Meeting Minutes March 24, 206
Work Session
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Location: District Administrative Office Boardroom
- Call to Order
- Roll Call
The March 24, 2026 work session was called to order by School Board President Heather Simpson at 6:20 p.m.
Sittner aye; Steinke aye; Simpson aye; Batka aye; Tolle aye
All members present.
- Welcome Visitors
- Agenda Approval
Motion: Ryleigh Sittner moved to approve the agenda as presented and John Batka seconded the motion.
Sittner aye; Steinke aye; Simpson aye; Batka aye; Tolle aye
The vote was unanimous
- Discussion Items
- Betterment Options for new K-8 School
- Discussed betterment options
- Adjournment
Motion: John Batka motioned and Tom Tolle seconded the motion to adjourn the
March 24, 2026 work session at 6:55 p.m.
Sittner aye; Steinke aye; Simpson aye; Batka aye; Tolle aye
The vote was unanimous
___________________________ __________________________
Heather Simpson, President John Batka, Secretary
BOE BOE
Regular Meeting
Date: Tuesday, March 24, 2026
Location: District Administrative Office Boardroom
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Roll Call
The March 24, 2026 meeting was called to order by School Board Vice President Tara Steinke at 6:59 p.m.
Sittner aye; Steinke aye; Simpson aye; Batka aye; Tolle aye
The vote was unanimous.
- Welcome Visitors
- Agenda Approval
Motion: Ryleigh Sittner moved to approve the agenda and John Batka seconded the motion.
Sittner aye; Steinke aye; Simpson aye; Batka aye; Tolle aye
The vote was unanimous.
- Recognition of Visitors Desiring to Address the Board
None
- Consent Agenda for this Meeting
Approval of meeting minutes; accounts payable in the amount of $371,643.74, bank reconciliations for pooled cash in the amount of $953,168.30, Food Service reconciliation of $192,323.33, accounting for Activity Funds, Personnel Recommendations, and Quarterly Financials.
Motion: John Batka moved to approve the meeting minutes, accounts payable, bank reconciliation for pooled cash, food service bank reconciliation, activity funds, personnel recommendations, and quarterly financials. Tom Tolle seconded the motion.
Sittner aye; Steinke aye; Simpson aye; Batka aye; Tolle aye
The vote was unanimous.
- Information Items
- Student Recognition
- 8th Grade Girls Basketball
The 8th grade girls team and coaches were recognized at the meeting for their successful season and second year as league champions. Coach, Molly Wilson, highlighted how well both the A and B team worked together and came together as one big team.
- State Wrestling
The High School 2A state wrestling team and coaches were recognized at the meeting for their team win, individual state champions; Wyatt Chase, Carter Jensen, and Tyler Varra, and Coach of the Year award. Principal, Clay Naughton, congratulated the entire team on how they have grown over the years as individuals and teammates.
- Bond Update
Artaic Representative, Bear Krieg and Adolfson & Peterson Representatives, Megan Collins-Vidal and Thomas Macda provided an update.
The Masonry work of the elementary gym is almost complete and site improvements are progressing for curb and gutter work. Roofing and paving is scheduled to being in April along with the closed section of 1st Ave/County Road 35 opening back up.
- Action Items
- Greenhouse Project
Two greenhouses are to be build using FFA grant funds and a portion of CTE funds from the passed Bond.
Motion: John Batka moved to adopt the contract between Weld Re-9 School District and Fransen Pittman Construction Company for the FFA Greenhouses. Heather Simpson seconded the motion.
Sittner aye; Steinke aye; Simpson aye; Batka aye; Tolle aye
The vote was unanimous
- Board Policy Adoption
No discussion.
Motion: Ryleigh Sittner adopt the policy change listed for the Weld Re-9 School District. John Batka seconded the motion.
Sittner aye; Steinke aye; Simpson aye; Batka aye; Tolle aye
The vote was unanimous
- Administrator Contract Approvals
No discussion.
Motion: Heather Simpson moved to approve the issuing of administrative contracts for the 2026-2027 school year. Tom Tolle seconded the motion.
Sittner aye; Steinke aye; Simpson aye; Batka aye; Tolle aye
The vote was unanimous
- Superintendent Report
Superintendent Andy Lavier highlighted January expenditures, including payments to LP Propane for the TMF utilities, American Floor Mats for new entry mats in all buildings, and ABC Child Development Centers for a Universal Preschool Para .
Mr. Lavier and Human Resource Director, Lisa Todd, is meeting with Licensed Staff for Meet and Confer on April 1st to discuss potential changes for next school year. He is also working on getting a Districtwide Quarterly Newsletter sent out to parents and staff with the goal of also printing copies to share with the communities that make up our district.
- EMA Team Member Report
Vice President, Tara Steinke, shared an email highlighting the recent trip 10 FFA members took to the Fort Collins Cargill Crop Innovations lab. Students were extremely respectful and the Cargill staff enjoyed leading them in hands-on activities.
- Adjournment
Motion: John Batka moved and Ryleigh Sittner seconded the motion to adjourn the March 24, 2026 Board of Education meeting at 7:35 p.m.
Sittner aye; Steinke aye; Simpson aye; Batka aye; Tolle aye
The vote was unanimous.
___________________________ __________________________
Heather Simpson, President John Batka, Secretary
BOE BOE