Adams 12 Five Star Schools public meetings in 2023

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will conduct interviews on external monitoring reports covering assets acquisition/disposal, bond spending, and quarterly financials. They will discuss the 2023 mill levy certification and work on monitoring reports.

• Interviews on Assets Acquisition or Disposal (2.5.7, 2.5.8, 2.5.10)
• Bond or COP Spending monitoring (2.4.7(a)) with Tim Dolezal & Steven Coblar
• Quarterly Financial Report and Use of Reserves (2.4.1, 2.4.8) interview with Gina Lanier & Aaron Oberg
• Mills levied for collection in 2023 presentation by Gina Lanier
• Resolution To Set Mill Levies 2023-2024 REVISED

Regular Board of Education Meeting

This regular meeting includes a vote on the 2023-2024 mill levy certification resolution, which sets property tax rates. The board will also discuss the Blueprint long-term academic and facilities investments and consider authorizing litigation against social media platforms. Other items include presentations on instructional materials, replacement of Northglenn High School track and field, and approval of revised board policies.

• Establish Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Tax Revenue and Mill Levy (action item to adopt mill levy certification resolution)
• Authorize engagement with Keller Rohrback L.L.P. for social media litigation against platforms
• Blueprint Presentation on long-term academic program and facilities investments (discussion)
• Replacement of Northglenn HS Track and Field (discussion item)
• Instructional Materials Presentation for board policy 6230 (discussion)

The Board of Education adopted the FY 2023-2024 Mill Levy Certification Resolution and authorized legal action against social media platforms. Members also approved revisions to financial and legislative platform policies and acknowledged monitoring reports regarding charter schools and board communication.

• Adopted 2023-2024 Mill Levy Certification Resolution (5-0)
• Authorized engagement of Keller Rohrback L.L.P. to litigate against social media platforms (5-0)
• Adopted revised Board Policy 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities (5-0)
• Adopted revised Board Policy 4.9 Legislative Platform (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.9 Charter Schools (5-0)
• Acknowledged compliance with Policy 2.7 Communication and Support to the Board (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 6 and December 12, 2023 meetings (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education holds a work-study session with presentations from the Deputy Superintendent and Learning Services, followed by a Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district events. No formal action will be taken; the session is for discussion and information only.

• Department presentation on Learning Services by Deputy Superintendent Foubert and Learning Services Straughn
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current events and district matters, with no action taken
• Meeting held at ESC Training Center, 1500 E. 128th Avenue, Thornton, CO

The Board held a work-study session to receive reports on the annual financial audit and the district's mill levy certification. The superintendent reported a net mill levy rate of 6.6 based on updated property value data from Broomfield. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Reviewed Annual Comprehensive Financial Audit with no findings
• Discussed updated net mill levy rate of 6.6

Special Board of Education Meeting/Retreat

This is a special Board of Education meeting/retreat focused on internal governance topics, with no public comment or live-streaming. The board will discuss policy governance overview, core beliefs and commitments, house rules/operating agreements, and board committee principles. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily a workshop.

• Discussion of Policy Governance Overview
• Review of Core Beliefs and Commitments
• Discussion of House Rules/Operating Agreements
• Discussion of Governance Process Policy 4.6 on Board Liaisons and Community Representatives
• Calendar preview of future items including charter school monitoring report, tax rates, and Northglenn HS track & field replacement

The Board held a retreat to review the Policy Governance Model and discuss operating agreements. Members designated specific directors to serve as liaisons for district committees, community groups, and local government councils.

• Assigned Director Battistelli to District Accountability Committee (DAC)
• Assigned Directors Marsh-Holschen and Potter to Finance and Audit Committee (FAC)
• Assigned Directors Goldstein and Marsh-Holschen to Long Range Planning Advisory Committee (LRPAC)
• Assigned Directors Assad-Lucas and Goldstein to IBS Team
• Assigned Director Potter to American Indian Parent Advisory Council (AIPAC)
• Assigned Director Marsh-Holschen to Broomfield That Cares
• Assigned Director Goldstein to Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority
• Assigned Directors Assad-Lucas and Marsh-Holschen to Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will meet with state legislators and elected officials to discuss 2024 legislative plans and district priorities. The agenda contains only this discussion, procedural items, and calendars for upcoming December meetings. Future sessions will establish tax rates and review charter school monitoring, which determine district funding and school oversight.

• Meeting with Adams 12 Five Star Schools legislative delegation and elected officials
• Review of 2024 legislative plans and district priorities
• Calendar for December 18 special board retreat and December 20 regular board meeting
• Upcoming agenda items include establishing tax rates, charter school monitoring, and Northglenn High School track replacement

The Board met with a legislative delegation and elected officials to discuss 2024 plans and district priorities. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this special meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 6, 2023. The board will swear in newly elected directors Lori Goldstein, Paula Battistelli, and Alexis Marsh-Holschen, elect board officers for president and vice president, and consider adopting a revised legislative platform. The board will also hold an executive session to receive legal advice on social media lawsuits and potential acquisition of real estate near Thornton High School. Public comment is limited to in-person participants.

• Swearing-in of Lori Goldstein (District 1), Paula Battistelli (District 2), and Alexis Marsh-Holschen (District 5) following certification of election results
• Election of board president and vice president
• Adoption of revised Board Policy 4.9 Legislative Platform
• Executive session for legal advice on social media lawsuits and potential real estate acquisition near Thornton High School
• Appointment of board secretary and treasurer

The Board administered oaths of office to three directors and elected its leadership for the term. The Board also approved personnel actions and previous meeting minutes.

