Adams 14 Education District public meetings in 2021
32 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Study Session Meeting
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a virtual study session. The main item is an information report from the Colorado Department of Education on the district's progress monitoring. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.
- Colorado Department of Education Progress Monitoring Update (information item)
Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Regular Meeting
The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a virtual regular meeting on December 14, 2021, starting with an executive session for legal advice. The board will consider approving resolutions for two charter school applications (Community Leadership Academy/Victory Preparatory Academy and University Prep), certify the 2021 tax levies, and approve the sale of the old Alsup Elementary property. Other action items include adopting purchasing policies, purchasing new literacy curriculum and wireless adapters, and appointing committee members.
- Resolution 21-020: Certify 2021 tax levies totaling $36,373,458.28 (36.918 mills)
- Resolution 21-021: Approve or deny Community Leadership Academy and Victory Preparatory Academy charter application
- Resolution 21-022: Approve University Prep charter school application
- Resolution 21-023: Approve sale of old Alsup Elementary property (7101 Birch St) to Dominium Acquisition, LLC
- Purchase Reading Wonders curriculum from McGraw Hill for Central Elementary for $41,503.44
Board of Education Professional Development - CASB Convention
The Adams 14 Board of Education is attending the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) Convention in Colorado Springs from December 2-4, 2021, for professional development. The agenda includes keynote sessions on equitable grading, student achievement, and leadership, along with breakout sessions on governance, finance, and policy. No formal decisions or votes are scheduled; this is a training and networking event.
- Keynote by Joe Feldman on 'Grading for Equity'
- Keynote by Ivory A. Toldson on 'No BS (Bad Stats)'
- Breakout sessions on mill levy correction, school finance, and legal 101
- Business meeting on Thursday, December 2, 4:15-6:00 p.m.
- Sessions on student mental health and human trafficking prevention
Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Special Meeting
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting to consider personnel actions and to move into executive session for legal advice regarding state accreditation. The agenda is largely procedural, with no public discussion items listed beyond these actions.
- Approval of personnel actions for Classified, Support & Tech, Certified, and Administration staff
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on state accreditation
Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Special Meeting
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting to consider a motion approving personnel actions for classified, support, certified, and administration staff. The board will also move into executive session to discuss legal advice regarding state accreditation. The meeting includes procedural items like call to order and roll call.
- Motion to approve personnel actions for classified, support, certified, and administration personnel
- Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on state accreditation
Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education will vote on several action items, including applying for state grants, accepting a library grant, contracting for career education services, purchasing laptops, approving restroom upgrades, and approving an administrator compensation package. The board will also hear reports on the superintendent's update, career and technical education, and the language learner plan.
- Apply for $400,000/year EASI Accountability Pathways grant
- Apply for ~$200,000 EASI School Turnaround Leadership grant
- Accept $5,500 State Grant to Libraries for Central and Rose Hill Elementary
- Approve $29,535 contract with Southern Regional Education Board for career courses
- Approve $132,000 purchase of 40 HP laptops from Saitech for CAD labs
Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session
The Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss district accountability, including parent engagement plans and staff shortages. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding House Bill 21-1055 and Colorado Department of Education governance training.
- District Accountability Quarterly Meeting discussion
- Discussion of House Bill 21-1055
- Colorado Department of Education Board Governance Training
Adams 14 Board of Education
The Board of Education is reviewing various business action items, including preschool service contracts and emergency facility repairs. The meeting also includes a study session for Unified Improvement Plan presentations from multiple schools.
- Contract with Adams County Early Childhood not to exceed $172,800
- Contract with Little Giants Learning Center not to exceed $102,400
- Contract with Laradon Hall for special needs services not to exceed $100,000
- Purchase of 200 iPads for $58,800 and 200 cases for $17,000
- Emergency purchase of two rooftop units for Sanville Preschool for $38,970
Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting
The Adams 14 Board of Education held a special meeting on October 6, 2021, which was closed to the public. The agenda included a motion to enter executive session to receive legal advice regarding state accreditation orders. The board also listed an action item for the A14SS Memorandum of Understanding, though the specific motion details were not provided in the text.
- Executive session for legal advice on State Accreditation Orders
- Action item for A14SS Memorandum of Understanding
Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session
The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss Unified Improvement Plan presentations from three schools and review 2021 assessment data. The board will also consider a motion to enter executive session for real estate, legal advice, and personnel matters.
- Unified Improvement Plan presentations from Adams City Middle School, Kearney Middle School, and Lester Arnold High School
- 2021 Assessment Data presentation
- Executive session on Old Alsup Property, state accreditation orders, and board staff personnel matters
Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education will meet to take action on several contracts and a settlement. Key items include settling a fire damage claim for the retired Adams City High School cafeteria and theater, and approving multiple educational service contracts. The meeting opens with an executive session for legal advice.
