Following an executive session on Monday, September 28, 2026, the Greeley-Evans School District 6 Board of Education presented its annual performance evaluation for Superintendent Dr. Deirdre Pilch, praising her exemplary leadership, strategic collaboration, and unwavering commitment to student success.

The annual evaluation, conducted in accordance with board policy and state law, reviews performance across the four focus areas of the district’s Innovation 2030 strategic plan: Student Learning & Achievement, Strengthening Partnerships, Climate & Culture, and Operational & Organizational Effectiveness.

Board members commended Dr. Pilch for delivering meaningful progress across the district, including a 90.1% on-time graduation rate, the district's highest accreditation scores since the state performance framework’s inception, and expanded access to advanced coursework and work-based learning.

"Dr. Pilch continues to provide innovative, collaborative leadership in guiding the district’s mission," the Board of Education stated in its evaluation summary. "There is a strong sense among board members that her work is more than a job—it is a calling, reflected in the passion, dedication, and consistency she brings to her leadership. We unanimously feel honored to serve alongside her and recognize her exceptional strengths as a leader, team builder, and culture influencer."

Key highlights from the Board’s 2025–2026 evaluation include:

Student Learning & Achievement: The Board celebrated major academic milestones, including a 90.1% graduation rate, the first comprehensive high school reaching "Performance" rating since 2016, and increased student participation in concurrent enrollment, work-based learning, and industry certifications.

Strengthening Partnerships: The evaluation recognized Dr. Pilch as a highly visible community advocate who has cultivated strong relationships across local government, business, higher education, healthcare, and non-profit organizations, specifically noting her leadership in the government entities partnering for the revitalization of downtown Greeley.

Climate & Culture: The Board commended Dr. Pilch’s focus on school safety, restorative practices, the expansion of Community Schools, and districtwide efforts to limit cell phone distractions during instructional time.

Operational & Organizational Effectiveness: The Board highlighted Dr. Pilch’s strong fiscal stewardship and clean financial audits, long-term facilities planning, leadership in state education funding, and achieving full staffing in critical operational departments like transportation.

Looking forward, the Board encouraged Dr. Pilch to maintain her data-informed approach to school improvement, continue expanding business and workforce development partnerships, and begin long-term strategic planning for future facility needs and possible bond measures.

For more information regarding District 6 facilities updates and Board of Education actions, visit www.greeleyschools.org.