Academy School District 20 public meetings in 2021

ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

This is an archived District Accountability Committee (DAC) meeting with information-only items including updates from budget and accreditation subcommittees, a family resource center and mental health presentation, a technology update, and a choice information session. The committee also plans to approve November minutes and preview resource priorities for January.

• Approval of November 2021 DAC meeting minutes
• Budget Subcommittee update by Ms. Hester
• Accreditation Subcommittee update by Ms. Clark
• Presentation on Family Resource Center and Mental Health for Teachers
• Choice Information presentation by Dr. Smith

The District Accountability Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the November 16, 2021 meeting. The committee received updates on budget priorities, accreditation reviews, and student technology policies.

• Approved November 16, 2021 DAC meeting minutes (Unanimous)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education approved consent agenda items including personnel resolutions for specialist, licensed, and classified staff, and meeting minutes. They discussed monitoring reports on Ends Policy 1.1 (student knowledge and skills) and Executive Limitations Policy EL 2.4 (financial condition and activities), with compliance rulings scheduled for January 6, 2022. Public comments were received. The meeting also included a Bridges graduation recognition.

• Resolution 388-21: Approval of matters relating to staff specialist staff
• Resolution 389-21: Approval of matters relating to licensed teaching staff
• Resolution 390-21: Approval of matters relating to classified staff
• Approval of regular meeting minutes from November 18, 2021, and special meeting minutes from November 19, 2021
• Monitoring report on Ends 1.1 (Knowledge and Skills) covering August 2020–May 2021

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and all items on the consent agenda. These actions included the approval of various staff appointments, transfers, and resignations across specialist, licensed, and classified staff roles, as well as the approval of minutes from November 18 and 19, 2021.

• Approved the Regular Meeting Agenda for December 9, 2021
• Approved Resolution 388-21 regarding staff specialist resignations
• Approved Resolution 389-21 regarding licensed staff appointments, contracts, transfers, and resignations
• Approved Resolution 390-21 regarding classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
• Approved Regular Meeting minutes from November 18, 2021
• Approved Special Meeting minutes from November 19, 2021

ARCHIVED Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda -- Biennial Board Organization Meeting

The Academy District 20 Board of Education is holding a special biennial organizational meeting to elect officers for the next two years, including president, vice president, and treasurer. The board will also appoint an assistant treasurer and secretary to the board. All items are procedural with no substantive policy decisions or budget actions.

• Election of board president, vice president, and treasurer via secret ballot and roll call
• Resolution 386-21: Appointment of CFO Becky Allan as assistant treasurer
• Resolution 387-21: Appointment of Tina Mattsson as board secretary
• Oath of office administered to new board members
• Board members sign confidentiality affidavits

The Board of Education held its biennial organization meeting to swear in new members and elect leadership. The board appointed a new President, Vice President, and Treasurer, and designated an Assistant Treasurer and Secretary.

• Swore in new Directors Nicole Konz, Tom LaValley, and Aaron Salt
• Elected Tom LaValley as Board President
• Elected Will Temby as Board Vice President
• Elected Heather Cloninger as Board Treasurer
• Appointed Becky Allan, CFO, as Assistant Treasurer (5-0)
• Appointed Tina Mattsson as Secretary to the Board of Education (5-0)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The board accepted the audit report for fiscal year 2020-21 prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP, with a total cost of $58,200. The single audit for federal grants is not yet completed due to pending federal revisions. The board also approved several consent agenda items including matters relating to administrative staff, teachers, classified staff, and extra-pay positions.

• Resolution 380-21: acceptance of audit report for FY 2020-21, cost $58,200
• Consent agenda items: approval of staff matters (administrative, licensed, classified, extra-pay)
• Board member farewell ceremony at 5:00 p.m.
• Public comment period with sign-up required
• Approval of previous meeting minutes from Nov 4, 2021

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and Resolution 375-21 regarding administrative staff. The meeting primarily consisted of farewell remarks for departing board members and public comments on district policies.

• Approved the November 18, 2021 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 375-21 regarding administrative staff appointments and resignations

ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The DAC will hear a presentation on equity and support services for students with special needs, review the district improvement plan, and conduct accreditation reviews of school site plans, performance frameworks, and improvement plans for over 20 schools across five teams. The meeting also includes approval of October minutes, a BOE liaison update, and a budget subcommittee update.

