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Procedure and confidentiality: the board considered this discipline matter in executive session with legal counsel present earlier in the meeting. Because the matter involves a student, the board said it could offer no further public comment beyond the recorded motion and vote. The motion to affirm the superintendents action was brought to the floor and approved in roll-call votes recorded as part of the public meeting.

What the board recorded: minutes state that the board affirmed the superintendents expulsion decision and that the board could not comment further for reasons of student privacy. No additional facts about the underlying conduct or district processes were disclosed in open session.

Next steps: per standard practice, the district will continue to handle the student-discipline matter under applicable code, policy and state law; the board provided no additional public guidance about appeals or other procedures in the meeting record.

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Awards and recognitions: principals and staff from dozens of elementary schools and programs came forward to accept district recognitions and to describe their schools accomplishments and goals for next year. The board recognized teacher impact award winners and the superintendent noted a $11,000 teacher impact award for selected educators.

Construction updates: the superintendent reported three major construction projects underway: demolition and structural work at Jenkins (including full removal of an existing media-center slab and planned demolition of a seventh- and eighth-grade wing affected by cracks), the Colorado Springs School of Science and Technology (CSST) build adjacent to the UCCS cybersecurity lab, and extensive HVAC and other renovation work at Palmer High School. He described measures taken to address previous structural issues and said the projects were intended to produce long-term instructional space and modernized facilities.

Compensation and staffing: during remarks recognizing teachers, the superintendent thanked staff and noted \"the 10% increase in our compensation package this year,\" language echoed by teachers who received awards. The superintendent framed the districts direction as putting resources into schools and into staff to improve student outcomes.

Why it matters: the construction projects represent multi-year investments that will affect school capacity and programming; the compensation increase is a material change in staff pay that will shape hiring and retention in a competitive labor market.

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Board process and public input: the boards district accountability committee and staff conducted comprehensive reviews of both applications and held a question-and-answer session with the applicants. Speakers at the public hearing spoke in favor of East Hills and Spruce; supporters cited character education, project-based learning, small class sizes and family-friendly scheduling as reasons to approve the petitions.

Gateway for Success: earlier in the meeting the board announced that Gateway for Success Charter School had voluntarily withdrawn its new-charter application; the board removed that item from the agenda accordingly.

What happens next: approval of a charter application is the first formal step. The district will move to develop a charter contract with the approved schools; the contract will return to the board for final approval before the schools may open. Board members and administration reminded applicants they will need to meet a series of milestones and regulatory requirements over the next 15 months as they prepare for initial enrollment and opening.

","The board approved charter applications for East Hills Academy and Spruce Community School after a public hearing; a separate new-charter application (Gateway for Success) was withdrawn by the applicant and removed from the agenda.",{"_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},6536821,"Hundreds of public commenters urge D11 board to reject flag and sports policies targeting transgender students",3056,1953000,5009000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3675785-f1f1dbabb04484198783a6d248a78fa3&start=1953&end=5009","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3675785-f1f1dbabb04484198783a6d248a78fa3/thumbnail_1953000.jpg","/articles/6536821/Colorado/Hundreds-of-public-commenters-urge-D11-board-to-reject-flag-and-sports-policies-targeting-transgender-students","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536821-4f180578f2614b4ee7326c9f3d7987e7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771043712&Signature=llBmFhrKjg2Gaz58iDBSnu2vqJmv9OY8X2Uv3ecuZCSK69CzdjS~g1PHYIQBoSxWSscPcAbwyOe8CNamScgTSo2ZC5~poN9GN7bJLfBYIZcDTSiS6JmfvmZvyBcXuPyvl8w26YsjqKRNW4qa~RiibQ~Q6zGhokTFfwove9ha5BYYXRdsIuBhhHVnVf37uyhKouipglI4suz30mMOerGPb0FTVuRq1el56V-vu3UPVqKnL21rkWqySPz46JCtEeQZ7CLQnRK9enf79G3UiQticUcv6ajjHAy43BGjkp0JvE~PdkowB8plp95JrqA2GQzR5vsvqQOC7jeIH6S2L~VuUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Dozens of speakers used the District 11 public-comments period on June 4 to oppose proposed board policies IMD (school ceremonies and display of flags) and JBA (\"preserving fairness and safety in sports\"). Commenters said the changes would harm transgender and gender-expansive students, worsen mental-health risks and raise legal exposure for the district.

Student testimony led the public comment period. \"This policy is plainly a waste of time, energy, and resources for you, me, and everyone in this room,\" said Michelangelo Crewson, a student who identified as a transgender man and said he will be a senior at Palmer High School. Crewson urged the board to prioritize evidence and to avoid singling out \"130\" students (his estimate for how many transgender students might attend the district) for policies that would restrict flags or sports participation.

Representatives from Inside Out Youth Services and other local mental-health professionals testified at length. \"I've had clients who say their teacher having a pride flag magnet in the corner of their blackboard saved my life,\" said Ollie (Ali) Glessner, communications and advocacy director at Inside Out. Angie Reeder, executive director of Inside Out, told the board that the proposed sports policy \"does not protect girls. It targets and isolates transgender students.\" Ezra Wade, a licensed mental-health counselor, and other practitioners described protective factors for trans youth, such as inclusion in sports and visible community supports, and warned that removing those protections contributes to risk of self-harm.

