Adams 12 Five Star Schools public meetings in 2022

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The committee will review a Charter Presentation and discuss the Adams 14 reorganization update. The agenda also includes a review of the UIP Summary Document.

• Charter Presentation Review & Vote
• Adams 14 Reorg Update
• UIP Summary Doc Review/Comment
• DAC Leadership Succession discussion

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will conduct interviews as part of an external monitoring report review. Topics include asset acquisition/disposal, bond or COP spending, preventative maintenance in transportation, use of reserves, multi-year commitments, and mills levied for 2022. No formal decisions are made; this is a review session.

• Interview on asset acquisition/disposal (Matt Schaefer & Tony Quinn)
• Interview on bond or COP spending (Suzi DeYoung & Steven Coblar)
• Interview on preventative maintenance – Transportation Department (Igor Petrovic, Oz Flores, Ryan Texer)
• Interview on use of reserves and multi-year commitments (Suzi DeYoung)
• Discussion of mills levied for collection in 2022

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special board meeting is largely procedural, including call to order, roll call, and agenda approval. The main business is a breakfast meeting with elected officials representing the district, followed by a tour of Northglenn High School's STEM program. No votes or public comment are scheduled. The regular December 21 meeting has been cancelled.

• Breakfast meeting with elected officials representing Adams 12 Five Star Schools
• Tour of Northglenn High School STEM program
• Regular board meeting on December 21, 2022 cancelled

The Board of Education met with elected officials and representatives from the State Board of Education. The event included student presentations and a tour of the Northglenn High School STEM program.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

This is a work-study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education, with no official votes or decisions scheduled. The board will receive presentations and discuss the Kids First program, federal accountability designations for schools, and an update on elementary literacy screeners. The superintendent will also hold a dialogue with the board on current district matters.

• Kids First Presentation from Bailey/Gustin Connor/Deidel
• Federal Accountability Identification discussion led by Bahna/Gdowski
• Elementary School Literacy Screener Update presented by Foubert
• Superintendent/Board Dialogue with Gdowski on current events and district matters

The Board of Education conducted a work-study session featuring updates on student health resources, federal accountability, and literacy screeners. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will decide on certifying the 2022-2023 mill levy, which determines property tax revenue for the district. The board will also hold an executive session for legal advice on a board member code of conduct policy. Other business includes a presentation on new instructional materials and continued discussion of the board's legislative platform.

• Action to adopt the 2022-2023 Mill Levy Certification Resolution
• Executive session to receive legal advice on Governance Process Policy 4.5 Board Members' Code of Conduct
• Presentation of instructional materials, including potential adoption of new texts
• Discussion of Governance Process Policy 4.9 Legislative Platform, with possible action
• Direct inspection monitoring report on Superintendent compliance with Communication and Support policy

The Board of Education approved the 2022-2023 Mill Levy Certification Resolution and the district's Legislative Platform. Members also approved personnel actions and confirmed the Superintendent's compliance with communication policy. A donation of $4,233 from Adams County Commissioner Eva Henry was received to pay off student lunch debt.

• Adopted 2022-2023 Mill Levy Certification Resolution (5-0)
• Approved Legislative Platform (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from November 16, 2022 regular and work-study meetings (5-0)
• Confirmed Superintendent complied with Policy 2.7 Communication and Support to the Board (5-0)
• Approved agenda with deletion of Executive Session (5-0)

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The committee will receive presentations from subcommittees, review progress and lessons learned, and discuss next steps and remaining questions. The agenda also includes welcome updates, a closing look ahead, and brief subcommittee meetings afterward. No votes or concrete decisions are listed.

• Welcome and updates
• Subcommittee presentations
• Progress made, what was learned, next steps, and significant questions remaining
• Closing and look ahead
• Subcommittees meet briefly after the main meeting

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will vote on a resolution supporting inclusion of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ representation in curriculum and standards. The board will also receive a budget update, review legislative policies, and acknowledge monitoring reports on schooling, financial condition, and charter schools. A proclamation declaring November Native American Heritage Month is also up for adoption.

• Vote on Resolution for Inclusion of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ Representation in Curriculum and Standards
• Budget update presentation from staff (no dollar amount specified)
• Adoption of proclamation declaring November Native American Heritage Month
• Internal monitoring reports on Ends Policy 1.1 Schooling and Operating Limitations Policy 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities (July–Sept 2022)
• Review of Board Policy 4.9 Legislative Platform and 2023 CASB resolutions

The Board of Education approved a proclamation for Native American Heritage Month and a resolution supporting the inclusion of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ representation in curriculum and standards. The Board also received a budget update and reports on district reorganization and dyslexia assessments.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring November as Native American Heritage Month (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting inclusion of BIPOC and LGBTQ+ representation in curriculum and standards

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education holds a work-study session to discuss current district matters with the superintendent, including a proposal to employ school security specialists, 2023-24 enrollment projections, a proposed MOU with CSEA on supplemental compensation for staffing shortages, and updates on facility costs for Five Star Online and Independence Academy. No formal action will be taken at this session.

