School property (described by legal lot and street address 210 West Fairview Ave., Pueblo, CO 81003) to Kayleen McKee for a gross amount of $150,000, subject to customary closing costs and approval as to form by the district’s legal counsel. The board delegated authority to the president or vice president or the superintendent or her designee to execute closing documents. The motion to adopt the resolution passed by unanimous roll call vote.

Consent agenda and other procedural votes

The board approved the consent agenda (items 2 through 9 on the published consent agenda) by roll call vote. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn that passed by unanimous vote.

Ending

All recorded votes referenced in the meeting materials passed unanimously; no votes on ordinances or contested motions were recorded at the March 11 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pueblo District 60 Special Board Meeting | 3-11-25","oneSentenceSummary","At its March 11 meeting the Pueblo School District No. 60 Board of Education unanimously adopted proclamations for paraprofessionals, the Week of the Young Child and assistant principals, accepted several gifts to schools, approved the consent agenda and authorized sale of the Strack School property for $150,000.","taxTitle","Pueblo School District No. 60 in the county of Pue, School Districts , Colorado","taxId",15507,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6280058,"District 60 reports progress on Project HEROES grant; three schools propose STREAM‑focused name additions",456,4570000,5026000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2617421-460f6293c283ce45979b67a0b98c3da0&start=4570&end=5026","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2617421-460f6293c283ce45979b67a0b98c3da0/thumbnail_4570000.jpg","/articles/6280058/Colorado/District-60-reports-progress-on-Project-HEROES-grant-three-schools-propose-STREAMfocused-name-additions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280058-9bc83212f3b8f9ac714957498976e238/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161729&Signature=eKDOLu5JviN2SA6deQ5lnS3KPosWIIQa5XWskRL2FHva3CvpvQ~gsuIxnkZaKIpWx47gZx5jMfcUBcCwLVwZJoB0ToRBc-U4tGlFPetvZeT4GSPi1GilxApXHEL-m3ZcrwARinD7loqYnDwn6cm46Uu-xudopEiyL7By2RgDHxvqt1f1uDqDdm-~Q2HpoAp0k2cALwqn88Jtz4YxHLptAQpfWrFbqjN7~iwO0Rz7LaHHA9KxPTpZSsjPwoFz-jnsTIAPNulnNQN-tf0S1yl9g5Ljk1zg46rj1hgKKTHvYP77fPS0ZHmbPt7wj~DCKYzW-KZBmzitqb~zKTYpfUEpwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pueblo School District No. 60 staff reported progress on Project HEROES at the March 11 board meeting, detailing plans for STREAM (science, technology, reading/robotics/engineering/art/mathematics) innovation spaces, project‑based learning professional development and proposed name updates for Parkview, Risley and Centennial schools.

Drew Hirshon, the district’s director of magnet schools, told the board that teachers at Parkview, Risley and Centennial have completed project‑based learning training and helped design innovation spaces for each campus. Parkview’s lab will include prototyping materials and 3‑D printers, Risley will repurpose a shop area and redesign the media center for VR, e‑sports and digital storytelling, and Centennial plans to outfit a design space with 10 3‑D printers and a laser engraver.

Hirshon said PBL 101 trainings showed strong teacher interest and that grant funds will hire PBL coordinators to support unit planning and use of the innovation spaces. He described planned partnerships with community colleges and local organizations for teacher learning and student experiences.

Name updates and public process

Each school formed a committee of teachers, parents, students and community members to propose names that would preserve the existing school name while signaling a magnet/STREAM focus. Proposed options the committees submitted to the board for public feedback are:

- Parkview: Parkview Stream Academy; Parkview School of Discovery; Parkview Stream Institute.
- Risley: Risley Imagination Middle School; Risley Exploratory Middle School; Risley School of Exploration.
- Centennial: Centennial High School Pathways Academy; Centennial Stream Academy; Centennial High School of Design and Innovation.

Per board policy and state deadlines, the district will post the proposed names online for a 90‑day public comment period, hold monthly community events during the comment window and plan to return to the board with final recommendations in June so the names can be submitted to the Colorado Department of Education by June 30.

Why it matters

The update shows how the district plans to invest grant funds in physical maker spaces, teacher capacity and curricular changes tied to career and technical education pathways. Directors asked for additional detail about CTE alignment and sustainability after the grant period; Hirshon said a posted CTE coordinator position at Centennial will align with district CTE leadership to sustain pathways after the grant.

