Board of Education approves intergovernmental agreement for November 2025 elections

The Colorado Springs School District 11 held a special board meeting on August 20, 2025, commencing at 3:31 PM. All board members were present, and the meeting began with a moment of silence followed by the adoption of the agenda.

The board unanimously approved the consent items, which included the minutes from the regular board meeting on August 6, 2025, and personnel recommendations.

The primary action item discussed was the intergovernmental agreement (IGA) necessary for the district's participation in the upcoming November 4, 2025, coordinated election. Director Jorgensen moved to authorize the Executive Director of Enterprise Operations to execute the IGA, which carries an estimated cost of $279,826 for the district's board election. Superintendent Call provided an overview, explaining that the IGA is essential for placing three vacant board seats on the ballot.

The board learned that a 50% deposit of approximately $139,000 is required upfront, with the remaining balance due after the certified count is finalized. The costs are shared among all participating jurisdictions based on the number of registered voters. The deadline for submitting the executed IGA and deposit is August 26, 2025.

Following the presentation, board members asked questions regarding the budget and the election process. The board then voted to approve the IGA, with all members in favor.

In closing, Director Jorgensen confirmed her willingness to continue serving as the delegate for the Colorado Association of School Executives (CASB) for the upcoming school year. The meeting concluded at 3:41 PM, with no further business discussed.