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Canon City board approves multiple policy updates, course and travel requests; SB 25‑063 compliance noted
Summary
The Canon City (Fremont Re‑1) School Board approved several policy updates to comply with Senate Bill 25‑063, advanced AI‑related staff and student technology policies on first reading, and approved a new course, out‑of‑state travel for the high‑school marksmanship team, and the 2026 graduation list.
The Canon City (Fremont Re‑1) School Board voted on a package of policy updates and routine action items at its May 11 meeting.
On second reading and final vote the board approved File JICJ (student use of cell phones and personal technology), clarifying that students with IEPs or 504 plans may use communication devices during the school day as an approved accommodation. The board also approved multiple policies to comply with Senate Bill 25‑063, including updates to instructional material selection and reconsideration and a new File JL for library resource selection and reconsideration. File KEC, which addresses public concerns about instructional materials, was approved as presented.
Board members also approved File GBE (staff use of technology) and File JS (student use of technology) on their first votes; those files incorporate parameters related to artificial intelligence and technical updates and will return for further consideration as required for first‑read procedures.
In action items, the board approved a new elective course, "Expedition Learning: National Parks," and approved an out‑of‑state travel request for Canon City High School's Civilian Marksmanship Air Rifle team to attend the national championships (travel June 17–21). The board discussed funding: Army support will cover three athletes; district/donation funds will cover remaining costs. The board also approved the 2026 graduation list for Canon City High School students who completed general education requirements.
Votes at a glance: - Agenda (as amended): approved by roll call (members present recorded "I"). - Consent agenda: approved by roll call. - File JICJ (student personal technology): approved (second reading/final vote). - Instructional materials policy / SB 25‑063 compliance (File J/AIG J): approved (second reading/final vote). - File JL (library resources): approved (second reading/final vote). - File KEC (public concerns about materials): approved (second reading/final vote). - File GBE (staff use of technology): passed first reading/vote. - File JS (student use of technology): passed first reading/vote. - New course: Expedition Learning: National Parks: approved. - Out‑of‑state travel: Canon City High marksmanship team: approved. - 2026 Canon City High graduation list: approved.
Board members conducted roll calls for recorded votes when required. No motions failed; several policy votes were routine, with legislative compliance (SB 25‑063) cited by staff in presenting the updates.
