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Greeley‑Evans School District 6 board endorses SB26‑135 and Initiative 195 in 4–2 vote
Summary
The Greeley‑Evans School District 6 Board of Education voted 4–2 on June 8, 2026 to adopt a resolution endorsing Senate Bill 26‑135 and Initiative 195, measures the board says would boost K–12 funding and restore pandemic-era investments.
The Greeley‑Evans School District 6 Board of Education voted 4–2 on June 8, 2026 to adopt a resolution endorsing Senate Bill 26‑135 and Initiative 195, measures the board said would increase state investment in K–12 public education.
The resolution, read aloud at the meeting, cites state funding shortfalls and estimates a statewide need of roughly $3.5 billion to bring per‑pupil funding to adequate levels. It also describes SB26‑135 as a ballot referral that would allow the state to retain and spend surplus revenue to support K–12 education and identifies Initiative 195 as a proposed graduated income tax measure projected in the resolution to generate new revenue for schools.
Board members debated the policy. Director Roi said the initiative’s graduated structure was a reason for concern. “I do take exception to this legislation . . . based on the premise that it does target . . . a certain group of people that are high‑income earners in our state,” Roi said, arguing some high earners also contribute significantly to local education through private giving. Director Roi voted no.
Supporters described the measures as necessary to restore programs and staff lost when one‑time COVID relief and other factors reduced available revenue. One board member said the funds would help replace positions and services adopted during the COVID period, including smaller class sizes and expanded mental‑health supports. The resolution directs the superintendent to share the board’s endorsement with stakeholders and the community.
The roll‑call vote recorded ‘yes’ from Directors Campos Spitzy, Edmonds, Lemos Garcia and Mash, and ‘no’ from Directors Bentley and Roi. The resolution passed 4–2.
The board’s action is advisory: the measures, if referred or certified, would still require voter approval on the statewide ballot. The resolution states projected local impacts for the district but does not itself change district tax or budget policy.
The board moved on to other agenda items after adopting the resolution.