• Elected Lori Goldstein as Board President
• Elected Amira Assad-Lucas as Board Vice President
• Appointed Paula Battistelli as Secretary (5-0)
• Appointed Superintendent Gdowski as Treasurer (5-0)
• Appointed Sr. Executive Assistant to the Board as Assistant Secretary (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from five previous meetings (5-0)
• Consensus reached for Directors Goldstein and Assad-Lucas to continue on the IBS Team

Virtual-DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee is meeting virtually on November 29, 2023. The agenda includes a presentation titled 'School Finance 101' and a joint meeting with the LRPAC and FAC committees. No other items or decisions are listed.

• Presentation: School Finance 101
• Joint meeting with LRPAC and FAC

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will conduct interviews for external monitoring reports on purchasing compliance, conflict of interest, and contracts/bids. They will also review preventative maintenance for the Transportation Department and hear a presentation from Hilltop Securities. The committee will then work on the monitoring report.

• Purchasing Department compliance review (5.0 Purchasing Compliance, 2.5.5 Conflict of Interest, 2.5.5 Contracts & Bids)
• Preventative Maintenance review for Transportation Department with Igor Petrovic, Octavio Flores, Albert Francisco
• Financial advisor presentation from Hilltop Securities
• Work on monitoring report

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will receive an auditor's presentation of the draft annual comprehensive financial report for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. They will also vote on a proclamation declaring November as Native American Heritage Month and take action on monitoring reports for schooling and financial condition. Other business includes approving personnel actions and a ninth grade success grant application.

• Auditor CliftonLarsonAllen presents draft FY 2022-2023 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Proclamation declaring November as Native American Heritage Month in the district
• Action on monitoring report for Ends Policy 1.1 Schooling for July 2022-June 2023
• Action on monitoring report for Operating Limitations Policy 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities for July-Sept 2023
• Consent agenda: Personnel actions and Ninth Grade Success Grant 2023-2024 application

The Board of Education approved a proclamation for Native American Heritage Month and authorized a grant application for Ninth Grade Success. Members also reviewed a draft of the FY 2022-2023 financial report and acknowledged two internal monitoring reports.

• Approved proclamation declaring November as Native American Heritage Month (5-0)
• Approved Ninth Grade Success Grant 2023-2024 application and authorization to accept state funds (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved minutes of the November 1, 2023 special Board meeting (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Board Policy 1.1 Schooling (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Board Policy 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities (5-0)
• Approved amended meeting agenda (5-0)

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee will receive a presentation from the Relevant and Responsive Programming subcommittee on its initial list of potential investments. Following the presentation, members will have an opportunity for Q&A and to provide feedback. The meeting will close with a look ahead at next steps.

• Presentation of the Relevant and Responsive Programming subcommittee's initial list of potential investments
• Q&A and opportunity to provide feedback on the list of potential investments
• Close & Look Ahead / Next Steps

Special Board of Education Meeting

The board will recess into executive session to receive legal advice and discuss confidential student matters related to an appeal of District Policy 1550 Public Complaint, then take action on the appeal. The meeting also includes routine opening items and a calendar of future meetings and agenda items.

• Action on appeal of District Policy 1550 Public Complaint
• Executive session for legal advice and confidential student matters
• Future agenda includes budget update, property acquisition, and monitoring reports

The Board of Education met to review an appeal regarding District Policy 1550 Public Complaint. Following an executive session for legal advice, the Board voted to reject the appeal.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session for legal advice and student matters (5-0)
• Rejected District Policy 1550 appeal number 1 of the 2023-2024 school year (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting - Community Engagement

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education is holding a community engagement meeting at Thornton High School focused on the Newcomer Center, which serves students and families new to the United States. The board will tour the center, meet with students, and hold facilitated table conversations with the community. No public comment, votes, or live-streaming are scheduled.

• Tour of the Newcomer Center at Thornton High School, Room 504 (5:10–5:30 p.m.)
• Board meets with Thornton HS students in the Newcomer Center Community Room (5:30–6:45 p.m.)
• Community engagement session in the Commons with table conversations on the Newcomer Center (7:00–8:30 p.m.)
• Presentations on Thornton High School and the Newcomer Center (PDF files attached)
• Interpretation available in Dari, Pashto, and Spanish

The Board of Education held a community engagement meeting featuring presentations from Thornton HS and the Newcomer Center. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

DAC Leadership Virtual Meeting

This is a virtual working session for the District Accountability Committee (DAC) leadership, open to the public but with no opportunity for participation or comment. The agenda contains no decisions or proposals—only an informational working session.

• DAC Leadership Working Session (information only)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will conduct interviews with administrators as part of an external monitoring report. Topics include the superintendent’s contract (Phil Spare), insurance program (Stewart Ellenberg), and human resources matters such as employee entitlement and market value compensation. The committee will also work on the monitoring report after the interviews.