• Equity, Inclusion, and Support Services for Students with Special Needs presentation by Dr. Lujan-Lindsey
• District Improvement Plan review by Mrs. Patterson
• Accreditation reviews for 5 teams covering AAHS, EMS, DVES, RRES, WRES; AOHS, AVMS/HS, TdVA; DCCHS/MS/ES, ATES, EWES; LHS, TMS, EXES, PHES; PCHS, CMS, CTMS, MVES, CTES; RHS, MRMS, AEES, AIES, HPES
• Approval of October 19, 2021 DAC minutes
• Budget Subcommittee update by Ms. Hester

The District Accountability Committee approved the minutes from the October 19, 2021 meeting. The session included reports on special education staffing shortages, the District Unified Plan, and an accreditation review process.

• Approved October 19, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education met in person at the EAC and approved a consent agenda including resolutions for staff appointments (specialist, licensed, classified) and minutes from the October 21 meeting. Superintendent reports covered the District Unified Improvement Plan and Parent Academy sessions for the 2021-22 school year. Public comments were also heard.

• Approved Resolution 371-21 for specialist staff appointments
• Approved Resolution 372-21 for licensed teacher appointments
• Approved Resolution 374-21 for classified staff appointments
• Approved minutes from the October 21, 2021, board meeting
• Received information on the District Unified Improvement Plan (accredited with distinction) and Parent Academy sessions

The Board approved the meeting agenda and a resolution for staff specialist appointments. The session included extensive public comments on school start times, board accountability, and district safety.

• Approved the November 4, 2021 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 371-21 for staff specialist appointments, including two Accounting and Budget Analysts

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The board will vote on a consent agenda approving personnel actions for classified, specialist, and licensed staff, as well as monitoring reports confirming the superintendent's compliance with executive limitation policies. Public comments will be accepted in person, but the board will not respond during the meeting.

• Resolution 352-21: Approval of matters relating to administrative classified staff
• Resolution 354-21: Approval of matters relating to licensed staff (teachers)
• Resolution 356-21: Acceptance of monitoring report for Executive Limitation Policy 2.3 (Treatment of Staff)
• Resolution 358-21: Acceptance of monitoring report for Executive Limitation Policy 2.0 (Global Executive Constraint)
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes; written comments accepted but not read aloud

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and processed several personnel actions, including resignations and appointments for administrative, specialist, and licensed staff. Public comments focused heavily on mask mandates and an investigation into a student's mask being taped to their face.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved administrative staff resignation of Scott Harrison (Resolution 352-21)
• Approved staff specialist resignation of Anu Kalbfleisch (Resolution 353-21)
• Approved four licensed teacher appointments (Resolution 354-21)
• Approved three licensed teacher transfers (Resolution 354-21)
• Approved four licensed teacher resignations (Resolution 354-21)

ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee will formally approve the September minutes and receive updates on district growth projections, the 2020‑2021 budget and expenditures, and the ESSER III federal funding. Additional briefings will cover transportation, security, and the release of accreditation review teams for multiple schools. The meeting is informational with no new policy votes beyond the minutes approval.

• Approval of September minutes (Ms. Mattsson)
• D20 projections for retail and residential growth (Mr. Smith)
• Budget overview and 2020‑2021 expenditure review (Ms. Allan)
• ESSER III funding presentation (Ms. Allan)
• Accreditation Review Teams released for Teams 1‑5

The District Accountability Committee approved the minutes from the September 21, 2021 meeting. The committee received reports on residential and commercial growth projections, budget reviews, COVID-19 relief funding, transportation staffing, and security protocols.

• Approved September 21, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education is discussing two monitoring reports on Executive Limitations Policies (EL 2.0 Global Executive Constraint and EL 2.3 Treatment of Staff) as part of its performance oversight. The board also approved a consent agenda including resolutions on staff matters and amended District Accountability Committee membership.

• Monitoring report for Executive Limitations Policy EL 2.0 Global Executive Constraint (discussion only)
• Monitoring report for Executive Limitations Policy EL 2.3 Treatment of Staff (discussion only)
• Resolution 343-21 approval of administrative classified staff matters
• Resolution 344-21 approval of licensed teaching staff matters
• Approval of amended District Accountability Committee (DAC) membership

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a series of personnel actions. The meeting included extensive public comment regarding the district's mask mandate and quarantine rules, though no votes were taken on those topics.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved administrative classified staff transfer for Dan Moors (Resolution 343-21)
• Approved licensed teaching staff appointments for Joe Cochran, Tatiana Frey, and Roger Henson (Resolution 344-21)
• Approved licensed teaching staff transfer for Matthew Webster (Resolution 344-21)
• Approved licensed teaching staff resignations for Nancy Carre, Emily Diaso (Tenison), and Elizabeth Hildy (Resolution 344-21)

ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee will hold an information session with updates on school accreditation, the district's strategic plan, technology initiatives, and the 2021-2022 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is focused on reports and discussion.

