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A motion to approve the consent items was made and seconded; during the roll call vote the board recorded the following: Mister Berthold — yes; Missus Brooks — absent; Missus Gilligan — yes; Missus Hranick — yes; Mister Lechuga — yes; Missus Ragland — aye; Missus Weiss — yes. The motion carried.

Board materials introduced Brian Young’s background: a longtime district employee since 2001; principal experience at Mead High School, Frederick High School and Coal Ridge Middle School; a doctoral degree in administrative leadership from the University of Northern Colorado; and prior roles as dean of students, assistant principal and middle school science teacher. Young thanked the board and superintendent and pledged continued service to the district.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J Board of Education Regular Meeting | 2025-1-8 ","oneSentenceSummary","Board approved all consent items by roll call, including naming Brian Young as executive director of human resources effective July 1, 2025; one board member was absent from the vote.","taxTitle","St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J, School Districts , Colorado","taxId",38559,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6385564,"Superintendent outlines bond-funded school construction, enrollment and tech updates",383,3212000,3595000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2119796-00bbdd67f634725bc8c9a727575574c4&start=3212&end=3595","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2119796-00bbdd67f634725bc8c9a727575574c4/thumbnail_3212000.jpg","/articles/6385564/Colorado/Superintendent-outlines-bond-funded-school-construction-enrollment-and-tech-updates","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6385564-25dbec5b183dbffcb1b8f883cbd174c8/orig.mp4?Expires=1770642329&Signature=JMhhk8rIaGNWUlLzaa1O3sQ31zvCNQD8aGQT~rfxMYzoUBQtSTGai1fCg-IfjfM0RyFa3oM0TDW81bNDHxLVTZKgPQIBu4zgYPG0RzgUKj4Gq2Ozeb~qW8SyD2ueInODuXC2C5cu~rWqmQT6tS5NbiyL080HcCiOx71PrlOmcUNIuDsRyDIYF20QxoKCMLHix6KpJMr1D6cIpfViFZJEEn1fYtm6mu2N~~-~7P-VwEssqGPuyw1yPstSFnXsi7FTiruZLi7MwAvJhKoNyu8MMkmKlHsXvpYMaK1OPOXIJA8x0dtzqiXo5PI-jtNxsTO48IDsa84l66CfiNztyyCAug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Don Haddad updated the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J Board of Education on construction timelines, enrollment changes and district technology projects tied to the recently passed bond.

Haddad said design work is complete for several projects and that Elementary 29 at Colliers Hill is planned to open in fall 2027. He said a new Montessori site is slated to open in fall 2026, the Mead pre-K–8 project is in for permit with a planned fall 2026 opening, and a career and technical education center is planned to open mid-school year in January 2028. An ‘‘innovation center’’ was described as opening in two phases, with phase one expected in 2026 and phase two in 2027.

The superintendent described funding details tied to the bond: earlier bond-sale premiums of \"34 and a half million\" (referred to in the meeting as the premium from the first half of the bond sale) will fund stadium improvements at Silver Creek and Skyline and a new swimming pool, and further premiums from the second bond sale are expected to increase available funds. He characterized a $740 million planning total as likely growing closer to $800 million when premiums and interest are included.

Haddad also discussed operational items: open enrollment was reopened at Mead Elementary, Mead Middle, Soaring Heights K–8 and Erie High School, and dozens of students have already been admitted since the October count. Midyear I Ready scores rose in math from 61 to 62 and in reading from 78 to 82, which Haddad described as ‘‘incremental improvements’’ above the 50-point threshold typically used for on-track growth.

On technology, the district reported approximately $4,128,831 returned to the general fund from resale proceeds related to iPad equipment, higher than an earlier estimate of about $3.6 million. Haddad also described a resiliency project to add a distributed technology site (DTS) on the district’s east side, due by August, to protect data and operations in severe weather and other incidents.

Haddad said staffing conversations and internal boundary discussions will begin following the bond passage; community engagement on school names, mascots and colors will follow and final decisions on those items will rest with the board. He said more information will be provided as planning continues.","Superintendent Don Haddad briefed the board on bond-funded construction timelines, open-enrollment changes, midyear I Ready results and technology and resiliency projects tied to recent bond proceeds and other district revenue.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6385569,"Niwo(t) athletes, coaches recognized after state and national championships",1399,1441000,2840000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2119796-00bbdd67f634725bc8c9a727575574c4&start=1441&end=2840","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2119796-00bbdd67f634725bc8c9a727575574c4/thumbnail_1441000.jpg","/articles/6385569/Colorado/Niwot-athletes-coaches-recognized-after-state-and-national-championships","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6385569-210dea0fb5c285c97b5b9088ac240a89/orig.mp4?Expires=1770642329&Signature=Jd7SIe-jWca6~GmuGDGXSJejXdzAIKEgEKC-55wVIk33LeGowVV3-wYBP~FzjGUZdgc9fph~I3oR2x~ychTK0lZUeMZ1ll~Z18ZQo1NOZpNtAt4Ihdw1GsL8Mhp-rAErcBmoS-UOkhAhCLCSg7Zfq2bZ~5mQ4zt11Ly0kHpLPGugVhPYDFWiWZGjQ-tdhRUleqF3jxSh5AHQEfI157kiFQuCHew7yNKUigsoQz-ElUzlkGP-muWRcNzvduVr5uglfcRUc3JE4gove1-2~YtQnoG5D0rbTUhy5pbezk-p7Ha8dF4bqrRvN2QZnTwBzeVfMa1gqobS~rPU5~qtRdi1Cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","District athletic staff and Niwot High School representatives presented trophies and introduced student champions at the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J board meeting, recognizing state and national achievements from the fall season.

