Adams 12 Five Star Schools public meetings in 2021

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will vote to recess into executive session for legal advice on transgender guidelines and laws affecting school districts. The board will also discuss the 2021-2022 amended budget, review board bylaws, consider adopting a revised legislative platform policy, and receive a monitoring report on charter schools. Public comment is limited to in-person attendance.

• Executive session for legal advice on transgender guidelines under Board Policies 2.0 and 2.1
• Superintendent update including 2021-2022 amended budget and recognition of a middle school softball team
• Proposed adoption of revised Governance Process Policy 4.9 Legislative Platform
• Internal monitoring report on Charter Schools (Policy 2.9) for July 2020–June 2021
• Consent agenda includes personnel actions and adoption of district instructional materials

The Board approved the meeting agenda and recessed into an executive session to receive legal advice regarding transgender guidelines and laws affecting school districts. No other substantive decisions were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved recess for executive session to receive legal advice on transgender guidelines and school district laws (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee meeting will begin with a welcome, provide an update on the UIP work, share information about the charter process, and conclude with next steps. The agenda items are listed as discussion or informational items, with no decisions noted.

• Welcome and introductions
• UIP work update (discussion, information)
• Charter process work (information, procedural)
• Next steps and closing

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education is primarily a discussion with the district's legislative delegation about their plans for the 2022 session and to share the district's priorities. No votes on substantive matters are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural items and a single discussion item.

• Discussion with Adams 12 legislative delegation on 2022 session plans and district priorities
• Future agenda includes updates on APEX, CASB convention debrief, and annual review of board bylaws

The Board of Education met with state legislators to discuss plans for the 2022 legislative session and education-related legislation. The Board and Superintendent Gdowski shared the district's legislative priorities and provided updates on ongoing work in Adams 12.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will meet to adopt the 2021-2022 mill levy certification resolution, which sets the district's property tax rate based on updated assessed valuations. The board will also administer the oath of office to newly elected directors Courtney Potter and Amira Assad-Lucas, elect board officers (president and vice president), and consider revisions to Board Policy 4.9 Legislative Platform. A consent agenda includes approval of personnel actions and ratification of an Empowering Action for School Improvement (EASI) grant application.

• Oath of office for newly elected directors Courtney Potter (District 3) and Amira Assad-Lucas (District 4)
• Election of board president and vice president
• Adoption of 2021-2022 Mill Levy Certification Resolution (sets tax revenue)
• Proposed adoption of revised Board Policy 4.9 Legislative Platform
• Consent agenda: personnel actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves) and EASI grant application

The Board of Education seated two newly elected members and appointed its officers for the term. The Board also approved the 2021-2022 mill levy certification and adopted a legislative platform policy.

• Elected Director Goldstein as President and Director Mitchell as Vice President
• Appointed Jamey Lockley as Secretary and the Sr. Executive Assistant as Assistant Secretary (5-0)
• Appointed Superintendent Gdowski as Treasurer (5-0)
• Adopted Board Policy 4.9 Legislative Platform (5-0)
• Adopted the 2021-2022 Mill Levy Certification Resolution (5-0)
• Confirmed Superintendent compliance with Policy 2.7 Communication and Support to the Board (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Ratified the FY 2021-2022 Empowering Action for School Improvement grant application (5-0)

Work Study Session

This is a work study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education. The only substantive item is a discussion between the Superintendent and the Board regarding current events and district matters, with no action to be taken. The remainder of the agenda is procedural: call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda.

• Superintendent/Board Dialogue with Superintendent Gdowski on current district events and board questions; no action taken

The Board of Education held a work study session to discuss board member orientation, the Blueprint 2032 academic and facilities plan, and potential STEM school engagement in Baseline. The Board decided to hold a special meeting retreat in January to review governance and norms.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Scheduled special meeting retreat for January 8, 2022

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including public comment, reports, and business items. The board will receive a legislative update from Policy Matters on the 2021 election and 2022 session, and conduct an annual review of Board Policy 4.9 Legislative Platform. They will also acknowledge internal monitoring reports on Ends Policy 1.1 Schooling and Financial Conditions (July–Sept 2021), and consider delaying the Charter Schools monitoring report to December. Consent agenda includes personnel actions.

