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Adams 14 Education District public meetings in 2022

44 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education Retreat - 2:30 - 7:00 p.m.

Adams 14 board retreat focuses on team building, no formal action

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a retreat for team building and discussion, not to conduct public business or take formal action. The agenda includes an icebreaker, discussion of the board member guide, revisiting officer positions, board member reports, policy governance, and next steps.

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Tue Dec 13, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Retreat CANCELLED

Adams 14 Board Retreat Cancelled for Dec 13, 2022

This meeting agenda is for a Board of Education retreat that has been cancelled. The retreat was intended for team building and discussion, not formal action, and included items like an icebreaker, discussing the board member guide, revisiting officer positions, and board member reports.

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Tue Dec 13, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

Board to approve superintendent contract and multiple facility upgrades

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with an executive session, followed by public proceedings. Key actions include approving the superintendent's employment contract, several facility-related contracts, and a resolution on tax levies. The agenda also includes recognitions and reports from the superintendent.

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Wed Nov 30, 2022

Board of Education Professional Development - CASB Convention December 1 - 3, 2022

Board attends CASB convention for professional development

The Adams 14 Board of Education is attending the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) annual convention from December 1-3, 2022, in Colorado Springs. This is an informational item, not a business meeting; no formal action will be taken. The board is providing notice for transparency, as required by law.

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Tue Nov 29, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting (6:00 p.m.) and Board of Education Retreat

Board to vote on denying Be the Change Community School charter application

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to vote on Resolution 22-016, which would deny the charter application from Be the Change Community School due to numerous concerns. The board will also consider applying for a $100,000 EASI Supplemental Grant to support reorganization efforts, elect officers, and receive an update on the reorganization committee. A retreat follows for discussion only, with no formal action.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

District 14 Reorganization Committee - Virtual Meeting (3:00 - 3:30 p.m.)

Reorganization committee to elect officers and discuss facilitator

The District 14 Reorganization Committee is meeting virtually to handle initial organizational matters. They will receive instructions, introduce members, vote on a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and discuss selecting a facilitator. The meeting is open for viewing on YouTube.

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Tue Nov 15, 2022

District 14 Reorganization Committee - Virtual Meeting (3:00 - 3:30 p.m.)

Reorganization committee to elect officers and discuss facilitator

The District 14 Reorganization Committee is meeting virtually to organize itself. They will receive instructions, introduce members, vote on a chair, vice chair, and secretary, and discuss hiring a facilitator. The meeting is open for viewing on YouTube.

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Tue Nov 8, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

Adams 14 board to hold executive session on property, litigation, security, personnel

The Adams 14 Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting, starting with an executive session to discuss property, litigation (including UPrep, accountability, and MGT), security, and personnel matters. The public portion includes recognitions, proclamations, a superintendent's update, audience comments, and approval of consent items like personnel actions.

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Thu Oct 27, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Retreat Part 1 (5:30 - 8:30pm)

Adams 14 board holds team-building retreat, no formal action

The Adams 14 Board of Education is meeting for a retreat focused on team building and discussion, not public business or formal action. Agenda items include a team-building exercise, a review of board goals, policy governance, and planning for a second retreat part.

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Tue Oct 25, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session and Special Meeting

Board to vote on resolution denying charter contract with University Preparatory Schools

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a study session with updates from the District Accountability Committee and a presentation on Connect Ed, followed by an executive session for legal advice and security arrangements. In the special meeting, the board will vote on Resolution 22-015, which formally denies a charter contract with University Preparatory Schools (UPrep), citing UPrep's failure to meet conditions from a prior resolution, secure a facility, or obtain early childhood education certification. The resolution also asserts the board's authority against state interference in contract negotiations.

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Tue Oct 11, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Adams 14 board to hold executive session on legal, security, and contract talks

The Adams 14 Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting on October 11, 2022, starting with a 4:30 p.m. executive session to discuss legal advice (including accountability, Charter School Act, and policy governance), security arrangements, and employee contract negotiations. The public portion begins at 6:30 p.m. and includes approval of minutes from prior meetings, recognition of classified staff, and proclamations for National Principals Month and Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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Tue Sep 27, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session

Board to discuss University Prep, Greyhound project, data, UIP; enter executive session

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a study session with four discussion items: questions for University Prep representatives, the Del West Greyhound Project at the Multicultural Center, beginning-of-year data analysis, and a Unified Improvement Plan presentation. The board will then vote to enter executive session for property, legal, security, and personnel contract matters. No formal decisions are scheduled on the discussion items.

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Tue Sep 13, 2022

Community Forum - Board Vacancy 7:15 p.m.

Community forum on board vacancy set for Sept. 13

This is a community forum to discuss and provide information about a vacancy on the Adams 14 school board. The meeting is a discussion/information session, not a decision-making meeting.

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Tue Sep 13, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting (following the Community Forum)

Board to fill vacancy and swear in new member

This special meeting is held to fill a vacancy on the Adams 14 Board of Education. The board will approve a candidate, then swear in the new member, who will serve until the November 2023 election. The new member will also sign required affidavits and agreements.