• Interview with Phil Spare on 2.6.1 Superintendent’s Contract
• Interview with Stewart Ellenberg on 2.5.1 Insurance
• Interview with Myla Shepherd and Darian Everett on 2.6.2 Employee Entitlement
• Interview on 2.6.3 Market Value Compensation with related summaries
• Work on monitoring report (9:35-9:45 am)

(Virtual) DAC Charter Subgroup Meeting

This virtual meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools DAC Charter Subgroup is informational only, with a single agenda item: training for charter site visits. No decisions or votes are scheduled; the meeting is procedural in nature.

• Training for charter site visits (information item)

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee will review fit studies with architect consultants, discussing school facility planning and capacity. The meeting includes table work and feedback, but no specific decisions or funding amounts are listed in the agenda.

• Review of fit studies with architect consultants
• Table work and feedback session

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will meet to welcome new members and provide information regarding the committee's functions. The agenda includes soliciting subcommittee requests and discussing charter school topics.

• Charter School Renewals
• Charter School Engagement Opportunities

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP MEETING

The District Accountability Committee Leadership is holding a working session that is open to the public but does not allow for public engagement. No decisions or discussions are detailed on the agenda.

• Leadership working session — open to the public but no opportunity for engagement

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education holds a special meeting to discuss 'Ownership Linkage' with representatives of the Classified School Employees' Association (CSEA). The meeting is open to the public in person but not live-streamed, and no public comment is offered. No formal votes or decisions are on the agenda; the primary activity is a discussion aimed at incorporating community ideals into board decision-making. The board also notes future meetings, including a canceled October 25 special meeting and a November 1 community engagement event at Thornton High School.

• Discussion with CSEA representatives on 'Ownership Linkage' to incorporate community ideals into board decisions
• Meeting held at CSEA office, 1480 Roseanna Drive, Northglenn, CO — no public comment or live stream
• Future meeting: November 1 community engagement at Thornton High School (tour, dinner, engagement center)
• Future meeting: November 15 work-study session and regular board meeting with multiple agenda items (budget, audit, policy reports)

The Board of Education met with members of the Classified School Employees' Association (CSEA) to discuss staffing levels, hiring barriers, and workplace challenges. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a work-study session to receive a quarterly curriculum update from the Learning Services Department on the state of literacy. The superintendent will also discuss current district matters and respond to board questions; no action will be taken. The meeting is open for in-person attendance but will not be live-streamed.

• Quarterly Curriculum Update: Literacy presentation from Learning Services
• Superintendent/Board Dialogue on district accountability and current events
• Meeting is a work-study session with no formal votes scheduled

The Board of Education conducted a work-study session featuring a quarterly curriculum update on the state of literacy. Superintendent Gdowski provided updates on a forthcoming blueprint, a proposed executive director position for innovative work, and a multidistrict collaborative group. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will vote on an emergency replacement of the running track at North Stadium for $3,500,000. The board will also take action on Unified Improvement Plans for schools in priority improvement, adopt proclamations for Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month and Dyslexia Awareness Month, and receive an external monitoring report on financial and ethics policies. Discussion items include a Colorado Education Association update and proposed resolutions for the CASB Delegate Assembly.

• Emergency replacement of North Stadium track at 12500 Delaware Dr, Westminster, CO – $3,500,000
• Approval of Unified Improvement Plans for Thornton HS, Northglenn MS, Shadow Ridge MS, Thornton MS, Hillcrest ES, and Riverdale ES
• Adoption of proclamation declaring November 2023 Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month
• Adoption of proclamation declaring October 2023 Dyslexia Awareness Month
• External monitoring report on Board Policies 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, and District Policy 4130

The Board of Education approved Unified Improvement Plans for schools in Priority Improvement. Members also acknowledged an external monitoring report on financial and employment policies and adopted proclamations for youth homelessness and dyslexia awareness.

• Approved Unified Improvement Plans for Adams 12 Schools in Priority Improvement (5-0)
• Acknowledged external monitoring report on financial conditions, asset protection, and employment policies (5-0)
• Declared November 2023 Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month (5-0)
• Declared October 2023 Dyslexia Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP MEETING

The District Accountability Committee Leadership is holding a working session on October 3, 2023. The meeting is open to the public but offers no opportunity for engagement or public comment. No decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Leadership working session (information only, no public engagement)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee is meeting in a working session to discuss UIP subcommittee work and the School Accountability Committee (SAC) liaison role. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is open for viewing only with no public engagement.

• Discussion of UIP Subcommittee Work
• Discussion of SAC Liaison Role

Special Board of Education Meeting

The special board meeting will feature an ownership linkage session with elementary, middle, and high school principals and assistant principals. This is a discussion and information item aimed at incorporating community ideals into board decisions. No votes or formal actions are scheduled; the remainder of the agenda is procedural or previews future meetings.

• Ownership linkage discussion with principal representatives from all school levels (elementary, middle, high)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP MEETING

This agenda outlines a procedural leadership working session for the District Accountability Committee. The meeting will cover a welcome for new members, an overview of the committee's role, and requests for subcommittee work. The session coordinates committee leadership and does not include public engagement or binding decisions.

• Welcome and introduction of new committee members
• Overview of the District Accountability Committee's functions
• Solicitation of subcommittee work requests

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will receive the annual financial audit entrance presentation from CliftonLarsenAllen and discuss the quarterly monitoring report. No formal decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of presentations and work sessions.

