Description:  President Welch will call the meeting to order.

Description:  President Welch with lead those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Description:  A roll call will be called for all board members.

Description:  Does anyone have a comment or concern not pertaining to an agenda item?

Description:  The Board and Dr. Burmeister received several thank you notes from staff members regarding the one time pay out in June.

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Monthly Projects/Accomplishments/Good News

• Middle School Ribbon Cutting and Open House. It was great to be able to celebrate the ribbon cutting and open house of the new middle school with our community. While not the end of the construction taking place, it is a celebration and we are excited for the new building our students, staff, and community will be able to enjoy for decades to come. I especially want to thank Justin, Mike, and Tate for their work and effort throughout this process to help us get to this point. The middle school has obviously been a big portion of our work the last two years. However, we have had a large number of additional construction projects connected to that work and or have taken place across the district throughout the last two years. We would not have had the success we have without the three of them.   
• CASE Conference. The conference was very well done this year and our team was able to walk away with multiple learnings which included sessions on evidence-based writing programs backed by empirical research, school finance, a keynote by Terrel Davis, and a number of sessions on student behavior. One of the best sessions I attended was on the latter, entitled "Decoding Difficult: Using Behavior Insight to Lead Tough Conversations with Parents, Staff, and Board". The session was packed, as you will see from the photo below. I thought it was profound to see, as these sessions have not typically been well attended.

• SRO Survey Data. I am attaching survey data from June related to our SRO program. You will see that the responses are overwhelmingly positive and supportive. We appreciate the partnership with the town on this and the work of our SROs.

• Remaining Construction Items. Like everyone, we are looking forward to the completion of our capital construction. We know it has not been convenient for anyone. We appreciate JHL’s efforts to minimize this and they have been great to work with. We also appreciate the Town of Kersey, Kersey Police and Platte Valley Fire’s support and cooperation the last two years. We only have a few more months to go, with all work anticipated to be completed by the end of December.
• • As of August 3^rd, abatement has been completed in the field house and north portion of the old middle school. Asbestos abatement is currently ongoing in the south portion of the building, the final phase. We are waiting for the state to give us the go ahead to begin demolition of the north portion of the building. We anticipate demolition of the north portion of the building to be completed by early to mid-September. The south portion of the building should be taken down by the end of September to early October.
  • An extended sidewalk that is ADA accessible along 5^th Street will be completed by the end of August. This will include an ADA compliant connection to the crosswalk at Hill Street.
  • Work is ongoing on the secure outdoor learning space on the south side of the new middle school. Because a portion of this extends into the current building, it cannot be completed until the north portion of the old middle school is taken down. Expected completion of this area is mid-October.
  • The new elementary student drop-off and parking area off Clark Street is dependent on the south portion of the old building being taken down. This will be completed by the end of November.
  • The new middle school football field, site work, and remaining green space will be installed after the old middle school is completely taken down. This will be weather-dependent with anticipated completion by the end of December.
• S-Cap. During the summer Tiffany and attended an onboarding for S-Cap and we are working through the implementation. I have included the District Information Guide for your reference in your board packet. We will be entering the "Onboarding year" and our focus for this year will be Curriculum and Instruction and Learning Climate Dispositions. Our System Support Review (SSR) will be on Monday, March 22^nd.
• State Assessment Data. The state will not be releasing growth data until August 12^th and we will once again have an incomplete picture of data to go off of as we enter the start of the school year. I will stand by our approach of giving our best effort for state assessments. However, this is a reason why I push back on our elected officials and so-called "education advocates" who use this data to say how schools are failing. Receiving full data when school has already started, along with it being a one-time assessment, is not a valid way to have schools and districts assessed.
• June Economic Forecast Summary. With all of the budget cut discussion from the legislature this past spring, the June forecast showed an improvement to the revenue outlook. The forecast increases General Fund revenue by nearly $500 million in FY 2025-26 and $343 million in FY 2026-27 compared to March. As a result, the state is now projected to maintain a balanced budget with modest surpluses in both years, driven primarily by stronger-than-expected income tax collections.

