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Amanda Thompson introduced Matt Buckler as area assistant superintendent, effective July 1, 2025. Thompson summarized Buckler’s education and experience, including a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado Boulder, a master’s and principal license from the University of Denver, and prior roles as principal at Erie High School and Longs Peak Middle School. Buckler addressed the board and said he is honored to serve in the role and thanked mentors and colleagues.

The board also introduced Chase McBride as assistant superintendent of athletics, physical education, activities and performing arts, beginning July 1. McBride described his background in district athletics leadership and thanked colleagues; he said the district’s responsiveness and community orientation have supported his work.

Finally, Amanda Thompson introduced Chris Allen as principal of Mead Middle School, starting next school year. Thompson noted Allen’s Colorado State University degrees and 12 years as assistant principal at Mead Middle School. Allen thanked the board and said he looks forward to continuing the school’s traditions.

All introductions were acknowledged by board members; there was no formal vote recorded for these personnel introductions at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","St. Vrain Valley School District Board of Education Regular Meeting 2025-4-9 ","oneSentenceSummary","The board heard introductions for several administrators: Matt Buckler as area assistant superintendent (effective 07/01/2025), Chase McBride as assistant superintendent of athletics/activities (07/01/2025), and Chris Allen as principal of Mead Middle School (start next year). Each provided brief remarks about their experience.","taxTitle","St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J, School Districts , Colorado","taxId",38559,"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},6074709,"Board reviews proposed charter contracts; staff to place renewals on April 23 agenda",108,2825000,2933000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2983305-678cae87ec8f8650a85b768a642eb02f&start=2825&end=2933","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2983305-678cae87ec8f8650a85b768a642eb02f/thumbnail_2825000.jpg","/articles/6074709/Colorado/Board-reviews-proposed-charter-contracts-staff-to-place-renewals-on-April-23-agenda","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074709-ce15cc4033fdbf8ccd46168bed2e851c/orig.mp4?Expires=1774927071&Signature=PBSruDtH2g7Y7bUYi7LvruKcv5FXmikPC-YPkjUpdJ6riuQyetf4W25YSIY6oMte~kBlsbfCS70RPiwp1MFWRRAsHlhFUFO3QOs6DPfbecEbQ3kla~kBq6GVh3YZ74~K6IaUxbHRIbFFDq4fOcRUXzNq9v6BsnrXkwjvD~y8ft8qYBqk3wKQVPi~x4SmRRqlQkJo7aUCwOBflxOwt-nHgqrp7fZlrcYVnKa9wVaDzBpiOlwQAxSOX~FryxiSFlSIdPQwiEXfEFR3orWLtqI-bSNr9F5tUS3im2ACpbTz5s2HOl3vYuaAK5R-EhNeB4kY2eNYQ-QlbXNZf5q4tgbvyw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Matt Buckler, serving as the district’s charter school liaison, presented proposed charter contracts between St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J and six charter schools and summarized the contracts’ key terms.

Buckler said the proposed contracts are comprehensive and would run through June 30, 2030, with an option for two additional one‑year extensions if the board approves them. He described the documents as lengthy (the package for the six charters was described as a 53‑page document) and offered to answer any questions.

There was no substantive debate at the meeting. Buckler said, “with your consent, we will put on the April 23 agenda a motion to approve.” The board agreed to bring the contracts forward for action at the April 23 meeting.

Because this item was presented as a discussion item, the board did not take formal action at this meeting. Staff indicated they would prepare materials and a motion for the April 23 agenda so the board can consider approval at that later meeting.","Staff presented proposed five‑year charter contracts covering six charter schools and asked the board to place the motion to approve on the April 23 agenda; no final action was taken at the meeting.",{"_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},6074714,"Board approves consent items, proclamations, curriculum adoptions and teacher contracts",1023,3049000,4072000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2983305-678cae87ec8f8650a85b768a642eb02f&start=3049&end=4072","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2983305-678cae87ec8f8650a85b768a642eb02f/thumbnail_3049000.jpg","/articles/6074714/Colorado/Board-approves-consent-items-proclamations-curriculum-adoptions-and-teacher-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074714-9c985fa4c26d8201f5dc073506e10fef/orig.mp4?Expires=1774927071&Signature=OuXDZKnCYWZkarFv0VUWW2J2FQJrEs8ZYx22JNR-b76YlJ~p1J5NARi1vu5Qiy0Sx1qHdunsNOAcL2OKHMUm0iA~Y4hGGEfZHcDDbQKIAGxr71zOICP64G2dD746v21bdlH4R9DQw5n7qNgrDGUQFAwjA5q2gWa2gyifm8nfoeMUFEtpinVyoRe1KP1oy3IMUoRank0G0zDWBLilmlyr37IfUW0O0ZGPHbIFpvvVL980X8x1M44ZI2kfJuzmI~unoSSqXjgFC~GpEyWaPpjqCC7a2n8ZxRN-HwZ7ESjPxHyLeyJye0Zhd1E4iyTPZT5Xe2CPXmjj4EhRC-7t2UE8Lg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At its public meeting the St. Vrain Valley School District Board of Education approved a set of motions including consent items, a district proclamation for Celebration of Excellence Day, adoption of new science and social studies materials for high school courses, and approval of teacher contracts for returning staff.

The board voted to approve all consent items as listed on the agenda after a motion and second. The chair conducted a roll call; board members present voted yes and Mr. Lechuga was recorded absent.

The board approved a proclamation designating April 11, 2025 as Celebration of Excellence Day, a recognition organized by the St. Vrain Education Foundation to honor teachers across the district.

