Board approves consent agenda, advances Monroe Elementary sale; hears Project SEARCH pilot and budget update

The Thompson School District Board of Education approved multiple operational items during its March 26 meeting, including personnel recommendations, expenditures over $50,000, a notable equipment donation and a board resolution reaffirming support for all students. The board also approved a resolution authorizing staff to proceed with the sale of Monroe Elementary and received updates on Project SEARCH and the district budget.

Key votes and administrative items: The board approved the action consent items (6.1–6.8) by roll call. Item highlights included personnel extra‑duty and coaching recommendations, a Joint Insurance Committee renewal recommendation, the renewal of Vision Charter School, a revised board meeting schedule (moved to accommodate the Colorado Association of School Boards conference), and a gift of 66 Axiom football helmets valued at $49,500 from the Denver Bronco Foundation (item 6.3). The consent agenda also included a district resolution reaffirming support for students and families and updates to policy BEC…