Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
Officials told the Board of Education that a projected enrollment drop of 654 students, combined with federal and state funding instability, could force $8–17 million in general‑fund reductions and may trigger a reduction‑in‑force process this spring if the legislature and revenue picture do not improve.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer Dwayne Schmitz presented the DE‑1 monitoring report showing K–5 literacy gains, an all‑time graduation rate high (class of 2025 at 89%), rising concurrent enrollment and CTE participation, but continuing achievement gaps for students with IEPs, English‑language learners and economically disadvantaged students.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
Teachers, classified staff and community members asked the board to back a statewide funding referral, warned about consolidation and transportation proposals, and urged transparency on legislative positions and closure analysis; the board unanimously endorsed a resolution supporting a funding ballot measure.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
District staff recommended adopting new K–5 math, English language development and world-language materials and outlined a $3.9 million, multi‑year licensing proposal plus a $145,000 implementation budget; board members pressed staff on contract terms, renewal costs and accessibility requirements and asked the adoption team to return with procurement details and community input.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
A district comprehensive planning committee told the board it sees a 2% annual enrollment decline and recommends beginning a consolidation planning process to reduce vacant seats, citing a projected $6 million revenue shortfall per 500‑student drop and principals’ reports of program cuts at small schools.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
The Poudre School District R-1 Board of Education unanimously approved two ceremonial resolutions on Jan. 27 recognizing February as Career and Technical Education Month and National School Counseling Week; presentations by staff and a student intern illustrated district CTE pathways and counselors’ roles.
Colorado / School Districts / Poudre School District R-1
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.