Adams 12 Five Star Schools public meetings in 2024

Finance & Audit Committee

The committee is conducting interviews on external monitoring reports, including a competitive process review, annual audit kickoff, and reserves. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is procedural and focused on oversight.

• 2.4.12 Full-scale Competitive Process/Auditors interview with Aaron Oberg & Brenda McGee (9:00-9:30 am)
• 2.4.10 Annual Audit Kickoff interview with CliftonLarsenAllen's John-Paul LeChevallier (9:30-10:00 am)
• 2.4.1 Reserves/Unassigned Fund Balance interview with Aaron Oberg & Bobby Stegmueller (10:00-10:30 am)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will consider a resolution authorizing the sale of up to $185 million in general obligation bonds and adopt the mill levy certification for 2024-2025. Other action items include defeasance of certain prior bonds and approval of the draft annual financial report. Discussions will cover an averaging and funding proposal, board bylaws, and the 2025 legislative platform.

• Resolution to defease final maturities (2035, 2036) of 2016B Bonds
• Approval of 2024 Bond Resolution for up to $185 million
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
• Adoption of 2024-2025 Mill Levy Certification Resolution
• Discussion on Averaging and Funding Proposal

The Board of Education approved a significant bond sale and certified the 2024-2025 mill levy. Members also adopted a legislative platform and authorized a letter to the Governor opposing the elimination of four-year averaging for funding.

• Approved 2024 Bond Resolution for general obligation bonds not to exceed $185 million (5-0)
• Adopted 2024-2025 Mill Levy Certification Resolution (5-0)
• Authorized defeasance of final two maturities (2035 and 2036) of 2016B Bonds (5-0)
• Authorized Superintendent to join letter to Governor opposing elimination of four-year averaging (5-0)
• Adopted Legislative Platform (4-1)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Nov 20 work-study and Dec 10 special meeting (5-0)
• Acknowledged Superintendent compliance with Policy 2.7 Communication and Support to the Board (5-0)

Work Study Session

This is a work study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education, open to in-person public attendance but not live-streamed. The board will receive a presentation on the district's 75th anniversary and rebranding efforts. No other substantive actions or decisions are scheduled.

• 75th Anniversary & Rebranding Update

The Board of Education held a work-study session to discuss the district's 75th anniversary and rebranding. The board recommended not proceeding with rebranding at this time.

• Recommended against proceeding with rebranding

Special Board of Education Meeting

This is a special Board of Education meeting with no public comment or livestream. The board will meet with state legislators and elected officials representing Adams 12 Five Star Schools to share district priorities and learn about their plans for 2025.

• Board will meet with the Adams 12 legislative delegation and elected officials to discuss 2025 plans and district priorities

The Board of Education hosted state legislators and elected officials to discuss plans for the 2025 legislative session. The board shared its priorities for legislators to address. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee is holding a meeting with an agenda consisting of procedural items: a DAC Snapshot, SAC Minute reports, Charter Subcommittee work, and a discussion on capturing DAC successes. No substantive decisions, budgets, or policy changes are listed.

• DAC Snapshot review
• SAC Minute report
• Charter Subcommittee work update
• Capturing DAC successes discussion

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will conduct interviews on two external monitoring reports: annual student transportation vehicle inspections and asset maintenance, then work on the monitoring report itself.

• 9:15-9:30 am: Annual Student Transportation Vehicle Inspections interview
• 9:30-10:00 am: Asset Maintenance interview
• 10:00-10:30 am: Work on monitoring report

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a work study session to discuss an enrollment update. No formal decisions or votes are expected during this session, which is open to in-person public attendance but not live-streamed.

• Enrollment update discussion

The Board of Education conducted a work-study session featuring an enrollment update and School Finance Act projections. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will consider approving the agenda and then recess into executive session to discuss the possible acquisition of real estate near Thornton High School and receive legal advice. The board will also hear a legislative update from Policy Matters on the 2024 election and expectations for the 2025 legislative session, review governance policy 4.9 Legislative Platform, and receive monitoring reports on schooling, financial condition, and charter schools. A consent agenda includes personnel actions. The meeting includes public comment and board reports.

• Executive session to discuss possible acquisition of real estate near Thornton High School
• Legislative update and forecast from Policy Matters on 2024 election and 2025 legislative session
• Annual review of Board Policy 4.9 Legislative Platform
• Monitoring report on Ends Policy 1.0: Schooling, Graduates, Dropouts (July 2023 – June 2024)
• Monitoring reports on Operating Limitations Policy 2.4 Financial Condition (July–Sept 2024) and Policy 2.9 Charter Schools

The Board of Education approved personnel actions and the minutes from October 23, 2024. Members acknowledged monitoring reports regarding charter schools, financial condition, and student data. The board also reviewed the 2024 legislative platform and director district boundaries.

