PSD Board of Education Director Kevin Havelda

01/28/2026

So proud to be a part of a District that has a stated Strategic Initiative of Graduating with Options. Yesterday, I was fortunate to attend a special event celebrating our PSD CTE Automotive students (in its second year), as it presented directly to our local and regional industry partners (our students’ future employers). Special moment, special students, special District. Poudre School District

12/19/2025

Today, President Jessica B. Zamora and I were invited to sit down with several principals of one of our District’s high school feeders. We’re grateful for their time and ideas. They took time out of their busy schedules to sit down with us and talk about the District’s long term health and what they thought needed to be done. It was refreshing to have candid discussions about our challenges and opportunities, its students’ success, and inequities that a challenging financial forecast present.

But it also filled my cup because it demonstrated one of the best parts of this job - talking frankly and passionately about what’s best for kids. Sometimes I get asked what we do on the School Board. Today summed that up pretty well.

Mostly, it involves listening.

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12/13/2025

2025 Colorado Association of School Boards at the Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs never disappoints. A great time to bond with current Board Members and the Leadership Team, discuss District Priorities (through one on ones - Sunshine laws still apply 🫡), network with other Districts, engage thoughtfully in incredible sessions, and take a step back to reflect on all the important work ahead. Oh, and the views don’t hurt.

12/03/2025

Last night, the Poudre School District had its first meeting with its newest BOE Directors (Coronda Ziegler, Karla Baise, and Andrew Spain) and said farewell to our outgoing Directors (President Kristen Draper and Jim Brokish). We're eternally indebted to President Draper's and Director Brokish's service. They will be missed. But I am confident that we will honor their service and legacy with the new composition of the Board. Alongside Superintendent Brian Kingsley's leadership, the District is in good hands. I am also honored to join Director Zamora (who will serve as our Board President) as a part of the BOE's leadership team, serving as the Board's Vice-President.

The night was made even more special by the presence of all the former BOE members and elected officials who joined us in celebrating this important transition. It was humbling to see so many public servants who have dedicated so much of their lives to this District's success. A helpful reminder that we each play a role in improving the lives of our students, and we all belong to a very special club because of this work.

With our incredible teachers, staff, administrators, parents, and students, we will continue to break barriers and continue the important work of educating every child, every day. I'm excited for what's to come and am proud to play a small role in all the important work this District does each and every day.

Onward!