Regular Board Meeting - August 5, 2026

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 5, 2026, focusing extensively on capital improvement projects, budget allocations, and procurement decisions. The board received detailed updates on multiple construction and renovation projects across the district, including major work at Jenkins Middle School, Palmer High School, Coronado High School, and other facilities. These projects involved numerous local trade partners and aimed to enhance educational environments with modernized infrastructure, technology upgrades, and improved learning spaces. The board approved a significant general obligation bond election question totaling $775 million to fund these capital needs, along with a mill levy override resolution to allocate funds specifically for teacher compensation. Additionally, the board approved contracts related to instructional empowerment services to support academic improvement, and a charter school contract renewal for CIVA Charter High School. Committee membership rosters and charges for various oversight and advisory committees were reviewed, with plans to finalize memberships in September. The meeting also included public comments supporting the bond measure and emphasizing the importance of facility upgrades and teacher pay. Overall, the meeting underscored the district's commitment to investing in infrastructure and instructional quality, with motions passed to advance funding and contracting efforts to support these goals.