Adams 12 Five Star Schools public meetings in 2025

Work Study Session

This is a procedural work study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board. The only substantive item is a discussion between the Superintendent and Board on current district matters; no votes or decisions will occur.

• Superintendent Gdowski will discuss current events and respond to Board questions

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will vote on adopting the Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Resolution and Appropriation Resolution. They will also consider ratifying tentative agreements with certified and classified employees, renewing the New America School-Thornton charter contract, and potentially authorizing the sale of 13.5 acres near the Educational Service Center.

• Adoption of Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Resolution
• Ratification of Certified Master Agreement changes
• Ratification of Classified Master Agreement changes
• Approval of resolution to join Joint School Districts Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Pool starting July 1, 2025
• Possible sale of 13.5 acres south of the Educational Service Center (East Lake Station)

The Board of Education approved the budget and appropriation resolutions for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. Other key actions included ratifying employee contracts and renewing a charter school contract. The Board also approved joining a workers' compensation self-insurance pool.

• Adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Budget Resolution
• Adopted Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Appropriation Resolution
• Ratified Certified Master Agreement changes
• Ratified Classified Master Agreement changes
• Approved New America School-Thornton Charter renewal contract (July 1, 2025 - June 30, 2027)
• Approved joining Joint School Districts Workers’ Compensation Self-Insurance Pool effective July 1, 2025
• Appointed Stephanie Hicks as designated election official for November 4, 2025
• Approved use of portion of beginning fund balance and collection of fees for 2025-2026

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will discuss the Quarterly Monitoring Report, a purchasing follow-up, and a wrap-up of the monitoring report. The meeting is held via Zoom and live-streamed on YouTube.

• 2.4 Quarterly Monitoring Report presented by Aaron Oberg
• 2.5.5 Purchasing follow-up presented by Brenda McGee
• Wrap-up of Monitoring Report

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will hear public comment and discuss the proposed FY2025-2026 financial plan and budget. They will also consider action on necessary utility repairs at Thunder Vista P-8 school and a proclamation declaring June 2025 Pride Month. Additionally, the board will go into executive session to discuss the potential sale of 13.5 acres south of the ESC.

• Proposed FY2025-2026 budget and fee schedule (discussion and public comment)
• Thunder Vista P-8 utility repairs (action item)
• Proclamation declaring June 2025 Pride Month in Adams 12 Five Star Schools (action item)
• Executive session to discuss potential sale of 13.5 acres south of the ESC (East Lake Station)
• Internal monitoring reports on curriculum articulation and financial planning/budgeting

The Board of Education approved corrective and preventative repair work for Thunder Vista P-8 school and adopted a proclamation for Pride Month. Members also acknowledged three internal monitoring reports regarding curriculum and financial planning. The Board entered an executive session to discuss the potential sale of 13.5 acres of land.

• Approved Thunder Vista P-8 school corrective and preventative repair work (5-0)
• Adopted proclamation declaring June 2025 Pride Month (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Operating Limitations Policy 1.1 K-12 Core Content Curriculum Articulation (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Operating Limitations Policy 2.3 Financial Planning and Budgeting (5-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Operating Limitations Policy 2.4 Financial Conditions and Activity (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, employment, and leaves of absence (5-0)
• Approved recessing into executive session to discuss potential sale of 13.5 acres south of the ESC (5-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee is meeting to discuss routine items including dinner, approval of prior SAC minutes, review of Board of Education slides, and spring election information. No major decisions or proposals are on the agenda.

• Review of SAC minutes
• Presentation of BOE slides
• Discussion of spring elections

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education holds a work study session that is open for in-person attendance but not live-streamed. The only substantive item is a dialogue between the superintendent and board covering current district events and board questions, with no formal action taken. The meeting is largely procedural, consisting of opening items and adjournment.

• Superintendent/Board Dialogue with Gdowski (discussion only, no action)

The Board of Education conducted a work-study session featuring updates on Thornton High School and a summary of IBS negotiations. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will hold an executive session to discuss the potential sale of 13.5 acres south of the Educational Support Center (East Lake Station). They will also receive presentations on mill levy oversight expenditures, safety and security updates, certified negotiations, workers compensation coverage, and the FY25-26 school finance update. A proclamation declaring June 6, 2025, as National Gun Violence Awareness Day is up for adoption. The consent agenda includes personnel actions.