• Proposal to employ school security specialists
• 2023-24 enrollment projections
• Proposed MOU with CSEA on supplemental compensation for specified positions due to staffing shortages
• Five Star Online and Independence Academy facility cost and timing updates
• Universal Pre-K and Newcomer Center updates

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

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will receive updates on the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) and district spending. The meeting is largely informational and procedural, with no votes or public hearings scheduled.

• UIP update from Dave Bahna (discussion/information)
• Spending update from Tara Cowens (information/procedural)

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education has one main action item: appointing two members to the Adams 14 School Organization Planning Committee, as ordered by the Colorado State Board of Education per a letter from Commissioner Katy Anthes. The meeting also includes procedural opening items and a review of future agenda items. The meeting is open for in-person attendance but will not be live-streamed.

• Appointment of two Adams 12 members to the Adams 14 School Organization Planning Committee, required by a state board order to explore reorganization under § 22-30-106, C.R.S.
• Roll call, call to order, and approval of agenda as procedural items.
• Future agenda includes a Nov 2 community board meeting and regular board meeting on Nov 16 with reports, budget update, and monitoring reports.

The Board of Education appointed two members to a planning committee for the Adams 14 School Organization. No other substantive business was conducted during the meeting.

• Appointed Chris Gdowski and Lori Goldstein to the Adams 14 School organization planning committee (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting - Community Engagement

The Board will meet with Mountain Range HS students, receive a school presentation, and then facilitate community focus groups on the school calendar. The focus groups will discuss survey results from over 9,500 respondents on early release days, alignment across grade levels, and changes to extended breaks.

• Student perspectives meeting with Mountain Range HS students
• Mountain Range HS presentation
• Community focus groups on school calendar based on survey of 9,500+ families, students, and staff
• Discussion of early release days, alignment across levels, and extended breaks

The Board of Education met for community engagement to discuss school calendar priorities. District officials presented survey results from over 9,500 participants. Feedback collected will be shared with the district calendar committee to design potential revisions.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

This is a special Board of Education meeting held at the Classified School Employees Association office. The board will discuss ownership linkage with CSEA representatives; no public comment is allowed and the meeting will not be live-streamed.

• Meeting held at CSEA office, 1480 Roseanna Drive, Northglenn
• No live-streaming and no opportunity for public comment
• Discussion item: Ownership Linkage with Classified School Employees Association
• Future agenda includes Nov. 2 community board meeting and Nov. 16 regular meeting with budget update, resolution on curriculum representation, and monitoring reports

The Board met with members of the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) to discuss staffing challenges and operational issues. No formal votes were taken on policy or budget items during this meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will conduct external monitoring report interviews, including an insurance interview with Stewart Ellenberg and a series of human resources interviews. Topics covered include employee entitlement, market‑value compensation, and a review of 5C Mill Levy spending. The meeting will conclude with work on the monitoring report.

• Insurance interview with Stewart Ellenberg (8:20‑8:35 am)
• Human Resources interviews (8:35‑9:30 am)
• Discussion of employee entitlement
• Discussion of market‑value compensation
• 5C Mill Levy spending review

Work-study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a work-study session open to the public but not live-streamed. The agenda is entirely procedural and informational, with no votes or decisions scheduled. The Board will meet with the District Accountability Committee leadership and hold a dialogue with the Deputy Superintendent on current district matters.

• District Accountability Committee meeting with Board to discuss ongoing work
• Deputy Superintendent dialogue on current events and district matters
• No action to be taken at this session

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will vote on several action items, including allocating $12.25 million from 2016 bond funds for safety upgrades, roof replacement at Legacy High School, and a new facility for Independence Academy. The board will also consider opting out of the Colorado FAMLI program, approving school improvement plans, and purchasing bus routing software. Public comment is scheduled.

• Allocate $12.25 million from 2016 bond funds for facility safety, roof at Legacy High School, and new Independence Academy facility
• Opt out of the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program
• Approve Unified Improvement Plans for 11 schools in priority improvement or turnaround (Thornton HS, Northglenn MS, etc.)
• Purchase bus routing software: $553,870 initial investment, $201,420 year 2, $211,491 year 3
• Appoint two members to the Adams 14 School District reorganization planning committee

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee (DAC) is meeting to discuss the DAC Snapshot, School Accountability Committee (SAC) liaison development, and spending priorities. These items are for discussion and information only; no decisions or votes are noted on the agenda.

• DAC Snapshot review (discussion and information)
• SAC Liaison Development (information and procedural)
• Spending Priorities Table Discussions

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

The Board will receive a presentation on Colorado's FAMLI program and a recommendation from the Insurance Advisory Committee on whether the district should opt in or opt out. No action will be taken; this is a discussion-only work-study session. The Superintendent will also discuss current district matters.