• Annual Financial Audit Entrance Presentation by CliftonLarsenAllen (Alicia Maslyk & John-Paul LeChevallier)
• Quarterly Monitoring Report (2.4) and work session on the report

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP MEETING

This is a procedural working session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee (DAC) Leadership. The meeting is open to the public but offers no opportunity for engagement. Agenda items include welcoming new members, providing information about the DAC's role, and soliciting subcommittee requests. No votes or binding actions are scheduled.

• Welcome and introduction of new DAC members
• Information session on what the DAC does
• Solicitation of subcommittee requests from members

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The committee will hear a presentation on the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP), discuss committee updates, and have dinner. The meeting is procedural with no votes or financial items listed.

• Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) presentation
• Committee updates and discussion
• Welcome and dinner (information only)
• Meeting adjournment

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP MEETING

This is a procedural and informational leadership working session of the District Accountability Committee. The committee will welcome new members, discuss what the DAC does, and solicit subcommittee requests. The meeting is open to the public but there will be no opportunity for engagement.

• Welcome and introduction of new DAC members
• Information about what the DAC does
• Solicitation of subcommittee requests

Board of Education Meeting: 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 board on current district matters. No votes or decisions will occur. The meeting is open for in-person attendance but not live-streamed.

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

The Board of Education held a work-study session to review state assessment data and receive updates on enrollment and class size. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will hold a regular meeting including an executive session for legal advice on social media class action lawsuits. They will consider approving a charter renewal contract for Westgate Community School for 2023-2028, adopt proclamations for Classified Employee Appreciation Week and Hispanic Heritage Month, and discuss CASB resolutions and a candidate questionnaire for the 2023 board election.

• Executive session for legal advice on social media class action lawsuits (closed to public)
• Approval of Westgate Community School charter renewal contract (2023-2028) under consent agenda
• Adoption of proclamations for Classified Employee Appreciation Week (Oct 9-13) and Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15-Oct 15)
• Discussion on proposed CASB resolutions for 2023 Delegate Assembly and finalizing candidate questionnaire for board election
• Approval of personnel actions and minutes of prior meetings

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and received updates on district enrollment, staffing, and student assessment data. No other substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Approved the agenda as stated, deleting Agenda Item A-5 Executive Session (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee is holding a leadership working session. The meeting includes welcoming new members and providing information regarding the committee's functions.

• Welcome and introduction of new members
• Information on DAC functions
• Solicitation of subcommittee requests

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will meet to welcome new members and provide information regarding the committee's functions. The meeting also includes soliciting requests for subcommittees.

• Welcome and introduction of new members
• Information session on DAC roles and responsibilities
• Solicitation of subcommittee requests

Finance & Audit Committee

The agenda for the August 16, 2023 Finance & Audit Committee meeting contains only the committee heading with no specific discussion or decision items listed. The meeting is scheduled via Zoom and livestreamed on YouTube, but no resolutions, reports, or actions are identified in the agenda.

• No substantive items listed; agenda is procedural only.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will consider action items including a $1,221,152 enhanced cyber security platform, intergovernmental agreements for the November 2023 coordinated election, and appointments to district committees. The board will also discuss canceling two future meetings and review a candidate questionnaire for the 2023 Board election.

• Authorize cyber security platform at up to $1,221,152 over FY2023-2026
• Approve intergovernmental agreements with Adams County and Broomfield for Nov. 7, 2023 coordinated election
• Appoint members to District Accountability Committee, Finance & Audit Committee, and Long Range Planning Advisory Committee
• Discuss questions for the 2023 Board of Education candidate questionnaire
• Cancel regular board meetings scheduled for September 20 and October 25, 2023

The Board of Education authorized a multi-year expenditure for enhanced cyber security and approved agreements for the November 7, 2023, coordinated election. Members also approved committee memberships and canceled two upcoming board meetings.

• Authorized cyber security platform not to exceed $1,221,152 through FY 2025-2026 (5-0)
• Approved Intergovernmental Agreements and appointed Frances Mullins as election official for Nov 7, 2023 election (5-0)
• Approved membership rosters for DAC, LRPAC, and FAC (5-0)
• Canceled Board meetings scheduled for September 20 and October 25, 2023 (4-1)
• Approved resolution for submission to CASB 2023 Delegate Assembly (5-0)
• Approved June 7, 2023 regular and work-study session minutes (5-0)
• Approved delayed presentation of monitoring reports for Policies 2.0 and 2.6 to Sept 6 meeting (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring reports for Policies 2.1 and 2.4 as reasonable and supported by data (5-0)

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board holds a work study session to discuss Colorado Proposition HH, which would change property taxes and revenue. The board also receives an update on the Universal Preschool program and holds a dialogue with the superintendent. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled during this session.

• Discussion of Colorado Proposition HH: Property Tax Changes and Revenue Change Measure
• Update on Universal Preschool program
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district matters

The Board of Education held a work study session to receive information on property tax changes and preschool enrollment. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Work Study Session

This is a work study session where the Board will receive a quarterly update on high school health curriculum and Advanced Academic & Gifted Services (AAGS). The superintendent will also lead a discussion on current district matters. No formal action will be taken during this session.