On curriculum, the board approved the recommended science materials following a multi‑year pilot and review by a committee of teachers. The science adoption included core, elective and AP science titles, classroom sets and a seven‑year digital license, and recommended enhancements (Gizmos interactive simulations and digital probe ware) to support lab experiences.

The board also approved the social studies adoption for high school courses, selecting Savvas Learning Company titles (World History Interactive, U.S. History Interactive and Magruder’s American Government) for core courses and titles from Bedford, Freeman & Worth (McGraw‑Hill), Cengage and Social Studies School Services for AP and elective courses. The adoption covers print class sets plus a seven‑year digital license.

Human resources: the board approved teacher contracts for probationary and nonprobationary teachers currently employed by the district, with the exceptions listed by staff during the presentation.

Votes at a glance (recorded at the meeting):
- Motion: Approve all consent items as listed on the agenda. Outcome: approved. Vote: Yes — Mrs. Babs; Mr. Berthold; Mrs. Gilligan; Mrs. Hranick; Mrs. Ragland; Mrs. Weiss. Mr. Lechuga absent.
- Motion: Approve proclamation (Celebration of Excellence Day, 04/11/2025). Outcome: approved. Vote: Yes — Mrs. Babs; Mr. Berthold; Mrs. Gilligan; Mrs. Hranick; Mrs. Ragland; Mrs. Weiss. Mr. Lechuga absent.
- Motion: Approve science curriculum adoption (agenda item 8.2). Outcome: approved. Vote: Yes — Mrs. Babs; Mr. Berthold; Mrs. Gilligan; Mrs. Hranick; Mrs. Ragland; Mrs. Weiss. Mr. Lechuga absent.
- Motion: Approve social studies curriculum adoption (high school; Savvas and others). Outcome: approved. Vote: Yes — Mrs. Babs; Mr. Berthold; Mrs. Gilligan; Mrs. Hranick; Mrs. Ragland; Mrs. Weiss. Mr. Lechuga absent.
- Motion: Approve teacher contracts for probationary and nonprobationary teachers (agenda item 8.4). Outcome: approved. Vote: Yes — Mrs. Babs; Mr. Berthold; Mrs. Gilligan; Mrs. Hranick; Mrs. Ragland; Mrs. Weiss. Mr. Lechuga absent.

The meeting closed after a motion to adjourn, which carried by unanimous voice vote among members present.","The St. Vrain Valley School District board approved consent items, a Celebration of Excellence proclamation, science and social studies curriculum adoptions, and board approval of teacher contracts; a charter contract renewal discussion was scheduled for April 23.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6074719,"St. Vrain Superintendent announces retirement at end of school year",175,2716000,2891000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2983305-678cae87ec8f8650a85b768a642eb02f&start=2716&end=2891","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2983305-678cae87ec8f8650a85b768a642eb02f/thumbnail_2716000.jpg","/articles/6074719/Colorado/St-Vrain-Superintendent-announces-retirement-at-end-of-school-year","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6074719-cc2cbdbd10ca411c5490b80be790b45f/orig.mp4?Expires=1774927071&Signature=Q8r2sQcy4fVwBkQHGuBcgrOVKJFr0Q6SjB7MPBjQAbhQS9ENQ9jLW8IP2gJKOxFAbxdOKOu8mv0pLMw1gm7LW27rsO80du23FAq5~X20Xix7Dzn208QbHeu3cbyWMMuXW4A9bEdwFKmEWwiUmRkZGMfUOBLwjEzDj73MU6qbalbRWxbx3wBLbAZ4Q51gEnU7Ht9-dOkurfZ5dB6NehADnNKszyYEL43brjSciHqTbTyvYMVohL3amEVUa1ClX4VlwfgbKyZyZ7VURDaW~v9tj2iGPWhxkFOGFOqpUd1oO6fD6b1gVXb2WKBRV9wU7MUG5out4yhWk5H0MONzvyPIZg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dr. Haddad, superintendent of St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J, told the board that he will retire at the end of this school year.

The announcement came during the superintendent’s report, when Dr. Haddad said, “I’ve decided that I’m gonna be retiring at the end of this school year.” He told the board and audience he has worked in education for 40 years, including 17 years as a superintendent and 25 years in St. Vrain.

Why it matters: Dr. Haddad credited the district’s staff, leadership team, teachers, coaches and community partners for navigating financial and operational challenges while expanding programs and opportunities. The board later read a formal statement praising his tenure and listing district accomplishments under his leadership.

In his remarks, Dr. Haddad described highlights and partnerships of recent years, including international exposure for student programs and an invitation from the Space Foundation to pursue an operational partnership. He also summarized recent enrollment and program growth, saying preschool participation rose “by about 10%” after moving to a five‑day model and that the community schools program added “about 250 additional students.”

On behalf of the board, President Ragland addressed the meeting with a prepared statement that credited Dr. Haddad with stabilizing and expanding the district, citing grant awards and financial oversight. The board statement said his leadership helped the district secure competitive grants “totaling over $75,000,000” and guided it through events including a flood, recession and the pandemic.

There was no board action at the meeting on succession or a transition plan; board members and district leaders said they would address next steps in subsequent meetings.

Board and staff reactions were uniformly supportive in the public remarks at the meeting. Dr. Haddad said he will continue to support the district as he is able after his retirement.","Dr. Haddad told the St. Vrain Valley School District board he will retire at the end of the school year after 17 years as superintendent and 25 years with the district; the board offered public praise at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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