Psd board - jessica zamora
PSD Board of Education - Jessica Zamora
Role: President | District: G | Term: 2023–2027
2026-05-15
- Graduation ceremonies: Board-overseen graduation ceremonies scheduled May 18–21, 2026 at the PHS Auditorium and Lincoln Center Performance Hall.
- No teacher layoffs: In March 2026, PSD announced it was able to place all teachers on continuing contracts for 2026–27, avoiding the reduction-in-force the board had authorized in February. The board had unanimously approved the RIF option in February due to a projected $8–17M budget shortfall driven by declining enrollment.
- PSD Celebrates: The annual awards ceremony took place May 4, 2026 at the Lincoln Center.
- Schools closed May 6: All PSD schools were closed due to heavy wet snowfall and hazardous road conditions.
- Comprehensive Planning Committee: The district's Comprehensive Planning Committee is bringing recommended criteria (not decisions) to the full Board in May 2026 to guide future enrollment and facility planning in a transparent, fact-based process.
Sources:
- Poudre School District weighs options regarding enrollment, budget shortfalls — Rocky Mountain Collegian
- Poudre School District avoids laying off veteran teachers for 2026-27
- Update from the PSD Comprehensive Planning Committee
2026-05-17
- Charter school authority restored: On April 9, the Colorado Board of Education voted 5-4 along party lines to restore PSD's exclusive charter school authority (which had been revoked in a prior dispute). Zamora stated: "Our community has the greatest access to us as their local elected body, and therefore they look to us for their educational options."
- 2026-27 school calendar: The board approved August 19, 2026 as the first day of school for the upcoming year.
- May 28 board meeting: The Comprehensive Planning Committee will present recommended criteria — not decisions — for future enrollment and facility planning at the May 28 board meeting. Public feedback questionnaire closes May 19 — community members can still submit input before then.
Sources:
- Poudre School District regains exclusive charter authority — AOL/Coloradoan
- 2026-27 School Calendar Approved — psdschools.org
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
- Update from the PSD Comprehensive Planning Committee — psdschools.org
2026-05-30
- Comprehensive Planning Committee criteria adopted (May 12): At the May 12 board meeting, committee co-chairs Traci Gile and Brett Hansen presented recommended criteria for evaluating future school closures, consolidations, and relocations. The criteria include building capacity, facility condition, current and projected enrollment, walkability, transportation availability and commute length, proximity of consolidated schools, continuity of services (IEPs, multilingual learners, underserved students), and maximization of program offerings, electives, and extracurriculars. Notably, the criteria contain no specific thresholds or weighted percentages by design — the committee wanted flexibility. The board discussed but did not vote on specific school closures; those recommendations are not expected until October/November 2026.
- School year ended May 27: PSD's 2025-26 school year concluded. Graduation ceremonies were held May 18–21. The 2026-27 school year begins August 19.
- Tobey Bassoff joins as Asst. Superintendent Area C (July 1): As of July 1, Bassoff will serve as Assistant Superintendent for Area C, adding to the district's leadership team.
Sources:
- Poudre School District committee settles on school closure criteria — AOL
- PSD announces 2026 graduation ceremony schedule — psdschools.org
- An Update on PSD's Budget and Planning for 2026-27 — psdschools.org
2026-05-18
- Graduation week begins: PSD's Class of 2026 commencement ceremonies begin today. Tonight: IB Convocation at 6:00 p.m. at PHS Auditorium. Ceremonies continue through May 23, covering all comprehensive high schools, alternative programs, and specialized academies. No tickets required; PSDTV will livestream all ceremonies.
- Public questionnaire closes tomorrow: The community feedback questionnaire on the Comprehensive Planning Committee's enrollment and facility planning recommendations closes May 19. The committee will present its criteria (not final decisions) to the full Board at the May 28 meeting.
Sources:
- PSD announces 2026 graduation ceremony schedule — psdschools.org
- Poudre School District Graduation Schedule Set For Class Of 2026 — North Forty News
2026-05-21
- School closure criteria vote approaching: At its May 12 meeting, the PSD Board reviewed and discussed the Comprehensive Planning Committee's recommended criteria for school closures, consolidations, and relocations. Criteria include building capacity, facility condition, and current/projected enrollment. The board is scheduled to vote on these policy recommendations at its May 26 meeting — one step before decisions about specific schools are made.