• Legislative update/forecast from Policy Matters on 2021 election and 2022 session
• Annual review of Governance Process Policy 4.9 Legislative Platform
• Internal monitoring report on Ends Policy 1.1 Schooling (July 2020–June 2021)
• Internal monitoring report on Operating Limitations Policy 2.4 Financial Conditions (July–Sept 2021)
• Proposal to delay monitoring of Operating Limitations Policy 2.9 Charter Schools to December 15

The Board of Education approved personnel actions and acknowledged two internal monitoring reports regarding schooling and financial conditions. Members discussed proposed revisions to the Legislative Platform Policy, which will be reconsidered in December.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 1.1 Schooling (4-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.4 Financial Conditions and Activities (4-0)
• Delayed monitoring of Policy 2.9 Charter Schools to December 15, 2021 (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (4-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee will meet to recap the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) project and progress, discuss methods of access and delivery in breakout sessions, and continue UIP process work. The meeting consists of informational and procedural items with no votes or new proposals on the agenda.

• Recap of UIP project and progress
• Breakout session on methods of access and delivery
• Continued work on UIP process

Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education meets in regular session after a reception honoring outgoing board members Kathy Plomer and Brian Batz. The board will discuss an update on graduation requirements for the Class of 2022, a budget update including ESSER III engagement results, and review 2022 CASB resolutions. Public comment is in-person only.

• Reception honoring outgoing board members Kathy Plomer and Brian Batz
• Graduation Requirements Update for Class of 2022
• Budget Update with ESSER III Engagement Results
• Review of 2022 CASB Resolutions
• Approval of Personnel Actions (consent agenda)

The Board of Education met to receive updates on COVID-19 incidence, staffing shortages, and facilities planning. The meeting included reports on equity work and graduation requirements progress for the class of 2022. No substantive policy or budget decisions were recorded beyond the approval of the agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Work Study Session

The board will hold a work study session, including a curriculum update on the Early Literacy Assessment Tool (ELAT) Grant presented by the Learning Services team. The meeting is open for in-person attendance with mask requirements.

• Curriculum update: Early Literacy Assessment Tool (ELAT) Grant

The Board of Education held a work study session to receive a presentation on the Early Literacy Assessment Tool (ELAT) grant. Staff presented data on implementation, educator feedback, and next steps. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee is meeting to discuss the simplification of Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) and plan next steps. The meeting includes a presentation of previous slides and breakout sessions on UIP simplification.

• Discussion of UIP simplification in breakout groups
• Review of slides from previous committee meeting
• Regroup and planning of next steps

Work Study Session

This is a procedural work study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education. The board will approve the agenda and then hold a Superintendent/Board Dialogue to discuss current district matters. No action will be taken during this session.

• Superintendent/Board Dialogue on current events and district matters (discussion only, no action)

The Board approved the meeting agenda. Superintendent Gdowski discussed potential changes to masking requirements, school closures on November 12, 2021, and the possibility of a 2022 bond and mill levy override.

• Approved work study session agenda (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will approve routine procedural items, adopt a proclamation for Homeless Youth Awareness Month, and discuss curriculum and policy matters. It will also consider personnel actions, an amended IDEA ARP narrative, and review updates from committees and the superintendent. The meeting includes public comment and a preview of upcoming agenda items.

• Adopt proclamation naming November 2021 Homeless Youth Awareness Month
• Curriculum update discussion on Literacy: ELA curriculum adoption
• Consent agenda approval of personnel actions (resignations, terminations, transfers, employment, leaves)
• Approve amended IDEA ARP narrative for additional activities using ARP IDEA funds
• Acknowledge direct inspection monitoring of Governance Process Policy 4.4 President’s Role

The Board of Education approved a proclamation for Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month and confirmed the Board President's compliance with Policy 4.4. The Board also provided voting direction for CASB Delegate Assembly resolutions and adopted previous meeting minutes.