• Approval of minutes from August 24, 2021 DAC meeting
• Update on accreditation of schools by Dr. Field
• Strategic Plan Update by Dr. Smith and Ms. Cortez
• Technology Update by Mrs. Hartman
• Finance/District Budget Overview by Ms. Allan

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the August 24, 2021 meeting. Members received updates on school accreditation, the district strategic plan, technology programs, and the budget. No other formal votes were taken.

• Approved August 24, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education held a regular meeting on September 16, 2021, in-person at the EAC. The board approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for licensed and classified staff appointments and accepted a monitoring report on treatment of parents and the public. A summary of the 2021 summer school programs was presented as an information item.

• Approved Resolution 337-21 for administrative licensed staff
• Approved Resolution 338-21 for licensed teachers
• Approved Resolution 339-21 for licensed support and special services providers
• Approved Resolution 340-21 for classified staff
• Accepted EL 2.2 monitoring report on treatment of parents and the general public

The Board of Education met to conduct procedural business and hear extensive public comment regarding COVID-19 masking and quarantine policies. No substantive policy changes or health mandates were decided during the meeting.

• Approved the agenda for the September 16, 2021 Regular Meeting (5-0)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education will hold a work session covering several policy and operational topics, including a discussion of a mill levy override, revisions to governance policies GP 4.2 and 4.4, a CASB resolution review, and technology for public comment sign-in. In the regular meeting, the board will approve a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions for staff appointments and the minutes from the previous meeting. Public comments will be received in person only.

• Discussion of mill levy override (work session item E)
• Language revision discussion for governance policies GP 4.2 and GP 4.4
• Review of CASB (Colorado Association of School Boards) resolution
• Approval of consent agenda including resolutions for licensed, classified, and specialist staff (Resolutions 331-21 through 336-21)
• Approval of Board of Education Regular Meeting minutes from August 19, 2021

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and several personnel resolutions. These actions included the appointment of new teachers, retiree contracts, and administrative transfers for the 2021 school year.

• Approved the September 2, 2021 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved administrative licensed staff transfer for Sara Richards to DCC Elementary School Assistant Principal
• Approved administrative classified staff transfer for Kris Garnhart to Executive Director for Building Fund
• Approved staff specialist transfer for Julie Hendrickson to Health and Wellness Specialist
• Approved appointments for 11 licensed teachers across multiple schools
• Approved one-year retiree contracts for Sara Dale and Barbara Peters at Encompass Heights ES

ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 District Accountability Committee (DAC) met on August 24, 2021, to hear informational updates on accreditation, budget subcommittees, Title funding, the building fund, the assessment calendar, impact aid, and the Fair Campaign Act. The committee also approved minutes from the May 2021 meeting. No votes on policy or spending were taken.

• Approval of May 2021 meeting minutes
• Building Fund Update presented by Mr. Garnhart
• Title Funding Update (2021 ESSA Grant Presentation)
• Assessment Calendar for 2021-2022 presented by Mrs. Patterson
• Impact Aid update and Fair Campaign Act & Legislative Update

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The board will act on a consent agenda approving multiple resolutions related to administrative, licensed, and classified staff appointments, as well as monitoring reports for Executive Limitations policies on treatment of students (EL 2.1) and financial planning and budgeting (EL 2.6). The meeting also includes public comments and board dinner, but no major policy changes or rezonings are on the agenda.

• Approval of Resolution 318-21 for administrative licensed staff matters
• Approval of Resolution 321-21 for licensed teaching staff matters
• Approval of Resolution 325-21 for Monitoring Report Evaluation of EL 2.1 Treatment of Students
• Approval of Resolution 326-21 for monitoring report on EL 2.6 Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes, with no board response at the meeting

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and several personnel resolutions. The meeting included extensive public comment regarding mask mandates and COVID-19 mitigation, though no formal action was taken on those topics.