• CASB Regional Meetings. CASB has put out their fall regional meeting schedule. There are two dates specifically for Region 1:

• Wednesday, August 19^th at Fort Morgan 6:00 - 8:00, Showcase Pathways and Concurrent Enrollment w/ Morgan County Community College.
• Wednesday, September 2^nd at St. Vrain (Longmont) 4:00 - 8:00, Showcase PTECH programs.

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Monthly Projects/Accomplishments

1. A sincere thank you to Mark Kain and our maintenance team for their outstanding work throughout the summer. Their efforts included extensive deep cleaning and the completion of numerous campus improvement projects, including preparation for our new Wall of Fame, Counseling Office reorganizing, and many other projects. Our building looks great and is ready for the new school year.
2. Thank you to the PVHS support staff (AD/AP, Secretaries, Counselor, etc.) who reported last week and are working tirelessly to prepare for the upcoming school year. We are very excited for the opportunities that lie in front of us for the 26-27 school year.
3. We are very proud of and excited for all teachers who attended professional development opportunities over the summer or worked on curriculum development and review projects to help prepare for this upcoming school year as we continue to push the bar higher for our students this school year. Our English department, for example, spent several days this year breaking down standards and skill goals to help evaluate how we can continue to push our students in their content area.
4. Summer school was a large success this past May/June with 18 students attending this year. This year we compiled all classes through Alma thanks to Mindy Marshall, which allowed for a much easier grading process for the session.  

Items We are Working on or Monitoring

1. We are excited to be expanding opportunities for our students through breakout sessions in a new format during our advising periods this year for students with Mrs. Pierce. As this project evolves, I will update the board as items come up. Our goal is for a smaller group focus at times during the year so that we can reach every student several times throughout the year.
2. We are excited to expand Mrs. Marshall's role in our building as an academic advisor this year, helping us provide even more support for students during their time at PVHS.

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Description:  Summer Work:

• A special thank you to Tate Mekelburg and his staff for the tremendous job they have done over the summer to prepare our building for the start of a fantastic 2026-27 school year. Their hard work, dedication, and attention to detail have ensured that our students and staff will begin the year in a welcoming and inspiring environment. In addition, I would like to thank our community for its tremendous support in providing us with a brand-new building. The district, Board of Education, and JHL have done a magnificent job creating this incredible opportunity for our students, staff, and community. We are truly fortunate to have such a beautiful facility that will serve and inspire generations to come.

• A heartfelt thank you to the PVMS support staff and teachers who have been working tirelessly to get classrooms and learning spaces ready for our grand opening day. Your dedication, creativity, and hard work have made a tremendous difference, and we are incredibly grateful for all you do to ensure a successful start to the school year.

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - will take place on Friday August 7^th from 4:00 - 5:30
New Staff
We are excited to welcome the following new staff to our building for the 25-26 School year:

• Jodi Tuma - Counselor
• Jaci Corliss - Nurse
• Ben Lundstrom - CDLS/Discovery -Dean
• Jonathan Kittleson - Band

6^th grade and new student orientation took place on Monday, August 10^th.
6th Grade Parent Night will be held on August 11th.
We hope this event provides a strong foundation for a successful school year and gives parents the information they need regarding middle school guidelines, expectations, and opportunities. Our goal is to help students and families feel prepared, informed, and confident as they begin this exciting new chapter.
Locker/Computer Check-out (August 11)
All 6^th, 7^th and 8^th graders will be assigned lockers and computers on Tuesday, August 11.
Before a student is allowed to check out their locker or computer, they must complete the district’s annual Data Update (found online) and pay any fees/fines from last year.