• Approved Personnel Actions (5-0)
• Acknowledged Monitoring Report 2.9 Charter Schools (5-0)
• Acknowledged Monitoring Report 1.0 Schooling, Graduates, Dropouts, Combined Data Report (5-0)
• Acknowledged Monitoring Report 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities (5-0)
• Approved October 23, 2024 meeting and work-study minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Recessed for executive session to discuss real estate acquisition near Thornton High School (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will discuss a School Accountability Committee (SAC) minute and subcommittee work, including a charter school visit debrief, spending survey ideas, and UIP data discussions. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review of SAC minute
• Charter School Visit Debrief
• Spending Survey Ideas
• UIP Data Discussions

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee will conduct a meeting involving introductions and general information. The committee is scheduled to vote on the Chair, Vice Chair, and Bylaws.

• Chair & Vice Chair Vote
• Bylaws Vote

(Virtual) DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

This is a procedural meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee, held virtually. The agenda includes a welcome and approval of the previous meeting's minutes, discussion of the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP), and planning for next steps. No binding decisions or concrete actions are expected based on the agenda.

• Welcome and approval of School Accountability Committee (SAC) minutes
• Discussion of the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will conduct interviews for the hiring of two employees (Myla Shepherd & Darian Everett) and discuss market value compensation and benefits. The committee will also review investments with Aaron Oberg and work on a monitoring report.

• Employee hiring interviews for Myla Shepherd & Darian Everett
• Market value compensation and benefits discussion
• Investment review with Aaron Oberg
• Work on monitoring report

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will consider a $1.4 million contract renewal with Konica Minolta for printing, copying, and scanning services, and a revision to graduation requirements in District Policy 6340. The board also plans to adopt proclamations for Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month and Native American Heritage Month. Other actions include a resolution designating truancy officers and changes to the board meeting schedule.

• Approval of a $1,435,639.10 contract with Konica Minolta over five years for print, copy, and scanning services
• Revision to District Policy 6340 on graduation requirements, including college and career competency and cut score adjustments
• Proclamation declaring November 2024 as Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month
• Proclamation declaring November as Native American Heritage Month
• Resolution designating District attendance officers and authorizing them to represent the District in truancy matters

The Board of Education approved a five-year contract for print, copying, and scanning services and revised graduation requirements in District Policy 6340. The Board also adopted proclamations for Native American Heritage Month and Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month.

• Approved Konica Minolta contract for print and scanning services not to exceed $1,435,639.10 (4-0)
• Adopted revised graduation requirements in Policy 6340 (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation for November 2024 Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation for November Native American Heritage Month (4-0)
• Acknowledged compliance of Board Policy 4.4 President's Role (4-0)
• Cancelled November 6, 2024 Community Engagement meeting and rescheduled May 21, 2024 meeting to May 28, 2024 (4-0)
• Approved minutes for September 4, October 2, and October 8, 2024 meetings (4-0)

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will hold a work study session at Horizon High School. The agenda includes a presentation on Capturing Kids Hearts and a superintendent/board dialogue on current district matters. No action will be taken during this session.

• Presentation on Capturing Kids Hearts program
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district events

The Board of Education held a work-study session to receive an update on the Capturing Kids' Hearts program. No formal decisions were made during this session.

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee is meeting to review a DAC snapshot and SAC minutes. The body will vote on bylaws and receive a UIP presentation.

• Bylaws vote
• UIP presentation
• Review of SAC minutes
• DAC snapshot

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to meet with representatives from the Classified School Employees Association (CSEA) as part of ongoing community engagement. The meeting is in-person only, not live-streamed, and no public comment will be taken. The board will also approve the agenda and discuss future meeting dates.

• Meeting with CSEA representatives
• Approval of the agenda
• Review of future meeting schedule (Oct 23 regular meeting, Nov 6, Nov 20)

The Board held a special meeting to discuss student success and staffing barriers with representatives from the Classified School Employees Association and district principals. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will vote on Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) for schools in priority improvement and turnaround status. It will also discuss a revised resolution appreciating taxpayer investment in the district and review proposed resolutions for the Colorado Association of School Boards delegate assembly. An external monitoring report on financial conditions and policies is presented for acknowledgment.

• Vote on UIPs for Coronado Hills, FSOA, McElwain, North Star, Rocky Mountain, Thornton Elementary, and Thornton Middle schools
• Discussion of revised resolution appreciating taxpayer investment in Adams 12 Five Star Schools
• External monitoring report on Operating Limitations Policies 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, and District Policy 4130
• Review of proposed resolutions for 2024 CASB Delegate Assembly
• Topics for annual meeting with Classified School Employees Association on October 8

The Board of Education approved Unified Improvement Plans for schools in priority improvement and turnaround status. Members also passed a resolution appreciating taxpayer investment in the district and acknowledged an external monitoring report on financial and employment policies.