- New assistant superintendent: Tobey Bassoff was selected as PSD's Assistant Superintendent for Area C, effective July 1, 2026.
- Graduations complete: PSD's Class of 2026 graduation ceremonies wrapped up through May 22 at PHS Auditorium, Lincoln Center Performance Hall, and CSU Moby Arena.
Sources:
- Poudre School District committee settles on school closure criteria — AOL/Coloradoan
- An Update on PSD's Budget and Planning for 2026-27 — psdschools.org
2026-05-26
- School closure criteria vote (tonight): The full board voted today on the Comprehensive Planning Committee's recommended policy framework for school closures, consolidations, and relocations. The criteria being voted on include: building capacity, facility condition, current/projected enrollment, walkability, transportation access and commute length, program breadth and extracurriculars, proximity of consolidated schools, and continuity of services. This is a vote on criteria only — not yet on specific schools. Any actual closure or consolidation would not take effect before 2027–28. Results not yet indexed publicly at time of this update.
Sources:
- Poudre School District committee settles on school closure criteria — AOL/Coloradoan
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
2026-05-27
- Last day of school: Today is the last day of the 2025–26 school year for most PSD students. The board approved August 19, 2026 as the first day of the 2026–27 school year. The closure criteria vote results from May 26 have not yet been published publicly.
Sources:
- 2026-27 School Calendar — psdschools.org
2026-05-29
- School closure criteria vote outcome still unconfirmed: The results of the May 26 board vote on the Comprehensive Planning Committee's policy framework for school closures, consolidations, and relocations have not yet been publicly indexed. A second board meeting was held May 28. Any specific school recommendations from the committee are expected in Oct/Nov 2026; actual closures would not occur before the 2027–28 school year.
- District enters summer: The 2025–26 school year has ended; the next school year begins August 19, 2026. The June 1 RIF final notification deadline for teaching staff is approaching, though earlier in the year PSD announced it had placed all teachers on continuing contracts and avoided layoffs.
Sources:
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
- PSD Schools closed Wednesday, May 6, 2026 — psdschools.org
2026-05-31
- May 26 vote outcome — FCB and FCB-R policies appear adopted: Based on available sources, the Board of Education appears to have voted at the May 26 regular meeting to adopt District Policies FCB and FCB-R, formally establishing the criteria and process for evaluating possible school consolidations or closures. The criteria — including building capacity, facility condition, current/projected enrollment, walkability, transportation, program breadth, and continuity of services for IEP students and multilingual learners — were developed over several months by the Comprehensive Planning Committee. This was a vote on the framework only, not on specific schools. The committee is expected to bring specific school recommendations to the board in Oct/Nov 2026; no closures or consolidations would take effect before 2027–28.
- 2025–26 school year concluded: The final day of school was May 27. All teachers were placed on continuing contracts for 2026–27; the June 1 RIF final notification deadline is essentially moot given the earlier no-layoff outcome.
Sources:
- Poudre School District committee settles on school closure criteria — AOL/Coloradoan
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
2026-06-05
- CPC action team applications close today: Applications for parents/caregivers and staff to serve on the Comprehensive Planning Committee's four action teams closed June 5. These teams will apply the FCB/FCB-R criteria to evaluate school buildings through October, then deliver specific school closure/consolidation recommendations to the board by October 20, 2026.
- New leadership appointments for 2026-27: Kathy Sampson named next principal of Lincoln Middle School; Tyler Muniz named next principal of Putnam Elementary; Deon Davis named next principal of Bethke Elementary. Tobey Bassoff joins as Assistant Superintendent for Area C effective July 1.
- Next board meetings likely June 9 and June 23 (second and fourth Tuesdays). No agendas posted yet.
- Budget adoption deadline June 30: PSD must formally adopt its 2026-27 budget by June 30 (Colorado law). Given the projected $8–17M shortfall from declining enrollment, the budget will be a key item.
Sources:
- Board of Education Approves Comprehensive Planning Policies — psdschools.org
- An Update on PSD's Budget and Planning for 2026-27 — psdschools.org
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
2026-06-07
- Board meeting tomorrow (June 9): Regular board meeting on the 2nd Tuesday. Expected items: 2026–27 budget progress (adoption deadline June 30); CPC action team formation update (applications closed June 5). No public agenda posted yet.
