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Background and public comment: Several community members used the open‑forum period to criticize the mission statement language \"preparing students to be successful students in a global society,\" saying that the phrase signals political or ideological aims. Speakers expressed concerns linking the term to international organizations and broad political concepts. Other commenters and board members argued that the phrase simply recognizes that students will engage in a globally interconnected world.

Board discussion and interim decisions: Board members debated multiple draft edits. The board reached consensus to import the long‑form mission text into the policy and to adopt a clarified line in the educational philosophy that reads in effect: \"...to be successful, competent and productive citizens in our constitutional republic.\" The board also agreed to keep \"safe and caring environment\" language and to remove the word \"supportive\" where the draft proposed it. Several directors emphasized that the mission/vision should be non‑partisan and actionable.

Next steps: The board tasked the superintendent and staff to produce a redraft that incorporates the agreed changes and to return a clean, consolidated version for review before the board’s next meeting. The board also agreed to continue public engagement and to hold a work session or action item discussion to finalize the language.

Why it matters

Mission and philosophy language guides district policy and public expectations. Wording choices can shape later policy priorities, communications, and community perceptions; board members said they want language that is representative of the district, non‑polarizing, and aligned with statutory responsibilities.

What’s next

Administration will prepare a redrafted policy text that reflects the board’s consensus (long‑form mission, \"safe and caring\" phrasing, insertion of \"our constitutional republic\" in the beliefs section) and present it for board review.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","D49 Board of Education Meeting - June 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Board members and several public commenters debated revisions to the mission and philosophy language, focusing on whether to keep the phrase \"global society\" and whether to include a reference to \"our constitutional republic.\"","taxTitle","El Paso County Colorado School District 49, School Districts , Colorado","taxId",38500,"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},6538773,"Board hears social studies task force recommendations; asks for counsel from counselors and transcript staff",1642,6072000,7714000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798991-bff749b59f15f5423a6d6f7285d8b090&start=6072&end=7714","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798991-bff749b59f15f5423a6d6f7285d8b090/thumbnail_6072000.jpg","/articles/6538773/Colorado/Board-hears-social-studies-task-force-recommendations-asks-for-counsel-from-counselors-and-transcript-staff","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538773-392b23885af07b39ca104c062d6e6ae9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501820&Signature=aSrF0pLwYS2Jmj3AbcVEj3gTR5ToZxjNaJdv6jFIxdNA2~~FOlupkGHJu-uYn6OHkBtnueevhWd3Y3Zs5rA9Rplh9F387XDWdHM11x5pDzswDcdZxO2zaUKBVHSTbgvSHXObQzvEDMmmA0xlwG5KgNwsbCwsKQyu3DPCAsKH-WR1RYFSpdYuLmaxw491nB6FuWsgKwB~N9dYPamQ71DW64R7JLu4IPy5ari9P8y0SsCoQ80Hy-tEgPlVS9aQ1xzxQ-bdva4CeS-4-~0zfr~nNWzzACDnZOQmI41IGBtA6m2Qdwqk5T96ZuCl1mEs5XYh9U1ZvyQ0tZbJ3u-QwgFtbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Vice President DeVola presented the Social Studies Task Force findings during the June 12 Board of Education meeting, and members discussed alignment options for high‑school social studies courses.

The task force reported it was not in favor of a single, condensed one‑year course combining U.S. history and civics. Instead, participants favored a sequence that keeps U.S. history as a year course and civics/government as a semester course. Task force members raised concerns about school‑to‑school inconsistencies in which year students take those courses, the materials used, and how differing schedules affect transfers and graduation pathways.

Board members pressed for input from school counselors and staff who manage transcripts and transfers before the task force finalizes recommendations. Directors noted the district has a large number of student transfers, including military families, and that stricter course requirements could create unintended barriers to on‑time graduation for transfer students.

The board directed staff to return with additional analysis about how proposed changes would affect transfer students and transcript equivalencies. The task force will meet again July 31 to continue work; the board indicated interest in aligning standards or core documents (for example, key civics documents) while preserving some zone autonomy.

Why it matters

Changes to required social studies sequencing or to the district graduation requirements could alter student schedules, transferability of credits, and how the district meets state civics demonstration requirements. The board emphasized balancing consistent expectations with flexibility for students who transfer into District 49.