• Approved Unified Improvement Plans for schools in Priority Improvement and Turnaround (5-0)
• Acknowledged external monitoring report on financial conditions, asset protection, and employment policies (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution in Appreciation of Taxpayer Investment in Adams 12 Five Star Schools (4-1)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved minutes from September 18 and September 25 meetings (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Work Study Session

This is a work study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board, open for in-person attendance but not live-streamed. The board will receive updates on federal accountability and the Rocky Mountain Partnership's Target Champion Campaign, followed by a superintendent/board dialogue on current district matters. No action will be taken during this session.

• Update on Federal Accountability
• Rocky Mountain Partnership's Target Champion Campaign
• Superintendent/Board Dialogue on current events and district matters (no action taken)

The Board of Education held a work-study session to review federal accountability ratings and the Rocky Mountain Partnership's Target Champion Campaign. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

Finance & Audit Committee

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Finance & Audit Committee will conduct external monitoring report interviews, including a review of the superintendent's contract (Phil Spare) and an entrance presentation for the annual financial audit by CliftonLarsenAllen. They will also discuss the quarterly monitoring report by Gina Lanier and work on monitoring reports. These items involve oversight of district finances and superintendent performance.

• External Monitoring Report Interview: Superintendent's Contract - Phil Spare (9:00-9:10 am)
• Annual Financial Audit Entrance Presentation by CliftonLarsenAllen (Alicia Maslyk & John-Paul LeChevallier) (9:10-9:40 am)
• Quarterly Monitoring Report review by Gina Lanier (9:40-10:00 am)
• Work on monitoring report (10:00-10:30 am)

(Virtual) DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee will meet virtually to review committee operations, receive training on the district charter, and discuss future steps.

• Review of DAC Snapshot and UIP dates
• Discussion of committee bylaws
• Charter training session
• Planning for upcoming committee activities

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special board meeting is primarily a discussion session where the board meets with principal and assistant principal representatives from all school levels to incorporate community ideals into decision-making. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled. The board also reviews upcoming meeting dates, including a regular meeting in October with proclamations and governance monitoring.

• Discussion with principal representatives from elementary, middle, and high schools
• Future agenda includes October 23 regular meeting with proclamations for Native American Heritage Month and Runaway and Homeless Youth Awareness Month
• Upcoming special board meeting on October 8 with CSEA representatives

The Board of Education met with representatives from elementary, middle, and high schools to discuss community ideals and school operations. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this meeting.

• Met with principals from nine schools to discuss pride, challenges, and state assessment results

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee is holding an informational meeting featuring overviews of the district's blueprint, other capital projects, and the committee's purpose. The agenda includes welcome, introductions, and a new member huddle, with no specific decisions or public hearings scheduled.

• District & Blueprint Overview presentation
• Other Capital Projects Overview discussion
• LRPAC overview including bylaws and connection to committee work
• New Member Huddle for orientation

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education holds a work study session with no actions taken. The superintendent discusses current events and district matters, and trustees review the 'Portrait of a Graduate' framework. The meeting is open for in-person attendance but not live-streamed.

• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current events and district matters
• Presentation on 'Portrait of a Graduate' framework
• No votes or decisions scheduled at this work study session

The Board received updates on the Five Star Portrait of a Graduate and the impact of unsubstantiated school violence threats from social media. A potential resolution regarding Colorado Amendment 80 was discussed for future revision. 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 consider and possibly adopt a resolution opposing proposed Colorado Amendment 80 to the state constitution. The board will also vote on a resolution appreciating taxpayer investment, a proclamation for Dyslexia Awareness Month, and revisions to the monitoring report schedule. Monitoring reports on general operating limitations and employment/compensation policies will be acknowledged, and personnel actions on the consent agenda will be approved. Public comment is accepted via advance sign-up or in person.

• Resolution opposing Colorado Amendment 80
• Resolution in appreciation of taxpayer investment in Adams 12 Five Star Schools
• Proclamation declaring October 2024 Dyslexia Awareness Month
• Proposed revisions to monitoring report schedule
• Internal monitoring reports on Policy 2.0 (General Operating Limitations) and Policy 2.6 (Employment, Compensation and Benefits)

The Board of Education adopted a resolution opposing Colorado Amendment 80 after modifying the text to ensure legal compliance and clarify its support for school choice. The board also approved personnel actions and designated October 2024 as Dyslexia Awareness Month.