• Executive session to discuss sale of 13.5 acres south of ESC (East Lake Station) under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(a)
• Mill Levy Oversight Committee presentation on 5C expenditures
• Safety and Security and Risk Assessment update
• Certified negotiations update
• Proclamation adopting National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 6, 2025

The Board of Education approved a proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day and authorized various personnel actions. The board also held an executive session to discuss the potential sale of 13.5 acres of land south of the East Lake Station.

• Approved proclamation for National Gun Violence Awareness Day on June 6, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved April 16, 2025 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Recessed into executive session to discuss sale of 13.5 acres south of ESC (5-0)

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee will discuss career and technical education engagement and receive a first-quarter bond finance update. The meeting also includes welcome, general updates, and next steps. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for advisory discussion only.

• Career and Technical Education Engagement discussion
• Q1 Bond Finance Update
• Updates/Progress (FYI)

Finance & Audit Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct interviews regarding external monitoring reports. Discussions will focus on bond, MLO, and 5C spending.

• Interviews on Bond Spending & MLO Spending
• Interviews on 5C Spending
• Work on Monitoring Report

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, recognitions of student achievements, and a proclamation for Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Key actions include acknowledging a monitoring report on Superintendent compliance with Board Policy 2.2 Treatment of Staff, approving minutes from previous meetings, and consent agenda items for instructional materials and personnel actions.

• Recognition of six students who participated in the State Spelling Bee
• Recognition of Horizon High School students who advocated for a state mushroom designation (HB25-1091)
• Proclamation declaring May as Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month
• Monitoring report on Board Policy 2.2 Treatment of Staff, with a recommended finding that the superintendent's interpretations are reasonable
• Consent agenda items: approval of instructional materials (6230) and personnel actions (resignations, transfers, employment, leaves of absence)

Work Study Session

The Board will hold a work study session to discuss the experiences of the Superintendent's Student Leadership Council. The meeting also includes a dialogue between the Superintendent and the Board.

• Meeting with members of the Superintendent's Student Leadership Council
• Superintendent/Board Dialogue

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee meets April 16, 2025 to discuss School Accountability Committee (SAC) updates, a budget presentation, recruitment and spring elections, and surveys. The meeting includes dinner and a SAC snapshot. No decisions or dollar amounts are specified in the agenda.

• Budget presentation
• SAC updates
• Recruitment and spring elections
• Surveys discussion
• What's Next agenda item

Work Study Session

The board is meeting for a work study session, which includes dialogue with the superintendent. The meeting is open for in-person attendance but will not be live-streamed. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on this agenda.

• Superintendent/Board Dialogue with Gdowski

The Board of Education held a work study session to discuss school funding. Superintendent Gdowski provided updates on budget and staff reductions made before Spring Break and anticipated further reductions for middle and high schools. No formal votes were taken.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The board will consider and potentially authorize an enterprise resource planning (ERP) contract with multiple vendors for up to $11 million in one-time implementation costs and $1.4 million in annual licensing, funded by the 2024 bond. Members will also discuss non-fiction instructional materials under policy review and vote on a board policy revision. The meeting includes routine items such as public comment, committee reports, and consent agenda items.

• Action to authorize up to $11 million for Oracle ERP implementation plus $1.4 million/year in licensing from 2024 bond proceeds
• Discussion and possible action on revised Board Policy 2.5.8
• Presentation of non-fiction instructional materials under review
• Consent agenda includes ratification of Early Literacy Assessment Tool grant renewal and personnel actions

The Board of Education authorized an agreement with True Life Companies regarding district property south of the Educational Support Center. The board also approved personnel actions and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved agreement with True Life Companies to dedicate right of way and utility easement to City of Thornton and pay $30,000 for stormwater drainage upgrades (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, employment, and leaves of absence (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 26, 2025, and March 5, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee will conduct interviews on external monitoring reports covering quarterly financials, asset acquisition or disposal, deferred maintenance funding, and plant/facilities maintenance. The committee will also discuss the proposed time for future FAC meetings and seek volunteers for a presentation to the Board of Education in May.