Open House (August 14)
Middle School Open House will take place on Friday, August 14th. Students will have the opportunity to meet their teachers, walk through their schedules, practice using their lockers, and learn about the many activities, clubs, and opportunities available at the middle school.
In addition to academic information, the middle school will also host an Athletic Information Night to provide parents and student-athletes with important information regarding athletic policies, procedures, expectations, and participation requirements.
We encourage all students and families to attend this event as it is a great opportunity to become familiar with the school, connect with staff, and start the school year with confidence and excitement.

First week of school
The first week has been carefully planned to help students transition successfully into the new school year. Students will have opportunities to learn about and review The Bronco Way, including the expectations and core values that will guide our school community for years to come. They will also begin to embrace our motto, "I am because we are Platte Valley," and strive to Chase 100! each day by going the extra mile to achieve success.
Building tours will be available to help students become familiar with the facility and gain a better understanding of where important resources, classrooms, and support services are located. These opportunities will help students feel confident, connected, and prepared. We are looking forward to an awesome school year!

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Athletics: Activities Update

• We are excited to start the new season under the Junior Patriot League. The JPL will create new opportunities for student-athletes to compete, grow, and prepare for the next level. One change coming to volleyball and basketball is the move to an A, B, C, and D team format instead of grade-level teams. This structure allows students to compete at the level that best fits their abilities while also helping prepare athletes for the high school experience. Football, wrestling, cross country, and track have already been using similar models.
• The league will also begin charging admission to help offset officiating costs:
  • Adults: $5
  • Students & Seniors: $4
  • CHSAA passes accepted at all league events
• We’re looking forward to this new chapter and the opportunities it will bring for our students, coaches, and community.
• We will host the JPL football championship on Tuesday, October 6^th at 6:30pm. Athletics website is current. All 2026-2027 athletic schedules are posted.
• Fall Sports have begun. Cross Country will have their first meet in Johnstown on August 20^th. Football has their scrimmage on August 15^th against Brush. While volleyball has their scrimmage against Estes Park on August 21^st.
• Here are the official start dates for sports this year:
  • Football 8/3
  • XC 8/10
  • Volleyball 8/17
  • Boys BB 10/12
  • Girls BB 1/4
  • Wrestling 1/4
  • Track 3/8

Athletic Schedules

• Schedules are posted on the MS Athletics website

Description:  Board Report
August 2026
Elementary School
 

1. Please welcome the following additions to our staff.
   1. 3^rd Grade-Shantell Hafner
   2. Kinder Paraprofessional-Abigale Ranslem
   3. Paraprofessional/Driver-Natalie Krehbiel
   4. Kitchen Manager Taryn Aguilar
   5. Kitchen-Brenda Lopez
   6. Kitchen-Sonya Benton
   7. Nurse-Jaci Corliss
2. Our theme this year at the elementary school is Bronco Spirit Cannot Be Broken. Our student council brainstorms and contributes to our theme selection every year. We will be tying the theme to our success skills initiative and will post it throughout the building and our student and staff t-shirts.
3. Our new playground was a big hit with our summer school students and I know that word has spread. Thank you to Jeremy and the grounds crew for their time and work with the project.
4. We are proud of our staff for providing excellent service to our students and community last year and we look forward to another great year with most staff returning.
5. Our donor that funded math tutoring and the start of the Bronco Care Center has again donated to help keep the program going. This brings the total to 5000.00 in the last two years. We greatly appreciate his generosity and the benefits it has brought to our community and families.

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Monthly Projects/Accomplishments/Good News

• 8/4 Enrollment update:          

UPK 30hrs - 13          UPK 15hrs - 56          Private Pay 3yo - 20              Total - 89 enrolled
We had 86 enrolled at this time last year. In addition to these numbers, we have 19 of the UPK 15hr students paying to stay 1-3 additional days of the week, which is 6 more than last year at this time.

• All students are enrolled in Alma and UPK, class-lists are done and financial agreements are ready.
• Planned back-to-school staff meeting and professional development for my teachers and paras.
• Updated Family Handbook (again) to meet state quality standard requirements, released in June.
• Uploaded documentation around curriculum and assessments we use in our program to the state to prove our curriculum aligns with the requirements in the new quality standards from CDEC.