• Quarterly Curriculum Update on High School Health and Advanced Academic & Gifted Services (AAGS)
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current events and district matters

The Board held a work study session to receive updates on the High School Health and Advanced Academic & Gifted Services curricula. The Superintendent provided updates on various administrative topics, including school safety and staffing. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will vote on adopting the FY2023-2024 budget and appropriation resolutions, authorizing fee collections, and approving a portion of beginning fund balance. The board will also consider renewal contracts for New America School-Thornton and Westgate Community School charter schools, a $858,600 roof replacement at Silver Creek Elementary, and student device repair services with expenditures over $500,000. Discussion items include a mill levy oversight presentation on 5C expenditures and the 2023-2024 board meeting schedule.

• Approval of $858,600 roof replacement at Silver Creek Elementary (Summer 2024)
• Expenditure over $500,000 for student Chromebook repair and logistics services
• Renewal of charter contract with New America School-Thornton
• Renewal of charter contract with Westgate Community School
• Adoption of FY2023-2024 budget and appropriation resolutions

The Board approved the 2023-2024 budget and appropriation resolutions, as well as a supplemental budget for FY 2022-2023. It authorized a roof replacement for Silver Creek Elementary and approved charter contract renewals for Westgate Community School and New America School-Thornton.

• Approved FY 2023-2024 Budget and Appropriation Resolutions (4-0)
• Approved FY 2022-2023 Supplemental Budget and Appropriation Resolution (4-0)
• Approved $858,600 for Silver Creek Elementary roof replacement (4-0)
• Approved charter contract renewal for Westgate Community School (4-0)
• Approved charter contract renewal for New America School-Thornton (3-1)
• Approved over $500,000 for student Chromebook repair and logistical services (4-0)
• Adopted revised Board Job Description Policy 4.2 (4-0)
• Approved Resolution Authorizing the Collection of Fees for 2023-2024 (4-0)

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools board holds a work study session to discuss the 2023 legislative session's policy impacts and engage in a superintendent dialogue on district matters. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Policy Matters 2023 Legislative Session Report discussion
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current events and district matters

The Board held a work study session to review the 2023 Legislative Session and receive district updates. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Special Board will consider several actions, including adopting the proposed financial plan and budget for fiscal year 2023‑2024. It will also approve the superintendent's employment contract with a base salary of $312,500 and adopt a resolution to defease the final two maturities of the district's 2016B bonds. Additional items include ratifying changes to the classified and certified master agreements and adopting two proclamations for Pride Month and National Gun Violence Awareness Day.

• Adopt FY 2023‑2024 Proposed Financial Plan and Budget
• Approve Superintendent contract (July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2026) with base salary $312,500
• Resolution to defease final two maturities (2035 and 2036) of the District's 2016B Bonds
• Ratify 2023‑2024 Classified Master Agreement changes
• Ratify Certified Master Agreement changes

The Board of Education adopted two proclamations recognizing Pride Month and National Gun Violence Awareness Day. The meeting also included reports on student achievement and committee updates.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring June 2023 Pride Month (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring June 2, 2023 National Gun Violence Awareness Day (5-0)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will review the Quarterly Monitoring Report and related financial statements. Discussion includes internal control regarding funds disbursement and Mill Levy spending.

• Quarterly Monitoring Report
• Internal Control - Funds Disbursement
• Mill Levy spending

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee will receive a presentation on Five Star Online from Principal Adria Moersen and conduct a facility tour. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists of updates and discussion.

• Presentation from Five Star Online Principal Adria Moersen
• Facility tour of unknown location
• Welcome and general updates
• Q&A session

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will vote on a presentation to the Board of Education, receive an overview of the District SAC webpage, and elect officers for the 2023-24 school year. If time allows, they will also review member survey results. The meeting is procedural and administrative in nature.

• Vote on DAC BoE Presentation (approval/presentation to Board of Education)
• 2023/24 Officer Elections (discussion and information)
• District SAC Webpage Overview (presented by Dave Bahna)
• DAC Member survey results (discussion if time permits)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will recess into an executive session to receive legal advice and discuss negotiations for a possible contract extension for Superintendent Gdowski. In the regular session the board will receive a preliminary FY2024 budget update, a presentation on instructional materials, and will discuss adopting a land acknowledgement statement. The board will adopt the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting and acknowledge a monitoring report on staff treatment policies. Under the consent agenda the board will approve personnel actions and the Early Literacy Assessment Tool (ELAT) project assurances, authorizing the president to sign the application and receive funds if awarded.

• Executive session to discuss possible contract extension for Superintendent Gdowski
• Preliminary FY2024 budget update
• Instructional materials presentation by Learning Services Department
• Discussion of adopting a land acknowledgement statement
• Consent agenda approval of Early Literacy Assessment Tool (ELAT) project assurances

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and entered an executive session to discuss a possible contract extension for Superintendent Gdowski. The superintendent reported a tentative agreement for educator pay, including a starting salary of $58,000 and a 6% increase for all educators.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved recess for executive session to discuss Superintendent Gdowski's contract extension (4-0)

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee will hear updates from three subcommittees: Relevant & Responsive Academic Programming, Profiles of Thriving Schools, and Facility Renewal, Rebuild, Reimagine. Each group will share progress and next steps. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists of presentations and Q&A.

• Relevant & Responsive Academic Programming subcommittee progress update
• Profiles of Thriving Schools subcommittee progress update
• Facility Renewal, Rebuild, Reimagine subcommittee progress update

Work Study Session

This is a work study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board, consisting entirely of discussion and information items with no votes or decisions. The board will receive updates on developing land acknowledgments, bond financing issues including defeasance, and meet with the Superintendent's Student Leadership Council.

