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Steamboat Springs School Board adopts FY26 budget, approves policy and election agreement
Summary
The Steamboat Springs Board of Education on June 16 approved the district’s fiscal year 2025–26 budget and several related resolutions, adopted policy EL‑5 on accountability, and renewed an intergovernmental agreement for the November election, appointing Deborah Genesta as election official.
Steamboat Springs — The Steamboat Springs Board of Education voted June 16 to approve the fiscal year 2025–26 budget and adopt several resolutions and policy changes ahead of the new school year. Board President Katie Lee convened the meeting at 4:30 p.m.; the vote on the budget and subsequent items was unanimous among members present.
The board approved a resolution to adopt the FY26 budget and the accompanying appropriation resolution after a motion by Cresta and a second from Leah. Deb Genesta called the roll; each member recorded an “I,” indicating approval. Katie Lee later moved to adopt a separate resolution authorizing the use of a portion of the district’s beginning fund balance for specified expenditures; Laura seconded and the motion passed unanimously.
In policy action, the board completed a second reading and adopted EL‑5 (Commitment to Accomplishment and Accountability). Leah moved for adoption and Cresta seconded; the board recorded unanimous approval.
The board also adopted a resolution to renew the intergovernmental agreement for the coordinated November 4, 2025, election, voted to participate in the coordinated election, and appointed Deborah Genesta as the district’s designated election official. Katie Lee made the motion; Leah seconded, and the board voted in favor.
Votes at a glance - Fiscal year 2026 budget and appropriation resolution: moved Cresta; second Leah; outcome: adopted (unanimous). - Resolution authorizing portion of beginning fund balance expenditures: moved Katie Lee; second Laura; outcome: adopted (unanimous). - EL‑5 (Commitment to Accomplishment and Accountability), second reading and adoption: moved Leah; second Cresta; outcome: adopted (unanimous). - Renewal of intergovernmental agreement for coordinated election and appointment of Deborah Genesta as designated election official: moved Katie Lee; second Leah; outcome: adopted (unanimous).
Board President Katie Lee said the items were part of the board’s regular annual governance and financial planning cycle. Deborah Genesta conducted roll calls for the votes. The board scheduled a second reading of EL‑8 (school‑year calendar) for August, and discussed nomination and petition dates for the November election.
Next steps The board will implement the appropriated FY26 budget as adopted. Petitions for school board candidates will be available August 6 and are due to Deborah Genesta by August 29; the board noted the cancellation deadline of September 2 if fewer than three candidates file. Election Day is November 4, 2025.
