Canon City school board reviews canceling election and moves to select contractor for Canyon City High stadium

Canon City School District Board of Education members met Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, and listed two administrative action items: a request for approval to cancel the school board election and a motion to select Ned Construction to provide construction services for Canyon City High School stadium improvements. The motion to select Ned Construction was moved during the meeting; the transcript does not record a second or a final vote on that motion.

The board opened the meeting at 5:33 p.m. and approved the agenda and consent agenda by voice vote. Roll-call-style affirmations recorded in the transcript include “Aye” from individuals identified as Mr. Albert, Mr. Alexander, Mr. O’Brien, Mr. Miley and Mr. Reese. The transcript does not show additional public discussion, a recorded roll-call tally, or the board’s final vote on the two action items referenced later in the agenda.

Board members introduced the two action items near the end of the recorded excerpt. The first was described only as a “request for approval for cancellation of the school board election.” No supporting detail, legal citation, reason for cancellation, or proposed effective date is included in the provided transcript.

The second item was presented as “approval of Ned Construction to provide construction services for the construction of the Canyon City High School stadium improvements.” A board member moved to approve the selection of Ned Construction; when the chair asked for a second, the transcript records “I don’t mention a second. Further discussion?” and does not show whether a second was given or whether the board subsequently voted.

The transcript does not include supporting documents, contract values, procurement method (e.g., bid, sole source, or negotiated selection), or timelines for the stadium work. The file name of the company in the transcript is “Ned construction” (capitalization as in the transcript); the article uses the capitalized business form “Ned Construction” for readability. The record does not show staff presentation of bid tabulations, construction scope, or contract terms in the excerpt provided.

Because the transcript excerpt does not record final votes or additional details, it is not possible from this record to report on decisions or contract awards. The board’s formal minutes or later portion of the meeting would be required to confirm whether the election cancellation or the contractor selection were approved and to obtain procurement or contract specifics.

Votes and motions recorded in the provided transcript

- Motion: Approve the meeting agenda as amended. Vote: Passed by voice; affirmations recorded in the excerpt include Mr. Albert (Aye), Mr. Alexander (Aye), Mr. O’Brien (Aye), Mr. Miley (Aye), Mr. Reese (Aye).

- Motion: Approve the consent agenda. Vote: Passed by voice; affirmations recorded in the excerpt include Mr. O’Brien (Aye), Mr. Alexander (Aye), Mr. Miley (Aye), Mr. Reese (Aye). (Transcript did not include full roll-call tally or dissenting votes in the excerpt.)

- Motion: “Approve Ned Construction the selection Ned Construction to provide construction services for the construction of the Canyon City High School Stadium improvements.” Mover: a board member who made the motion (name not specified in the excerpt). Second: not specified in the excerpt. Outcome: not specified in the excerpt.

Context and next steps

The agenda items as recorded would affect district governance (a canceled board election) and a capital construction project (stadium improvements). The transcript excerpt does not include legal justification for an election cancellation or any procurement documentation for the stadium contractor. The board’s published minutes, supporting agenda packet, or later meeting audio/video should be consulted to confirm whether either item was approved and to obtain contract amounts, procurement method and any conditions or contingencies attached to approval.