• Land acknowledgments development update (5:00-5:30 p.m.)
• Bond financing defeasance update (5:30-6:15 p.m.)
• Meeting with Superintendent's Student Leadership Council (6:15-7:00 p.m.)
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district matters

The Board of Education conducted a work study session to review a student-crafted land acknowledgment and receive an update on the prepayment of general obligation bonds. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• Discussed incorporating a student-crafted land acknowledgment at the next regular meeting
• Reviewed bond financing update; resolution for defeasance and Escrow Account scheduled for May 3, 2023
• Heard reports from Superintendent Student Leadership Council members regarding student experience

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will discuss and vote on several action items, including a $3.7 million purchase of up to 9,000 student Chromebooks and a $2.2 million software purchase for a student data dashboard. The board will also consider a proclamation declaring May as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and receive a preliminary FY2024 budget update. Consent agenda items include personnel actions and a teacher recruitment grant.

• Purchase of up to 9,000 student Chromebooks for $3.7 million to replace end-of-life devices
• Purchase of PowerSchool Unified Insights software for MTSS at $2,213,812 over two years
• Preliminary FY2024 budget update (informational only)
• Proclamation declaring May as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Personnel actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves) on consent agenda

The Board of Education approved the purchase of up to 9,000 Chromebooks and the acquisition of PowerSchool’s Unified Insights software. The Board also adopted a proclamation recognizing May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

• Approved purchase of up to 9,000 student Chromebooks for up to $3.7M (4-0)
• Approved purchase of PowerSchool’s Unified Insights software for up to $2,213,812 over two fiscal years (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (4-0)
• Approved agenda as stated (4-0)
• Approved minutes for March 1, 2023, and April 5, 2023 meetings (4-0)

Finance & Audit Committee

The committee will hear an investment advisor presentation and discuss the 2.4.15 policy for investing public funds. It will review a 5C spending presentation for the Board of Education and consider a Safe Schools request from Business Services. The committee will also vote on the proposed 2023‑2024 Finance and Audit Committee meeting schedule.

• Investment Advisor Presentation – Public Trust
• Discussion of 2.4.15 Investing Public Funds
• Review of 5C Spending Presentation for the Board of Education
• Business Services: Safe Schools Request
• Vote on 2023‑2024 Finance & Audit Committee meeting schedule

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will welcome members, review a DAC snapshot, and receive a recruitment update. Two discussion/information items are slated: a pending charter update and UIP progress monitoring. The meeting is largely procedural with no stated votes or decisions.

• Recruitment update for committee positions
• Pending charter update — discussion/information item
• UIP (Unified Improvement Plan) progress monitoring — discussion/information item

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will hold a work study session to discuss updates on computer science education and universal preschool. No action will be taken; the session includes a superintendent dialogue on current district matters. The meeting is open for in-person attendance but not live-streamed.

• Computer Science Update presentation
• Universal Preschool Update discussion
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on district events and matters

The Board of Education received updates on computer science education and the rollout of Universal Preschool. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will discuss and possibly vote on a resolution supporting Colorado House Bill 23-1231, which addresses mathematics education from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The board will also receive a budget update, consider a $656,700 grant agreement with Relay Graduate School of Education for professional development, and act on consent items including personnel actions and instructional materials adoption.

• Discussion and possible action on resolution supporting HB23-1231 (Math in Pre-K Through 12th Grade)
• Budget update presentation for April 5, 2023
• Ratification of EASI grant application and approval of $656,700 memorandum of understanding with Relay Graduate School of Education
• Consent agenda includes personnel actions, instructional materials adoption, School Health Professional Grant, and 2023-2027 School Counselor Corps Grant application

The Board approved the meeting agenda. No other substantive decisions were recorded; the session consisted of reports on school safety, budget updates, and discussions regarding HB23-1231.

• Approved agenda (4-0)

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee will receive progress reports from three subcommittees: Relevant & Responsive Academic Programming, Profiles of Thriving Schools, and Facility Renewal, Rebuild, Reimagine. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Relevant & Responsive Academic Programming Subcommittee presentation on progress and next steps
• Profiles of Thriving Schools Subcommittee presentation on progress and next steps
• Facility Renewal, Rebuild, Reimagine Subcommittee presentation on progress and next steps

Regular Board of Education Meeting - Community Engagement

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education is holding a community engagement session to gather feedback on expanding FutureForward program and Career and Technical Education (CTE) into middle schools, as well as increasing work-based learning opportunities. The meeting includes an optional tour of FutureForward Bollman and a session with CTE students. No formal votes are scheduled beyond approving the agenda.

• Community engagement session on FutureForward program expansion, CTE into middle schools, and work-based learning
• Discussion with CTE students (Career and Technical Education)
• Optional tour of FutureForward Bollman at 9451 N. Washington St., Thornton
• Approval of meeting agenda as stated

The Board met with students and community members to gather feedback on Career and Technical Education (CTE) programming for the next 10 years. No substantive policy changes or budget allocations were decided during this session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee met on March 15, 2023 to interview external monitoring report staff and to review how the 5C Mill Levy is being spent. Presentations covered preventative maintenance for IT and detailed spending reviews for Security, IT, and Learning Services. The committee also sought volunteers to present the 5C levy information to the Board of Education in May.

