Projector: October 12, 2026 at 4:30 PM - Business Meeting

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. Substitute Teachers 2026-27

5.4. Substitute Paraprofessionals and Office Support 2026-27

5.5. Substitute Health Tech 2026-27

5.6. Substitute Bus Drivers 2026-27

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 Items
Pursuant to Policies: GP-1; GP-3; EL-4; EL-14: Development and Revision of Board Policy

9.1. Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of Revisions to Board Ends Policies: Ends-1 and Ends-2
Purpose: To consider adoption of revisions to Board Ends-1 and Ends-2 as reviewed at the September 14, 2026 meeting

9.2. Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of New Board Ends Policy Ends-3: Mindful Technology
Purpose: To consider adoption of a new Board Ends Policy as reviewed at the September 14, 2026 meeting

9.3. Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of New Board Ends Policy Ends-4: Thriving Educator Community
Purpose: To consider adoption of a new Board Ends Policy as reviewed at the September 14, 2026 meeting

9.4. Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of New Board Ends Policy Ends-5: Community Feedback and Continuous Improvement
Purpose: To consider adoption of a new Board Ends Policy as reviewed at the September 14, 2026 meeting

10. Board Member Updates/ Comments/Debrief -
Pursuant to Policies: GP-1; GP-3; EL-4

11. Plan for Future Meetings

12. Adjourn Business Meeting

Agenda Item

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Meeting:	October 12, 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: Employment 10-12-26 Employment 10-12-26 10/9/2026 at 1:01 PM
Subject:	5.2. Resignations
Attachments: Resignations 10-12-26 Resignations 10-12-26 10/9/2026 at 1:01 PM
Subject:	5.3. Substitute Teachers 2026-27
Attachments: Sub teachers BOE 10-12-26 Sub teachers BOE 10-12-26 10/9/2026 at 1:01 PM
Subject:	5.4. Substitute Paraprofessionals and Office Support 2026-27
Attachments: Sub paras emp BOE 10-12-26 Sub paras emp BOE 10-12-26 10/9/2026 at 1:02 PM
Subject:	5.5. Substitute Health Tech 2026-27
Attachments: Sub Health Tech BOE list 10-12-26 Sub Health Tech BOE list 10-12-26 10/9/2026 at 1:02 PM
Subject:	5.6. Substitute Bus Drivers 2026-27
Attachments: Sub bus driver list BOE 10-12-26 Sub bus driver list BOE 10-12-26 10/9/2026 at 1:02 PM
Subject:	6. Approval of Minutes Pursuant to Policies: GP-1; GP-3
Description: September 14, 2026 Board of Education Business Meeting September 28, 2026 Board of Education Work Session
Attachments: Approval of minutes 10-12-26 Approval of minutes 10-12-26 10/9/2026 at 1:03 PM 9-14-26 BOE Business Minutes DFT 9-14-26 BOE Business Minutes DFT 10/9/2026 at 1:03 PM 9-28-26 BOE Work Session Minutes DFT (1) 9-28-26 BOE Work Session Minutes DFT (1) 10/9/2026 at 1:03 PM
Subject:	7. Reports and Communications Pursuant to Policies: EL-4; GP-1;GP-3 and SSSD Strategic Plan
Description: District News - Superintendent Kristin Drury Soda Creek Elementary Team Presentation - SCE Principal Amy Bohmer, Assistant Principal Darcy Walters, SCE Staff Amanda Gordon, and SCE students Joplin Copeland, Vivian Smith, Nik Durkee and JJ Moline Reports and Communications Action: Acknowledge Receipt of Reports and Communications as presented by the Administration Team and the superintendent
Attachments: SCE Spotlight BOE 10-12-26 (1) SCE Spotlight BOE 10-12-26 (1) 10/9/2026 at 1:08 PM
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: Public comment protocol for in person meeting 10-12-26 Public comment protocol for in person meeting 10-12-26 10/8/2026 at 10:57 AM
Subject:	9. Action Items Pursuant to Policies: GP-1; GP-3; EL-4; EL-14: Development and Revision of Board Policy