- Budget clarity improving: The state legislature finalized its budget in May, giving PSD more certainty on its state allocation. The projected shortfall remains in the $8–17M range driven by declining enrollment (~654 fewer students projected for 2026–27). The board must adopt a final budget by June 30.
Sources:
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
- An Update on PSD's Budget and Planning for 2026-27 — psdschools.org
2026-06-09
- Board meeting tonight (5:30 PM, 2407 LaPorte Ave): Regular second-Tuesday meeting. Expected focus: 2026–27 budget progress — the board must formally adopt a final budget by June 30, and today's meeting is one of only two scheduled before that deadline. The projected shortfall of $8–17M (driven by declining enrollment of approximately 654 fewer students for 2026–27, with roughly 85% of PSD's budget tied to staffing) means the budget adoption will likely involve difficult line-item decisions.
- CPC action teams now active: Applications for the Comprehensive Planning Committee's four action teams closed June 5. Teams will now work through October applying the board-approved FCB/FCB-R criteria (building capacity, facility condition, enrollment trends, walkability, transportation access, program breadth, and continuity of services for students with IEPs and multilingual learners) to evaluate school buildings. Specific school closure/consolidation recommendations are not expected until October 20, 2026; no changes before the 2027–28 school year.
Sources:
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
- An Update on PSD's Budget and Planning for 2026-27 — psdschools.org
- Board of Education Approves Comprehensive Planning Policies — psdschools.org
2026-06-08
- Board meeting tomorrow (June 9, 5:30 PM): Regular 2nd-Tuesday meeting. The board faces its most consequential near-term decision: adopting the 2026–27 budget before the June 30 statutory deadline with a projected $8–17M shortfall from declining enrollment. The board authorized a Reduction in Force contingency if needed. CPC action teams (formed after applications closed June 5) are now beginning their school building evaluations — they will present specific school recommendations to the board on October 20, 2026.
Sources:
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
- Poudre school board approves reduction in force — 9News
2026-06-09
- May 26 school closure policy vote confirmed: The board voted May 26 to adopt District Policies FCB and FCB-R, establishing the formal criteria and process for evaluating future school closures or consolidations. Crucially: no schools will be closed or consolidated in 2026–27. Any approved changes would take effect in 2027–28 at the earliest. CPC action teams are now evaluating school buildings; the Comprehensive Planning Committee will present specific school recommendations to the board on October 20, 2026. (Resolves "unconfirmed" note from May 29 entry.)
Sources:
- Board of Education Approves Comprehensive Planning Policies — psdschools.org
- Poudre School District puts school closure, consolidation plans on pause — Denver7
2026-06-10
- June 9 board meeting held: The regular meeting occurred at 5:30 PM at 2407 LaPorte Ave with budget adoption as the primary focus. No specific vote outcomes published publicly as of this morning.
- RIF discontinued — but ~250 roles still impacted: Earlier this spring, PSD Chief of Staff Dr. Lauren Hooten confirmed the district discontinued its formal Reduction in Force process after HR, principals, and the RIF committee found placements for all continuing-contract teachers. However, roughly 250 roles will still be affected by budget reductions (reassignments, position eliminations, reduced hours). The human cost of the $8–17M shortfall is real, even without formal layoffs.
- Next regular meeting: June 23 — the most likely date for formal budget adoption before the June 30 statutory deadline.
Sources:
- PSD discontinues RIF process but ~250 roles still affected — Citizen Portal
- An Update on PSD's Budget and Planning for 2026–27 — psdschools.org
2026-06-16
- Special board meeting today on disability services: The Board of Education is holding two special meetings today, June 16, at the Johannsen Support Services Center (2407 LaPorte Ave). The first (5:30–7:00 PM) is a community engagement session on the district's efforts to support students with disabilities, specifically those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, plus dyslexia support and equity for students served on IEPs, followed by small-group discussions (RSVP closed 5:00 PM June 15). The second (7:15 PM) is a boardroom session livestreamed on YouTube and Comcast/Xfinity channel 10; no public comment period at this meeting.
- No June 23 meeting on the official calendar: Contrary to the earlier assumption that the board's next regular meeting (and likely budget-adoption date) would be June 23, the district's published board meeting schedule shows no meeting listed between June 16 and the next 2026-27 date (August 11). It remains unclear from public sources whether the 2026-27 budget was formally adopted at the June 9 meeting or whether a yet-unannounced special meeting will be called before the June 30 statutory deadline. Worth confirming via the board agenda page closer to month-end.
