Special Board Meeting - July 29, 2026

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting on July 29, 2026, primarily focused on discussing resolutions related to a proposed bond election. The meeting included detailed presentations on the bond's purpose, which centers on capital improvements such as repairing school facilities, addressing deferred maintenance, and enhancing educational adequacy. A significant portion of the discussion addressed the bond language, including the legal and financial mechanisms allowing bond funds to pay off existing lease purchase financings (COPs), thereby freeing up mill levy override (MLO) funds to increase teacher compensation. Board members and staff clarified that while bonds cannot directly pay for salaries, the bond would enable reallocation of funds to support teacher pay increases. The meeting also covered community engagement efforts, polling data on bond support, and the oversight structures for bond and MLO funds. Additionally, the board considered a resolution to participate in the November 2026 coordinated election and designated election officials. No formal votes were taken during this meeting as all items were non-action presentations and discussions.