Items We are Working on or Monitoring

• Helping staff update their PDIS (Professional Development Information System). This is how CDEC monitors staff qualifications. Assigning required training.
• Monitoring UPK Quality Standard requirements and making sure we are complying
• Getting ready for back-to-school night and first day of school.
• Putting together Preschool important dates calendar for the year.
• Scheduling training for the year, with some outside and on-line options around our curriculum, state standards and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
• Figuring out the process and applying for a state quality rating

Upcoming Events

• 8/14 Back-to-school night
• 8/18 & 8/19 Student first day
• 9/2 & 9/3 Picture Day
• 9/14 & 9/15 Vision and Hearing
• 9/18 Teacher Inservice

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Monthly Projects/Accomplishments

• We have had a very busy and productive summer. A few major projects to note that were completed over the summer:
• Had our Ribbon Cutting and Open House for the New Middle School.
• Completed the HS Practice Field. HS will start practicing on it this week.
•  All buildings have had the carpets cleaned and preparation made for the upcoming school year.
• At the beginning of the month, we held our annual Transportation Inservice for the required training for our school bus drivers.   

Issues We are Working On or Monitoring

• We have been working on budget rollovers from fiscal year 2026 to fiscal year 2027 in preparation for the upcoming year.
• We have our annual financial audit with Szabo, Lauer, and Associates beginning August 24th. The Audit presentation has typically been in October. Please let me know if this does not work for you. If it does work we will go ahead and schedule that time with Scott to present during the October Board meeting.

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Technology Update      (August 2026)

We are now in the home stretch as several major district technology projects near completion. The team is focused on final installations, system transitions, and readiness for the start of the new school year.

The Elementary School has completed its Verkada camera and access control projects. The High School has also completed its Verkada access control project, with the exception of the greenhouse, where installation will be finalized after two remaining parts arrive.

The High School is in the final stage of its Valcom intercom upgrade, bringing that project close to full completion.

We are also completing the district wide transition to the new phone system. Final work is focused on wrapping up the remaining configurations and ensuring a smooth transition across all buildings.

We are also finalizing the rollout of the new Lightspeed internet filter for student devices. In addition to strengthening content filtering, the platform will provide greater visibility through new dashboards, including student screen-time trends and application-usage data, to support informed decisions about digital learning and device use.

All student devices have been cleaned, prepared, and are ready for the new school year.

Key Project Milestones Achieved

• Completed the Elementary School Verkada camera installation.
• Completed the Elementary School Verkada access control installation.
• Completed the High School Verkada access control installation in all areas except the greenhouse; two parts remain pending.
• Advanced the High School Valcom intercom upgrade to its final stage.
• Moved the district wide phone-system transition into final configuration and closeout.
• Advanced the new Lightspeed student internet filter to final deployment, adding dashboards for student screen-time trends and application usage.
• Cleaned and prepared all student devices for the new school year.

Description:  Approve financial reports as presented.

Description:  Approve the returning/new list of substitutes to the 2026-27 substitute list.

Description:  Ratify/approve employment related items.

Description:  Ratify non-resident students.

Attached is the list of students being recommended for non-resident renewal or for acceptance as a non-resident student on a first-time basis.  These recommendations are all based on the principals interviewing the students and parents and the parents completing the necessary forms, etc.

Students highlighted in blue are approved, new students to the district for 2026-27.  Students highlighted in yellow were invited back from the 2025-26 school year and have returned their appropriate paperwork for 2026-27.  Students not highlighted were mailed the 'invite to return' paperwork in June but have not yet returned it to the district verifying they are returning for 2026-27.

Once school begins, Suzi will work with building office staff to make sure they have the most current list of students who still need to return paperwork.

Description:  Appoint District Attendance Officer.

Description:  Approve resolution naming truancy officer.