• Adopted resolution opposing Colorado Amendment 80 with modifications (4-1)
• Declared October 2024 Dyslexia Awareness Month (5-0)
• Approved revisions to monitoring report schedule (5-0)
• Approved August 28, 2024 meeting and work-study minutes (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.0 General Operating Limitations (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.6 Employment, Compensation and Benefits (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (4-0)
• Tabled resolution in appreciation of taxpayer investment (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee will meet on September 11, 2024, in the Flatirons conference room. The agenda includes introductions, a committee snapshot, and training for School Accountability Committee liaisons. The committee will also solicit requests for new subcommittees.

• Welcome and introductions for new members
• DAC Snapshot presentation
• SAC Liaison Training
• Solicitation of subcommittee requests

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will review a revision to the MOU regarding supplemental compensation for specific positions due to staffing shortages. Additional business includes several proclamations and selecting representatives for the 2024-2025 IBS Team negotiations.

• Revision to MOU with CSEA regarding supplemental compensation for specified positions
• Proclamation of October 7 - 11, 2024 as Classified Employee Appreciation Week
• Proclamation of September as Attendance Awareness Month
• Selection of Board IBS Representatives for 2024-2025 negotiations
• Recognition of Adti Muthukumar, 5th Place National Spelling Bee Winner

The Board of Education adopted a revised Memorandum of Understanding with CSEA to provide supplemental compensation for classified positions covering vacancies. The board also approved personnel actions and two proclamations for employee appreciation and attendance awareness.

• Adopted MOU revision with CSEA for supplemental compensation due to staffing shortages (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Classified Employee Appreciation Week, Oct 7-11, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Attendance Awareness Month in September (5-0)
• Approved August 21, 2024 Regular Board and Work-study Session minutes (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Confirmed Director Goldstein will continue as Board IBS representative

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board holds a work study session to discuss the Back 2 School Bash, proposed adjustments to the monitoring report schedule, and a policy on treatment of students (2.1.8). No votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is open to in-person attendance but not live-streamed.

• Back 2 School Bash presentation by Bailey/Reed
• Proposed monitoring report schedule adjustments (Foubert)
• Discussion of Policy 2.1.8 - Treatment of Students (Gdowski)

The Board of Education conducted a work study session to review event recaps and proposed changes to the monitoring report schedule. Discussions included revisions to Policy 2.1.8 and the internal release of SPF data. No formal votes were taken during this session.

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The meeting consists of procedural items including welcomes, introductions, and new member orientation. There are no policy decisions or budget items listed on the agenda.

• New Member Orientation
• Q&A session

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will discuss and potentially adopt a resolution to place two ballot questions before voters: a $34.5 million additional local revenue measure and an $830 million bonded indebtedness. The meeting includes a presentation on the Blueprint Investment Proposal and public comment.

• Blueprint Investment Proposal presentation
• Resolution to authorize $34.5 million in additional local revenue and $830 million in bonded indebtedness
• Public comment period with sign-up deadline of 3 p.m. on Aug. 28, 2024

The Board of Education approved a blueprint investment resolution. The proposal includes a $34.5 million mill levy override and an $830 million bond for facility improvements, staff retention, and CTE expansion.

• Approved Blueprint Investment Resolution (5-0)

Work Study Session

This work study session is procedural and includes a superintendent update on district matters with no official action. The board will discuss current events and respond to questions. No decisions will be made.

• Superintendent Gdowski presents current events and district matters for discussion

The Board of Education conducted a work study session to review district performance frameworks and staffing updates. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.

• Reviewed embargoed DPF and SPF ratings
• Discussed kindergarten overcrowding at Silver Creek and Stukey Elementary
• Noted 105 classified and 29 certified staffing openings
• Received introductions from Butler Snow and Hilltop Securities regarding Bond and Mill Levy Override

Finance & Audit Committee

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Finance & Audit Committee is meeting via Zoom and live-stream. The agenda includes only a single placeholder item (1.01 New Agenda Item) with no attached documents or details, making the meeting entirely procedural.

• No actionable items, resolutions, contracts, or financial reports are listed on the agenda.

Work Study Session

This is a procedural work study session with no votes or decisions. The board will hear a Superintendent update on current events and discuss district matters, but no action will be taken.

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

The Board conducted a work-study session to discuss enrollment, staffing, and academic results. No formal votes or policy changes were decided during this session.

• Discussed current enrollment of 13,012 students
• Reviewed new principal appointments for nine schools
• Formed a policy council working group to discuss cell phone use
• Discussed designating September as Attendance Awareness Month
• Reviewed disappointing CMAS growth results
• Discussed potential changes to the student choice process and policy

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will discuss the Blueprint investment proposal and related ballot language, and approve intergovernmental agreements for the November 5, 2024, coordinated election with Adams County and Broomfield. Members will also approve committee rosters, acknowledge internal monitoring reports on student treatment and financial conditions, and consider renaming the district training center at 1500 E. 128th Avenue. These items affect district funding, local election logistics, and administrative oversight for residents.

