Thompson School District R-2Jboard members on Oct. 15 approved a slate of policy updates and funding actions, including a resolution supporting two state ballot measures intended to sustain the Healthy School Meals for All program and district spending tied to Monroe Elementary School sale proceeds.

The board unanimously approved second readings of choice and open-enrollment policies (JFBA and JFBB) and their associated regulations, and approved an update to the district organizational chart (policy CCA). Those policy votes were procedural and drew little discussion; each was approved by roll call votes with the full board recorded as "Aye."

More contested were fiscal items and a resolution on state ballot measures to maintain funding for the statewide school-meals program. The board adopted a resolution supporting two 2025 ballot measures (referred to at the meeting as propositions LL and MM) intended to allow the state to retain additional revenue and modify tax law to generate revenue for Healthy School Meals for All. Board member Nancy Rumpfel cast the sole "No" vote; the measure passed on a 5-1 roll call (Ayes: Stu Boyd, Denise Chapman, Dawn Kirk, Barbara Cruz, Alexandra Lesum; No: Nancy Rumpfel).

The board also approved an expenditures-over-$50,000 purchase for district financial/transparency software after questions from members. That purchase was moved and seconded and approved by roll call (Ayes from all six members recorded).

Separately, the board approved a revised allocation of proceeds from the sale of Monroe Elementary School and funding for a comprehensive ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) accessibility assessment. The ADA assessment had increased in cost from earlier estimates; board discussion noted a previously budgeted $120,000 figure versus an updated assessment cost shown in staff materials. The motion to approve the Monroe proceeds allocations and to include the ADA assessment passed on a roll-call vote with one dissent (Nancy Rumpfel voted No; the remaining five members voted Aye).

Other routine items approved on the consent agenda included minutes, personnel appointments, and gifts and donations (detailed in board materials). The board adopted a proclamation recognizing Classified Staff Appreciation Week for October 2025.

Votes at a glance
- Second reading, policy JFBA (Choice Enrollment Program): Approved by roll call (Ayes: Stu Boyd; Denise Chapman; Dawn Kirk; Barbara Cruz; Alexandra Lesum; Nancy Rumpfel).
- Second reading, JFBA regulation: Approved by roll call (all Aye).
- Second reading, policy JFBB (Open Enrollment Program): Approved by roll call (all Aye).
- Second reading, JFBB regulation: Approved by roll call (all Aye).
- Second reading, policy CCA (District organizational chart): Approved by roll call (all Aye).
- Resolution supporting 2025 state ballot measures LL and MM (Healthy School Meals for All funding): Passed 5-1 (Ayes: Stu Boyd; Denise Chapman; Dawn Kirk; Barbara Cruz; Alexandra Lesum. No: Nancy Rumpfel).
- Approval of expenditures over $50,000 (financial/transparency software purchase): Approved by roll call (Ayes recorded for all six members present).
- Approval of ADA assessment and allocation of Monroe Elementary School sale proceeds (revised budget): Passed 5-1 (Ayes recorded for five members; Nancy Rumpfel voted No).
- Consent approvals (minutes, personnel, gifts/donations, proclamation recognizing Classified Staff Appreciation Week): Approved by roll call (all Aye where recorded).

Why it matters
The boardvotes lock in policy language on district enrollment and an organizational chart update, set district spending priorities for a major software purchase and facility proceeds, and formally align the district with statewide ballot measures that proponents say are needed to continue statewide free school meals. The latter vote drew public comment during the meeting and a single dissent from a board member who raised objections about funding mechanics and program scope.

What the board said
Board member Stu Boyd, who read the resolution supporting the ballot measures, said the measures are needed to secure the Healthy School Meals for All program for Colorado students. Board member Nancy Rumpfel spoke against the resolution during discussion and was the lone "No" vote.

Next steps
The district will post and broadly distribute the adopted resolution regarding the ballot measures, and staff will proceed with the approved software purchase and the ADA assessment work funded from Monroe sale proceeds as adjusted in the board action.