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The board adopted the following policy updates on second reading and final vote: file IHBA‑r (abbreviated school-day schedules for students with disabilities), file JH (student absences and excuses), and file JHB (truancy procedures). The board also completed first-reading action on file ADF (wellness policy, tri‑annual review) and file BEDB (agenda procedures) and approved the amended district calendar that moves high school graduation to May 13.

IHBA‑r (abbreviated school-day schedules for students with disabilities) was the only policy that the board noted had a substantive wording change since first reading: the order of parent procedural steps was adjusted so that parents are advised to consult the director of special services as an initial step. Board discussion named Tim Wren as the staff member who implemented the change.

Other policy actions were described by the superintendent as updates to align timelines and procedures with current practice: file JH clarifies timelines for excusing absences; file JHB clarifies procedures when a student is unreachable for three consecutive days and outlines steps addressing habitual truancy. File ADF (wellness policy) was presented as part of a tri‑annual review and included the district’s wellness coordinator (recorded in the meeting as \"Bridal Van Eywarden\"). File BEDB was presented to align agenda practices with current procedures.

The board also approved an amended district calendar for 2025–26, moving the high school graduation date to May 13; the motion passed by roll call.

Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting transcript):

- IHBA‑r (abbreviated school-day schedules for students with disabilities): Motion to approve (mover/second not specified). Roll-call: Mister Albright — Aye; Mister Alexander — Aye; Miss Mary — Aye; Mister Miley — Aye; Missus Reeser — Aye. Outcome: approved (5 yes).

- File JH (student absences and excuses): Motion to approve (mover/second not specified). Roll-call: Mister O'Brien — Aye; Mister Alexander — Aye; Miss Mary — Aye; Mister Myra — Aye; Missus Reese — Aye. Outcome: approved (5 yes).

- File JHB (truancy): Motion to approve (mover/second not specified). Roll-call: Mister O'Bryde — Aye; Mister Alexander — Aye; Miss Berry — Aye; Mister Miley — Aye; Missus Reeser — Aye. Outcome: approved (5 yes).

- File ADF (wellness policy, tri‑annual review): Motion to approve (first vote presented, mover/second not specified). Roll-call: Mister O'Brien — Aye; Mister Alexander — Aye; Miss Merrick — Aye; Mister Myrick — Aye; Missus Reese — Aye. Outcome: approved (5 yes) on first reading/action as presented.

- File BEDB (agenda): Motion to approve (first vote presented, mover/second not specified). Roll-call: Mister Albright — Aye; Mister Alexander — Aye; Mister White — Aye; Mister Riley — Aye; Mister Reeser — Aye. Outcome: approved (5 yes) on first reading/action as presented.

- Amended 2025–26 district calendar (move high school graduation to May 13): Motion to approve (mover/second not specified). Roll-call: Mister Albright — Aye; Mister Alexander — Aye; Miss Mary — Aye; Mister Miley — Aye; Missus Reeser — Aye. Outcome: approved (5 yes).

The transcript records each motion, roll call and the stated motion text. The board made no roll-call dissent recorded in the meeting transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 11, 2025 School Board Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At a regular meeting the board approved updates to policies on abbreviated school-day schedules for students with disabilities, student absences and excuses, truancy procedures, the wellness policy (first reading adoption), and agenda procedures; the board also approved an amended 2025–26 calendar moving high school graduation to May 13.","taxTitle","taxId","location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":73,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":74,"_41":75,"_43":76,"_45":77,"_46":78,"_48":79,"_50":80,"_52":81,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":82,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":83,"_66":-5,"_67":42,"_68":-5,"_69":70,"_71":70},6500979,"Canyon City Schools outlines AI guidance, training and pilot plans for 2025–26",566,490000,1056000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5561700-8aef4297f06bde14d0cb88cda8a2ffea&start=490&end=1056","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5561700-8aef4297f06bde14d0cb88cda8a2ffea/thumbnail_490000.jpg","/articles/6500979/Canyon-City-Schools-outlines-AI-guidance-training-and-pilot-plans-for-202526","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6500979-f4175cbab0ee987b36b39ca6b76fd825/orig.mp4?Expires=1770444477&Signature=oQ6XK7x1OYtZ47dPYd7ne1uK5L9xpt87iiSIUz~dcW1epdc2AeJZ~E6J1vGEoBJCmREYr5qxe2oe7fbF~F0f7FYZvHbNW3OrB4be5Qx0L-cdefbVst2yZ704bIAo4nIb7tcMBDDNHdWphcHtDMHUhctukOn5O943wXhLYB3Da9nRxcEywUSrl3l0rEiX2YnmksNk20dGu7H6bWWRSu6POIHKwBu-tTiwIxubLrSgiAQTIk-uOcCkl4Kd9UA4kiW0r0-o7T99OiardrZ~CVBRM8pjdwxPHVCmQdNrs-btjejxzjwcgVuBWI7amCEJ-30qpCghXPpyUxNOEtNr0W7ezw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Diana Pelion, educational technology coordinator for Canyon City Schools, told the Board of Education the district will roll out AI guidance, training and pilots across grades pre-K–12 during the 2025–26 school year.

Pelion said the district’s AI guidance is organized around four priorities: education and empowerment, student and staff safety, equity and accessibility, and ethical oversight. \"We really strive to prepare our students for their future,\" Pelion said, adding that the guidance was developed by an AI task force that began work last year and will be provided to all staff this year as evolving guidance.

The guidance, Pelion said, is broken into staff-, student- and community-specific sections. She told the board the district is partnering with the Colorado Education Initiative on an Elevate AI grant that covers training and access to classroom platforms. \"We're in year 2 of a 2 and a half year commitment with that grant,\" Pelion said.

As part of the grant the district has access to an AI platform Pelion described as \"a magic school,\" which provided teacher- and student-facing tools; she also said the district onboarded another platform, referred to in the presentation as \"bridal teaching,\" to help teachers differentiate instruction and integrate with the district’s Google-based workflow. Pelion said the district will pilot several platforms in three-month tests to decide which tools to continue after grant funding ends.

Pelion outlined workforce and certification supports for staff: the district expects to host about six fellows this year (four continuing from the prior year) who will have the opportunity to earn ISTE certification in AI. She also described efforts to expand internships and virtual placements so secondary students can gain hands-on experience with AI systems.

Pelion said a major focus for 2025–26 is professional development and community education. \"One of my specific challenges to myself this year was to really be doing some training for our community,\" she said, noting a goal to help parents understand AI literacy and district practices so they are better informed about classroom use.

Board members in attendance praised the presentation and Pelion’s approach to meeting staff where they are in comfort and skill with AI. Pelion closed by thanking the board for supporting a future-focused approach to technology.

The board did not take formal action on the presentation; Pelion said the guidance will remain fluid as tools and standards evolve.","Educational technology coordinator Diana Pelion told the board the district has an AI belief and guidance statement, is continuing an Elevate AI grant partnership, will run pilots of multiple platforms, and will expand teacher and community training during the 2025–26 school year.","actionData","errors"]

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Canyon City Schools board approves multiple policy updates and moves high school graduation to May 13

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