• FAMLI presentation including Insurance Advisory Committee recommendation on opt-in/opt-out
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district events (no action taken)

The Board of Education held a work-study session to receive a presentation on the Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act and updates from the Superintendent. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will hear presentations on using unassigned funds from the 2016 bond, a transportation bus routing software to improve efficiency and safety, and a K-5 curriculum update on Benchmark Advance 2022. It will discuss proposed resolutions for the Colorado Association of School Boards delegate assembly. The consent agenda includes personnel actions and ratification of an ESSER I grant application.

• Review of proposed use of unassigned funds from 2016 bond (Future Bond Projects presentation)
• Transportation bus routing software presentation; action expected Oct. 19
• Curriculum update on initial implementation of Benchmark Advance 2022 in grades K-5
• Discussion of proposed resolutions for CASB 2022 Delegate Assembly
• Consent agenda: Personnel actions and ESSER I Rapid Request Grant ratification

The Board of Education approved personnel changes and ratified a grant application for additional ESSER I funds. Members received presentations on proposed bus routing software and the use of $12.25 million in unassigned bond funds, with decisions on both deferred to October 19.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 21 and September 29, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved personnel resignations, terminations, transfers, employment, and leaves of absence (5-0)
• Ratified FY 2022-2023 ESSER Rapid Request Additional Funding Application to the Colorado Department of Education (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special board meeting features a discussion with elementary, middle, and high school principal representatives as part of the board's ongoing effort to incorporate community ideals into decision-making. The meeting also includes routine opening items and a preview of future agenda items such as FAMLI, bond projects, and bus routing software.

• Discussion with principal representatives from elementary, middle, and high schools on ownership linkage and community ideals
• Preview of October 5 work-study session: FAMLI presentation
• Preview of October 5 regular meeting: bond projects, bus routing software, curriculum update, CASB resolutions
• Preview of October 19 regular meeting: school improvement plans, FAMLI action, bond projects action
• Proclamation: National Homeless Youth Awareness Month (October 19)

The Board of Education met with principals from elementary, K-8, middle, high school, and online levels. The session focused on discussing instructional resources, coaching models, substitute fill rates, and educator recruitment and retention. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will receive the annual financial audit entrance presentation from CliftonLarsenAllen and review the 2.4 Quarterly Monitoring Report. The committee will also discuss proposed changes to its bylaws and review Superintendent Phil Spare's contract. Work on the monitoring report will continue.

• Annual Financial Audit Entrance Presentation by CliftonLarsenAllen
• 2.4 Quarterly Monitoring Report of financial condition and activities
• Review of proposed changes to Finance & Audit Committee bylaws
• Discussion of Superintendent Phil Spare's contract
• Work on monitoring report

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will discuss the potential purchase of a 3.5-acre parcel at 435 E. 124th Avenue in Thornton. The board will also consider adopting proclamations for Dyslexia Awareness Month and Hispanic Heritage Month, and a resolution supporting Proposition FF (Healthy School Meals for All). Monitoring reports on financial conditions, asset protection, and treatment of students will be presented.

• Discussion of possible action on Washington Square land acquisition, a 3.5-acre parcel at 435 E. 124th Avenue in Thornton
• Resolution supporting Proposition FF (Healthy School Meals for All)
• Proclamation declaring October 2022 Dyslexia Awareness Month
• Proclamation declaring Sept 15–Oct 15, 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month
• External monitoring report on Operating Limitations Policies 2.4, 2.5, 2.6.1 and District Policy 4130

The Board of Education acknowledged external and internal monitoring reports regarding superintendent performance and policy compliance. The Board also adopted a proclamation designating October 2022 as Dyslexia Awareness Month.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to recess for executive session regarding land acquisition (5-0)
• Acknowledged external monitoring report for Policies 2.4, 2.5, 2.6.1, and 4130 finding full compliance (5-0)
• Acknowledged delayed internal monitoring report for Policy 2.1 (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Dyslexia Awareness Month in October 2022 (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15 to October 15, 2022 (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting: 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. No formal action will be taken during this session.

• Superintendent/Board Dialogue

The meeting consisted of a work-study session featuring a dialogue between the Superintendent and the Board. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will review and comment on a draft of the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) simplification and discuss charter school oversight including Charter 101, the DAC Review Tool, and site visit preparation. The meeting is largely procedural with no votes or financial decisions on the agenda.

• DAC Snapshot discussion and information item
• UIP Simplification Draft Review/Comment
• Charter 101 and DAC Review Tool discussion
• Site visit preparation for charter schools

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

This is a work-study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education, open for in-person attendance but not live-streamed. The main item is a dialogue between the Superintendent and Board on current district matters, with no formal actions or votes scheduled. The meeting includes procedural opening items and adjournment.

• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district events and matters, no action taken

The Board of Education met for a work-study session featuring updates from Superintendent Gdowski. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will consider a consent agenda that includes approving an extension of the 2018 U.S. Department of Justice Settlement Agreement through December 31, 2022. The board will also hear a superintendent update on 2021-2022 academic outcomes and growth data, and determine its delegate to the Colorado Association of School Boards. Other business includes a proclamation for Classified Employee Appreciation Week and personnel actions.

• Extension of 2018 U.S. Department of Justice Settlement Agreement through December 31, 2022
• Proclamation declaring October 3-7, 2022 as Classified Employee Appreciation Week
• Approval of personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment
• Determination of delegate to Colorado Association of School Boards for 2022-2023
• Superintendent update with review of 2021-2022 academic outcomes and peer district comparison

The Board of Education approved a proclamation for Classified Employee Appreciation Week and extended a settlement agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice. The board also approved personnel actions and the August 17 meeting minutes.

• Approved proclamation for Classified Employee Appreciation Week (Oct 3-7, 2022) (5-0)
• Appointed Board President Lori Goldstein as CASB delegate for 2022-2023
• Approved minutes from August 17, 2022 regular meeting and Work Study Session (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved extension of 2018 U.S. Department of Justice Settlement Agreement through December 31, 2022 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

This is a procedural work-study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education. The board will hear from the Superintendent on current district matters, but no formal action will be taken. The meeting is open for in-person attendance but not live-streamed.

• Superintendent/Board Dialogue - discussion of current events and district matters; no action taken

The Board of Education met for a work-study session to receive updates from the Superintendent and senior leadership. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider approving a $1,151,500 contract to buy a 3.5-acre parcel at 435 E. 124th Avenue in Thornton, discuss a resolution supporting Colorado Proposition 108 for affordable housing funding, and consider joining a lawsuit against Juul. It will also approve committee memberships for advisory groups and receive monitoring reports on district operations and finances.

• Contract to buy 3.5 acres at 435 E. 124th Ave, Thornton for $1,151,500
• Resolution supporting Colorado Proposition 108 (state income tax revenue for affordable housing)
• Discussion on joining Juul vaping litigation
• Approval of DAC, FAC, and LRPAC memberships for 2022-2023
• Extension of temporary remote learning resolution through June 2023

The Board of Education approved the purchase of a 3.5-acre parcel in Thornton and passed a resolution supporting Colorado Ballot Proposition 108. The Board also appointed members to several advisory committees and decided not to join the Juul vaping litigation.

• Approved purchase of 3.5 acre parcel at 435 E. 124th Avenue for $1,151,500 (5-0)
• Adopted resolution supporting Colorado Ballot Proposal #108 for affordable housing (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2023 membership rosters for DAC and LRPAC and appointed FAC members (5-0)
• Decided not to join the Juul Vaping litigation
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will decide on several actions including adopting the FY2022-2023 budget and appropriation resolutions, authorizing fee collection for the upcoming school year, and using a portion of beginning fund balance. A key item is the proposed encumbrance of $6 million from 2016 Bond funds to relocate Independence Academy to a new facility at 455 Eppinger Blvd., Thornton. The Board will also act on an expulsion appeal heard in executive session and approve consent agenda items including personnel actions and a personal financial literacy curriculum realignment.

• Action on proposed encumbrance of $6,000,000 from 2016 Bond funds to replace Independence Academy facility at 455 Eppinger Blvd., Thornton
• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Resolution and Appropriation Resolution
• Resolution Authorizing Collection of Fees for 2022-2023 School Year
• Approval of personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, employment, and leaves of absence
• Action on an expulsion appeal regarding a student matter

The Board of Education approved the budget and appropriation resolutions for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. Members also authorized the collection of school fees for the upcoming year and approved federal funding applications.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Budget Resolution (5-0)
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2022-2023 Appropriation Resolution (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution Authorizing the Collection of Fees for 2022-2023 School Year (5-0)
• Approved ESSA Consolidated Application for Federal Funds
• Maintained social studies graduation requirement at 3.0 credits
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment
• Removed Agenda Item C-1 Expulsion Appeal from the agenda (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

This is a work-study session with no voting items. The board will discuss a follow-up to the District Accountability Committee report, including UIP recommendations and memos. The meeting is open to in-person attendance but not live-streamed.

• Discussion of District Accountability Committee Report follow-up

The Board met for a work-study session to discuss District Accountability Committee (DAC) recommendations and receive a superintendent update. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting - Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education holds a work-study session to discuss a Universal Pre-K update. The meeting is open for in-person attendance but will not be live-streamed. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for information only.

• Universal Pre-K update presented by Jackson and Foubert
• No other substantive agenda items beyond procedural opening and adjournment

The Board of Education held a work study session to receive an update on the implementation of universal preschool in Adams 12 Five Star Schools. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 1, 2022, at the ESC Training Center in Thornton. The board will hear public comment on the proposed FY2022-2023 budget and is scheduled to vote on ratifying changes to the certified employee master agreement. Discussions are planned on the State Board of Education's order for Adams 14 school district reorganization, a proposed relocation of Independence Academy, and a personal financial literacy curriculum update. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss negotiations and legal advice on a Title IX complaint.

