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Superintendent Brian Kingsley reported an embargoed state data release showing a district graduation rate of 89%, announced a district podcast, and warned that enrollment has declined by about 500 students this school year — a trend that may affect budgets and services.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
On Jan. 13 the PSD Board unanimously approved a resolution endorsing Martin Luther King Jr. Day observance (01/19/2026). John Miller IV of Colorado State University described Monday’s event and activities planned at the student center.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
General counsel presented a new four-year policy-review cycle and first readings of seven student policies, including proposed changes to the district bullying policy (JICDE). Public commenters and some board members urged retaining language that ensures IEP/504 team consideration after bullying reports involving students with disabilities; general counsel said she will return refined language at the Jan. 27 second reading.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
Poudre School District honored community partners and student athletes Jan. 13. United Way of Larimer County and local donors raised $150,000 to restore childcare tuition for teen parents; Wellington Middle High’s football program celebrated a state championship.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
General counsel presented a new four-year policy-review cycle and seven student-focused policies for first reading, with public comment open through Jan. 19. Board members pressed for retained protections for students with IEPs/504 plans and asked for clearer enforcement responsibility and community feedback.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
Multiple speakers urged the board to retain IEP/504 protections in bullying response and to address alleged wrongdoing; parents described individual incidents of harm and called for accountability and residential placements where recommended by professionals.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
Poudre School District budget director Brian Gustafson outlined the FY27 planning timeline and warned that declining enrollment, the new state school finance formula and the phase-out of averaging will accelerate funding pressure; staff will use updated January projections in student-based budgeting.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
Colorado’s state demographer told the Poudre Board that lower fertility and weaker net migration will reduce the school-age population in Larimer County for years; a companion Northern Colorado workforce analysis offered tools and strategies for aligning schools and employers to retain and attract working families.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
Colorado’s state demographer told the Poudre School District board that falling fertility, an aging population and weaker net migration mean Larimer County will face years of declining school‑age population, a trend that will affect district enrollment and planning.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
District leaders told the school board on Dec. 9 that a drop of roughly 513 students this year, combined with state school‑finance changes (reducing averaging and a new formula), could reduce per‑pupil revenue and force difficult budget choices for FY27.