Regular Board Meeting - April 1, 2026

The Colorado Springs School District 11 held its Regular Board Meeting on April 1, 2026. The meeting included recognitions of student athletes and program spotlights, but significant procurement-related discussions focused on the approval of instructional materials and secondary courses. The board reviewed the process for selecting new curricula, including economics, social studies, band, orchestra, and digital theater, emphasizing a thorough RFP process involving teacher and administrator input. Concerns were raised about curriculum content balance and alignment with district policies, with plans to reopen the economics curriculum review window to consider additional options. The board also voted to repeal Policy I Casey related to GPA weighting and graduation honors, delegating operational decisions about graduation ceremonies to administration. Additionally, the board approved a 12.8% health plan premium increase for FY 2026-27, choosing to maintain the current premium structure, which will increase district costs by approximately $3 million. Future agenda items include discussions on behavior reporting systems and handling ongoing resolutions.