• Approved proclamation for Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved 'Wear Green for Awareness Day' on November 9, 2021 (5-0)
• Confirmed Board President complied with Policy 4.4 President's Role (5-0)
• Adopted minutes for Sept 15, Oct 6, and Oct 12 meetings (5-0)
• Directed CASB liaison to support resolutions #14 and #16 and oppose #13, #17, #19, and #20
• Approved agenda items D-2 and D-3 (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee is meeting to discuss the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) update and highlights, address previously submitted questions, and hold breakouts for Access/Delivery and Simplification. The meeting is largely procedural with informational discussions.

• UIP Update/Highlights presented by Dave Bahna
• Address previously submitted DAC questions
• UIP breakouts for Access/Delivery and Simplification

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education includes a discussion with representatives of the Classified School Employee Association (CSEA) to incorporate community ideals into decision-making. The board also reviews future agenda items including regular meeting dates and topics such as literacy curriculum adoption and equity working group updates.

• Ownership Linkage: Discussion with Classified School Employee Association (CSEA) representatives
• Future agenda items for Oct 20 regular meeting: literacy ELA curriculum adoption, equity working group update, governance policy monitoring
• Approval of agenda as a procedural action

The Board of Education met with members of the Classified School Employee Association to discuss staff challenges and the impact of the pandemic. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Work Study Session

The Board of Education will hold a work study session featuring a dialogue with the Superintendent. The Superintendent will discuss current district events and respond to questions from the Board. No formal action will be taken during this session.

• Superintendent/Board Dialogue

The Board of Education conducted a work study session featuring updates from Superintendent Gdowski. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will consider adopting resolutions opposing Proposition 119, which would create a learning enrichment program funded by marijuana taxes, and Proposition 120, which would lower property tax assessment rates for multifamily and lodging properties. The board is also scheduled to vote on a $2 million lease for white fleet vehicles, approve the Unified Improvement Plan for Rocky Mountain Elementary School, and adopt a proclamation for Dyslexia Awareness Month. Public comment is available only in person.

• Resolution opposing Proposition 119 (Learning Enrichment and Academic Progress Program)
• Resolution opposing Proposition 120 (property tax assessment rate reduction)
• Approval of $2.0 million white fleet vehicle lease
• Approval of Unified Improvement Plan for Rocky Mountain Elementary School (Priority Improvement)
• Proclamation declaring October 2021 Dyslexia Awareness Month

The Board of Education approved the District Unified Improvement Plan for 2021-2022 and a specific plan for Rocky Mountain Elementary School. The Board also issued a proclamation for Dyslexia Awareness Month.

• Approved Unified Improvement Plan for Rocky Mountain Elementary School (5-0)
• Adopted 2021-2022 District Unified Improvement Plan (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring October 2021 Dyslexia Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special Board of Education meeting is primarily a discussion session where the board will meet with Adams 12 principal representatives from elementary, middle, and high schools as part of efforts to incorporate community ideals into decision-making. The agenda also includes future agenda planning for upcoming regular and special meetings.

• Ownership Linkage: meeting with principal representatives from elementary, middle, and high schools
• Future agenda includes resolution on White Fleet Purchase Phase 1 and proclamation for Dyslexia Awareness Month
• Upcoming meetings: Oct 6 regular board meeting, Oct 12 special meeting with CSEA representatives, Oct 20 regular meeting

The Board held a special meeting to discuss school-level challenges and resource allocation with representatives from elementary, middle, and high schools. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee is meeting via Zoom to discuss its charter and receive an update from the Board of Education. The meeting consists of welcome, presentations, Q&A, and wrap-up, with no specific action items or decisions noted.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with in-person public comment. Action items include approving a rate increase for the Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) Program, authorizing the purchase of 41 white fleet units, and extending the New America School-Thornton charter contract. The board will also receive an external monitoring report on financial conditions, asset protection, and staff ethics, and discuss topics for a future meeting with principal representatives.