- Settle fire damage claim for retired Adams City High School cafeteria and theater, $10,000 deductible from Risk Fund
- Contract with Blueprint Schools Network for math tutoring, not to exceed $602,500
- Contract with University of Virginia for executive education, not to exceed $155,500
- Contract with Southern Regional Education Board for career pathways review, $43,230
- Contract with AVID Center for 2021-2022, $41,957
Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special meeting that consists solely of an executive session to receive legal advice under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) concerning state accreditation orders, followed by adjournment. No other business is on the agenda.
- Executive session for legal advice on state accreditation orders
- Adjournment motion
Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting
The Adams 14 Board of Education is meeting to consider canceling the November 2021 school board election and declaring candidates elected by acclamation. The Board will also review an external management partnership with A14SS (MGT).
- Resolution 21-016: Cancellation of the November 2, 2021, School Board Election
- Declaration of James L. Amador, Janet Estrada, and Maria D. Zubia as elected by acclamation
- Review of A14SS (MGT) External Management Partnership
- Legal advice regarding external consultant evaluation and A14SS contract
Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting
The Adams 14 Board of Education and the City of Commerce City are holding a closed joint meeting to review district operations and local development. The agenda consists entirely of informational updates, including enrollment data, instructional priorities, and a presentation on the Rocky Mountain Partnership. No votes or decisions are scheduled for this session.
- Informational update on Adams 14 enrollment
- Informational update on instructional priorities
- Informational update on external management partnership
- Presentation on the Rocky Mountain Partnership
- Development update from the City of Commerce City
Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting
The Adams 14 Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct a study session regarding the status of an external management partnership evaluation. The Board also entered an executive session to receive legal advice concerning the external consultant evaluation and the A14SS contract.
- External Management Partnership Evaluation and Status study session
- Executive session for legal advice regarding external consultant evaluation
- Executive session for legal advice regarding A14SS contract
Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session
The Board of Education will hold a study session to review the CDE Progress Monitoring Report and participate in Colorado Department of Education Board Governance Training. The meeting is closed to the public.
- CDE Progress Monitoring Report review
- Colorado Department of Education Board Governance Training
- Executive Session regarding legal advice on external consultant evaluation and A14SS contract
Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education will meet to consider several action items, including compensation packages for administrators and support staff, a contract for billboard advertising, and an intergovernmental agreement for the November 2021 election. The meeting begins with an executive session on real estate and legal matters, followed by routine procedural items and recognitions.
- Approve CCSEA classified employee agreement with 2% COLA and step increases
- Approve 2% COLA and one step for administrator and support/technical staff
- Approve $43,500 contract with Blue Line Media for billboard ads at 5 locations
- Approve intergovernmental agreement for November 2, 2021 coordinated election
- Approve 2021-2022 board meeting calendar
Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session
The Adams 14 Board of Education held a study session to discuss Data Cycle #4 and take action on three resolutions. The board approved Resolution 21-013 recognizing June as LGBTQ+ Month, Resolution 21-014 appropriating funds for the FY 2021-22 budget, and Resolution 21-015 authorizing the use of beginning fund balances to cover budget shortfalls. The meeting concluded with an executive session for legal advice.
- Resolution 21-013: Proclaim June 2021 as LGBTQ+ Month
- Resolution 21-014: Appropriation Resolution for FY 2021-22 budget
- Resolution 21-015: Authorize use of beginning fund balance to cover shortfalls in General, Risk Management, Nutrition Services, Fee Supported, Building Fund, and Capital Projects Funds
- Specific fund balances used include $4,256,165 for General Fund and $2,061,262 for Building Fund
Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss the superintendent's entry plan, processes and procedures, and team building. Following the retreat, the board will move into an executive session to receive legal advice on board professional development and future topics.
- Retreat: Superintendent's Entry Plan
- Retreat: Processes and Procedures
- Retreat: Team Building Exercises
- Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice
Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a public meeting on June 8, 2021, starting with an executive session for legal advice on contracts. The board will consider approving a $630,000 partnership with Colorado Digital Learning Solutions for online courses, a $126,830.25 purchase of McGraw Hill science curriculum, a $640,000 roof replacement, and a three-year teacher contract with one-time stipends. The meeting is closed to the public, but comments can be submitted by email.
- Approve $630,000 partnership with Colorado Digital Learning Solutions for online courses
- Approve $126,830.25 purchase of McGraw Hill science curriculum for grades 9-12 electives
- Approve $640,000 roof replacement on ESS building using OMNIA contract PW1925
- Approve three-year teacher agreement with one-time stipends up to 2% salary increase
- Approve personnel actions and minutes from prior meetings
Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss the preliminary budget for the 2021-22 fiscal year and receive a report on Adams 14 Online. Following the study session, a special meeting will be held to take action on the superintendent's contract. The facility is closed to the public.