• Ratification of certified employee master agreement changes (action item)
• Public comment on the proposed FY2022-2023 budget and financial plan
• Discussion of State Board of Education order for Adams 14 reorganization (possible action)
• Proposed relocation of Independence Academy (discussion/information)
• Curriculum update on personal financial literacy (discussion/information)

The Board approved a new Certified Master Agreement and passed a resolution opposing the State Board of Education's reorganization process for Adams 14 School District. Personnel actions were also approved. Several curriculum and facility items were tabled for future meetings.

• Ratified Certified Master Agreement changes (4-0)
• Approved resolution supporting Adams 14 School District and opposing reorganization process (4-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Recessed for executive session to discuss negotiations, Title IX complaint, and Adams 14 process (4-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting - Work Study Session

This is a special work study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education. The board will receive a presentation from the Information Technology department and hold a discussion with the superintendent on current district matters. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Department presentation: Information Technology overview and personnel
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district events (no action taken)

The Board of Education conducted a work study session featuring a presentation from the Chief Information Technology Officer. Superintendent Gdowski provided updates on school security, personnel, and a community letter regarding the Uvalde shooting. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will discuss the proposed financial plan and budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, as well as proposed fee schedules for the upcoming school year. The board will also consider proclamations declaring June 2022 Pride Month and June 3, 2022 National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Consent agenda items include personnel actions and educator effectiveness assurances, and monitoring reports on financial condition and management planning will be received.

• Proposed financial plan and budget for FY 2022-2023
• Proposed fee schedules for 2022-2023 school year
• Proclamation declaring June 2022 Pride Month in Adams 12 Five Star Schools
• Proclamation declaring June 3, 2022 National Gun Violence Awareness Day
• Personnel actions including resignations, transfers, employment, and leaves of absence

The Board of Education approved personnel actions and educator effectiveness assurances for the 2022-2023 school year. Members also adopted a proclamation declaring June 2022 as Pride Month. The meeting included reports on the District Accountability Committee and proposed school fees.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (4-0)
• Approved Educator Effectiveness Assurances for 2022-2023 (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring June 2022 Pride Month (4-0)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will review the Quarter Three Monitoring Report and hold a work session. No specific actions or votes are indicated in the agenda.

• Quarter Three Monitoring Report Review
• Work session

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

This is a procedural meeting of the District Accountability Committee. Items include a DAC snapshot, summer schedule/event update, recruiting update, and SAC work discussion. No votes or major decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of DAC Snapshot
• Summer schedule and event update
• Recruiting update for committee
• SAC work discussion
• Next steps and adjournment

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will discuss and vote on several major expenditures, including a $5 million annual device purchase for student and staff technology, a $1.1 million replacement of ten aging school buses, and a $3.6 million lease for the Five Star Online Academy. Informational items include a mill levy oversight presentation, a budget update, and updates on BluePrint 2032 and the Colorado Education Association's fiscal fix. The board will also consider adopting new elementary reading materials and ratifying the 2022-2023 classified employee contract.

• Approve up to $5,064,370 for 9,000 student Chromebooks, 2,000 staff devices, and 1,000 tablets, funded by federal grant and device refresh allocation
• Approve $1,113,932 to replace ten 20-year-old school buses (four 77-passenger, two Type-A, four wheelchair-accessible)
• Approve $3,636,086.06 lease for Five Star Online Academy at 1865 W. 121st Avenue, Westminster
• Adopt Benchmark Advance and Lexia Power Up as district-wide elementary reading resources
• Ratify 2022-2023 classified employee master agreement including salary schedule changes

The Board of Education approved a multi-year lease for the Five Star Online Academy and authorized over $1.1M for the replacement of 10 school buses. The Board also ratified the 2022-2023 Classified Master Agreement and adopted new elementary reading instructional materials.

• Approved 7-year, 8-month lease for 1865 W. 121st Avenue using $3,636,086.06 from Capital Reserve (5-0)
• Approved $1,113,932 to replace 10 school buses (5-0)
• Adopted Benchmark Advance and Lexia Power Up as district-wide elementary reading materials (5-0)
• Ratified 2022-2023 Classified Master Agreement changes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board holds a work study session to receive informational presentations on the functions and personnel of the Communications, Human Resources, and Finance departments. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the session is for board discussion and learning.

• Department presentation: Communications (Ferdani)
• Department presentation: Human Resources (Shepherd)
• Department presentation: Finance (DeYoung)

The Board of Education conducted a work study session featuring presentations from the communications, human resources, and financial departments. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss district snapshots and recruiting planning. The committee will also review summer schedule logistics.

