# Regular Board Meeting - October 7, 2026

The Colorado Springs School District 11 Board of Education’s regular meeting on October 7, 2026, included discussion of a proposed $775 million facilities bond, which several public commenters supported in advance of the November election, citing aging buildings and heating, cooling, and infrastructure needs. The board took no action on the bond, and no contracts, bids, or vendor selections were presented. The superintendent said staff expect to bring the board options for a contingency transfer of more than $1 million for school-based staff bonuses, potentially in November or December; this was not approved at the meeting. In the Career and Technical Education spotlight, district leaders described costly facilities and program needs, including an aviation airframe-and-powerplant program, and floated possible agreements under which neighboring districts could contribute per-pupil funding for access to D11 facilities or classes. No such agreement was approved.

The board approved the district improvement plan, improvement plans for Mann, Galileo, and Madison, and—after moving it to the action agenda to meet a state deadline—the plan for Spark Online Academy. It also approved revisions and consolidations to policies concerning donations, solicitations, and community fundraising groups. CDE described potential school-improvement grants, generally about $80,000–$100,000 per year for eligible strategies; district staff are considering opportunities, but no grant award was made. The board also approved October as National Principals Appreciation Month and recognized schools accredited with distinction. No procurement award or purchasing decision was identified.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Education, Construction & Infrastructure
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** October 07, 2026

### Sources
- [Regular Board Meeting - October 7, 2026](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIpFYAjrywA) - Colorado Springs School District 11