Several speakers pressed legal arguments. One commenter, Joseph Shelton, told the board the policies likely violate federal civil-rights law and Supreme Court precedent, referring to Title IX and Bostock v. Clayton County, and warned that a blanket ban on flags could run afoul of First Amendment protections (he cited Tinker v. Des Moines). Others urged procedural caution and highlighted the districts existing practices of case-by-case accommodation.

Not all speakers opposed the policies. Bruce Cole, a recently retired District 11 teacher, told the board he supported JBA as \"reasonable\" and described it as necessary to preserve fairness and privacy in girls sports and locker rooms.

Board response and next steps: the board discussed the two proposed policies during the meeting. Members said legal counsel had proposed wording changes to the flags policy (IMD) and the board signaled by majority thumbs-up that they were comfortable with counsel's revisions; that item will appear in revised form for action at the next meeting. The sports policy (JBA) drew extensive public comment and board members indicated it will return as an action item at the next meeting for a formal vote. Several board members urged case-by-case handling and emphasized that bullying and harassment are not tolerated on district campuses.

Why it matters: public commenters framed the policies as having direct consequences for students' safety and mental health, and several cited research and clinical practice linking acceptance and participation in school activities to reduced suicide risk. Board members acknowledged the legal and operational complexity and said they would consider counsels input before moving to a formal vote.

","Dozens of students, health professionals, youth-service providers and clergy told the District 11 board that proposed policies to limit pride flags and to restrict transgender students participation in sports would harm a small number of students and raise legal risk; a smaller group of speakers supported the fairness and safety policy.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6536827,"D11 board adopts 2025–26 budget with amendment removing union-president FTEs",445,6649000,7094000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3675785-f1f1dbabb04484198783a6d248a78fa3&start=6649&end=7094","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3675785-f1f1dbabb04484198783a6d248a78fa3/thumbnail_6649000.jpg","/articles/6536827/Colorado/D11-board-adopts-202526-budget-with-amendment-removing-union-president-FTEs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6536827-917ed5d45969722b43597780db374a71/orig.mp4?Expires=1771043712&Signature=Ee5eXaC9y75x1H0e56d-d20c-mct6ml62ZOuCv77DBCKMl2WAnxzwZKGoaG~ZP3CoZKSnLw0Og7OEZleEr2LGn~vsJuk6WKqwcUcclsckRXt-Rj457aH9-Mh7g4yVojMaioEAIE0Hy-USNJW5W3zdlYpYzIdK8SmFq6jGs996yogdkjSvML8F~fo3hhNhWNpSA7rQH1XRa0QPsheZfLBkoPHGbzXtk6p2KbmVP3BwpXI1WpjUct56gIiJBuzVm77EncJHhwZH8GgkHwxYKobZoKAOS7U05b1ReOSRsRtNOJPhHn82KWuM~Uc2G2S2KRB-08kNzg38u~X3hUC7tESbA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education approved the districts fiscal-year 2025''26 budget on June 4 after amending the appropriation to remove full-time equivalents (FTEs) allocated for the CSCA president and the ESP president.

The amendment was offered by Director Trisha Nelson during debate on Resolution 2025-36, the appropriation resolution. Director Hayfley had moved the original budget adoption and Nelson moved to amend the proposed appropriation to remove the two FTEs; the board then voted to adopt the budget as amended. Director Nelson said the change reflected concerns about transparency and timing around staffing and bargaining arrangements.

Why it matters: the adopted budget moves the districts spending plan into effect for the school year starting July 1 and implements personnel and program funding decisions that will shape staffing and classroom allocations. Board and administration emphasized that the package included a roughly 10% overall compensation increase for staff, a goal repeated by district leaders during the meeting.

Board actions tied to the budget were taken in several votes across the meeting. Before final adoption of the appropriation, the board approved related fiscal items that are typical at this time of year: a resolution authorizing use of part of beginning fund balance, a designation of fund balance resolution, and an interfund borrowing measure. The board discussed the practical effect of the change to the budgets staffing lines and asked administration to help transition affected employees to other roles where applicable.

Superintendent remarks and board discussion: Superintendent (referred to in the meeting as the superintendent) and Deputy Superintendent Comfort described the budget as a shift toward site-based, student-centered budgeting, with dollars attached to schools and more authority devolved to principals. The superintendent framed the budget as an effort to direct resources \"as close to students as possible.\" In public remarks around the vote, board members expressed both pride in the compensation increase and concern about the timing and transparency of some staffing items.

What the board recorded: the appropriation resolution was adopted as amended on the record; the meeting minutes indicate the board completed the required roll calls for each motion. The board also adopted the other fiscal resolutions presented on June 4 (use of beginning fund balance, designation of fund balance, and interfund borrowing) as part of the year-end budget work.

Next steps: The budget takes effect for FY 2025''26 beginning July 1. Administration will implement the financial plan and follow up where the board requested additional operational details, including the transition for affected positions and clarifying communications to staff about payroll and deductions in the coming pay periods.

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