• DAC Snapshot discussion
• Recruiting planning
• Summer Schedule/Logistics

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will consider a resolution to revise director district boundaries using Scenario 1 to balance population. The board will also receive a recommendation for an elementary reading resource, a budget update for FY2022-23, and discuss extending child nutrition waiver authority. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a potential lease of real estate for Five Star Online.

• Director District Reapportionment: vote on new boundaries per Scenario 1
• Elementary Reading Resource Recommendation: staff presents selection for board discussion
• Budget Update: revenue summary for FY22-23 and CSEA tentative agreement items
• Resolution Extending Child Nutrition Waiver Authority: possible action
• Executive Session: discussion of potential lease of real estate for Five Star Online

The Board of Education revised director district boundaries to account for population changes. It also approved several grant applications and extended child nutrition waiver authority.

• Revised director district boundaries based on Scenario 1 (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution Extending Child Nutrition Waiver Authority (5-0)
• Approved Concurrent Enrollment Expansion and Innovation Grant Program application (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2025 Educational Stability Grant application (5-0)
• Approved 2022-2025 McKinney-Vento Education of Homeless Children and Youth Grant application (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Board Policy 2.2 Treatment of Staff (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Adopted minutes from February 16, March 2, and March 16 meetings (5-0)

Work Study Session

The Board of Adams 12 Five Star Schools will receive a presentation regarding the Equity Work Group. District staff and Ron Cabrera of Arrow Performance Group will present the group's final report.

• Equity Work Group final report presentation

The Board of Education held a work study session to review the final report, findings, and recommendations from the Arrow Performance Group regarding a district-wide equity audit based on race. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will hear a presentation from investment adviser Public Trust, review a budget update, and examine 5C spending data for the Board of Education. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the items are for discussion and information only.

• Investment Adviser Presentation from Public Trust
• Budget update
• Review of 5C Spending PowerPoint for BOE
• Attachments include Fiscal Plan & Budget, Revenue Summary FY22-23, and 5C spending through 3.31.22

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will discuss a budget update and spending priorities. They will also review a DAC snapshot and school accountability committee toolkits. The meeting is largely informational and procedural.

• DAC Snapshot review
• Spending priorities and budget update discussion
• SAC Toolkits informational update
• Meeting adjournment

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will receive a budget update for the 2022-2023 fiscal year, discuss director district reapportionment scenarios, and consider revisions to Board Policy 2.4 (Financial Condition) and 2.5 (Asset Protection). Public comment is accepted before the board's business items. Consent agenda items include personnel actions, instructional materials, and an ARP IDEA amendment.

• Director District Reapportionment presentation and discussion
• 2022-2023 Fiscal Plan and Budget Update
• Action on revised Board Policy 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities
• Discussion and possible action on revised Board Policy 2.5 Asset Protection
• Consent agenda: Personnel actions, instructional materials adoption, ARP IDEA amendment

The Board of Education approved updates to policies regarding financial condition and asset protection. They also adopted selected instructional materials and amended the IDEA Narrative for American Rescue Plan funds.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adopted revised Operating Limitations Policy 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities (4-0)
• Adopted revised Operating Limitations Policy 2.5 Asset Protection (4-0)
• Adopted February 2, 2022 meeting minutes (4-0)
• Approved personnel resignations, terminations, transfers, employment, and leaves of absence (4-0)
• Adopted District and school-selected instructional materials (4-0)
• Amended IDEA Narrative for American Rescue Plan expenditures through FY 2023 (4-0)

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board held a work study session on April 6, 2022 at the ESC Training Center in Thornton. Board members heard a presentation from Learning Services and met with the Superintendent’s Student Leadership Council. The Superintendent also provided a dialogue on current district matters, with no formal actions taken.

• Learning Services department presentation
• Superintendent’s Student Leadership Council dialogue
• Superintendent/Board discussion of current district matters (no action)

The Board of Education conducted a work study session featuring a department presentation and a dialogue with students. No substantive votes or policy decisions were made during this meeting.

Work Study Session

The board will receive an update on the process for adopting a core reading resource to be implemented in Fall 2022. The superintendent will also discuss current district events and respond to board questions. No action will be taken during this work study session.

• Update on core reading resource adoption process for Fall 2022 implementation
• Superintendent/board dialogue on current district matters

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will discuss instructional materials and receive updates from the Long Range Planning Advisory Council. A revised Board Policy 2.5 on asset protection is scheduled for discussion but action has been delayed to April 6. The board will also review its own budget and approve personnel actions and previous meeting minutes.

• Instructional materials presentation with public comments and rubrics
• Revised Board Policy 2.5 Asset Protection (action delayed to 4/6/2022)
• Director District Reapportionment discussion (delayed to 4/6/2022)
• Approval of personnel actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves)
• Board budget review for 2022-2023 under Governance Policy 4.7 Cost of Governance

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will discuss several external monitoring report items, including the 5C Mill Levy Spending Review for Learning Services, the superintendent's contract, use of reserves, multi-year commitments, and internal control over funds disbursement. The committee also seeks volunteers for a presentation to the Board of Education on May 4.

