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Votes at a glance: key actions from the May 7 District 11 board meeting
Summary
Summary of major motions, roll-call outcomes and next steps from the School District 11 Board of Education meeting on May 7, 2025.
Below are the principal formal actions the District 11 Board of Education took at its May 7, 2025 meeting, with outcomes and immediate follow-up tasks noted as described in board proceedings.
- Agenda adoption: Board adopted the meeting agenda by roll call at the start of the session.
- Executive session motion: The board convened an executive session to discuss legal advice and particular student discipline matters under CRS provisions; the session preceded the public reconvening.
- Student discipline: The board affirmed the superintendent’s recommendation to expel Student A until Jan. 20, 2026. (Motion affirmed by roll call; action recorded.)
- Colorado Military Academy transfer (Resolution 2025-30): Approved. The board authorized CMA’s transfer to local district authorization. Follow-up: negotiate local charter contract and quarterly reporting timeline.
- Palmer High School preconstruction modification (Contract C2025-1001): Approved. The board authorized $28,828,899 to fund Phase 1 preconstruction services (06/02/2025–10/15/2025). Follow-up: procurement of long-lead materials, abatement, East Wing demolition and neighborhood outreach.
- Property acquisitions for Palmer: Authorized staff to negotiate purchases of four parcels adjacent to Palmer High School and proceed with appraisals and contract negotiations. Follow-up: appraisal, attorney negotiation, and board resolution for closings.
- Instructional resources and secondary courses, spring 2025: Approved. Board approved the instructional package; Director Ott voted no. Follow-up: district to develop partner‑instructor approval rubric for partner‑proposed CTE courses.
- Resolution recognizing National Teacher Appreciation Week (Resolution 2025-32): Adopted by unanimous roll call.
- FY24–25 budget amendment (Resolution 2025-31): Adopted. The board approved amended appropriation levels for the current fiscal year.
- Repeal of Policy AG (equity): The board voted to repeal Policy AG by roll call (six ayes, one no — Director Ott). Follow-up: policy office to remove AG cross-references and confirm protections in other policies.
- Contract and consent items: The board approved a package of consent items including minutes, personnel recommendations, and multiple resolutions recognizing observances (listed in the meeting minutes). Most consent items passed by roll call.
Next steps: Administration will produce follow-up reports and timelines for each approved action (charter contract negotiation, Palmer procurement and property closings, partner-course rubric and policy cross-reference updates).