• Discussion of the Blueprint investment proposal and proposed ballot language
• Approval of intergovernmental agreements for the November 5, 2024, coordinated election
• Appointment of members to the District Accountability, Finance, and Long Range Planning committees
• Discussion on renaming the Training Center at 1500 E. 128th Avenue to the George W. Bailey Learning Center
• Approval of CASB resolutions on mill levy override equity and the legislative platform

The Board of Education approved intergovernmental agreements for the November 5, 2024, coordinated election. The board also accepted internal monitoring reports regarding student treatment and financial condition, and approved various committee memberships and personnel actions.

• Approved Intergovernmental Agreements for Nov 5, 2024 election (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.1 Treatment of Students, Families and Community Members (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities (5-0)
• Approved membership rosters for DAC, LRPAC, and FAC (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month (5-0)
• Approved proposed resolutions for CASB 2024 Delegate Assembly (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved June 5, 2024 regular and work-study meeting minutes (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

The Board of Education will meet for a work-study session to discuss current events and district matters with the Superintendent. No action will be taken during this session.

• Superintendent/Board dialogue regarding current events and district matters

The Board of Education conducted a work-study session to discuss community feedback and upcoming administrative items. No formal votes or substantive decisions were made during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will review the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget resolution and several contract renewals. Discussion items include a construction contract for Thunder Vista P-8 School and innovation status for Thornton Elementary.

• Thunder Vista construction contract with Adolfson & Peterson for $847,577
• Thornton Elementary Innovation School three-year designation renewal
• Prospect Ridge Academy five-year charter renewal through June 30, 2029
• Stargate School five-year charter renewal through June 30, 2029
• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Resolution

The Board of Education approved the renewal of the Thornton Elementary Innovation School designation for three years. The meeting also included reports on school leadership vacancies and staff culture concerns at Woodglen Elementary.

• Approved agenda (5-0)
• Approved recess for executive session to discuss DTEA and CSEA leader compensation (5-0)
• Renewed Thornton Elementary Innovation School designation for three years

Special Board Meeting: Work-study Session

The Board is holding a work-study session to discuss an overview of the 2024 Legislative Session. The meeting includes a dialogue between the Superintendent and the Board. No action will be taken during this session.

• Overview of the 2024 Legislative Session policy matters
• Superintendent/Board dialogue regarding district matters

The Board held a work-study session to review a recap of the 2024 Colorado Legislative Session and receive updates from the Superintendent and cabinet. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

Board of Education Meeting: Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education holds a work study session for discussion only. The superintendent will discuss current district matters and respond to board questions. No action or decisions will be made at this meeting.

• Superintendent/Board Dialogue with Gdowski on current events and district matters

The meeting consisted of a work-study session where the Superintendent provided updates on certified negotiations, newcomer funding, and school-level concerns. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will discuss and hear public comment on the proposed financial plan and budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board will also consider a three-year renewal of innovation status for Thornton Elementary School, adopt a proclamation declaring June 2024 Pride Month, and review monitoring reports on financial conditions, communication, and family partnerships.

• Proposed Financial Plan and Budget for FY 2024-2025, with up to 30 minutes of public comment
• Thornton Elementary School request for three-year renewal of innovation status
• Proclamation declaring June 2024 Pride Month in Adams 12 Five Star Schools
• Internal monitoring report on Operating Limitations Policy 2.4 Financial Conditions and Activities
• Negotiations update on certified and classified employee contracts

The Board of Education adopted a proclamation recognizing Pride Month and approved several personnel actions. The Board also reviewed the proposed FY 2024-2025 budget and a request for Thornton ES innovation status, with decisions on both items deferred to June 5, 2024.

• Approved proclamation declaring June 2024 Pride Month (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.7 Communication and Support to the Board (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.10 Family School Partnerships and Community Engagement (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will review the quarterly monitoring report, including internal controls for funds disbursement and mill levy spending. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and oversight.

• Quarterly Monitoring Report review
• Internal Control - Funds Disbursement discussion with Aaron Oberg
• Mill Levy spending review with Aaron Oberg

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

This is a work-study session open for in-person attendance but not live-streamed. The Board will meet with officers of the District Accountability Committee and hold a dialogue with the Superintendent on current district matters. No formal action will be taken during this session.

• Meeting with District Accountability Committee officers Tara Raju, Claudia Anderson, and Michelle Zeles-Hahn
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current events and district matters

The Board of Education conducted a work-study session to review the District Accountability Committee's (DAC) annual work and plans. No formal votes or final decisions were made during this session.