- Discussion of Preliminary Budget 21-22
- Report on Adams 14 Online
- Action on Superintendent Contract
11:00 a.m. Virtual Special Meeting - Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to consider Resolution 21-012, which would appoint a superintendent. The only action item is a motion to approve the resolution; the rest of the agenda is procedural (roll call, call to order, adjournment).
- Resolution 21-012: Appointment of Superintendent
Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education will consider approving two science curriculum purchases totaling $649,723.29, along with resolutions on sustainability education and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The meeting also includes recognitions, reports, and consent items such as personnel actions and continuation of the School to Work Alliance Program.
- Approve purchase of Science Dimensions from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for grades 6-12, $585,868.29
- Approve purchase of Gizmos from Explore Learning for grades 6-12, $63,855.00
- Approve Resolution 21-010 for Alsup Elementary sustainability education
- Approve Resolution 21-011 celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
- Approve continuation of School to Work Alliance Program (SWAP) with $140,971.10 match
3:00 p.m. Virtual Special Meeting - Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview two superintendent finalists, Karla Loría and Stephen Linkous. After the interviews, the board will consider a motion to enter executive session to discuss legal advice, review finalists, and negotiate positions and strategy.
- Interview with Karla Loría, E.d.D. at 3:00 p.m.
- Interview with Stephen Linkous at 4:45 p.m.
- Motion to enter executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b), (3.5), and (4)(e)(I)
5:30 p.m. Special Meeting - Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on the superintendent search. The board will first enter an executive session to receive legal advice and review confidential candidate documents, then consider a motion to approve a related action.
- Executive session for legal advice on superintendent search
- Review of superintendent candidates and negotiations strategy
- Board action item on superintendent search with a motion to approve
5:00 p.m. Special Meeting - Adams 14 Board of Education
This is a special meeting of the Adams 14 Board of Education, held with the facility closed to the public. The only agenda item is an executive session to discuss superintendent candidates, negotiations, and confidential documents, as permitted by Colorado law. No public action or decision is scheduled.
- Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(3.5), (4)(e)(I), and (4)(g) for superintendent candidate review and search strategy
5:00 p.m. Special Meeting - Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special meeting, closed to the public, to discuss superintendent candidates and search strategy. The board will review candidates, negotiate positions and strategy, and consider confidential documents.
- Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(3.5), (4)(e)(I), and (4)(g)
- Review of superintendent candidates
- Superintendent search negotiations and strategy
- Consideration of confidential candidate documents
Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special meeting with an executive session for legal advice on certified contract nonrenewal and budgeting, followed by a study session with the District Accountability Committee and a preliminary budget presentation. The board will take action on Resolution 21-008 regarding the Alsup Elementary property.
- Executive session for legal advice on contract nonrenewal and budgeting
- District Accountability Committee quarterly meeting discussion
- Preliminary budget presentation
- Board action on Alsup Property Resolution 21-008
Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a retreat with a working lunch, team building, and informational sessions on K-12 math and literacy, CTE/P-TECH/post-secondary programs, and student services. The board will also move into executive session for legal advice on future topics. The facility is closed to the public.
- Retreat purpose and agenda review (working lunch)
- Team building activity
- K-12 Mathematics and K-12 Literacy updates
- CTE/P-TECH/Post-Secondary overview
- Executive session for legal advice (C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b))
4:00 p.m. Special Meeting - Adams 14 Board of Education
This is a special meeting with a single executive session item. The board will meet privately to receive legal advice and review superintendent applications, negotiations, and confidential documents. The facility is closed to the public.
- Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on superintendent search
- Review of superintendent applications under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(3.5)
- Discussion of search negotiations positions and strategy under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e)(I)
- Consideration of confidential superintendent application documents under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(g)
5:00 p.m. Special Meeting - Adams 14 Board of Education
This is a special meeting of the Adams 14 Board of Education held entirely in executive session, closed to the public. The board will receive legal advice and discuss the superintendent search, including reviewing applications, negotiating strategy, and considering confidential documents. No public action or discussion is scheduled.
- Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on superintendent search
- Review of superintendent applications under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(3.5)
- Discussion of superintendent search negotiation positions and strategy under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e)(I)
- Consideration of confidential superintendent application documents under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(g)
Adams 14 Board of Education
The Adams 14 Board of Education will meet on April 13, 2021, to consider consent items including several grants and personnel actions, and to adopt revised policies on data privacy and student information. The meeting opens with an executive session on real estate (Alsup Property) and includes recognitions and a superintendent's report on budget recommendations.
- Approve $2,159,000 RISE grant for Adams 14 Pathway Alliance (post-secondary/industry partnerships)
- Accept $1,388,402 EASI grant from CDE for school improvement
- Apply for up to $100,000 SAFER grant for handheld radios
- Apply for $70,094.68 Universal Screening and Qualified Personnel Grant
- Adopt policies EHC, JRCB/JRCB-R, KLMA on data privacy and military recruiter relations