Special Board Meeting - August 19, 2026

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education held a special meeting on August 19, 2026, primarily to approve an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) with El Paso County for the November 3, 2026 coordinated election. The board authorized the executive director of enterprise operations to execute the IGA at an estimated cost of $484,729 to facilitate placing the district's bond election question on the ballot. The cost estimate reflects increased election services, including more polling centers and election judges, and is non-negotiable as it is set by the county. The board confirmed that the election costs were budgeted in the prior fiscal year. Additionally, the board introduced a comprehensive policy review process, presenting the first four policy series for public review without substantive discussion, with detailed work sessions planned for late August and September. The policy updates aim to streamline and update district policies while retaining legal requirements, with further board deliberations and public input anticipated before final adoption.