• Authorize purchase of 41 white fleet units (trucks, vans, SUVs, trailers) that have reached end of life
• Approve Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) Program rate increase
• Extend New America School-Thornton charter contract via resolution
• Acknowledge external monitoring report from Finance and Audit Committee on policies 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, and 4130
• Adopt proclamation declaring October 4–8, 2021 as Classified Employees Week

The Board of Education approved the purchase of 41 fleet vehicles and trailers and extended the charter contract for New America School-Thornton. They also approved a rate increase for the Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) Program and acknowledged a financial monitoring report.

• Authorized purchase of 41 white fleet units (32 vehicles, 9 trailers) (3-0)
• Approved Before and After School Enrichment (BASE) Program rate increase (3-0)
• Extended New America School-Thornton charter contract (3-0)
• Acknowledged external monitoring report on financial and employment policies (3-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Classified School Employees Week, Oct 4-8, 2021 (3-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (3-0)
• Adopted minutes from Aug 18 and Sept 1 meetings (3-0)

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education holds a work study session to discuss a 10-year plan presented by Cooperative Strategies. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion and information item. The meeting is open to the public, with face coverings required per a local public health order.

• Discussion of Cooperative Strategies 10 Year Plan (no action expected)

The Board of Education held a work study session to review a long-range planning overview from Cooperative Strategies and discuss stakeholder consultation for ESSR III funds. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Discussed Cooperative Strategies 10 Year Plan regarding school consolidation and programming
• Reviewed proposed stakeholder consultation process for ESSR III fund expenditures

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will discuss the background of the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP), review the memo for the 2021‑22 plan, and outline next steps. The agenda also includes a dinner and procedural items.

• Dinner
• UIP Background presentation by Dave Bahna
• Review of UIP memo for 2021‑22 (Jack and Erin)
• Discussion of UIP work (Dave, Erin, Jack)
• Next steps for UIP

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education holds a regular meeting with a new mask requirement for attendees. The agenda includes recognition of summer partners, a deputy superintendent update, and discussions on board transition processes and governance policy. The board will also approve personnel actions via consent agenda.

• New public health order requires masks for all ages 2+ in district buildings, including the board meeting
• Public comment is in-person only, with sign-up via Google Form by 3 p.m. or in person before the meeting
• Discussion of Board Transition Process and Governance Policy 4.4 President's Role
• Recognition of summer explores partners that provided opportunities for students
• Consent agenda includes approval of personnel actions: resignations, transfers, employment, leaves

The Board of Education approved a series of personnel actions, including resignations, transfers, and employment. Members also discussed the transition process for new board members following the November 2021 election and reviewed the 2021-2022 BOE Transition Support Plan.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, reassignments, employment, and leaves of absence (4-0)

Work Study Session

The Board of Education held an informal reception with organizations that partnered with the district for the Summer Explores Program. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this session.

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

This meeting covers introductions, calendar planning, DAC orientation, committee structure, review of the annual work memo, elections, and a welcome message. No specific policy decisions or financial items are on the agenda.

• Introductions and DAC 101 orientation
• Calendar items and annual timeline review
• DAC structure discussion
• 21/22 Work Memo Review
• Elections for committee positions

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will approve the meeting agenda and then vote on several actions, including ratifying the 2021‑2022 Classified Master Agreement changes. The board will also approve membership rosters for the District Accountability Committee, Finance & Audit Committee, and Long Range Planning and Advisory Committee, and adopt a resolution for the CASB 2021 Delegate Assembly. Additional actions include approving intergovernmental agreements for a coordinated election on November 2, 2021, and ratifying the American Rescue Plan Competitive Grant submission.