• 5C Mill Levy Spending Review - Learning Services
• Superintendent's contract (item 2.6.1)
• Use of Reserves (item 2.4.1)
• Multi-year Commitments (item 2.4.8)
• Internal Control - Funds Disbursement (item 2.4.14)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee (DAC) will meet virtually on March 9, 2022. The agenda includes a vote on the UIP Simplification document, a discussion of the DAC snapshot, and updates on SAC work. The meeting is open to the public via live stream.

• Vote to approve UIP Simplification document
• Discussion of DAC Snapshot
• Information on SAC Work

Regular Board of Education Meeting - Community Engagement

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a community engagement meeting at FutureForward Washington Square. The agenda includes tours, a presentation on the facility, and a session with business leaders to discuss industry trends and expanding career development for students. No formal votes or policy decisions are scheduled.

• FutureForward Washington Square presentation by Weaver/Lewis/Renden
• Business community engagement session on industry trends and career development
• Meet with CTE students before the business meeting
• Tours of FutureForward Washington Square facility
• Networking time for board members with participants after adjournment

The Board of Education met for community engagement, including discussions with Career and Technical Education students and business community members. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded beyond the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss revisions to policy regarding unassigned fund balances and consider a resolution supporting HB 22-1064. Additionally, the Board will receive an update on a proposed teacher leadership pathway.

• Discussion and possible action on revised Board Policy 2.4 regarding Financial Conditions and Activities
• Consideration of a resolution to protect youth from flavored tobacco products (HB 22-1064)
• Update on the development and proposed implementation of a teacher leadership pathway
• Consent agenda for personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment

The Board of Education approved a resolution supporting HB 22-1064 to end the sale of flavored tobacco and e-cigarette products in Colorado. The Board also adopted a revised policy regarding the unassigned fund balance and approved personnel actions.

• Adopted revised Board Policy 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities (5-0)
• Adopted resolution in support of HB 22-1064 to end sale of flavored tobacco and e-cigarette products (4-1)
• Approved Personnel Actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, reassignments, employment, and leaves of absence (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special meeting is primarily a discussion session between the board and the District Twelve Education Association (DTEA) representatives. Topics include safe learning environments, educator support needs, and barriers to learning. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled beyond approving the agenda.

• Ownership Linkage discussion with DTEA on learning environment, supports/needs, and barriers
• Approval of the agenda as a procedural action
• Future agenda items previewed, including a March 2 regular meeting with CTE students and business community

The Board of Education met with District Twelve Education Association representatives to discuss learning environments, educator supports, and barriers to learning. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this special meeting.

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

This is a procedural meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee. The agenda includes welcome, a snapshot and Board of Education meeting update, a School Accountability Committee update, charter work, and next steps. No specific decisions or financial items are listed.

• DAC Snapshot and Board of Education meeting update
• SAC update (School Accountability Committee)
• Charter work discussion

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will discuss and possibly adopt a dedication and contribution agreement for 126th Avenue near Future Forward Washington Square, along with revisions to financial and asset protection policies. The board will also review monitoring reports on graduates, dropouts, and financial conditions, and consider a resolution delegating authority to the superintendent. Public comment will be taken virtually via Zoom.

• Proposed Dedication and Contribution Agreement with Escrow Instructions for 126th Ave. & Washington St.
• Revised Board Policy 2.4 Financial Conditions: establishing a discretionary minimum unassigned fund balance
• Revised Board Policy 2.5 Asset Protection
• Resolution delegating authority to the Superintendent to execute documents
• Internal monitoring reports: Ends Policy 1.2 Graduates, 1.2.1 Dropouts, and Operating Limitations Policy 2.4 Financial Condition

The Board approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss a Dedication and Contribution Agreement for 126th Ave. & Washington St. No final decisions were made regarding revised board policies for fund balances or asset protection, which were tabled for future meetings.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved motion to recess for executive session regarding 126th Ave. & Washington St. agreement (5-0)

Work Study Session

This is a work study session with no binding decisions. The Board will meet with District Accountability Committee leadership to discuss ongoing work, and the Superintendent will discuss current events and answer Board questions.

• Meeting with District Accountability Committee leadership
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district matters

The Board received an update from the District Accountability Committee (DAC) regarding its mission, membership, and work cycle. Board liaisons and DAC leadership will meet to develop recommendations on specific feedback requests for the March 16, 2022 meeting.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will review the 2.4 Quarterly Monitoring Report through December 31, 2021, and continue work on the External Monitoring Report, covering penalties, late fees, the superintendent's contract, receivables, mill levy spending, and contracts and bids.

• 2.4 Quarterly Monitoring Report through 12.31.21
• Work on External Monitoring Report including penalties and late fees
• Review of superintendent's contract
• Review of receivables and mill levy spending
• Contracts and bids review

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

This District Accountability Committee meeting is largely procedural, consisting of a welcome, a status update on all work, discussion of charter process work, and next steps. No specific decisions or proposals are detailed in the agenda.

