Colorado / School Districts / Westminster Public Schools
The Westminster Public Schools Board of Education voted to adopt the Future Together Forward facilities plan to right‑size the district amid long-term enrollment decline; the administration answered parents’ concerns about equity, transportation and short-term space through lotteries, open houses and targeted outreach.
Colorado / School Districts / Westminster Public Schools
The Westminster Public Schools board approved the 2026–27 school calendar (start Aug. 12, 2026; 173 student days; 185 staff days) and approved personnel items presented at the meeting; both passed by roll call vote.
Colorado / School Districts / Westminster Public Schools
District midyear update: five improvement strategies show early signs of progress—especially kindergarten with paraprofessionals in every classroom; district median growth percentile rose to 45 (target 50) and the 4‑year graduation rate is 75.8%—administrators say consistency and scaling remain priorities.
Colorado / School Districts / Westminster Public Schools
The board voted to adopt the amended 2025 6 budget and accepted projects and contracts over $150,000; personnel matters were approved and two members announced recusals on the contracts item. The board also set the next meeting for 02/10/2026.
Colorado / School Districts / Westminster Public Schools
Superintendent Dr. Gatto delivered the 2026 State of the District, previewing the Uplands Discovery Campus (groundbreaking this year, opening 2028), multiple Fit FI facility reconfigurations, new partnerships for CTE and adult learning, and technology policy changes including a district-wide ChatGPT network restriction.
Colorado / School Districts / Westminster Public Schools
At its Nov. 18 meeting the Westminster board approved the agenda and prior minutes, approved personnel items, accepted the district's annual audit for fiscal year ending 06/30/2025, and moved the December meeting from Dec. 9 to Dec. 10, 2025.
Colorado / School Districts / Westminster Public Schools
The Westminster Public Schools Board swore in Aaron Martin and Dan Arecchio to new four-year terms and elected Mary Beth Murphy president, Erin Martin vice president, Dan Arecchio secretary and Audrey Yanos treasurer during a regular meeting on Nov. 18, 2025.
Colorado / School Districts / Westminster Public Schools
Superintendent Jenny Gatto told the board the new Flint Shaw PK–8 campus will open in 2028, consolidating Johnny Flynn, Marzano Academy and Shaw Heights Middle School. The district cited the 2024 bond that allocated $40,000,000 for construction and outlined a temporary two-year transition plan and family engagement resources.
Colorado / School Districts / Westminster Public Schools
District presenters told the board Panorama survey results show student perceptions of safety rose toward the 80% goal (86% in fall), and administrators described a 'rounding' program and changes to new-teacher orientation, coaching and mental-health first-aid offerings to support retention and instructional practice.
Colorado / School Districts / Westminster Public Schools
The board voted to adopt 'Colorado Summit Leadership Academy' as the new name for the Colorado Sports Leadership Academy to broaden the program's appeal beyond athletics. Administration said the new name better reflects leadership, academics and career opportunities.