• Ratify the 2021‑2022 Classified School Employees contract (Classified Master Agreement changes)
• Approve membership roster and appointments for DAC, FAC, and LRPAC for 2021‑2022
• Approve resolution for submission to CASB for the 2021 Delegate Assembly
• Approve Intergovernmental Agreements for a coordinated election on November 2, 2021
• Ratify submission of the American Rescue Plan Competitive Grant to the Colorado Department of Education

The Board of Education ratified the 2021-2022 Classified Master Agreement and approved intergovernmental agreements for the November 2, 2021, coordinated election. Members also approved committee rosters and several internal monitoring reports regarding superintendent policies. The board ratified the submission of an American Rescue Plan Competitive Grant.

• Ratified 2021-2022 Classified Master Agreement changes (5-0)
• Approved membership rosters for DAC and LRPAC and FAC appointments (5-0)
• Approved resolution for submission to CASB 2021 Delegate Assembly (5-0)
• Approved election agreements with Adams County and Broomfield for Nov 2, 2021 election (5-0)
• Approved June 16, 2021 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring reports for Policies 2.0, 2.1, 2.4, and 2.6 (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Ratified submission of American Rescue Plan Competitive Grant to Colorado Department of Education (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget and Appropriation Resolutions, renewing the Thornton Elementary Innovation School designation for three years, and authorizing $2,048,400 to replace 14 aged school buses and add 7 Type-A multifunction buses. They will also consider a resolution on remote learning options and approve the district-wide fee schedule for 2021-2022.

• Renew Thornton Elementary Innovation School designation for three years
• Adopt FY 2021-2022 Budget Resolution and Appropriation Resolution
• Authorize $2,048,400 for purchase of 14 replacement and 7 new Type-A buses
• Consider resolution on remote learning options for 2021-2022
• Adopt resolution authorizing collection of fees for 2021-2022 school year

The Board of Education approved the official budget and appropriation resolution for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The Board also authorized the collection of student fees for the upcoming school year and acknowledged a financial planning monitoring report.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Budget Resolution (4-0)
• Approved Fiscal Year 2021-2022 Appropriation Resolution totaling $908,952,803 (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution Authorizing the Collection of Fees for 2021-2022 School Year (4-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.3 Financial Planning and Budgeting (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will vote on ratifying changes to the Certified Employee Master Agreement reached through the Interest Based Strategies negotiation process. It will also hear public comment on the proposed FY 2022 budget and recognize Five Star Award recipients.

• Ratification of Certified Employee Contract changes for 2021-2022
• Public comment on the FY 2022 proposed budget (up to 30 minutes)
• Recognition of 2021 Five Star Award recipients
• Personnel actions approved on consent agenda (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves)
• Board committee liaison report from the District Accountability Committee

The Board of Education ratified changes to the Certified Master Agreement following negotiations. The Board also approved a series of personnel actions including resignations, terminations, and new employment.

• Ratified Certified Master Agreement changes (3-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

This is a regular meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee, held via Zoom. The agenda includes a welcome, a summary of a recent board presentation, and the kick-off of work on the 2021 Unified Improvement Plan (UIP). No votes, contracts, or public hearings are scheduled.

• 2021 UIP Work Kick-Off: discussion and information on the district's improvement planning process
• Board Presentation Summary: recap of a presentation to the school board

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will review the proposed 2021-2022 budget and financial plan. Additional discussion items include a proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day and certified employee contracts.

• Proposed 2021-2022 Budget and Financial Plan
• Proclamation: National Gun Violence Awareness Day
• Certified Employee Contract
• Long Range Planning Advisory Committee Presentation
• District Uniform Improvement Plan (UIP) Update

The Board of Education reviewed presentations from the Long Range Planning Advisory Committee and the District Accountability Committee. The Board reached a consensus to move forward with the proposed plan to simplify the Uniform Improvement Plan (UIP). A working group was established to meet in June to determine the vision and expectations for School Accountability Committees.