• External Monitoring Report Interviews
• Preventative Maintenance – IT presentation by Greg Mortimer & Perry Movick
• 5C Mill Levy Spending Review – Security and IT presented by Anthony Muck and Krystal Dawson
• 5C Mill Levy Spending Review – Learning Services presented by Beau Foubert
• Call for volunteers to present 5C levy information to the BOE at the May meeting

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee is meeting to receive updates on the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) progress and to discuss member experience and recruitment for the next school year. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of informational and discussion items.

• UIP Progress Update (discussion, information)
• 22-23 Member Experience discussion
• Member Recruitment for next year
• DAC Snapshot overview
• Dinner (procedural)

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special board meeting features a discussion with the District Twelve Education Association (DTEA) on teacher morale, small wins with students, and building-level supports needed. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the board also sets a future community meeting on Career and Technical Education offerings.

• Discussion with DTEA on teacher joy and stress reduction
• Planned community board meeting March 15, 2023, with CTE student engagement

The Board of Education and district leadership met with District Twelve Education Association representatives to discuss teacher experiences and student needs. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider and potentially approve a $1,228,991 contract to replace the ESC east parking lot, and also vote on a lease with Allegro Coffee Company. Other business includes a proclamation for Public Schools Week, personnel actions, and a presentation on instructional materials. The meeting includes an executive session on real estate and legal advice regarding the Allegro lease.

• Approval of ESC east parking lot renovation ($1,228,991)
• Lease with Allegro Coffee Company (action item, no dollar amount specified)
• Proclamation declaring Feb 27–Mar 3, 2023 as Public Schools Week
• Personnel actions including resignations, transfers, employment, and leaves (consent agenda)
• Discussion of instructional materials under policy 6230

The Board of Education approved a contract for the ESC east parking lot replacement and a lease agreement with Allegro Coffee Company. The Board also received updates on CFO hiring and the appointment of a new principal at Tarver Elementary School.

• Approved ESC east parking lot replacement for $1,228,991 (4-0)
• Approved lease with Allegro Coffee Company (4-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)

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, but no formal action will be taken during this session.

• Superintendent/Board Dialogue regarding current district matters

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

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is meeting to discuss preventive maintenance, purchasing department compliance, conflict of interest policies, contracts and bids, and a request for proposals for independent auditors. The committee will also work on a monitoring report. No final decisions are indicated on the agenda.

• Preventive maintenance discussion with Margi Ammon and Joe Stephen
• Purchasing Department interviews and compliance review
• Conflict of interest policy review
• Contracts & Bids review
• RFP for Independent Auditors

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee will discuss general updates, review the Portrait of a Graduate, receive an IT update from the Facility Renewal subcommittee, and participate in a gallery walk of subcommittee work. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting focuses on review and feedback.

• Portrait of a Graduate review and feedback exercise
• Facility Renewal, Rebuild, Reimagine subcommittee IT update
• Gallery walk to view subcommittee highlights and identify common themes

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will discuss the draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for 2021-2022 with CliftonLarsenAllen. They will also hear updates on penalties and late fees (2.4.5) and receivables (2.4.6), and work on the external monitoring report.

• Review of FY2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with CliftonLarsenAllen
• Discussion of 2.4.5 Penalties & late fees (Heather Anderson & Jeanne Larsen)
• Discussion of 2.4.6 Receivables (John Fawkes)
• Work on monitoring report and external monitoring report interviews
• Attachments include draft financial report, budget expense detail, and student fee balances

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

The Board of Education is holding a work-study session to review a presentation of community survey results by Ferdani/Magellan Strategies. The Superintendent will also discuss current district events and respond to board questions. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

• Presentation of community survey results by Ferdani/Magellan Strategies
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district matters

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will meet at the ESC Training Center in Thornton to decide on the charter renewal for New America School–Thornton. The board will also receive the auditor’s presentation of the fiscal year 2021-2022 financial report, review internal monitoring reports on graduation and dropout rates, and approve personnel actions and financial accreditation assurances. The charter renewal determines the school's operational status, while the financial report and monitoring data track district fiscal health and student outcomes. A proposed proclamation for Women's History Month will be discussed, alongside standard procedural items like agenda approval and minutes ratification.

• Charter renewal decision for New America School–Thornton
• Auditor presentation of the fiscal year 2021-2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Internal monitoring reports on graduation rates, dropout rates, and financial conditions
• Resolution to delegate authority to the Superintendent to execute documents
• Consent agenda approval for personnel actions and FY 2022 financial accreditation assurances

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee meeting will begin with a welcome and dinner. A budget presentation will be given by Suzanne DeYoung. The committee will receive a DAC Snapshot and an update on the UIP. The meeting will then adjourn.

• Welcome and Dinner
• Budget presentation by Suzanne DeYoung
• DAC Snapshot
• UIP Update

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will discuss the New America School-Thornton charter renewal application, with action expected at the February 15 meeting. It will also review SB23-071, the Judicial Review in Education Accountability Act, and may adopt a resolution. An executive session is scheduled to receive legal advice on the charter renewal. The consent agenda includes approval of personnel actions.

