The Estes Park School District R-3 Board of Education held a special meeting Monday, Nov. 3, to redo actions from its Oct. 27 meeting, after realizing that the meeting wasn’t properly recorded, as required under Colorado law. 

All five board members were present: President Stacy Ferree, Vice President Ava Kendall, Treasurer/Secretary John Davis, and Directors Brenda Wyss and Brad Shochat. 

Election update

There was no school board election this week. Only three candidates filed for open seats, meaning they were elected by acclamation in September: 

  • Stacy Ferree (incumbent) 
  • Ava Kendall (incumbent) 
  • Franco Wederski (new member) 

Ferree, Kendall, and Wederski will begin their new terms later this month. Current members Brenda Wyss and Brad Shochat will continue serving until 2027. 

By the numbers

  • 4 board policies reviewed and reapproved 
  • 2 new policy readings introduced 
  • 0 public comments 

Between the lines

The special meeting was largely procedural, meant to ensure transparency and compliance with open meeting laws. But board members still took time to highlight student achievements and community events. 

What they said

Vice President Kendall reported strong attendance at the elementary accountability meeting and positive discussions about student performance. 

Director Shochat thanked staff and families for supporting recent school events, including a barbecue, the middle school’s “Steamboat Regatta,” an egg drop challenge, and an astronomy night. 

Director Wyss said the secondary accountability committee is reviewing data and brainstorming ways to improve open house events. 

Treasurer Davis noted that the District Accountability Committee held its first meeting of the year, focusing on roles and responsibilities. 

Policy updates

  • Student and district goals: Updated to match year three of the district’s strategic plan
  • GP-14 (school board meetings): Revised to reflect a regular start time of 5:15 p.m. 
  • KLG and KLGR (relations with state and federal agencies): Approved on second reading with no changes

What’s next

  • Work session: Tuesday, Nov. 11, 3:30 p.m., at the district administration building 
  • Regular meeting: Moved up to Monday, Nov. 17, to accommodate the Thanksgiving break

Why it matters

Even procedural do-overs like this one reflect the board’s effort to stay transparent and compliant while balancing steady governance, community engagement, and election transitions.