Chase McBride, executive director of athletics and activities, said the district saw unusually high participation this fall and that all 11 fall sports qualified for state competition. He also said the district had three state champions this fall and highlighted Niwot High School’s accomplishments.

Joe Brown, Niwot High School assistant principal and athletic director, introduced the girls gymnastics team and individual state champion Evie Saunders. Coach Purcell described the team’s goal-setting and said the team reached a school-record team score of 181.9 and won the state title; Evie Saunders earned an individual all-around state title as a sophomore.

The board also recognized Niwot’s cross country program. Coach Kelly Christiansen said the boys team won the 5A state championship in its first year in the classification and later won a national championship; the superintendent noted it was the first time a Colorado high school had won the national title. Addie Ritzenhaim, a junior and 5A individual state champion, told the board she committed to Northern Arizona University and was described by staff as a former NXN (Nike Cross Nationals) champion.

Board members and administrators praised coaches, parents and students for their work and dedication. The board took photos with the teams and students after the recognitions.","Niwo(t) High School athletes and coaches were honored at the board meeting for multiple state and national titles in fall sports, including gymnastics team and individual champions, cross country team and individual success and a national-level performance by Addie Ritzenhaim.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6385577,"St. Vrain board hears students, staff highlight growth of Unified programs",734,200000,934000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2119796-00bbdd67f634725bc8c9a727575574c4&start=200&end=934","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2119796-00bbdd67f634725bc8c9a727575574c4/thumbnail_200000.jpg","/articles/6385577/Colorado/St-Vrain-board-hears-students-staff-highlight-growth-of-Unified-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6385577-594d3cd570c2b36135ed89c05346542a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770642329&Signature=l8LBTqj-f1hh5nJtHQZaxrSFJfFPEvhcPeHyhsvEdcS-6x3DNIWQrAxal-Zvm9yGb1MUcH176hsATWaBBVKyhe6z4UdfJN8i~wftxVctWgPKRk9XTqXiA7IWIibq5lEvhqhj0tqgeAYpZNVEDX2FRXVlMtpBo2jZyQWv~-NtkCLZRsPdk0nT7uzjZfZoP-ma41Ha1IqQ7tHn~nu7tNvINFSgTmPJ0SJWc~h4pSf9fmQKwe13WN-s-O4yBgIzfzSmtQqJktf00SoS6oCTaHkrvGXPHgVUZ600gS9Kg-~YngnkpFlX-HtmjAEyocli0nHLlxEVn-zCA4gH5S2eov-WXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Laura Hess, the district’s assistant superintendent of special education, and Chase McBride, executive director of athletics and activities, told the St. Vrain Valley School District No. Re1J Board of Education that the district’s Unified programs have expanded to more than 25 schools and involve more than 70 staff members.

The presentation, given during the board’s regular meeting, featured short remarks by students from Frederick, Mead and Silver Creek high schools and a video compiled by a district staff member. ‘‘Unified Athletics is a program that brings together students with and without intellectual disabilities to train and compete as teammates,’’ Hess said, adding that the programs promote social inclusion, skill development and a sense of belonging.

Student speakers described how Unified theater, percussion and bowling have affected their lives. Joey Summers, a junior at Frederick High School and president of its theater department, said Unified Theater ‘‘is a space where every student has the ability and the comfort, and the space to express themselves.’’ Ethan Elmore, a sophomore at Mead High School, said Unified Percussion ‘‘opened me to want to volunteer in all these kids’ classes’’ and inspired him to consider starting a foundation.

McBride and Hess outlined program offerings at different levels: high school activities include bowling, basketball, ‘‘Day of Champions’’ events, drumline/percussion and theater; middle and elementary offerings include basketball, theater, PE, bowling and robotics. Hess said Silver Creek began the district’s Unified work around 2016 and that three schools have been recognized as ‘‘Unified Champion Schools’’ for strong implementation.

Board members and Superintendent Don Haddad also praised the presentations, noting the programs’ role in building school culture and community. Haddad said the district’s 33,000 students each have talents the district aims to cultivate and called Unified an important example of inclusion.

The presentation concluded with a short video showcasing activities across the district and a brief question-and-answer exchange with board members.","District staff and students described expansion of Unified Athletics, theater and other inclusion programs across more than 25 schools, attributing growth to district support and partnerships between athletics and special education.","actionData","errors"]

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