• Discussed DAC Charter Committee feedback and charter renewal processes
• Discussed SAC regional representation and coaching models
• Discussed district UIP goals and data analysis
• Discussed student-based budgeting and spending priority transparency
• Discussed DAC Bylaws regarding parent participation on Policy Council
• Reviewed nonrenewals presented by Superintendent Gdowski for future Board action

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will receive updates on classified negotiations, a mill levy oversight presentation on 5C expenditures, and a discussion on the FY 2024-2025 budget. A Blueprint Update covers potential bond investments and mill levy override costs. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of personnel actions on the consent agenda.

• Classified negotiations update
• Mill levy oversight presentation: 5C expenditures
• Fiscal Year 2024-2025 budget update (discussion)
• Blueprint update: potential bond investments and MLO investment costs
• Consent agenda: personnel actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves)

The Board of Education approved personnel actions and the minutes from the April 17, 2024 meetings. Members received updates on a proposed $830 million bond and a $34.5 million mill levy override for operations. The Superintendent discussed the impact of HB24-1448 on school funding equity.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adopted April 17, 2024 regular Board and Work-study session minutes (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, reassignments, employment, and leaves of absence (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will review SAC minutes, receive a spending priorities update, discuss membership work, and consider changing the frequency of DAC meetings.

• Review of SAC minutes
• Spending priorities update
• Membership work discussion
• Potential change to DAC meeting frequency

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will receive a budget update for FY 2024-2025 and an update on negotiations with the District Twelve Educators Association. A proclamation declaring May as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month will be considered for adoption. The board will also review a monitoring report on staff treatment policy and approve consent items including personnel actions and instructional materials.

• FY 2024-2025 budget update discussion
• Negotiations update with District Twelve Educators Association
• Proclamation for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Internal monitoring report on Policy 2.2 Treatment of Staff
• Consent agenda: personnel actions and instructional materials adoption

The Board of Education adopted a proclamation for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month and approved personnel actions and instructional materials. The Board also acknowledged a monitoring report regarding the treatment of staff.

• Approved agenda (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring May as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (4-0)
• Approved minutes from April 10, 2023 regular and work-study meetings (4-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.2 Treatment of Staff (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, employment, and leaves of absence (4-0)
• Adopted district and school-selected instructional materials (4-0)

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a work-study session with no action taken. Items include a discussion with the Superintendent's Student Leadership Council, a presentation by Magellan Strategies on a voter survey about potential bond and mill levy override measures for the November 5, 2024 election, and a superintendent/board dialogue on district matters.

• Meeting with Superintendent's Student Leadership Council to learn about their experience
• Review of voter survey by Magellan Strategies on possible bond and mill levy override ballot questions
• Discussion of potential ballot measures for the November 5, 2024 election
• Superintendent/board dialogue on current district events and matters

The Board of Education held a work-study session to hear from the Superintendent's Student Leadership Council and review a ballot measure survey. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will hear a presentation from investment adviser Public Trust, review a 5C spending presentation for the Board of Education, and work on a monitoring report. They will also vote on the meeting schedule for 2024-2025.

• Investment Adviser Presentation - Public Trust
• Review of 5C Spending Presentation for BOE
• Work on Monitoring Report
• Vote on meeting schedule for 2024-2025

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board will discuss a resolution opposing Colorado House Bill 24-1363 on charter school accountability, with possible action. Other business includes a presentation on instructional materials for English Language Development, Social Studies, and Literature, and a review of the Board's FY 2024-2025 department budget. The consent agenda covers personnel actions and an application for the 2024-2025 Early Literacy Assessment Tool.

• Resolution in opposition to HB 24-1363 Charter Schools Accountability (discussion/possible action)
• Instructional materials presentation for ELD, Social Studies, and Literature
• Board Department Budget review for FY 2024-2025
• Personnel actions including resignations, transfers, employment, leaves (consent)
• Approval of 2024-2025 Early Literacy Assessment Tool application and project assurances (consent)

The Board of Education approved the 2024-2025 Early Literacy Assessment Tool (ELAT) application and associated personnel actions. Other items, including instructional materials and the department budget, were presented for future action.

• Approved 2024-2025 Early Literacy Assessment Tool (ELAT) application (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved March 20, 2024 regular meeting and work-study session minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Took no action on Resolution In Opposition to HB 24-1363 Charter Schools Accountability

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education meets for a work-study session with no votes or action items. The board receives an overview and demonstration of the MTSS (Student Insights) system and engages in dialogue with the superintendent on current district matters. The meeting is open for in-person attendance but not live-streamed.