• Approved agenda (3-0)
• Consensus reached to move forward with DAC's proposed UIP simplification plan
• Decided that Board liaisons, DAC leadership, and district staff will meet in June to discuss SAC vision and expectations

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

This meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee primarily consists of procedural and informational items, including a review of a School Accountability Committee recommendation modification and a presentation on UIP simplification. No concrete decisions or actions are scheduled.

• Review of SAC Recommendation Modification
• Review of UIP Simplification Presentation
• Recruitment update for committee members

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider several action items including the purchase of 9,000 Chromebooks for up to $2.4 million and a sliding-scale tuition increase for early childhood education. They will also receive updates on the 5C Mill Levy Override, the FY 2021-2022 budget, and a state accountability bill. Public comment is accepted via online sign-up due to pandemic restrictions.

• Authorize purchase of 9,000 Chromebooks for 2021-2022 at cost not to exceed $2,400,000
• Adopt sliding-scale tuition proposal for Early Childhood Education for 2021-2022
• Extend Big Ideas Mathematics Curriculum for Middle Schools at cost not to exceed $1,191,036 over six years
• Update on 5C Mill Levy Override spending through March 3, 2021
• FY 2021-2022 Budget Update presentation

The Board of Education approved the purchase of 9,000 Chromebooks and an extension of the Big Ideas Mathematics Curriculum. Additionally, a sliding scale tuition proposal for Early Childhood Education was adopted for the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

• Approved sliding scale tuition proposal for Early Childhood Education (5-0)
• Authorized purchase of 9,000 Student Chromebooks for 2021-2022 school year not to exceed $2,400,000.00 (5-0)
• Approved extension of Big Ideas Mathematics Curriculum for Middle Schools not to exceed $1,191,036 over six years (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

This is a routine meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee (DAC). The agenda includes a welcome activity, a discussion on DAC structure focusing on recruiting and membership, and wrap-up steps. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion on DAC structure and recruiting/membership

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will meet in person and via Zoom on April 21, 2021, to decide on extending the Stargate Charter School contract through June 30, 2024, and to discuss remote learning plans for the 2021-2022 school year. The board may also take action on a Chromebook purchase opportunity and an equipment lease authorizing resolution. Consent agenda items include personnel actions and the application for ESSER III federal funds.

• Action on Stargate Charter School contract extension through June 30, 2024
• Discussion of remote learning plans for the 2021-2022 school year
• Possible action on Chromebook device purchase at substantial savings
• Authorizing resolution for Adams 12 Equipment Lease
• Consent agenda: FY 2021-2022 Application for ESSER III Funds

The Board of Education approved a two-year contract extension for Stargate Charter School and adopted an equipment lease resolution. The Board also acknowledged a monitoring report regarding the treatment of staff. Other items, including preschool tuition scales and Chromebook purchasing, were deferred to future meetings.

• Approved two-year contract extension for Stargate Charter School through June 30, 2024 (5-0)
• Adopted Authorizing Resolution: Adams 12 Equipment Lease (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Board Policy 2.2 Treatment of Staff (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved consent agenda items E-2 and E-3 (5-0)

Special Board of Education Mtg. - Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education meets for a special work study session. The main agenda item is a discussion on K-2 early literacy continuous improvement. The meeting also includes a superintendent update and planning for future regular meetings.

• K-2 Early Literacy Continuous Improvement study session and presentation
• Superintendent update on operational and legislative matters
• Future regular meetings to include 2021-2022 budget proposal and bond update
• Meeting held in-person and live-streamed with no in-person public participation due to pandemic

The Board of Education held a work study session to review the District's K-2 Early Literacy Continuous Improvement plan. Board members expressed support for the presented plan. No formal votes were taken on the literacy plan or Chromebook purchases.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee (DAC) of Adams 12 Five Star Schools meets via Zoom to discuss routine topics including an update on UIP simplification, a request for a charter subcommittee representative, and ongoing work on DAC structure. No formal votes or budgetary decisions are on the agenda; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• UIP Simplification Update
• Charter Subcommittee Representative Request
• SAC Initiative Discussion
• DAC Structure Work
• Tracy's transition to Jeffco

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will consider approving an amendment to the Purchase and Sale Agreement for land near 128th Avenue and Claude Court with KUH Eastlake, LLC. It will also hear a presentation from Mile High United Way, discuss the 2021-2022 Board department budget, and act on personnel actions and a Student Wellness Grant application. The meeting includes an executive session on READ Act compliance legal advice.

