Board adopts bylaws changes, approves SRO contracts and grants; declares vacancy after director Reed's resignation

The Poudre School District R-1 Board of Education on May 27 adopted multiple actions including amended bylaws for its District Advisory Board, authorization of expenditures for concurrent- and dual-enrollment programs, three school resource officer (SRO) contracts, and a baseline Head Start and Early Head Start grant. The board also adopted a resolution declaring a vacancy after Director Carolyn Reed’s resignation.

The board unanimously approved the DAB (District Advisory Board) annual report and amended bylaws after a presentation by Taylor Ritchie, the DAB chair. The board also voted to approve expenditures in excess of $250,000 for the district’s concurrent enrollment and dual enrollment programs and to execute contracts in excess of $250,000 for SRO services with the City of Fort Collins, the Town of Timnath and Larimer County.

The board moved to adopt the Head Start and Early Head Start baseline grant application — a required five‑year renewal step for federal Head Start funding — and authorized staff to submit the grant package. Board members also adopted a resolution declaring a vacancy on the board after Director Carolyn Reed’s announced resignation.

Votes at a glance - Motion: Receive the District Advisory Board annual report and approve amended DAB bylaws. Mover: Jim Brokish; Second: Jeff (second not specified in record). Vote: 6–0. (Motion recorded at 4088–4115; final vote called at 4767–4786.) - Motion: Approve expenditures in excess of $250,000 for concurrent and dual enrollment programs (MOUs/contracts). Mover: Jessica Zamora. Vote: 6–0. (Motion recorded at 4800–4816; vote recorded at 5736–5751.) - Motion: Adopt resolution declaring a vacancy on the Board of Education as presented. Mover: Kevin Havelda. Vote: 6–0. (Motion recorded at 5764–5779; vote recorded at 5780–5804.) - Motion: Approve expenditures in excess of $250,000 and authorize the board president to execute three separate SRO contracts with the City of Fort Collins, Town of Timnath and Larimer County. Mover: Scott Schoenbauer. Vote: 6–0. (Motion recorded at 5812–5828; vote recorded at 6944–6964.) - Motion: Board approve the annual Head Start and Early Head Start baseline grant application (staff authorized to submit). Mover: Michelle (last name not specified in transcript). Vote: 6–0. (Motion recorded at 6981–6987; vote recorded at 8069–8083.) - Motion: Approve and adopt recommended actions on the consent agenda (composite consent motion). Mover: Jim Brokish; Second: Kevin Havelda. Vote recorded at 4051–4074; Motion passes 6–0.

What passed and what it means - DAB bylaws: The amended bylaws add flexibility for officer nominations and a process for removing officers who are not meeting attendance or duty expectations; the board accepted the DAB annual report and implemented the bylaws amendments presented by Taylor Ritchie, DAB chair. - Concurrent/dual enrollment spending: The board approved contracts and MOUs that enable the district to keep running concurrent- and dual-enrollment arrangements with postsecondary partners for 2025–26; staff noted legislative changes affecting the Ascent program (state bill noted in presentation as “SB 25 3 15”). - SRO contracts: The board authorized three contracts for SRO services with the City of Fort Collins, Town of Timnath and Larimer County to continue SRO presence and programming in district schools. - Head Start baseline grant: The board approved submission of the Head Start and Early Head Start baseline grant application for the federal 2025–2030 cycle and the required assurances; staff said grants support preschool and early‑childhood services that make up roughly half of the district’s early‑childhood budget. - Vacancy resolution: Following Director Carolyn Reed’s announcement of her resignation, the board formally adopted a resolution declaring a board vacancy.

Meeting context The board’s actions were taken during a regular meeting that included presentations and public comment. All listed motions passed by unanimous recorded votes (6–0) where noted. Some items were informational prior to vote; staff and outside presenters described funding impacts and program changes to be implemented over the coming year.

Ending Board members and staff noted the upcoming transition after Director Reed’s resignation and thanked volunteers and partner agencies; the meeting closed with the board’s budget and other informational items still under discussion.