Poudre board unanimously adopts resolutions recognizing LGBTQIA+ History Month, Bullying Prevention Month and Indigenous Peoples' Day

The Poudre School District Board of Education unanimously approved three ceremonial resolutions Oct. 7 recognizing LGBTQIA+ History Month, National Bullying Prevention Month and Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

LGBTQIA+ History Month The board approved a resolution in support of LGBTQIA+ History Month, October 2025, by a 7‑0 vote. Erin Noblick, a Rocky Mountain High School teacher and GSA sponsor, spoke about recognition and belonging: “LGBTQIA plus History Month is a way to honor the past while speaking to the future,” Noblick said, and shared students’ comments about feeling “seen” and recognized when leaders acknowledge the month.

National Bullying Prevention Month Kirsten Espinosa, the district’s compliance prevention and response coordinator, briefed the board on the district’s prevention efforts and staff training required under state law. She described district lessons for fourth and sixth graders that teach being “upstanders,” recurring professional development for staff and a district online reporting tool; board members voted 7‑0 to adopt the resolution.

Indigenous Peoples’ Day The board approved a resolution supporting Indigenous Peoples’ Day (Oct. 13, 2025) after remarks from local community members Philip and Miguel Chavez. Miguel Chavez described cultural language and traditions and closed remarks with a word of thanks in his native language: “Home. Thank you for letting me have a voice. So we remember,” he said. The vote was 7‑0.

All three resolutions passed without dissent. The board paused for photos and extended public thanks to the speakers and community members.