• 2.4 Quarterly Monitoring Report interview with Aaron Oberg (9:00-9:20 am)
• 2.5.7 Asset Acquisition or Disposal interview with Aaron Oberg (9:20-9:30 am)
• 2.5.2 Deferred Maintenance & Funds Allocated interview with Margi Ammon & Bobby Stegmueller (9:30-9:45 am)
• 2.5.3 Maintenance of Plant/Facilities Open interview with Margi Ammon (9:45-10:00 am)
• Call for volunteers for 5C presentation to BOE at their May meeting

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee is holding a virtual meeting to welcome members, discuss project sequencing and scope adjustments, receive general updates, and hold a vote for vice chair. The agenda contains only procedural items with no specific proposals or financial details.

• Welcome and introductions
• Standing agenda topic on project sequencing and scope adjustments
• Updates from staff or members
• Vote for vice chair
• Closing and next steps

Work Study Session

This is a work study session of the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education. The board will discuss and receive information on legislative matters. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Legislative update presented by Gdowski/Foubert (discussion/information)

The Board of Education held a work-study session to receive updates on several 2025 education bills and state requirements. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss the FY26 budget and review budget-to-actual expenditures through February 28, 2025. Members will consider an agreement regarding District property south of the Educational Support Center and discuss revisions to Board Policies 2.5.8 and 2.5.7.

• Proposed agreement with True Life Companies including a $30,000 payment for stormwater drainage upgrades along Claude Court
• Dedication of a permanent Right of Way and utility easement to the City of Thornton for 125th Avenue
• FY26 Budget Update
• Discussion of Board Policy 2.5.8 and Board Policy 2.5.7 revisions
• Approval of personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, and employment

The Board of Education authorized an agreement with True Life Companies regarding district property south of the Educational Support Center. The board also approved personnel actions and previous meeting minutes.

• Approved agreement with True Life Companies for right of way, utility easement, and stormwater drainage upgrades including a $30,000 district payment (5-0)
• Approved Personnel Actions for resignations, terminations, transfers, employment, and leaves of absence (5-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from February 26 and March 5, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Tabled adoption of Board Policy 2.5.8 and 2.5.7 until April 9, 2025

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will hold a routine meeting to receive updates on School Accountability Committee minutes and spending surveys, review mid-year MAPS academic data presented by Dave Bahna, and discuss upcoming spring elections for committee membership. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Welcome and DAC Snapshot overview
• SAC Minute and Spending Survey Updates
• Mid-Year MAPS Data presentation by Dave Bahna
• Spring Elections for DAC seats

Board of Education Meeting - Community Engagement

This is a Community Engagement meeting focused on hearing student perspectives and receiving a superintendent update. The board will also take public comment and discuss Board Policy 2.5.8. No votes on budgets, contracts, or policy changes are scheduled; the agenda is mostly procedural and informational.

• Board will meet with Northglenn High School students to hear their education perspectives
• Superintendent update on operational issues and legislative matters
• Discussion of Board Policy 2.5.8
• General public comment (3-minute limit per speaker, 2-minute if more than 20 sign up)
• Future agenda items include Preliminary FY2026 Budget Information and Annual Central Student and Staff Device Purchase

The Board of Education met with Northglenn High School students to discuss their educational experiences. Superintendent Gdowski reported on family responses to the Governor's budget proposal and potential cuts for the next year. No substantive policy changes or funding votes were decided.

• Approved amendment to move Public Comment to the first item under Board Business (5-0)

Finance & Audit Committee

The committee is meeting to conduct a series of interviews for the External Monitoring Report. Discussions will cover penalties, filing, receivables, multiple-year expenditures, and insurance.

• Interviews regarding Penalties & Filing with Aaron Oberg
• Interviews regarding Receivables with Aaron Oberg
• Interviews regarding Multiple-year Expenditures with Aaron Oberg and Brenda McGee
• Interviews regarding Insurance with Radu Demian
• Review of FY 24-25 Insurance Policies

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board will hold a work study session to follow up on a previous DTEA discussion regarding student conduct/accountability and professional learning/curriculum. The superintendent will also engage in a dialogue on current district events. No formal action will be taken during this session.