Sources:
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
2026-06-17
- Budget adoption status unclear — June 30 deadline approaches: The June 16 special meetings addressed disability services, not budget. The next scheduled regular board meeting is August 11 — after the June 30 statutory budget adoption deadline. PSD has not publicly announced a special meeting to adopt the 2026-27 budget. Either the budget was adopted at the June 9 regular meeting (not yet publicly confirmed) or a special meeting will be called. Watch the board agenda page for any special meeting notices before June 30.
- Budget watch: The district faces a $8–17M shortfall from declining enrollment (25,013 students in 2025-26, down from 25,526). Despite discontinuing formal RIF procedures, roughly 250 roles are still being affected through reassignments and position eliminations.
Sources:
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
- An Update on PSD's Budget and Planning for 2026-27 — psdschools.org
2026-06-18
- Budget adoption still unconfirmed — 12 days to June 30 deadline: PSD must adopt its 2026–27 budget by June 30 (Colorado statute). The next scheduled regular board meeting is August 11 — after the deadline. Whether the budget was adopted at the June 9 meeting or will require an unannounced special meeting before June 30 remains unclear from public sources. The projected shortfall is $8–17M driven by declining enrollment (~654 fewer students). Despite the formal RIF process being discontinued earlier this spring (all continuing-contract teachers placed), roughly 250 roles will still be affected by reassignments, eliminations, or reduced hours.
- CPC action teams underway: The four Comprehensive Planning Committee action teams are now active after applications closed June 5. They will evaluate school buildings through October and deliver specific closure/consolidation recommendations to the board by October 20, 2026. No school closures or consolidations will take effect before 2027–28.
- Tobey Bassoff joins as Asst. Superintendent Area C — July 1: Two weeks away.
Sources:
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
- Poudre School District warns of steep budget shortfall — Citizen Portal
2026-06-30
- Budget adoption deadline TODAY. Colorado statute requires PSD to adopt its 2026–27 budget by June 30. The district faces an $8–17M shortfall from declining enrollment (~654 fewer students projected, ~25,013 total). Despite discontinuing the formal RIF process (all continuing-contract teachers placed), 181 total positions were not retained — 100+ licensed staff and 70+ classified staff. The next scheduled regular board meeting is August 11 — after today's deadline. Whether the budget was adopted at the June 9 meeting or required a special meeting has not been publicly confirmed. Watch psdschools.org/your-district/board-education/board-meetings-agendas for any special meeting notice or budget adoption confirmation.
- CPC action teams underway: The four Comprehensive Planning Committee action teams are actively evaluating school buildings through October, applying the FCB/FCB-R criteria adopted May 26. Specific school closure/consolidation recommendations are due to the board October 20, 2026. No closures take effect before 2027–28.
- Tobey Bassoff joins as Asst. Superintendent Area C tomorrow (July 1).
Sources:
- An Update on PSD's Budget and Planning for 2026-27 — psdschools.org
- Board Meetings and Agendas — psdschools.org
- Poudre School District Cuts More Than 180 Staffers — K99
2026-07-10
- Budget adoption still unconfirmed — now 10 days past the statutory deadline. No board meeting has been held since the June 16 special sessions; the district's own Diligent meeting portal shows no June 23 meeting and nothing scheduled for July yet either, meaning the board hasn't had a normal 4th-Tuesday session since May 26. No news outlet (Coloradoan, 9News, Denver7, K99, North Forty News, Collegian) has reported a budget-adoption vote since the position-cuts coverage in June. This silence increasingly looks structural rather than a reporting gap — worth a direct records/contact follow-up if it persists.
- Comprehensive Planning Committee now in "phase three" (June–October). Action teams and a scenario-development team are actively identifying possible school combinations toward the October 20 recommendation deadline to the board.
- 2026-27 compensation increases confirmed settled (~$5.4M, 1.81%/1.62% raises) via employee-association negotiations concluding late May — some 2026-27 budget inputs are locked in even without a public adoption announcement.
Sources:
- PSD Board Meetings & Agendas — psdschools.org
- PSD Diligent meeting portal
- Northern Colorado Poudre School District cuts staffing, offering raises — CBS Colorado