• Eastlake Station land sale – First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement (East Lake - Claude Court near 128th Avenue) with KUH Eastlake, LLC
• Mile High United Way presentation by Liane Morrison
• Monitoring of Governance Process Policy 4.7 Cost of Governance – review of 2021-2022 Board department budget
• Consent agenda: approval of personnel actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves) and Student Wellness Grant application
• Executive session for legal advice on READ Act compliance

The Board of Education approved an amendment to a purchase and sale agreement for the Eastlake Station land and authorized a Colorado Student Wellness Grant application. The Board also selected CliftonLarsonAllen LLP to continue as the District's auditor.

• Approved First Amendment to Purchase and Sale Agreement for East Lake - Claude Court with KUH Eastlake, LLC (4-0)
• Approved Colorado Student Wellness Grant application form (4-0)
• Selected CliftonLarsonAllen LLP (CLA) to continue as District auditor
• Adopted minutes from February 17, 2021 and March 17, 2021 meetings (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (4-0)
• Reached consensus in support of FY 2021-2022 department budget for Governance Process Policy 4.7 Cost of Governance

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will hold a regular meeting with discussions on the FY2021-2022 budget and curriculum updates, and action items including a resolution on high potency marijuana products and approval of Superintendent Christopher Gdowski's three-year employment contract. The consent agenda includes personnel actions and an application for ESSER II funds.

• FY2021-2022 Budget Update (discussion)
• Learning Services Curriculum Update covering K-12 Math, K-5 Literacy, and Comprehensive Health (discussion)
• Resolution on High Potency Marijuana Products (action item)
• Superintendent Contract approval for July 2021–June 2024 at $283,500 base salary (action item)
• Consent Agenda: Personnel actions and ESSER II fund application

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda. The session primarily consisted of reports on vaccination clinics, snow day makeup plans, and budget projections, with no other substantive votes recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

This is a routine meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee. The committee will receive updates on UIP simplification, SAC initiatives, and DAC structure and membership. No votes or concrete decisions are on the agenda.

• UIP Simplification Update
• SAC Initiative Work
• DAC Structure Update - Recruiting and Membership
• Closing/Next Steps

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will discuss a proposed resolution on high potency marijuana products and vote on purchasing air purifiers for up to $564,000 using federal ESSERS funds. An executive session is scheduled for legal advice on superintendent contract renewal and asset protection. Public comment is limited to pre-registered speakers via Google Form.

• Purchase of air purifiers not to exceed $564,000, funded by federal ESSERS (COVID-19 relief) funds
• Discussion of a resolution regarding high potency marijuana products
• Executive session to discuss superintendent contract renewal and legal advice on asset protection
• Personnel actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves) on consent agenda
• District Accountability Committee report on February 23 meeting

The Board of Education approved the purchase of air purifiers using federal ESSERS funds. Members also held an executive session to discuss the contract renewal for Superintendent Gdowski.

• Approved purchase of air purifiers not to exceed $564,000 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved recess for executive session to discuss Superintendent Gdowski's contract renewal (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee (DAC) is meeting to discuss and receive information on updates to the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) simplification, the DAC structure, and SAC initiative work. The meeting is largely informational and procedural with no votes or concrete decisions on the agenda.

• UIP Simplification Update
• DAC Structure Update
• SAC Initiative Work
• Welcome and Wrap-up/Next Steps

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will consider approving a property tax increment revenue agreement with the Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority for the North Park and Baseline projects. They will also vote on adjusted administrative salary schedules retroactive to January 1, 2021, and discuss an equity working group update. The board will recess for executive session on superintendent contract renewal.