• Follow-up discussion on DTEA: Conduct/Student Accountability
• Follow-up discussion on DTEA: Professional Learning/Curriculum
• Superintendent/Board dialogue on current district events (no action)
• Meeting open to in-person attendance at George Bailey Learning Center
• Meeting will not be live-streamed

The board met with Learning Services leaders to discuss student accountability, professional learning, and curriculum following a meeting with DTEA representatives. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss assumptions for the FY26 budget, consider approving a contract for ADA upgrades at Northglenn High School, and vote on a resolution supporting equitable state education funding. Other business includes a Women's History Month proclamation and a consent agenda with a kindergarten readiness waiver and personnel actions.

• FY26 Budget Assumptions Update - discussion/information item
• Northglenn High School ADA Upgrade - action item to approve RFP 25-017
• Proposed Resolution Supporting Adequacy in Colorado Public Education Funding - action item
• Proclamation declaring March Women's History Month - action item
• Consent agenda: Prospect Ridge Academy Kindergarten Readiness Assessment Waiver Request and Personnel Actions

The Board of Education approved ADA compliance upgrades for Northglenn High School and adopted a resolution supporting adequacy in Colorado public education funding. The Board also granted a kindergarten readiness assessment waiver request for Prospect Ridge Academy.

• Approved RFP 25-017 for ADA compliance upgrades at Northglenn High School (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution Supporting Adequacy in Colorado Public Education Funding (4-0)
• Adopted Proclamation declaring March Women's History Month (4-0)
• Approved minutes from February 5 and February 10, 2025 meetings (4-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Operating Limitations Policy 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities (4-0)
• Granted Prospect Ridge Academy request to pursue a kindergarten readiness assessment waiver through June 30, 2029 (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, terminations, transfers, employment, and leaves of absence (4-0)

Long Range Planning Advisory Committee

The Long Range Planning Advisory Committee will receive updates on the North Stadium Bond Project and Thornton High School, consider nominations for vice-chair, and discuss summer 2025 projects. No votes or decisions are scheduled; items are for discussion and information.

• Update on North Stadium Bond Project
• Update on Thornton HS
• Nominations for LRPAC Vice-Chair
• Bond Hiring Update
• Summer 2025 Projects overview

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The District Accountability Committee will receive a finance update from CFO Gina Lanier, review SAC minutes, and discuss a spending survey. The meeting is largely procedural, including welcoming new members and soliciting subcommittee requests.

• Finance update with CFO Gina Lanier
• Review of SAC minutes
• Discussion of spending survey
• Welcome and orientation for new members
• Solicitation of subcommittee requests

Special Board of Education Meeting

The Board meets with District Twelve Education Association representatives for a discussion on learning environment, supports needed, and barriers to learning. No decisions are made; it is a collaborative discussion. Future agenda items for upcoming meetings are listed for information.

• Discussion with DTEA on learning environment, including physical, emotional, and psychological safety
• Discussion on additional roles expected of educators and supports needed from the district
• Discussion on major challenges hindering effective learning environments
• Upcoming regular board meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025, including enrollment and choice presentation
• Upcoming community engagement board meeting on March 5, 2025 at Northglenn High School

The Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct table conversations with DTEA representatives. No substantive policy or financial decisions were recorded beyond the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved the agenda (4-0)

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board holds a work study session to discuss an ERP update and engage in a dialogue with the superintendent on district matters. No action will be taken during this session. The meeting is open to in-person attendance but will not be live-streamed.