• MTSS (Student Insights) overview and demo presented by Fernandez
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current events and district matters
• Meeting held at Educational Support Center, 1500 E. 128th Avenue, Thornton
• No action taken during session

The Board held a work-study session featuring a demonstration of the Five Star Student Insights data program and a superintendent's report. No formal votes were taken during this session.

• No substantive decisions were made; meeting was a work-study session

(Virtual) DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee Leadership Meeting is a virtual session to discuss routine items including SAC minutes, a spending priorities update, membership work, and the frequency of DAC meetings. All agenda items are procedural or informational.

• SAC Minutes
• Spending Priorities Update
• Membership Work
• DAC Meeting Frequency

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

This is a work-study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education, focused on discussion and information only. Agenda items include an update on HB21-1110, the Technology Accessibility Law, and presentations from the IT and Finance departments. The Superintendent will also hold a dialogue with the Board on current district matters. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Technology Accessibility Law (HB21-1110) update presentation
• IT Department presentation on current projects and operations
• Finance Department presentation on financial matters
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on district events and issues

The Board of Education held a work-study session featuring departmental presentations. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during this meeting.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss and potentially adopt revised Board Bylaws. Other business includes a debrief of a community engagement session regarding Blueprint and an update on the state of education in Colorado.

• Proposed adoption of revised Board Bylaws
• Application for FutureForward Bollman to be a Designated Career and Technical School
• Approval of personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment
• Executive session to discuss security arrangements per C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(d)
• Debrief of March 6, 2024 community engagement meeting with Vantage Point HS students

The Board approved updated Board Bylaws and authorized an application for FutureForward Bollman to become a Designated Career and Technical School. Members also discussed feedback from community and student engagement sessions regarding the Blueprint plan.

• Adopted revised Board Bylaws (4-1)
• Approved application for FutureForward Bollman as a Designated Career and Technical School (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 28 and March 6, 2024 (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will review a quarterly monitoring report, discuss penalties, late fees, and receivables, and examine mill levy spending for device refreshes and learning services. The agenda lists these as scheduled reviews and work sessions, with no final decisions or votes listed.

• Quarterly monitoring report review with Aaron Oberg
• Discussion of penalties, late fees, and receivables
• Mill levy spending review for device refresh and learning services
• Work session on the monitoring report
• Call for volunteers to present 5C updates to the Board of Education

Board of Education Meeting - Community Engagement

The Board of Education is holding a community engagement session to present and gather feedback on Blueprint, the district's facilities and academic programming plan. The meeting includes a session with Vantage Point High School students, a land acknowledgement, and a presentation from the school. No public comment is taken at this meeting; the next opportunity is March 20.

• Meet with Vantage Point HS students to hear their perspectives on education and school
• Adams 12 Five Star Schools Land Acknowledgement honoring Cheyenne, Arapaho, and Ute Nations
• Vantage Point HS Presentation by Hollenbeck
• Community Engagement on priorities for the Blueprint Plan
• Future agenda includes Blueprint Update, Revised Board Bylaws, and consent agenda items

The Board of Education met with Vantage Point High School students to gather feedback on their educational experiences. Community members also provided feedback on the district's Blueprint Plan. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• 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. No votes or decisions will be taken; the board will hear department presentations from Business Services, IT, and Finance, receive an APEX update, and hold a dialogue with the superintendent.

• Department presentations: Business Services, IT, and Finance
• APEX Update presented by Cain
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district matters

The Board of Education conducted a work-study session featuring presentations on the Business Services Department and the APEX educator performance system. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will consider adopting revised Board Bylaws, hear an enrollment and choice update, and receive an update on an EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Grant. The board may also approve a Women's History Month proclamation and decide questions for a student community meeting. The meeting includes routine consent agenda items such as personnel actions.

• Proposed adoption of revised Board Bylaws (action item)
• Enrollment and Choice Update presentation
• EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Grant Update – potential federal funding for electric buses
• Proclamation declaring March as Women's History Month
• Discussion of questions for Community Meeting with Vantage Point HS students on March 6

The Board of Education approved a proclamation for Women's History Month and approved minutes from February meetings. The Superintendent announced the district will proceed with the Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget due to a lack of state relief.

• Approved proclamation declaring March Women's History Month (5-0)
• Approved agenda with addition of Vantage Point HS student meeting questions (5-0)
• Approved minutes for Feb 7 regular meeting, Feb 7 work-study, and Feb 12 special meeting (5-0)
• Postponed review of Board Bylaws to March 20, 2024
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Operating Limitations Policy 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities

(Virtual) DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE LEADERSHIP MEETING

This is a virtual leadership meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee. The agenda contains only meeting logistics and no substantive items for decision or discussion. It appears to be a procedural or business-only gathering.