• Status update on all work (discussion/information)
• Charter process work (information/procedural)
• Next steps and adjourn

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education is meeting virtually due to inclement weather. Action items include a resolution designating truancy officers, adopting a proclamation for Black History Month, and approving consent agenda items (personnel actions and a school nurse workforce grant). Discussions include an equity working group presentation and a review of the Operating Limitations Policy 2.5 on asset protection.

• Resolution designating District attendance officers and authorizing them to represent the District in truancy matters
• Proclamation declaring February 2022 as Black History Month in Adams 12 Five Star Schools
• Equity Working Group presentation and discussion
• Review of Operating Limitations Policy 2.5 Asset Protection
• Consent agenda: Personnel actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves) and ratification of School Nurse Workforce Grant application

The Board of Education approved the designation of three district attendance officers to represent the district in truancy matters. The Board also issued a proclamation declaring February 2022 as Black History Month. Additionally, the Superintendent announced the mask mandate would end on February 5, 2022.

• Approved resolution designating Lori Bailey, Michael Casimiro, and Robert Garcia as district attendance officers (5-0)
• Approved proclamation declaring February 2022 as Black History Month (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Special Board of Education Meeting/Retreat

This special meeting is a retreat focused on board governance. The board will discuss member goals and vision, core beliefs and commitments, and house rules/operating agreements, facilitated by educational consultant Susan Sparks. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled. Future meeting dates and agenda items are also reviewed.

• Discussion of board member goals and vision facilitated by Susan Sparks
• Review and discussion of Core Beliefs and Commitments document
• Review and discussion of House Rules/Operating Agreements document
• Calendar review of upcoming work study, regular, and special board meetings through February 2022

The Board participated in a facilitated retreat focused on team building, member goals, and operating agreements. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

This meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee includes a welcome, addressing member feedback, discussion of SAC (School Accountability Committee) work, and next steps. The agenda is largely procedural with no specific decisions or proposals listed.

• Addressing member feedback (discussion/information item)
• SAC Work (procedural/information item)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board meets virtually due to inclement weather. Key items include discussion and possible action on intervening in a lawsuit challenging Tri-County Health Department's mask order for schools, and adoption of an amended FY 2021-2022 budget. The meeting opens with an executive session closed to the public for legal advice on the lawsuit. Other items include an elementary literacy update and presentation of the annual comprehensive financial report.

• Discussion and possible action on entering appearance in case 2021CV031662 over Tri-County Health Department's school mask mandate
• Adoption of Amended FY 2021-2022 Budget and Appropriation Resolution
• Elementary Literacy Update presentation
• Auditor presentation of Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)
• Executive session for legal advice on the mask mandate lawsuit

The Board of Education approved an amended budget and appropriation resolution for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. The board also received a clean audit opinion on its financial statements and discussed a lawsuit regarding mask mandates.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Approved recess for executive session to receive legal advice on Case Number 2021CV031662 (4-0)
• Adopted Amended FY 2021-22 Budget and Appropriation Resolution totaling $932,414,688 (4-0)

Finance and Audit Committee

The Finance and Audit Committee will review the draft FY20‑21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report prepared with CliftonLarsenAllen. Committee members will also discuss the external monitoring report and related interview work. Both items are presented for consideration during the meeting.

• Review FY20‑21 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (draft) with CliftonLarsenAllen
• Discuss external monitoring report interviews and related work

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will meet via Zoom to discuss district matters. The agenda includes updates on the UIP work and a presentation regarding district finance.

• UIP Work Update
• District Finance Presentation
• DAC Engagement

Special Board of Education Meeting/Retreat

The board is holding a special meeting/retreat focused on training in the Policy Governance Model and reviewing board governance documents. They will discuss core beliefs, house rules, board processes, and liaison principles. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is preparatory for future meetings.

• Policy Governance Model overview presentation (8:35-11:30 a.m.)
• Discussion of Core Beliefs and Commitments with possible revision
• Discussion of House Rules / Operating Agreements
• Review of Board Processes (updated 2021)
• Discussion of Governance Process Policy 4.6 on Board Liaisons and Representatives

The Board of Education conducted training on the Policy Governance Model and reviewed operating agreements. Members volunteered for and were assigned to various district committees, community groups, and municipal liaison roles.

• Assigned Jamey Lockley and Courtney Potter to District Accountability Committee (DAC)
• Assigned Amira Assad-Lucas and Courtney Potter to Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)
• Assigned Lori Goldstein to Long Range Planning and Advisory Committee (LRPAC)
• Assigned Lori Goldstein and Laura Mitchell to IBS Team
• Assigned board members to various district/community groups, including Adams 12 KID and Hispanic Advisory Council
• Assigned board members as liaisons to Adams County, Broomfield, Federal Heights, Northglenn, Thornton, and Westminster