• ERP update discussion (information only)
• Superintendent/board dialogue on current district events and board questions
• No action taken at this work study session
• Open to in-person attendance, not live-streamed

The Board of Education held a work-study session to review the process, reasoning, and cost of a possible Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software purchase. District staff reported that the selection of a vendor is in the final stages. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including an executive session to discuss purchasing ERP software and receive legal advice on the New America School-Thornton charter renewal. Following the closed session, the board will vote on the charter renewal resolution, adoption of instructional materials, and a proclamation for Public Schools Week. Superintendent and committee reports, as well as public comment, are also scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss purchasing Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software and legal advice on New America School-Thornton charter renewal
• Action on New America School-Thornton charter renewal resolution
• Adoption of instructional materials presented on January 15, 2025
• Proclamation declaring February 24–28, 2025 as Public Schools Week
• Approval of personnel actions including resignations, transfers, employment, and leaves of absence

The Board of Education approved a two-year charter renewal for New America School-Thornton and adopted new instructional materials. The Superintendent reported a projected $30M budget gap due to declining enrollment and expiring COVID-19 funding.

• Approved New America School-Thornton Two Year Renewal (4-1)
• Adopted instructional materials presented on Jan 15, 2025 (5-0)
• Declared Feb 24-28, 2025, as Public Schools Week (5-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (5-0)
• Approved January 15, 2025 meeting and work-study minutes (5-0)

(Virtual) DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee is meeting virtually to discuss a spending priorities survey and review SAC minutes. The agenda contains only routine procedural items with no specific decisions or detailed proposals listed.

• Spending Priorities Survey discussion
• SAC Minute review
• Welcome and opening

Finance & Audit Committee

The Finance & Audit Committee is conducting interviews for an external monitoring report, focusing on the Purchasing Department. Topics include employee certification, conflict of interest, and asset acquisition and disposition policies. The meeting is largely administrative, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Interviews on District Policy 4130 (Employee Certification & Monitoring) with Brenda McGee
• Review of Conflict of Interest & Purchasing (Section 2.5.5)
• Review of Asset Acquisition, Disposition (Sections 2.5.8 and 2.5.10) with Molly Brandt and Brenda McGee
• Work session on the monitoring report following interviews

Work Study Session

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board holds a work study session to discuss a bond update and packaging strategy, and to engage in a superintendent/board dialogue on current district matters. No formal action will be taken during this session.

• Bond Update & Packaging presentation by Brandt (attached PDF)
• Superintendent/Board Dialogue on current events and district matters

The Board of Education held a work-study session to review bond project timelines and staffing updates. The Superintendent and Board discussed advocating against the Governor's funding proposal via letters to legislators and community messaging.

• Reviewed bond updates and timelines for school-specific and district-wide investments
• Discussed plan to advocate against the Governor's funding proposal to legislators and families

Regular Board of Education Meeting

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education will hear a presentation on the charter renewal for New America School, a discussion item. The board will also consider action on an amended FY 2024-2025 budget and appropriation resolution, a resolution to support students and families, and a proclamation declaring February 2025 as Black History Month.

• Charter renewal presentation and discussion for New America School in Thornton
• Action on Amended FY 2024-2025 Budget and Appropriation Resolution
• Action on Resolution to Support Students and Families
• Action on proclamation declaring February 2025 as Black History Month
• Presentation on instructional materials for board review

The Board of Education approved the amended FY 2024-2025 Budget and Appropriation Resolution and the Beginning Fund Balance Resolution. Other actions included adopting a resolution to support students and families and proclaiming February 2025 as Black History Month.

• Adopted Amended FY 2024-2025 Budget and Appropriation Resolution (4-0)
• Adopted Amended FY 2024-2025 Beginning Fund Balance Resolution (4-0)
• Adopted Resolution to Support Students and Families (4-0)
• Adopted proclamation for Black History Month February 2025 (4-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Nov 20 and Dec 11, 2024 (4-0)
• Acknowledged monitoring report for Policy 2.5 Asset Protection (4-0)
• Approved personnel actions including resignations, transfers, and employment (4-0)

DISTRICT ACCOUNTABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING

The Adams 12 Five Star Schools District Accountability Committee is meeting primarily for orientation and organizational tasks: welcoming new members, reviewing the committee's role, soliciting subcommittee requests, and discussing the DAC snapshot, school accountability committee minutes, a charter presentation, and DAC accomplishments. No binding votes or policy decisions are on the agenda.

• Welcome and introduction of new members
• Overview of DAC responsibilities and subcommittee requests
• Review of DAC Snapshot
• SAC (School Accountability Committee) Minute review
• Charter presentation and DAC accomplishments/flyer