November 12, 2024 Mountain Time - Study Session
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                                        1.  STUDY SESSION – OPEN MEETING - 4:00 p.m.The Board may engage in discussion, provide administrative direction, or take other action on any of the study session agenda items listed below. | 
| 1.A. Discussion on Strategic Plan and Ends Policies 
        Speaker(s): 
Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President; and Education Elements Consultants     
        Description: 
 Discussion on aligning the Board’s Ends policies with the Strategic Plan.Desired outcome: The Board will receive information and hold discussion with potential direction to the committee and administration. | 
| 1.B. Continued Discussion on Enrollment and Housing Continuum 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent      
        Description: 
 Continued discussion on current and forecasted enrollment including results from the preference tool completed by Board members. | 
| 1.C. Discussion on Options for Potential Boundary Changes at Aspen Elementary School 
        Speaker(s): 
Dr. Michael Anderson, Associate Superintendent     
        Description: 
 Discussion on additional options for boundary changes at Aspen Elementary School.Desired outcome: Board members will review the proposed options with direction to staff for next steps. | 
| 1.D. Finance Continuum and Fund Balance Guidelines 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Bryce Dunford, Chair, District Finance & Audit Committee; and Mr. John Larsen, Business Administrator     
        Description: 
 Discussion on guidelines for requests for non-budgeted funds and the Unrestricted Fund Balance.Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion and give direction for next steps. | 
| 1.E. Interview Process for Appointing a New Board Member 
        Speaker(s): 
Ms. Tracy Miller, Board President; and Mr. Paul Van Komen, Board Attorney       
        Description: 
 Review of the process for appointing a new Board member to fill the midterm vacancy left by the resignation of Ms. Tracy Miller, District 3, in accordance with Board policy GP118 Midterm Vacancies.Desired outcome: Board members will finalize plans for the midterm appointment and give staff direction. | 
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                                        1.F. Meeting with Legislators                 
        Speaker(s): 
	Ms. Niki George, Chair, Government Relations Advisory Committee     
        Description: 
 Discussion on plans to host breakfast meeting(s) with legislators to discuss Board priorities before the 2025 legislative session.Desired outcome: Board members will decide on the number of breakfast meetings that will be held, the dates, times and locations for the meetings, and make assignments. | 
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                                        1.G. Discussion on Board Policy GP117 Travel and Other Board Expenses                 
        Speaker(s): 
Mr. Darrell Robinson, Board Second Vice President     
        Description: 
 Discussion on the policy regarding travel and expenses for Board members.Desired outcome: Board members will hold discussion with consideration for any changes that are recommended. | 
| 1.H. Board and Superintendent Reports and Comments 
        Description: 
 Board members and the Superintendent may report on Board Advisory Committees as well as Board, District or Community Affiliated Committees to which they are appointed. 
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                                        2. Motion to go into Closed Session                 | 
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                                        3.  POTENTIAL CLOSED SESSION | 
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                                        3.A. Character and Competence of Individuals (Personnel)                       | 
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                                        3.B. Property                 | 
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                                        3.C. Potential Litigation                  | 
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                                        3.D. Negotiations                 | 
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                                        3.E. Security                 |