• Property Tax Increment Revenue Agreement with Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority for North Park and Baseline projects
• Adoption of adjusted Administrative Salary Schedule retroactive to January 1, 2021
• Executive session to discuss superintendent contract renewal
• Equity Working Group update presentation
• Internal monitoring reports on graduates, dropouts, and financial condition

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and held a 41-minute executive session to discuss the contract renewal for Superintendent Gdowski. The Superintendent proposed a potential transition to a 4-day in-person learning week for secondary hybrid students, though no formal decision was made on this plan.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved recess for executive session regarding Superintendent Gdowski's contract renewal (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will hold a routine meeting via Zoom, including project updates from the School Accountability Committee (SAC) and Unified Improvement Plan (UIP), with the majority of time (60 minutes) devoted to reviewing and restructuring the DAC itself. No votes or actionable items are listed; the session is primarily discussion and information.

• SAC project update (5 min discussion)
• UIP project update (5 min discussion)
• DAC structure work with subcommittee breakouts (60 min)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will discuss and vote on a resolution to suspend state testing for the current school year, discuss the Baseline Development Urban Renewal Authority Agreement, and receive updates on charter school operations and administrative salary schedule adjustments. Public comment is accepted via advance sign-up.

• Resolution suspending state testing for 2020-2021 school year
• Executive session and discussion on Baseline Development URA Agreement
• Presentation on administrative salary schedule adjustments
• Update on charter school operations for 2020-2021
• Consent agenda including personnel actions (resignations, employment, transfers)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and held an executive session to discuss the Baseline Development Urban Renewal Authority (URA) Agreement. No substantive votes were taken on the URA agreement or administrative salary adjustments, as the URA agreement was scheduled for future action. The Superintendent provided updates on COVID-19 testing, staff vaccinations, and an equity review process.

• Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
• Approved recess for executive session to discuss Baseline Development URA Agreement (3-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee is meeting to receive updates on school accountability work, committee infrastructure, and a project to simplify the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP). The agenda consists of informational and procedural items only, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• UIP Simplification Project Launch with attached 2019-20 Adams 12 UIP documents
• Updates on School Accountability Committee (SAC) work
• DAC Infrastructure Update

Regular Board of Education Meeting

This regular board meeting includes an action item to adopt an amended budget and appropriation resolution for fiscal year 2020-2021. The board will also receive the auditor's presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and a second semester learning update. Public comment is taken via a sign-up form before the meeting.

• Amended FY 2020-2021 Budget and Appropriation Resolution (action item)
• Auditor Presentation of the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) for FY 2019-2020
• Second Semester Learning Update
• Internal Monitoring Report on Operating Limitations Policy 2.5 Asset Protection
• Consent Agenda: Personnel Actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves)

The Board of Education approved the amended budget and appropriation resolution for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The meeting also included a financial audit report and updates on the return to in-person learning and COVID-19 testing protocols.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Amended FY 2020-2021 Budget and Appropriation Resolution (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special board meeting includes action on a Unified Improvement Plan for Rocky Mountain Elementary School, which is in Priority Improvement. The board will also discuss an amended FY 2020-2021 budget and hear updates on second semester learning. Consent agenda items include personnel actions and a Connecting Colorado Students Grant.

• Approval of Unified Improvement Plan for Rocky Mountain Elementary School (Priority Improvement)
• Amended FY 2020-2021 Budget update (discussion)
• Personnel actions: resignations, transfers, employment, leaves of absence
• Connecting Colorado Students Grant approval and transmittal form
• Rocky Mountain Partnership update on 2020-2021 priorities

The Board of Education approved the Unified Improvement Plan for Rocky Mountain Elementary School. Superintendent Gdowski recommended a return to in-person learning on January 25, 2021, based on COVID-19 case rates and staffing capacity.

• Approved revised agenda (5-0)
• Approved Unified Improvement Plan for Rocky Mountain Elementary School (5-0)