Meeting Agenda
1. Business Meeting - Call to Order 4:30 pm
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Roll Call
4. Agenda Review - Approval of Agenda
5. Consent Agenda Items -                                                              
Pursuant to Policies: EL-9: Treatment of Students, Parents and Community; EL-12: Staff  Treatment; EL-4: Communication and Counsel to the Board; GP-1: Governance Commitment; GP-3: Board Job Description
5.1. Employment
5.2. Resignations
5.3. Child Care (Parental Leave) Requests 2026-27
5.4. Substitute Teachers 2026-27
5.5. Substitute Paraprofessionals 2026-27
5.6. Substitute Nurse and Health Techs 2026-27
5.7. Acknowledge Receipt of Quarterly Financials through June 30, 2026
6. Approval of Minutes
  Pursuant to Policies: GP-1; GP-3
 
7. Reports and Communications
Pursuant to Policies: EL-4; GP-1;GP-3 and SSSD Strategic Plan
 
8. Community Comments                                 
Pursuant to Policies: GP-1: Governance Commitment; EL-9: Treatment of Students, Parents and Community; GP-15: Public Comment and Agenda Items at Board Meetings; GP-15-R: Regulations for Public Comment at Board Meetings. 

The Board Chair will call for Community Comment(s) relating to items/issues not on the current agenda. The Board Chair will begin by reading this statement: 
9. Action Item
Pursuant to Policies: GP-1; GP-3; EL-4; EL-16: Financial Administration 
9.1. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution 2026-09-01 to Endorse Amendment 87
Purpose: To consider adopting a resolution to endorse Amendment 87, The Income Tax Fairness Act
10. Board Policy Review
Pursuant to Policy: GP-1; GP-3; GP-14: Development and Revisions of Board Policy
11. Board Member Updates/ Comments/Debrief  -                     
Pursuant to Policies: GP-1; GP-3; EL-4
12. Plan for Future Meetings                                    
13. Adjourn Business Meeting                                                  
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: September 14, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Business Meeting
Subject:
1. Business Meeting - Call to Order 4:30 pm
Subject:
2. Pledge of Allegiance
Subject:
3. Roll Call
Subject:
4. Agenda Review - Approval of Agenda
Subject:
5. Consent Agenda Items -                                                              
Pursuant to Policies: EL-9: Treatment of Students, Parents and Community; EL-12: Staff  Treatment; EL-4: Communication and Counsel to the Board; GP-1: Governance Commitment; GP-3: Board Job Description
Subject:
5.1. Employment
Attachments:
Subject:
5.2. Resignations
Attachments:
Subject:
5.3. Child Care (Parental Leave) Requests 2026-27
Attachments:
Subject:
5.4. Substitute Teachers 2026-27
Attachments:
Subject:
5.5. Substitute Paraprofessionals 2026-27
Attachments:
Subject:
5.6. Substitute Nurse and Health Techs 2026-27
Attachments:
Subject:
5.7. Acknowledge Receipt of Quarterly Financials through June 30, 2026
Attachments:
Subject:
6. Approval of Minutes
  Pursuant to Policies: GP-1; GP-3
 
Description:
  • August 24, 2026 Board of Education Business Meeting and Work Session
Attachments:
Subject:
7. Reports and Communications
Pursuant to Policies: EL-4; GP-1;GP-3 and SSSD Strategic Plan
 
Description:
  • District News - Superintendent Kristin Drury
  • Housing Update- Superintendent Kristin Drury
  • District Performance Frameworks Results - Director of Teaching & Learning Dr. Tim Ridder
  • Amendment 87 - The Income Tax Fairness Act - Leah Helme
Reports and Communications Action: Acknowledge Receipt of Reports and Communications as presented by the Administration Team and the superintendent
Attachments:
Subject:
8. Community Comments                                 
Pursuant to Policies: GP-1: Governance Commitment; EL-9: Treatment of Students, Parents and Community; GP-15: Public Comment and Agenda Items at Board Meetings; GP-15-R: Regulations for Public Comment at Board Meetings. 

The Board Chair will call for Community Comment(s) relating to items/issues not on the current agenda. The Board Chair will begin by reading this statement: 
Description:
  • Individuals wishing to address the Board are limited to three (3) minutes per person wishing to address the Board. If four (4) or more people wish to address the board on a single topic, the Board may allot up to 15 minutes for a collective commentary. 
  • Out of respect for the guests attending the Board meeting, the Board may limit public comment to 30 minutes. Registered speakers not part of the first 30 minutes, will be heard at the conclusion of the meeting. 
  • When recognized by the Board, individuals wishing to address the Board, the speaker should provide their name, and who they are representing. 
  • No action will be taken on any item not scheduled on the agenda. No action will be taken during this portion of the meeting. Any public comment requiring additional discussion or action by the Board must be placed on a future agenda. 
  • On a scheduled agenda item, the Board may or may not ask clarifying questions of the speaker. However, discussion is limited to Board members. 
Attachments:
Subject:
9. Action Item
Pursuant to Policies: GP-1; GP-3; EL-4; EL-16: Financial Administration 
Subject:
9.1. Consideration of Adoption of Resolution 2026-09-01 to Endorse Amendment 87
Purpose: To consider adopting a resolution to endorse Amendment 87, The Income Tax Fairness Act
Attachments:
Subject:
10. Board Policy Review
Pursuant to Policy: GP-1; GP-3; GP-14: Development and Revisions of Board Policy
Description:
First Reading/Discussion of Revisions/Adoption of Board Policy:
  • Ends -1: Global Ends fka Mission, Vision, and Beliefs
  • Ends-2: Academic Excellence fka Academic Achievement
  • Ends-3: Mindful Technology - NEW POLICY
  • Ends-4: Trhving Educator Community - NEW POLICY
  • Ends-5: Community Feedback - NEW POLICY
Attachments:
Subject:
11. Board Member Updates/ Comments/Debrief  -                     
Pursuant to Policies: GP-1; GP-3; EL-4
Description:
  • Board Member Updates
  • Meeting Review
Attachments:
Subject:
12. Plan for Future Meetings                                    
Description:
  • Board Work Session - September 28
  • SCE Team Presentation - October 12
  • CASB Annual Convention - December 3-5

Board Work Sessions - Second Meeting every month

  • Work Session - September 28 - Need Topic
  • SSSD Data Report - Work Session - October 26
  • Work Session - January 25
  • Work Session - March 15
  • Work Session - May 17

Board Chats

  • September 9 at 11:30 am at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore - Leah Helme & Kim Lemmer
  • October 7 at 3:15 pm at Soda Creek Elementary - Kim Lemmer & Jane Toothaker
  • November 4 at 11:30 am at Strawberry Park Elementary - Jane Toothaker
  • December 2 at 3:15 pm at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore
  • February 3 at 3:15 pm at Sleeping Giant School - Kevin Callahan
  • March 3 at 11:30 am at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore
  • April 7 at 3:15 pm at Steamboat Springs Middle School - Leah Helme
  • May 5 at 3:15 pm at Steamboat Springs High School - Lara Craig
  • May 5 at 3:15 pm at Yampa Valley High School - Leah Helme
Attachments:
Subject:
13. Adjourn Business Meeting                                                  

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