What’s next

Administration and the task force will consult counselors and transcript staff, report back with specifics about transfer impacts and timing, and continue work at the July 31 task force meeting.","The district task force recommended keeping U.S. history as a year‑long course and civics/government as a semester course and flagged inconsistent course timing and materials across schools. The board asked the task force to return with details about transcript impacts and transfer students and set a follow‑up meeting July 31.",{"_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},6538777,"Board approves meals contracts, budget and a package of policies and financial resolutions",30,3639000,3669000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798991-bff749b59f15f5423a6d6f7285d8b090&start=3639&end=3669","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798991-bff749b59f15f5423a6d6f7285d8b090/thumbnail_3639000.jpg","/articles/6538777/Colorado/Board-approves-meals-contracts-budget-and-a-package-of-policies-and-financial-resolutions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538777-2b106dc29ae752a0217f8362ab98fa64/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501820&Signature=IXEAnVBwV~I2~asS1TZXXf0uU~-06YfC0kKHM~PWJ-3TwPw686prgriPmXAl920GTFU3Tm38c8PPn8dlqraYJzfXRG0E~e67AuHEcW8TKeu42TlR0Hm~n47oncxinMtwt6GFSOJwN320QoDhNmSvxUilvgLGPSJMTF9Hk4WXqYAj~LjLBQi5Kv047IWMWn~K8n-DwnNpOIAq2jGqmQM4raQ7MdlLEX199fUyXz3IGTxNUMZ-rAzXvRrPnLJ~GQDWAknT1PEXdIadFU17KuUaAyOek5d6bb5Hum957ZDGEE1i23mrvjlP37YNWFTdIjI9AHHGyvXfuPgihz62wqTzeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The El Paso County Colorado School District 49 Board of Education on June 12 approved six action items covering meal contracts, policy reviews, budget adoption and short-term financial resolutions.

The board voted unanimously on each motion. No recorded “no,” “abstain,” or “recused” votes appeared in the transcript; the roll call for each item recorded the same five board members saying “Aye.”

Votes at a glance

- 7.1 — Contracts to provide meals for the 2025–26 school year: Approved. Motion text recorded: \"I move to approve the contracts to provide meals for the 2526 school year between district 49 nutrition services and Banning Lewis Ranch Academy, Banning Lewis Preparatory Academy, Liberty Tree Academy, Mountain View Academy, Pikes Peak School of Expeditionary Learning, and Pioneer Technology and Arts Academy.\" Vote: Devala (Aye); Heil (Aye); Olivia Wright (Aye); Schmidt (Aye); Thompson (Aye).

- 7.2 — Policy and procedure review: Approved. Motion text recorded: \"I move to approve the policy and procedure review as presented.\" Vote: Devala (Aye); Heil (Aye); Olivia Wright (Aye); Schmidt (Aye); Thompson (Aye). The board also reached consensus to task the superintendent and the district attorney to review and, if needed, revise language in the drug-use paragraph to address state/federal conflicts and newer substances (for example, marijuana derivatives and psilocybin). That tasking was recorded as an assignment to administration, not a change to policy at this meeting.

- 7.3 — Revisions to policy GBGI: Approved. Motion text recorded: \"I move to approve the revisions for policy GBGI.\" Vote: Devala (Aye); Heil (Aye); Olivia Wright (Aye); Schmidt (Aye); Thompson (Aye).

- 7.4 — 2025–26 budget: Approved. Motion text recorded: \"I move to approve the 2526 presented budget.\" Vote: Devala (Aye); Heil (Aye); Olivia Wright (Aye); Schmidt (Aye); Thompson (Aye).

- 7.5 — Interfund borrowing resolution: Approved. Motion text recorded: \"I move to approve the interfund of borrowing resolution as presented.\" Vote: Devala (Aye); Heil (Aye); Olivia Wright (Aye); Schmidt (Aye); Thompson (Aye).

- 7.6 — Use of beginning fund balance resolution: Approved. Motion text recorded: \"I move to approve the use of beginning fund balance resolution as presented.\" Vote: Devala (Aye); Heil (Aye); Olivia Wright (Aye); Schmidt (Aye); Thompson (Aye).

Why it matters

The approvals move the district into the 2025–26 fiscal year with a board‑adopted budget and short‑term financial authorities to manage cash flow (interfund borrowing and use of beginning fund balance). The meal-service contracts finalize vendor relationships for meals at multiple district campuses. The policy review passed while the board directed administration to return with clarified language about controlled substances to account for state/federal distinctions.

