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CSST presentation: District staff and Nathan Gorsch, CSST’s executive director, described the model as a District 11 school operating with an alternative governance structure permitted under the state innovation statute. The school is targeted to open next fall with an initial 9th-grade cohort of roughly 75–100 students and industry and higher-education partners providing curriculum and internship access. Gorsch described “Mission Mondays” for industry-led deep dives and said the school will pilot AI-enabled personalized tutoring tools.

Facility and finances: District staff said the preferred location is space on the University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) campus adjacent to cybersecurity and higher-education partners. The board packet included a build-out estimate of approximately $2,500,000 for tenant improvements to convert roughly 7,700 square feet into flexible “adult workplace” learning space. Administration said UCCS has offered a long-term, rent-free lease in exchange for District-funded build-out; the district would still pay utilities and ongoing operating costs.

Board questions and administrative responses: Directors asked how students could participate in athletics and other activities if their academic base is offsite; staff said state law allows students access to programs at resident or attendance-area schools and the district will coordinate transportation. The district said special-education services will be provided by D11 as CSST is a D11 school. Board members also pressed administration on capacity, the expected long-term enrollment target (about 400–500 at full build-out) and whether CSST’s initial tenant improvements would support future growth. Administration said the $2.5 million estimate is for an initial build-out that would support the first year and that the district is in long-term lease discussions with UCCS (administration said the university is discussing a 30-year arrangement).

Funding sources and oversight: Staff described multiple funding options, including capital contingencies in the Mill Levy Override (MLO) and the district’s general capital reserves; several board members said if MLO funds are used, the MLO oversight committee would review the request and make a recommendation to the board. Board members also asked for clarity on who governs CSST and how accountability will operate; staff said CSST will operate under an educational service agreement with District 11 and will present regularly on performance and renewal metrics similar to the district’s existing innovations.

Public reaction during public comment: Several members of the public spoke during the meeting. Joseph Shelton, a district taxpayer, urged against allocating MLO funds to the CSST project while existing schools have urgent maintenance needs; Andrea Andrews, a D11 parent, called the allocation “baffling” and raised questions about Superintendent Goll’s board seat on CSST’s governing board and perceived conflicts of interest; Devin Summers, a high-school student, said that investing in a new, small program while other schools show structural problems is “disrespectful.” Separately, supporters of East Lake High School and Community Prep spoke in favor of renewing those charters, and East Lake’s renewal was approved later in the meeting.

Next steps: Administration and the CSST executive director said recruitment and hiring are underway and that more detailed financial requests would come back to the board if the district chooses to proceed with the UCCS build-out and the associated tenant-improvement funding request. The board postponed any immediate budget vote on the CSST tenant improvements during tonight’s meeting; the administration will return with more specific cost estimates and proposed funding sources.

Ending: District staff said CSST would continue to refine enrollment targets, staffing and facility plans and will return to the board for any required formal capital requests.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Board of Education Special Meeting / Work Session 1-15-2025","oneSentenceSummary","District officials presented an informational update on the Colorado Springs School of Technology (CSST), an innovation high school planned by Colorado Springs School District 11 that will focus on STEM pathways including cybersecurity, aerospace and entrepreneurship.","taxTitle","Colorado Springs School District No. 11 in the cou, School Districts , Colorado","taxId",12901,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6385474,"District 11 moves Jenkins Middle students to other schools after fire-safety review; long-term repairs budgeted",1850,1248000,3098000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2119978-afa865390f7757aa4a0acfe086b455b1&start=1248&end=3098","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2119978-afa865390f7757aa4a0acfe086b455b1/thumbnail_1248000.jpg","/articles/6385474/Colorado/District-11-moves-Jenkins-Middle-students-to-other-schools-after-fire-safety-review-long-term-repairs-budgeted","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6385474-11da14a4afceaf9026c7607b44a3fde3/orig.mp4?Expires=1771051302&Signature=nN6HHSajkzuTBOe7lEEoeMO0vAR5MT~puXIPhYXWg~AG9KLnWAey5ozMCsLpf9rnA~MYEQtbsF-Fi3QWUKZjp8QyHZtC0FQDVETIGVUZVREP3AtZq0JH8tutNmz-r8umgfPGjQOzLsF3gGk9DZBq85HkYCnzfCLNYzVFgulERr7L8iyD8HMhDNfTXnyU4AgwXAj-2QRLgHEO~93bBUn4XirKdjf8rQI6zQyj7jnW4uIhZShkkISWuuLceI-DiegtzAoYeb0qNCJTDsbbWRTxhSvVqVSnzw0Pos9risMN7~AnvTn8KVRcg0CMIIcEoVjEnObCDpZLc2m3i6nuyQ9GJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Goll told the Board of Education during a special meeting that Jenkins Middle School will operate at two different campuses beginning Thursday, Jan. 23, while the district completes further safety assessments and plans long-term repairs.

The relocation will place Jenkins’ 6th-grade students at Russell Middle School and its 7th- and 8th-grade students at Doherty High School, Goll said. The district will close Jenkins, Russell and Doherty for at least the Tuesday and Wednesday following the holiday weekend to allow staff time to adapt schedules, move materials and prepare the receiving campuses. Two community information meetings were scheduled: a meeting at Doherty High School the following evening and another Jan. 22 at 6 p.m., Goll said.

Why it matters: The move affects roughly Jenkins’ student body and will disrupt transportation, schedules and extracurricular coordination for families and the two receiving schools. District leaders said the shift is intended to prioritize safety while preserving students’ instructional continuity.