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Tue Sep 13, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Board to vote on $36K Playworks purchase, $250K literacy contract, $360K online school partnership

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 13, 2022, at Adams City High School. The board will consider several consent agenda items, including purchases and contracts for the 2022-2023 school year, and will also recognize staff and consider a proclamation for Hispanic Heritage Month. The meeting begins with an executive session for legal advice and employee contract negotiations.

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Mon Aug 29, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Joint Meeting with the City of Commerce City

Adams 14 board to reopen vacancy applications and elect president

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special meeting and joint meeting with the City of Commerce City. The board will vote on reopening the application process to fill a board vacancy and elect a board president. The joint portion includes updates from both the district and the city, plus a discussion on how often to hold joint meetings.

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Tue Aug 23, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session

Board to discuss TNTP and Cognia presentations, plus board vacancy

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a study session on August 23, 2022, beginning with an executive session for legal advice on UPrep, accountability, and litigation. The public portion includes presentations from TNTP and Cognia, and a discussion on next steps for a board vacancy. The agenda is largely informational and discussion-oriented, with no formal votes scheduled except the motion to enter executive session.

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Tue Aug 9, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Board to approve $300K COSI grant, $65K Boys & Girls Club pact

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 9, 2022, starting with an executive session on legal advice, followed by a public session. The board will consider several action items, including a $300,000 grant for Adams City High School, a $65,000 partnership with Boys and Girls Clubs of Metro Denver, and a $36,000 duct cleaning contract. It will also vote on consent items like personnel actions, the 2022-2023 meeting calendar, and Chromebook case purchases.

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Wed Jul 27, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Special Meeting

Board to declare vacancy and set appointment process for resigned member

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special meeting to formally accept the resignation of Board President Ramona Lewis and declare a vacancy. The board will also approve a resolution outlining the process to fill the seat, including application deadlines and a community forum. The meeting begins with an executive session for legal advice on the vacancy.

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Tue Jun 21, 2022

Virtual Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting

Board to vote on tax-sharing deal for Sand Creek urban renewal

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Commerce City Urban Renewal Authority for property tax increment revenue sharing related to the Sand Creek Business Area Urban Renewal Plan. The board will also hold an executive session for legal advice before the public meeting. The main action item is the approval of this agreement, which would allow the Authority to retain 75% of the district's property tax increment revenues for 25 years.

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Thu Jun 16, 2022

Board of Education Professional Development - 2022 Govern For Impact Conference

School board attends governance conference in Fort Worth

The Adams 14 Board of Education is attending the 2022 Govern for Impact Conference in Fort Worth, Texas, from June 16-18, 2022, as a professional development activity. The agenda item is informational only, with no decisions or votes scheduled. The purpose is to deepen the board's knowledge of board policy governance.

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Tue Jun 14, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Board to consider Pride Month and Juneteenth proclamations, plus executive session on legal matters

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 14, 2022, starting with an executive session for legal advice on topics including accountability, the old Alsup site sale, Sand Creek, and UPrep. The public session includes recognitions, approval of minutes, and proclamations for Pride Month and Juneteenth Day.

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Fri Jun 10, 2022

June 10-11, 2022 - Adams 14 Board of Education - Policy Governance Professional Development

Adams 14 board trains on policy governance, reviews policies

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a two-day professional development session with the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) focused on policy governance. The board will review and potentially adopt policies across governance process, executive limitations, board-superintendent relationship, and ends/goals. This is a discussion and information item, not a final decision on specific policies.

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Tue May 24, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session

Board to approve Central Elementary innovation plan waivers and Sand Creek agreement

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a study session and special meeting on May 24, 2022. They will discuss the preliminary FY22-23 budget, turnaround plans for Central Elementary and Adams City High School, and a substitute teacher system. In the special meeting, they will vote on resolutions approving waivers for Central Elementary's innovation plan, an agreement with Commerce City URA regarding Sand Creek, and two personnel payments to resolve employment matters.

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Thu May 12, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting

Adams 14 Board considers nutrition contract and various school facility upgrades

The Adams 14 Board of Education met to review several service contracts and grant acceptances. Key discussions included a $1.4 million nutrition services contract, personnel actions, and updates on district policies regarding charter schools.

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Tue May 10, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Adams 14 board to consider Hanson Elementary closure amid parent opposition

The Adams 14 Board of Education is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a possible closure of Hanson Elementary, as raised in public comments. The board will also consider proclamations for Mental Health Month and Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and hear reports from the superintendent and partners. The agenda includes an executive session for legal advice and routine procedural items.

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Tue May 3, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting

Board to hold executive session on legal advice and study ConnectEd/Linked Learning

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special meeting with an executive session for legal advice regarding accountability, followed by a study session to discuss ConnectEd/Linked Learning, likely for Adams High School. The meeting concludes with adjournment.

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Tue Apr 26, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session

Board to discuss accountability committee recommendations and YESS program

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a study session with an executive session for legal advice on accountability, the old Alsup site sale, and Sand Creek. The public portion includes a presentation from the District Accountability Committee on its quarterly meeting and recommendations for the 2022-2023 school year, followed by a presentation on the YESS program from its staff and co-founder.

