Edward Montgomery
President

Mike Fraser
Vice-President

Dan Spykstra
Secretary

Ron Schindler
Treasurer

Bea Everest
Director

The School District is governed by an elected five member Board of Education.  Board members are elected for four-year terms.  Board members are not paid for their services.

The Board of Education employs a chief executive officer (Superintendent of Schools) to administer the affairs and the programs of the District.

The Superintendent is Dr. James Walpole.

Regular Meetings

Regular meetings are scheduled by the Board for receiving reports and updates about District operations and activities, completing duties as required by statute and policy, and adopting policies for governance of the District.   Regular meetings are conducted on the second Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room at the District Office, 57393 U.S. Highway 285, Bailey, Colorado, 80421.   If the second Monday is a holiday, the monthly meeting is held on the third Monday of the month.

*Public Budget Hearings

Special Meetings

The Board schedules Special meetings as necessary to discuss and act upon urgent matters. Notice of a special meeting, including the purpose, is posted at the District Office and at all the schools, local Post Offices, Park County Public Library, Platte Canyon Fire Department, and the Bailey Sheriff’s Office no later than 24 hours prior to the meeting date and time.

Executive Sessions

At any Regular or Special meeting, the Board may proceed into Executive Session at which only those persons invited by the Board may be present. No adoption of any proposed policy, position, resolution, rule, regulation or formal action occurs at any Executive Session. Executive Sessions are held for purposes of discussing property purchases or sales, matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes, security arrangements, negotiations issues, personnel issues, information about individual students where public disclosure would adversely affect the person or persons involved and for receiving legal advice from attorneys.  (Colorado revised Statute 24-6-402(4)).

Meetings Open to the Public

Regular and special meetings are open to the public. All attendees are asked to list their names, addresses and phone numbers to be included with the minutes as a record of attendance. Minutes of meetings are open to public inspection at the District Office.

When should you request to address the Board of Education?

You may address the Board during regular and special sessions on specific agenda topics listed for information/discussion when the Board President opens the topic for public comment or during the public comment time toward the end of regular meetings. Comments are limited to three (3) minutes unless previous arrangements have been made.

It is helpful to Board members when you include a written summary of your comments for their review, particularly if you have questions.

The Board will not discuss or debate your comments nor answer your questions during the meeting. Rather, the Board will refer items to the Superintendent or determine that issues raised are policy matters for future consideration by the Board.

If you desire to present a report on behalf of a public group or agency, you should contact the Superintendent in advance in order that a special report item can be added to a meeting agenda.

How do I get my question answered or Concerns about the District addressed?

At any regular or special meeting the Board may proceed in executive session, at which only those persons invited by the board may be present, but no adoption of any proposed policy, position, resolution, rule, regulation, or formal action occurs at any executive session not open to the public. Executive sessions are held for purposes of discussing property purchases or sales, matters required to be kept confidential by federal law or rules or state statutes, security arrangements, negotiations issues, personnel issues, information about individual students where public disclosure would adversely affect the person or persons involved and receiving legal advice from attorneys. (Colorado revised Statute 24-6-402(4)).

If the question is specifically related to your child's program or services for your child, you should ask her/his teacher or the principal of the school. If she/he is unable to answer your question, you should call the District Office (303-838-7666) where your call will be directed to a staff member who will assist you.

If you have a question or concern about any aspect of District organization, finances or operations, you may speak with one of the school principals or service managers or call the District Office. If staff members are unable to answer your question or you feel your concern has not been adequately addressed, you should write, call or schedule an appointment with the Superintendent, Dr. James Walpole (303-838-7666 X1000). The Board of Education also schedules a time for public comments at each regular meeting.

How do I request to speak to the Board?

Fill in the information on the Request Form (available as you enter the meeting room) and give it to the Secretary. The form must be received prior to the start of the meeting if you desire to address a specific information/discussion item on the agenda. You may submit it during the meeting if you want to speak during the public comments agenda time.

Communications to the Board

Communications to the Board of Education should
be addressed to:

Platte Canyon School District Board of Education
Attn: Mrs. Jan Howard, Secretary
Platte Canyon School District
57393 U.S. Highway 285
Bailey , Colorado 80421
Phone: 303-838-7666 X1000
Fax: 303-679-7504

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