• No substantive agenda items were provided

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will conduct an external monitoring report interview regarding preventative maintenance for IT, followed by work on the monitoring report. This meeting is procedural, focusing on oversight of district operations.

• External monitoring report interview: 2.5.4 Preventative Maintenance - IT with Greg Mortimer and Perry Movick (8:35-8:55 am)

Special Board of Education Meeting

This special board meeting focuses on a discussion with District Twelve Education Association representatives about the learning environment, support needs for educators, and barriers to learning. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled. The meeting also includes procedural items and a preview of future agenda items.

• Discussion with DTEA on safe learning environments and educator support needs
• Future agenda preview includes IT and Finance department presentations, APEX update, and EPA Clean School Bus Rebate Grant update

The Board of Education and Superintendent Gdowski held discussions with District Twelve Education Association representatives. The groups discussed learning environments, educator support needs, and barriers to learning. No formal policy decisions or votes were recorded other than the approval of the agenda.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

This is a work-study session with no votes or decisions. The board will receive a quarterly update on the PTEACH curriculum and presentations from the Human Resources and Business Services departments. The superintendent will also discuss current district matters and answer board questions.

• Quarterly curriculum update on PTEACH program
• Department presentations: Human Resources and Business Services
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on district matters

The Board of Education conducted a work-study session featuring updates on the P-TEACH program and an overview of the Human Resources Department. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss several charter renewal resolutions and conduct its annual review of Board Bylaws. The meeting also includes updates on the Imagination Library, Rocky Mountain Partnership, and upcoming discussions with the District Twelve Education Association.

• Stargate School charter renewal resolution (5-year period)
• Prospect Ridge Academy charter renewal resolution (5-year period)
• Proclamation of Public Schools Week (February 26 - March 1, 2024)
• Annual review of Board Bylaws
• Review of questions for the February 12 meeting with DTEA

The Board of Education approved five-year charter renewals for two schools. The board also issued a proclamation for Public Schools Week. A request to increase a donation to the Imagination Library was presented but not voted upon in the provided text.

• Renewed Stargate charter school for five years (5-0)
• Renewed Prospect Ridge Academy charter for five years (5-0)
• Approved proclamation for Public Schools Week from Feb 26 to March 1, 2024 (5-0)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will hold interviews regarding preventive maintenance and review the FY22-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with external auditor CliftonLarsenAllen. The committee will also work on a monitoring report. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• External monitoring report interview on preventive maintenance with Margi Ammon
• Review of FY22-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report with CliftonLarsenAllen
• Work on monitoring report

Board of Education Meeting: Work-study Session

This is a work-study session with no formal votes or action items. The board will receive departmental presentations from Equity & Engagement and Communications, followed by a dialogue with the superintendent on current district matters.

• Equity & Engagement department presentation
• Communications department presentation
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current events and district matters

The Board of Education conducted a work-study session featuring presentations from the Equity & Engagement and Communications departments. The Superintendent and Chief Operating Officer provided updates on a snow day and weather-related building damage. No formal votes or policy decisions were made during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will discuss charter renewals for Prospect Ridge Academy and Stargate School, but will not vote on them until a future meeting. Action items include approving a $1.1 million replacement of the Northglenn High School track and field, adopting an amended FY 2023-2024 budget and beginning fund balance, and adopting a proclamation declaring February 2024 as Black History Month. The board will also hear monitoring reports on graduates, dropouts, and asset protection, and review board bylaws.

• Northglenn HS track and field replacement for projected $1,100,000
• Amended FY 2023-2024 Budget and Appropriation Resolution
• Proclamation declaring February 2024 as Black History Month
• Charter renewal discussions for Prospect Ridge Academy and Stargate School (no vote this meeting)
• Annual review of Board Bylaws

The Board of Education approved a $1.1 million project to replace the running track and turf at Northglenn High School. Members also adopted an amended FY 2023-2024 budget totaling $962,492,053 and a resolution for the use of beginning fund balances. A proclamation for Black History Month was adopted.

• Approved $1.1M replacement of outdoor running track and artificial turf at Northglenn High School (5-0)
• Adopted Amended FY 2023-2024 Budget and Appropriation Resolution totaling $962,492,053 (5-0)
• Adopted amended FY 2023-2024 Beginning Fund Balance Resolution (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring February 2024 as Black History Month (5-0)
• Adopted resolution for Delegation of Authority to Superintendent to Execute Documents (5-0)
• Postponed review of Board Bylaws to February 7, 2024
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will meet to discuss a DAC snapshot, receive a charter renewal presentation, and review a spending priorities survey. No decisions are specified; the agenda consists of informational items.

• Charter renewal presentation
• DAC snapshot review
• Spending priorities survey discussion