Poudre School District board accepts Carolyn Reed resignation; directors pay tribute

The Poudre School District R-1 Board of Education unanimously accepted the resignation of Director Carolyn Reed, representing Director District E, effective May 27, 2025.

Board President Jim Brokish moved to accept Reed’s written resignation, and the motion passed 7-0 after roll call. The vote was read aloud by a staff member and recorded as aye from all present directors.

Board members used the special meeting to pay tribute to Reed’s more than a decade of service. Director Jessica Zamora said Reed’s “experience, demeanor, your inquisitive nature and your teamwork…will be so sorely missed,” adding that Reed taught colleagues to think of students as “our kids.” Director Kevin Havelda called Reed a “moral compass” for the board and thanked her for a decade of leadership that strengthened the district. Director Jim Brokish and others described Reed as a mentor who encouraged new members and helped build board capacity.

Reed addressed the board and community, saying she appreciated the friendships and the work of the district and that she believes the organization “is in great hands.” She thanked staff, board members and the community for their support during her tenure.

The board recessed briefly after the vote and returned for its regular meeting at 6:18 p.m., where routine business continued.

The resignation creates a vacancy on the seven‑member board; the board later adopted a separate resolution declaring the vacancy.