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Thu Apr 14, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting

Adams 14 Board of Education holds special meeting for legal advice

The Adams 14 Board of Education convened a special meeting to enter an executive session. The purpose of the session was to receive legal advice regarding state accreditation and a charter request.

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Tue Apr 12, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Adams 14 Board considers $760,000 tutoring contract and various equipment purchases

The Adams 14 Board of Education is reviewing several contracts for student services, including math tutoring and specialized educational placements. The agenda also includes requests for curriculum resources, technology upgrades, and nutrition service contracts.

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Tue Mar 29, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting

Board to hold executive session on legal advice re: accreditation

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special meeting with an executive session to discuss legal advice regarding state accreditation and accountability, followed by a study session with superintendent updates. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no public action items.

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Tue Mar 22, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Special Meeting

Board to vote on resolution directing superintendent to reimagine district

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider two action items: approving personnel actions and passing Resolution 22-006, which directs Superintendent Karla Loría to lead a process to reimagine the district, starting with Adams City High School and Central Elementary School. The meeting begins with an executive session for legal advice on state accreditation and accountability.

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Fri Mar 18, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Special Meeting

Adams 14 board to hold executive session for legal advice

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting to consider a motion to enter executive session under Colorado law for legal advice on accountability matters. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, the executive session motion, and adjournment.

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Tue Mar 8, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Board to discuss legal advice on Old Alsup purchase, charter appeals, accreditation

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 8, 2022, starting with an executive session for legal advice on several matters, including the Old Alsup site purchase contract, Community Schools, charter appeals, and state accreditation. The open session includes recognitions, proclamations, and approval of minutes and agenda.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session

Adams 14 Board discusses COVID-19 transition and future building use

The Board of Education will discuss a recommendation to move the district to the COVID-19 Green Zone beginning February 28, 2022. The study session also includes discussions on budget priorities, recruiting and retention, and a proposal for the future use of the Kids First building.

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Thu Feb 17, 2022

10:00 a.m. - Adams 14 Board of Education - Press Conference

Adams 14 school board holds press conference Feb. 17

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a press conference at 10:00 a.m. on February 17, 2022, in the Board of Education Room at 5291 East 60th Avenue, Commerce City, CO. The agenda lists only this press conference as an information item, with no other business or decisions scheduled.

Tue Feb 15, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Study Session

Board to hear Community Schools presentation at study session

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a virtual study session with a single agenda item: a presentation on Community Schools. This is a discussion and information item, not a decision-making item. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

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Tue Feb 8, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting

Adams 14 board to hold executive session, approve minutes, recognize staff

The Adams 14 Board of Education will convene for a regular meeting, starting with an executive session for legal advice on OCR compliance, followed by approval of minutes from six prior meetings and the agenda. The board will also recognize January classified staff, issue proclamations for Black History Month and Career and Technical Education Month, and receive the superintendent's report.

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Fri Feb 4, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Special Meeting

Board discusses state accreditation and external management partner

The Adams 14 Board of Education convened a virtual special meeting to discuss legal advice regarding state accreditation and an external management partner. The board also moved into executive session to discuss master agreements and state accreditation orders.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session

Board to vote on using $10.1M fund balance and approving vendor purchases

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a study session with presentations on district accountability, mid-year assessment data, school discipline incidents, facilities, career and technical education, and COVID-19 protocols. Following the study session, the board will convene a special meeting to vote on resolutions authorizing the use of beginning fund balances and appropriating funds for the 2021-22 budget, as well as approving vendor purchases over $1,000 and an overnight wrestling trip. The meeting will conclude with an executive session for legal advice on personnel policy compliance and state accreditation orders.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Special Meeting

Adams 14 board to decide on in-person vs. remote learning

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting to discuss and take action on whether students will learn in-person or remotely. The board will also meet with the teachers' association and principals, and then enter an executive session for legal advice regarding state accreditation.

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Tue Jan 11, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Regular Meeting

Board to vote on suspending purchasing authority, requiring approval for purchases over $1,000

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a virtual regular meeting on January 11, 2022, starting with an executive session for legal advice. The board will consider several action items, including a policy to suspend delegated purchasing authority, contracts for student services, and grant acceptances. The meeting is closed to the public due to COVID-19 restrictions, but audience comments can be submitted by email.

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Fri Jan 7, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Special Meeting

Board holds special meeting to enter executive session on legal advice

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting, with the facility closed to the public. The agenda consists solely of procedural items (call to order, roll call) and a motion to enter executive session under Colorado law for legal advice regarding an external conduct investigation. The meeting is expected to adjourn immediately after the executive session.

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Tue Jan 4, 2022

Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Special Meeting

Board to hold executive session on legal advice regarding state accreditation orders

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting, closed to the public, to enter an executive session for legal advice under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b) concerning the Master Agreement and State Accreditation Orders. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, roll call, the executive session motion, and adjournment.

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