Call for Nominations of School Directors

The Board of Education of Weld County School District RE-1 in the County of Weld, State of Colorado, calls for nomination of candidates for school directors to be placed on the ballot for the regular biennial school election to be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025.

At this 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 12 consecutive months before the election and must be a resident of the school district. 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 50 eligible electors who are registered to vote in the regular biennial school election.

Nomination petitions may be obtained at the Educational Community and Service Center Building, located at 1004 Main Street, Platteville, CO 80651 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m.

Completed petitions shall be submitted to the Designated Election Official at the Educational Community and Service Center no later than 3:45 p.m. on August 29, 2025.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Board of Education of Weld County School District RE-1, County of Weld, State of Colorado has caused this call for nominations to be given this 6th day of August, 2025. For further information, please email loftonl@wcsdre1.org or call (970)350-4204.

Running for School Board

A candidate for the Weld County School District RE-1 Board of Education must be:

• A resident and a registered voter of the school district for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the election
• Not be convicted of a sexual offense against a child
• Because school director elections are nonpartisan, candidates may not run as a member of a political party

Candidate Election Timeline*

*This timeline is not all encompassing. Candidates are responsible for identifying and meeting all legal and financial deadlines.

• August 6, 2025: First day to pick up and circulate nomination petitions. Petitions will be available to pick up between 7:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Educational Community and Service Center Building, 1004 Main Street, Platteville, CO 80651.
• August 29, 2025, 3:45 p.m.: Deadline for school director candidates to file a nomination petition with circulators' notarized affidavits, notarized acceptance of nomination, and written notice of intent to be a candidate.
• August 29, 2025, 3:45 p.m.: Deadline for school director write-in candidates to file an affidavit of intent to be a candidate.
• November 4, 2025: Election Day

Resource: Colorado Secretary of State Election Calendar

Campaign Finance Filing Requirements

From the CASB School Board Candidate Guide:

School board candidates must comply with the Colorado Fair Campaign Practices Act (FCPA). All candidates must file a candidate affidavit with the Colorado Secretary of State's office within 10 days of becoming a candidate. Candidates are also required to report contributions and expenditures through the Secretary of State's online TRACER program. These reports are required even if you spend $0.00 campaigning.

For more information about FCPA reporting requirements and timelines for filing these reports, visit the Colorado Secretary of State's website: www.sos.state.co.us.

Contact Information

Questions? Contact Laura Lofton, Designated Election Official, at 970-350-4204 or loftonl@wcsdre1.org.

Dear Weld RE-1 Students, Families, and Staff,

As we begin the 2025–2026 school year, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome back. The start of a new school year is always a time of renewed hope and possibility—a fresh chapter in our shared commitment to ensuring every student learns, grows, and thrives.

This year, we continue to build on the foundation we’ve laid through our five-year strategic plan. Together, we are focusing on strengthening instruction in every classroom, increasing academic rigor and expectations for all students, and ensuring every learner feels included, supported, and challenged. With the launch of our new math curriculum, ongoing professional learning for our educators, and an emphasis on data-driven instruction, we are aligning our work to what matters most—student success.

At the heart of Weld RE-1 are our people. I’m incredibly proud of the dedication and care our staff brings each day, the support our families provide, and the resilience and curiosity our students show. It takes all of us working together to create schools where learning is engaging, safe, and student-centered.

As we prepare for the first day of school, we invite families to join us for our Back-to-School Nights to meet teachers, visit classrooms, and help students feel excited and ready for the year ahead:

• Gilcrest Elementary: August 5th from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m.
• Platteville Elementary: August 6th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• Pete Mirich Elementary: August 6th from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
• Valley Middle School: August 6th from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

We are excited to welcome students back on the following dates:

• First Day of School for K–12: August 7, 2025
• First Day of Preschool: August 12, 2025

Thank you for your continued partnership and belief in our district. I look forward to a great year ahead filled with collaboration, growth, and achievement.

Let’s make it a strong year—Viking Strong, United as One.

Warmly, Kimberly Bloemen Superintendent Weld RE-1 School District