Legislation allows districts to file truancy papers for court proceedings without using an attorney and also requires that the board name the person representing the district in these matters by resolution.  Most districts use the same person hat they use as the district attendance offer, but they need to e named by specific resolution.

Description:  Approve/ratify the bills.

Description:  We will discuss the proposed resolutions that will be on the docket at the delegate assembly.  The assembly will be held September 11-12, 2026 at Beaver Run Resort in Breckenridge.  James Welch will be attending to represent our district.  Mary Roth was selected by the board to be the alternate.

This is the process by which the Colorado Association of School Boards determines their positions on various state policy issues, mainly in regard to legislative proposals.  Any board member may attend Fall Conference.  If the board would like, we could have a discussion item in September to review the various proposed resolutions that will be before the Delegate Assembly.  The board can also submit resolutions for the delegate assembly to consider.

An agenda for the two days is provided below for your reference, along with information on the purpose of the Delegate Assembly and what it entails.  If anyone other than Mr. Welch would like to attend, we can still get you registered.  Here is the CASB link for the Fall Conference with detailed pricing and the agenda: Fall Conference

Description:  Included is a draft month-by-month list of information and action items that are reoccurring topics for the board.  Referenced is past meetings, CASB documents, and CDE to put this together. However, there was not much information on "required action items" from those organizations.  If there are definitive items you would like added or items you identify that Dr. Burmeister has missed, please let him know as this is meant to be a resource for you.  The intention is for it to be helpful for you, so you have an idea of what we will be discussing and deciding at various times throughout the year.  It might also be helpful for you to have when you have conversations with community members.  

Description:  This is a follow-up from our work with President Welch and Director Gardner related to the student search policy. 
Discussion on next steps in the student search policy process.

• Student Group?
• Stakeholder Groups?
• Timing for Process

Description:  At the regular June meeting the Board held a brief discussion on how it approaches policy review. Director Bauer had shared the approach Windsor takes, which she learned about at a CBOCES board meeting. Dr. Burmeister provided a pros and cons table at the June board meeting, which is provided below. This is not intended to be all inclusive, the Board may certainly think of additional. I would like guidance from the Board if you would like to: (1). Change the current board policy review process, (2) Hold a work sessions to thoroughly discuss the topic, or (3) Proceed as we have. 

 

Current Process	Alternative Process
Places work for research, evaluation, and explanation on the superintendent. The Superintendent then brings a recommendation to the Board for approval.	Committees are developed to include a board member, superintendent, building administrator, and community member to evaluate and make recommendations on board policy. The Committee would then bring a recommendation to the Board to for approval.
Potential Benefits	Potential Benefits
Less opportunity to deviate from educational best practice and/or legal guidance from District’s attorney.	Brings more "eyes" to review process and perspective. May help improve understanding of policy throughout the entire community.
More efficient process with less scheduling involved to coordinate people.	Places less priority for the process on the Superintendent, may lead to fewer technical errors (spelling, grammar, etc.) and identify opportunities for more clear explanation.
Potential Tradeoffs/Consequences	Potential Tradeoffs/Consequences
Places the bulk of the work on the Superintendent and Board to ensure policy is clear, meets district’s needs, and aligns with district’s and community’s values and norms.	Increased likelihood to deviate from legal guidance and/or educational best practice. Potential to become political?
Potential for more technical errors and missed perspective based on a single individual reading and providing recommendations to the Board.	Time consuming with multiple meetings and coordinating to work through.

Description:  Informal Reflection Time- This is a time to reflect on how the meeting went, if the board members had enough information or anything about the meeting that you were lease about or wished had gone differently.  These are based upon board agreed upon norms.

The following are questions the board might consider as we discuss the meeting:

• Did we do the following:
  • Were we considerate of time?
  • Did we have an open mind — listen to each other and the public?
  • Were we hard on issues and soft on people — respect?
  • Did we show confidence in staff?
  • Did we participate and be a voice in the room?