Peyton School District Board Academy
The Peyton School District will host a Board Academy on Wednesday, August 6th at 7:00 PM in the Peyton Elementary Atrium.
This informational session is designed for interested candidates who want to learn more about serving on the school board. Attendees will have the opportunity to ask questions, observe the meeting process, and gain insight into the roles and responsibilities of a Board Member.
All community members are welcome to attend. Come discover how you can make a difference in our students' education!
At the November 4, 2025 election three directors will be elected for a term of office of four years. To be qualified, a candidate must have been a registered elector of the school district for at least twelve consecutive months before the election. A person is ineligible to run for school director if he or she has been convicted of committing a sexual offense against a child.
A person who desires to be a candidate for school director shall file a written notice of intention to be a candidate and a nomination petition signed by at least 25 eligible electors who are registered to vote in the regular biennial school election.
Nomination petitions and election packets may be obtained at Peyton Elementary, Peyton Jr.-Sr. High School, or the Peyton School District Business Office on or after August 6, 2025. Completed petitions must be submitted to the Peyton School District’s Business Office, located in the Career and Technical Education Facility, no later than 12:00 pm on August 29.
Peyton School Board meetings are normally held on the third Wednesday of every month beginning at 7:00 p.m. There are times during the year that additional special meetings and work sessions are held when necessary.
The following website may be of interest to you as you research the possibility of becoming a School Board Member
Colorado Association of School Boards: www.casb.org
The current Peyton Board of Education would be happy to answer any questions you might have:
Katie Harms, Board President- katieharms@peyton.k12.co.us
Julie Manning, Board Vice President-juliemannering@peyton.k12.co.us
Buffi Cavanagh, Board Treasurer- bufficavanagh@peyton.k12.co.us
Craig Kaiser, Secretary-craigkaiser@peyton.k12.co.us
Kelli Markus, Director- kellimarkus@peyton.k12.co.us