Subject:	9.1. Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of Revisions to Board Ends Policies: Ends-1 and Ends-2 Purpose: To consider adoption of revisions to Board Ends-1 and Ends-2 as reviewed at the September 14, 2026 meeting
Attachments: Ends - 1 and 2 Board Policies second reading and adoption 10-12-26 Ends - 1 and 2 Board Policies second reading and adoption 10-12-26 10/8/2026 at 10:54 AM Ends -1 Global Ends fka Mission Vision Beliefs 2026 DFT (1) Ends -1 Global Ends fka Mission Vision Beliefs 2026 DFT (1) 10/8/2026 at 10:55 AM Ends -2 Academic Excellence fka Academic Achievement 2026 DFT (1) Ends -2 Academic Excellence fka Academic Achievement 2026 DFT (1) 10/8/2026 at 10:55 AM
Subject:	9.2. Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of New Board Ends Policy Ends-3: Mindful Technology Purpose: To consider adoption of a new Board Ends Policy as reviewed at the September 14, 2026 meeting
Attachments: Ends -3 NEW Board Policy second reading and adoption background 10-12-26 Ends -3 NEW Board Policy second reading and adoption background 10-12-26 10/8/2026 at 10:55 AM Ends -3 NEW Mindful Technology DFT 2026 (1) Ends -3 NEW Mindful Technology DFT 2026 (1) 10/8/2026 at 10:55 AM
Subject:	9.3. Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of New Board Ends Policy Ends-4: Thriving Educator Community Purpose: To consider adoption of a new Board Ends Policy as reviewed at the September 14, 2026 meeting
Attachments: Ends -4 NEW Board Policy second reading and adoption background 10-12-26 Ends -4 NEW Board Policy second reading and adoption background 10-12-26 10/8/2026 at 10:56 AM Ends -4 NEW Thriving Educator Community DFT 2026 (1) Ends -4 NEW Thriving Educator Community DFT 2026 (1) 10/8/2026 at 10:56 AM
Subject:	9.4. Second Reading and Consideration of Adoption of New Board Ends Policy Ends-5: Community Feedback and Continuous Improvement Purpose: To consider adoption of a new Board Ends Policy as reviewed at the September 14, 2026 meeting
Attachments: Ends -5 NEW Board Policy second reading and adoption background 10-12-26 (1) Ends -5 NEW Board Policy second reading and adoption background 10-12-26 (1) 10/9/2026 at 1:53 PM Ends -5 NEW Community Feedback and Continuous Improvement DFT 2026 (2) Ends -5 NEW Community Feedback and Continuous Improvement DFT 2026 (2) 10/8/2026 at 10:56 AM
Subject:	10. Board Member Updates/ Comments/Debrief - Pursuant to Policies: GP-1; GP-3; EL-4
Description: Board Member Updates Meeting Review
Attachments: Board update 10-12-26 (1) Board update 10-12-26 (1) 10/8/2026 at 11:31 AM
Subject:	11. Plan for Future Meetings
Description: Strawberry Park Elementary Team Presentation - November 9 CASB Annual Convention - December 3-5 Sleeping Giant School Team Presentation - December 14 Steamboat Springs High School Team Presentation - January 11 Steamboat Springs Middle School Team Presentation - February 8 Yampa Valley High School Team Presentation - March 1 Board Work Sessions - Second Meeting every month SSSD Data Report - Work Session - October 26 Work Session - January 25 Work Session - March 15 Work Session - May 17 Board Chats November 4 at 3:15 pm at Strawberry Park Elementary - Jane Toothaker & Leah Helme December 9 at 4:30 pm at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore - Jane Toothaker & Leah Helme February 3 at 3:15 pm at Sleeping Giant School - Kevin Callahan & Lara Craig March 3 at 11:30 am at Off the Beaten Path Bookstore - Lara Craig & Leah Helme April 7 at 3:15 pm at Steamboat Springs Middle School - Leah Helme & Kim Lemmer May 5 at 3:15 pm at Steamboat Springs High School - Lara Craig & Kevin Callahan May 5 at 3:15 pm at Yampa Valley High School - Leah Helme & Jane Toothaker
Attachments: Plan for future meetings 10-12-26 Plan for future meetings 10-12-26 10/8/2026 at 10:58 AM
Subject:	12. Adjourn Business Meeting

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