Ending

Board members praised the work and emphasized vigilance about broader statewide policy and funding decisions that could affect implementation; no formal board action to adopt names or new programs occurred on March 11.","District staff updated the board on Project HEROES grant implementation for Parkview, Risley and Centennial, outlined innovation spaces (3D printers, VR, maker spaces), professional learning and a 90‑day community feedback process for proposed school name updates.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6280062,"District 60 teacher says staff were blindsided as board debates preschool (UPK) cuts and budget",3783,3501000,7284000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2617421-460f6293c283ce45979b67a0b98c3da0&start=3501&end=7284","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2617421-460f6293c283ce45979b67a0b98c3da0/thumbnail_3501000.jpg","/articles/6280062/Colorado/District-60-teacher-says-staff-were-blindsided-as-board-debates-preschool-UPK-cuts-and-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6280062-c7a2892d27058f4fbedf77a36cba2c2b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161729&Signature=bfm~9~NuUQT8M3U6DCAlG~ZNXbymxPYlSY92KNHrJ3S0a2r97~XGSNSIHjcmTgyxd6OGInw1aehc5Jym7~5j9zhXXwLW2ITyTFlQSZpWc4kSKh4gq3v1zqLLl1HBMKsBRxSthehg9jG8Urjc-NrDXUcNowKBMn1mbgRPv3xtT0P4suAcm7HY5cLggeZj3p7j8xh9bhEwhEMCqjfX4Fne0mbsUp0xluiXTAES4juewH0Z-LRIAlH3aPHGDRMb0v3aDiQ5JzZLL1AoWzP~1oH1a4CFB55XMQaWcU~kN7enBao8OAnScizMmAHRpQr5ogyj6Ag18mF8S1Xz6A1IfaAKwQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A prekindergarten teacher told the Pueblo School District No. 60 Board of Education on March 11 that early childhood educators were “blindsided” on Feb. 24 by a plan to shrink the district’s preschool program and cut staff, prompting public comment and an extended board discussion about budget options.

Terry Perez, a pre-K teacher with District 60, told the board she and other early childhood staff were informed that preschool and pre-K classrooms would be reduced from 32 to 16 and that full‑day classes would be shortened to three hours from six. \"We were told all pre k classrooms would be going to 3 hour classes as opposed to the 6 hours we currently have and that we would be reducing the program to 1 classroom per elementary school, meaning there would only be 16 preschool and pre k classrooms as opposed to the current 32,\" Perez said. She said the reduction would eliminate two ECE certified coaches, eight certified teachers and 21 ECE teachers — \"that's 31 professionals\" — and that staff were told cuts would be made by seniority and that employees would be notified the week before spring break.

Why it matters: board members and the superintendent said the district faces budget uncertainty tied to state funding and grant changes, and preschool (UPK) funding is a distinct, time‑sensitive matter. Board members repeatedly asked for more precise financial data before approving or endorsing broad program cuts; several directors called for a retreat or work session focused on the fiscal year 2025–26 budget to evaluate options and timelines.

Board discussion and requests for information

Directors voiced concern about making rapid programmatic cuts without more information. Director Tebow asked for a board meeting focused on the FY2025–26 budget “with some immediacy” and said he would offer amendments to any proposed cuts. \"I just don't have enough information to determine whether I can support such a thing,\" Tebow said, calling for clarity on projected revenues, student counts and vacancy savings.

Several directors echoed the request for a work session. Superintendent Kimsey said she supports a retreat and that administration is preparing more detailed documents on revenues, expenditures and scenario options, but also noted that UPK presents unique contract and compliance timing that requires prompt action. \"We do have to make some tough decisions,\" Kimsey said, adding the administration has met repeatedly with state officials about UPK funding and is developing options to present to the board.

Directors pressed for specific documents and timelines. Director De Niro requested a clear explanation of how preschool (UPK) was intended to operate versus how it is currently funded and administered. Director Thibault asked for line‑level budget detail and for the administration to include possible reserves, Title I and other federal funding assumptions in any scenario planning.

Public comment and district context

Perez urged the board to reconsider the proposed reductions and to involve teachers and families in resizing discussions. She highlighted practical consequences for families who rely on wraparound care and questioned how kindergarten readiness and socialization needs could be met in a shortened, three‑hour day.

Board members acknowledged the community impact of preschool changes while balancing fiduciary responsibilities. Several directors said they prefer to delay permanent cuts if possible but warned the district’s fund balance and state funding decisions create constraints.

Next steps

Directors agreed to pursue a board work session to review detailed budget scenarios, funding assumptions and timelines for potential personnel changes. Board staff will circulate dates for a retreat/work session; Superintendent Kimsey said administration will prepare scenario documents and background on UPK funding to inform the board discussion.

Ending

No formal board vote to approve program cuts was recorded on March 11. The board accepted public comment, asked for more information and directed staff to schedule a focused work session to examine budget scenarios before taking final action.","At the March 11 Pueblo School District 60 meeting a prekindergarten teacher said early childhood staff were told Feb. 24 that the district would cut preschool classrooms and hours; board members spent much of the meeting debating budget options, requested a board work session and asked the superintendent for more data.","actionData","errors"]

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