What the district reported: Goll said the building’s 7th–8th grade wing has shown settling for years. The school, opened about 25 years ago, was built without an automatic sprinkler system and relies on passive fire-protection elements such as fire doors. A December fire inspection by the Colorado Springs Fire Department flagged long-term concerns related to settling that are beginning to compromise those passive systems.

Goll said the district has already budgeted funds in the 2027 capital plan to perform a major repair and renovation. After the inspection, the district and the fire department arranged for a third-party engineering assessment; Superintendent Goll said the firm has been “actively crawling through Jenkins” and that the district will accelerate repairs based on the firm’s recommendations. Board members said the capital allocation planned for 2027 will be moved up as needed and that funding is available to address the problem.

Operations and student supports: The district outlined operational supports for students and families, including moving teachers with their classes to the receiving sites (students remain rostered to Jenkins), planned orientation days at each receiving site, targeted counseling supports at the meetings and a logistics plan so staff will not be required to personally transport classroom materials. Transportation options for families who cannot transport students directly to the receiving campuses will be arranged; district staff will provide details as master schedules are finalized.

Board response and next steps: Board members and the superintendent repeatedly framed the action as a safety-first response to long-standing structural issues. Goll said the district expects to receive a written engineering report from the third-party firm as soon as the end of next week and will share it when available. The district also posted a Jenkins information page and scheduled multiple opportunities for parents to ask questions in person.

Ending: Superintendent Goll said the district aims to reopen Jenkins fully by August of next year after permanent repairs and pledged continued communication with families and staff while temporary relocations are in effect.","Following a December fire inspection that raised safety concerns tied to building settling, Superintendent Goll announced temporary relocations for Jenkins Middle School students beginning Jan. 23 and said the district will accelerate a long-planned capital project to fully repair the 7th–8th grade wing.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6385463,"Votes at a glance: Board approves two charter renewals, a school-site sale and budget mid-year modifications; CSST budget transfer postponed",4518,372000,4890000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2119978-afa865390f7757aa4a0acfe086b455b1&start=372&end=4890","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2119978-afa865390f7757aa4a0acfe086b455b1/thumbnail_372000.jpg","/articles/6385463/Colorado/Votes-at-a-glance-Board-approves-two-charter-renewals-a-school-site-sale-and-budget-mid-year-modifications-CSST-budget-transfer-postponed","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6385463-9c8185518b86c97c728a65719da33113/orig.mp4?Expires=1771051302&Signature=ZXa4bJpF4Vj~LIvPiGyzeyAVxmKfw6WrWTLpaOm6s5HLsE0DuJcCFg69GkneN~C6fAnAg2LsFLopWcno11WlXgoiwcOwafG1tNAbpDAOhHfoaJx-~EjClNK3GCwfOhhMCaGNWvGqQFXAvdV5-WaFAcKuAjtXVfVy6C3O5cZOqP5-uv5XI952pw~NhEqzSJ43Unoah9sSqgspWZqCQ8d2wxq~cwg3M97ngSfj4OreYr0AIBNqbLOuCdmsiaPftsbvrUzhznRXk7Nt9MYVqfdyKKrhm9jFAX-XPJwMzC8FX1yG5TvJBGJggYocNOTWfvkYn0bTsj1VO6rHwpAIXrF-KQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Board of Education recorded several formal actions during the special meeting. Summary of roll-call outcomes (as recorded on the meeting record):

- Agenda amendment (postpone action item D3 — CSST budget transfer): Motion to amend the agenda to remove action item D3 and postpone the CSST budget transfer to a future meeting was moved by Director Haefley and seconded; the roll call returned unanimous ayes and the amendment was adopted.

- Executive session: The board voted to convene into executive session to discuss property and legal matters under Colorado Revised Statutes (CRS) 24-6-402(4)(a) and (b); the motion was moved by Director Carey, seconded and adopted on roll call.

- East Lake High School renewal (Resolution 2025-15): Moved by Director Jorgensen and seconded; the board unanimously approved the renewal application for East Lake High School.

- Community Prep High School renewal (Resolution 2025-14): Moved by Director Nelson and seconded; the board unanimously approved the renewal application for Community Prep High School.

- Sale of Roosevelt Charter Academy site to Roosevelt Charter Academy: Motion to sell the Roosevelt site at 205 Byron Drive to Roosevelt Charter Academy for $8,150,000 and authorize the chief operations officer to execute closing documents was moved by Director Bankes and seconded. The contract includes buyer payment of closing and broker fees, a payoff of the COP lien at closing, and a five-year right-of-first-refusal in favor of the district (after five years the district’s repurchase right would be at fair market value). The motion was approved on roll call.

- Mid-year modifications to the 2024–25 adopted budget (Resolution 2025-16): Moved by Director Carey and seconded; the board unanimously adopted mid-year budget modifications.

Votes were recorded on the public record by roll call during the meeting; the meeting minutes and the recorded roll calls provide the formal tallies and motion text.","At its special meeting the Board of Education adopted an amended agenda (postponing a CSST budget transfer), convened an executive session, and later unanimously approved renewals for East Lake and Community Prep, approved the sale of the Roosevelt Charter Academy site to RCA, and adopted mid-year budget modifications.","actionData","errors"]

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District 11 updates board on Colorado Springs School of Technology plan; board presses on costs, location and equity

District 11 moves Jenkins Middle students to other schools after fire-safety review; long-term repairs budgeted

Votes at a glance: Board approves two charter renewals, a school-site sale and budget mid-year modifications; CSST budget transfer postponed