• New America School-Thornton charter renewal application discussion
• SB23-071 Judicial Review in Education Accountability Act review and possible resolution
• Executive session for legal advice on charter renewal
• Approval of personnel actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves)
• Approval of January 18, 2023 meeting minutes

The Board of Education held an executive session for legal advice regarding the New America School-Thornton Charter Renewal Application but postponed the final decision to February 15, 2023. Members also discussed a draft resolution supporting SB 23-071 but deferred further action to a future meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved January 18, 2023 regular and work-study session minutes (5-0)
• Tabled decision on New America School-Thornton Charter Renewal Application until February 15, 2023
• Tabled resolution regarding SB 23-071 Judicial Review in Education Accountability Act

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

This is a work-study session with no formal actions. The board will receive a quarterly curriculum update on the MTSS/Data Dashboard project, an update on universal preschool, and hold a superintendent dialogue on current district matters.

• Quarterly curriculum update on MTSS/Data Dashboard project
• Universal preschool update
• Superintendent/board dialogue on current events

The Board of Education held a work-study session to review a data dashboard project and two proposed school calendar options. No formal votes or decisions were made during this session.

• Reviewed Data Dashboard Project presentation
• Discussed two school calendar scenarios for community feedback

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee will hear progress reports from three subcommittees: Academic Programming, Profiles of Thriving Schools, and Facility Renewal, Rebuild, Reimagine. The meeting also includes Q&A, breakout sessions, and updates on Independence Academy. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is focused on ongoing planning work.

• Relevant & Responsive Academic Programming Subcommittee progress report
• Profiles of Thriving Schools Subcommittee progress report
• Facility Renewal, Rebuild, Reimagine Subcommittee progress report
• Breakout sessions for subcommittees
• Independence Academy updates

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

This is a work-study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education, held virtually due to inclement weather. The board will discuss the New America School-Thornton charter renewal application and hear a superintendent update on district matters. No votes or action are scheduled.

• Discussion of New America School-Thornton Charter Renewal Application with additional staff information
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district events and matters

The Board held a work-study session to review data and testimony regarding the charter renewal of New America School-Thornton. No final action was taken on the renewal; the Board requested additional data to be presented at the February 1, 2023 meeting. The Board also received updates on Universal Preschool and calendar planning.

• Approved agenda (5-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting virtually due to inclement weather. Key action items include voting on an amended FY2022-2023 budget, renewing the Westgate Community School charter for five years, and adopting a proclamation for Black History Month. The board will also receive a monitoring report on asset protection and recess for an executive session on employee compensation and the New America School-Thornton charter renewal.

• Amended FY2022-2023 Budget and Appropriation Resolution
• Westgate Community School Charter Renewal Application (5-year renewal)
• Proclamation declaring February 2023 Black History Month
• Executive session on employee compensation and New America School-Thornton charter renewal
• Consent agenda including personnel actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves)

The Board of Education approved the five-year charter renewal for Westgate Community School and adopted an amended budget and appropriation resolution for FY 2022-2023. The Board also proclaimed February 2023 as Black History Month and approved various personnel actions.

• Renewed Westgate Community School charter for five years (5-0)
• Adopted Amended FY 2022-2023 Budget and Appropriation Resolution (5-0)
• Adopted resolution proclaiming February 2023 Black History Month (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2023 special meeting and work-study session (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Board Policy 2.5 Asset Protection (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee (DAC) of Adams 12 Five Star Schools will meet on January 11, 2023. Agenda items include a leadership transition Q&A and discussion of charter feedback process and lessons learned. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Leadership Transition Q&A (discussion and information)
• Charter Feedback - about process and lessons learned (procedural/information)
• DAC Snapshot (review of committee overview)

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, open for in-person attendance but not live-streamed. No action will be taken. The board will receive an update on school accreditation and hold a dialogue with the superintendent on current events and district matters.

• School Accreditation Update – discussion and information item
• Superintendent/Board Dialogue on current district events and board questions

The Board reached a consensus to continue accrediting schools based on the School Performance Framework without formal Board action. The Superintendent provided updates on universal preschool, CFO transition, state budget, and a new assessment for 2023-2024.

• Consensus to continue accrediting schools based on School Performance Framework (SPF) without formal Board action

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a special meeting on January 9, 2023, to discuss charter renewal requests from Westgate Community School and New America School-Thornton. The board will also consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, adoption of instructional materials, and approval of the 2022-2023 School District Accreditation Contract with the Colorado State Board of Education. Public comment is allowed with in-person sign-up.

• Charter renewal presentations and discussions for Westgate Community School and New America School-Thornton
• Consent agenda includes approval of personnel actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves of absence)
• Consent agenda includes adoption of district-selected instructional materials
• Consent agenda includes approval of the 2022-2023 School District Accreditation Contract
• Board to approve minutes from previous meetings and hear superintendent update and committee reports

The Board approved the 2022-2023 School District Accreditation Contract and adopted district-selected instructional materials. Decisions regarding the charter renewals for Westgate Community School and New America School-Thornton were deferred to the January 18, 2023 meeting.

• Approved the 2022-2023 School District Accreditation Contract with the Colorado State Board of Education (5-0)
• Adopted district-selected instructional materials requested by the Learning Services Department (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from December 7 and December 12, 2022 meetings (5-0)
• Tabled action on Westgate Community School charter renewal until January 18, 2023
• Tabled action on New America School-Thornton charter renewal until January 18, 2023