Regular Meeting 9/22/2026

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The Avon Town Council is the policy-making legislative body for the town. It consists of seven elected members and a mayor elected by the council. The council meets twice monthly, on the second and fourth Tuesdays of the month.

Chapters

Welcome and Pledge of Allegiance (00:00:00)
The meeting begins with a welcome and the Pledge of Allegiance.

The Eagle County School District Board of Education meeting is called to order with a welcome and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Consent Agenda Approval (00:00:33)
The board approves the consent agenda, including the minutes of the last meeting and the personnel list, with a vote of six to zero.

The board considers the consent agenda, which includes routine items such as the approval of the minutes of the last meeting and the approval of the personnel list. A motion is made and seconded, and the agenda is approved with a unanimous vote.
Superintendent's Report (00:01:21)
Superintendent Dr. Summers provides a detailed report highlighting celebrations, academic achievements, community connections, and legislative updates.

Dr. Summers discusses various topics including homecoming week celebrations, academic awards ceremonies, student leadership events, instructional leadership efforts, community partnerships, and legislative updates. He emphasizes the importance of community engagement and highlights potential legislative changes that could impact the district.
Board Reports (00:14:06)
Board members share their experiences and highlights from recent events and conferences.

Board members discuss their participation in recent events, including Wild West Day and the CASB conference. They highlight community involvement, the importance of supporting school initiatives, and the positive impact of recent activities.
Public Participation (00:16:31)
Community members express support for the mill levy override and share personal experiences related to school programs and funding.

Several community members, including teachers and parents, speak in favor of the proposed mill levy override, emphasizing the importance of funding for school programs, staff compensation, and student success. They share personal stories about the impact of school programs on students and the need for additional resources.
New and Old Business Discussion (00:25:32)
The board reviews upcoming meeting topics and ongoing discussions about superintendent goals and evaluations.

The board discusses the agenda for the next meeting, which will include staff recognitions, updates on the Healthy Kids Colorado survey, and discussions about superintendent goals and evaluations. They plan for future meetings and ongoing priorities.
Mill Levy Override Allocation Framework Approval (00:26:51)
The board approves the allocation framework for the proposed mill levy override, focusing on employee compensation and instructional priorities.

Dr. Summers presents the proposed allocation framework for the mill levy override, emphasizing the importance of employee compensation and restoring lost positions. The board discusses the framework and unanimously approves it, contingent on voter approval.
Restorative Practices Update (00:32:33)
Katie Jarnot provides an update on the district's restorative practices initiative, highlighting training and implementation progress.

Katie Jarnot shares the progress of the restorative practices initiative, aimed at improving student behavior and relationships through training and reflection. She discusses the training sessions conducted, the establishment of ES reflection rooms, and the positive feedback from teachers and administrators.
Discussion on Student Restorative Practices (00:44:00)
A discussion about student restorative practices, including vaping modules and presentations, and their impact on student behavior and learning.

The meeting discussed student restorative practices being implemented involving specific modules for offenses like vaping. Students are required to create presentations on their learnings which they present to teachers and administrators. It was noted that this has helped students realize the costs involved with vaping and has provided an avenue for addressing addiction. The success of these programs was highlighted by the reduction in out-of-school suspensions. The importance of fidelity in following these steps was emphasized, as well as the opportunity for students to gain support in breaking addictions.
Restorative Practices Policy Review Committee Update (00:50:00)
An update on the work of the Restorative Practices Policy Review Committee, including the development of a discipline matrix and policy revisions.

The Restorative Practices Policy Review Committee has been involved in creating a matrix that provides options and choices for dealing with various offenses. This matrix aims to standardize responses to offenses like vaping across schools. The committee also revised the discipline policy, combining several existing policies into one comprehensive document. This new policy is designed to be restorative practices-friendly. The committee has also developed materials to help explain restorative practices to parents and community members.
Integration of Restorative Practices in Schools (01:04:00)
Discussion on how restorative practices are being integrated into schools, including the use of circles and community engagement.

The integration of restorative practices in schools includes the use of community circles, where students engage with each other through guided discussions. These circles help students and teachers build relationships and address classroom norms and behaviors collaboratively. The circles start with simple questions and can progress to more in-depth discussions. The effectiveness of this approach is seen in reduced discipline incidents and increased student accountability. The meeting also discussed how parents are being involved in understanding and supporting these practices.
Approval of Discipline Policy and Matrix (01:14:00)
The board approved the revised discipline policy and discipline matrix, which incorporates restorative practices.

The board moved to approve the revised discipline policy and matrix, which integrates restorative practices and combines previous policies into a single document. This approval supports the ongoing efforts to make disciplinary actions more consistent and restorative across the district.
Head Start Program Update and Action Plan Approval (01:16:00)
Update on the Head Start program and approval of a corrective action plan related to recent review findings.

The Head Start program provided an update on enrollment and addressed findings from a recent review. Issues included reporting difficulties due to system changes and required submissions for capital reporting. The board approved a corrective action plan to address these findings, which were not due to internal failures but external system issues.
Approval of Policy Council Member List (01:20:00)
The board approved the list of members for the Policy Council, which governs the Head Start program.

The board reviewed and approved the list of members for the Policy Council, which plays a key role in the governance of the Head Start program. The council includes parents and community members who are involved in early childhood education initiatives.
Approval of DAC Membership List (01:22:00)
The board approved the District Accountability Committee (DAC) membership list for the upcoming term.

The board approved the membership list for the District Accountability Committee (DAC), which includes parents, community members, and students. The DAC is responsible for advising the board on various educational matters and ensuring accountability within the district.
Meeting Adjournment (01:24:00)
The meeting was concluded with a note of thanks to all participants.

The meeting was adjourned after a fruitful discussion on various agenda items, with board members expressing their satisfaction with the progress and initiatives discussed during the session.

Avon Town Council (14 Episodes)

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The Avon Town Council meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month. Proceedings are shown live on cable Channel 5 and at Live on Five. Meetings are recorded and subsequently posted here and replay on cable. Please visit our TV Schedule for showtimes.