What’s next

Administration will implement the contracts and budget and return any requested policy language updates to the board after review with the district attorney and other appropriate staff.

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Key points:

- Concurrent enrollment growth: The district anticipates about 16% of high school students will take at least one college course in the fall — the highest level reported so far. CE is a state‑mandated program in Colorado and is used to increase college access.

- Summer CE: The district is offering summer concurrent enrollment (an eight‑week general chemistry course had 15 students) and expects summer offerings to expand access for students who want to earn college credit at no cost.

- CTE and industry credentials: The district reported approximately 350 students earned industry credentials this year. Staff emphasized a correlation between CTE participation and higher graduation rates; concentration in a pathway for two years showed up to a 97% graduation rate in available state data.

- Partnerships and grants: The district is negotiating a partnership with Hunter (an automotive industry equipment provider) to equip Falcon High School with industry‑grade equipment and to make Falcon a satellite training site. The district was also awarded an innovation grant to start a medical assistant program at Vista Ridge High School; staff noted the grant review had significantly more requests ($4,600,000 requested vs. $2,600,000 available) and that the district’s proposal was selected.

- Work‑based learning and ICAP: The Choice and Success team increased student Individual Career and Academic Plan (ICAP) conversations from about 30% in year one to roughly 80% this year. The district held mock interviews, site visits, a Shark Tank event, and a draft day to connect students with industry partners.

What’s next

Staff will scale CE and CTE offerings, implement the new medical assistant program and finalize the Hunter automotive partnership details. Board members praised the programs and encouraged continued community engagement and outreach to students and families.","District 49’s Applied and Advanced Learning team presented increases in concurrent enrollment and industry credentials, announced a grant to start a medical assistant program, an automotive partnership with Hunter, and new summer concurrent enrollment offerings.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6538763,"Communications office wins state awards; district highlights social media and photo outreach",131,3677000,3808000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3798991-bff749b59f15f5423a6d6f7285d8b090&start=3677&end=3808","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3798991-bff749b59f15f5423a6d6f7285d8b090/thumbnail_3677000.jpg","/articles/6538763/Colorado/Communications-office-wins-state-awards-district-highlights-social-media-and-photo-outreach","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6538763-ff05980d7519b1d2f614de715f072dc5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770501820&Signature=LFwC7DhTmxhkGzncjyJV-w9vz55feRh42qzIRldnSEndLbnL~hhr0q0ZFUipF0lWkg3VSEpoEJWXsDjNWwTyok5VRfgTljbcqLrkWjs820KxxjRYjicawRJ04g~TD9KEjpd84e15CR~Qj0zu9L5vlcn-q8XaoGJ3VuGmkMT5hio3RoqaJRqiKDRYnobtStjtOJFPrSMBZkPxyG5ZGsFPN8kwKd~xT0U3IGq6ib1bitS7XKtFHJOAoa3~wCKxPMrm-v8Qswu6b95Y8Pzr7Clp6-8ayHExwmYKMgyG2kMa4D9~it7zqRDU8cj0qQdY6utEHnh2P8OhP~5rRfc~A8C~8w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Director of Communications David Nancarrow presented the department’s spring performance metrics and several accomplishments at the June 12 meeting.

Highlights:

- Awards: The communications team reported multiple COSPRA recognitions, including top awards for video and the Discovery 90 magazine receiving a Golden Achievement Award for community outreach and public engagement.

- Graduation coverage: The office produced 10 graduation photo albums on Flickr and reported more than 17,000 views on those albums at the time of the presentation. Directors asked that the Flickr links be shared more widely with families and the public.

- Digital metrics: The office flagged a substantial increase in Instagram interactions (reported as a 655% uplift in the Meta reporting) and an all‑time high of 956 podcast downloads for the period under review.

- Accessibility and planning: The communications team said it is continuing a phased rollout of digital accessibility work and preparing for the 2025–26 communications plan, including staff training and attendance at school public relations conferences.

Board response and next steps

Directors praised the communications team for timely weather and emergency messaging as well as for the graduation coverage. The board asked staff to widen distribution of the Flickr graduation albums and to continue building on accessibility efforts. Nancarrow said the team will share links and continue summer planning for recurring projects.

","Communications Director David Nancarrow reported District 49’s communications team won multiple Colorado School Public Relations Association awards, produced popular graduation photo albums and increased social media engagement; the board asked staff to broaden distribution of photo links.","actionData","errors"]

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