• Approved the August 19, 2021, meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved administrative licensed staff resignations for Rachel Rollings and Reagan Ward
• Approved administrative classified staff resignation for Dan Munn
• Approved appointment of Eric Powell as System Administrator
• Approved teaching staff appointments for Ameerah Ally, Megan Auer, and Makayla Brannen

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education held an executive session for legal advice before reconvening for its regular meeting at the EAC, 1110 Chapel Hills Drive. The board approved a consent agenda including resolutions for administrative, licensed, and classified staff, as well as governance policy compliance reports. Public comments were accepted in person or in writing, but the board did not respond during the meeting. The meeting is archived.

• Executive session for legal advice under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b)
• Approval of Resolution 299-21 for administrative licensed staff matters
• Approval of Resolution 304-21 for classified staff matters
• Approval of Resolution 305-21 accepting GP 4.0 Governance Commitment monitoring report
• Approval of Resolution 307-21 accepting GP 4.1 Composition of the Board monitoring report

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and several personnel actions, including the appointment of a New Opportunity Programs Administrator. The meeting included extensive public comment regarding the district's decision not to mandate masks for the upcoming school year.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved appointment of Ryan Bailey as New Opportunity Programs Administrator
• Approved resignation of Henry Reitwiesner, Executive Director for Building Fund
• Approved appointment of Jennifer Morales as Family Resource Center Licensed Clinical Therapist
• Approved retiree contract for Clark Maxon as .5 Family Resource Center Licensed Clinical Therapist
• Approved transfer of Martha Hinson to .5 Family Resource Center Licensed Clinical Therapist
• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal advice (5-0)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education met on July 22, 2021, in person at the EAC. The board approved a consent agenda that included Resolution 298-21 to participate in the November 2, 2021 coordinated election and to designate Board Secretary Tina Mattsson as the designated election official. The consent agenda also approved personnel resolutions for administrative, licensed, classified, and specialist staff, and approved the June 17, 2021 meeting minutes.

• Resolution 298-21: approval to participate in November 2, 2021 coordinated election for three BOE seats (currently held by Reynolds, Lundberg, LaValley)
• Approval of personnel matters for administrative licensed and classified staff, teachers, and specialist staff (consent agenda items A–F)
• Approval of Board of Education Regular Meeting minutes from June 17, 2021
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes; written comments accepted but not read aloud
• Outcome: all consent items approved unanimously (5-0) by board members present

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a series of personnel resolutions. These actions included approving one administrative resignation, one administrative transfer, one staff specialist appointment, and multiple teacher appointments for the 2021/22 school year.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved resignation of Todd Kirkendall, New Opportunity Programs Administrator (Resolution 292-21)
• Approved transfer of Greg Keirns to Assistant Director for Budget and Finance (Resolution 293-21)
• Approved appointment of Aubrey Ranson as Special Populations Specialist (Resolution 294-21)
• Approved appointments for multiple licensed teaching staff for 2021/22 SY (Resolution 295-21)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education met and approved a consent agenda covering personnel actions for licensed, classified, and specialist staff. The board also accepted an annual monitoring report on asset protection, noting compliance with 18 of 19 provisions; the district is out of compliance with provision EL 2.5.16 due to the COVID pandemic. The meeting included public comment and board reports.

• Approved six personnel resolutions (267-272) for administrative, licensed, classified, and specialist staff appointments
• Accepted Resolution 273-21: Annual Monitoring Report for Executive Limitations Policy EL 2.5 Asset Protection, with one non-compliance due to COVID
• Approved Resolution 274-21: Monitoring Report Evaluation for EL 2.5 Asset Protection
• Held summer retreat work session at Air Academy Federal Credit Union, 9810 N Union Blvd
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes; board does not respond at meeting

The Board of Education approved several resolutions regarding staff appointments, transfers, and resignations. The Board also accepted the Annual Monitoring Report for Executive Limitations Policy EL 2.5 Asset Protection, noting compliance with 18 of 19 provisions.

• Approved agenda for June 17, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved administrative licensed staff transfers (Resolution 267-21)
• Approved administrative classified staff resignations (Resolution 268-21)
• Approved staff specialist appointment for Kendra Tate (Resolution 269-21)
• Approved licensed teaching staff resignations (Resolution 270-21)
• Approved licensed support staff resignation (Resolution 271-21)
• Approved classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations (Resolution 272-21)
• Accepted EL 2.5 Asset Protection monitoring report (Resolution 273-21)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The board will hold a public hearing on the FY 2021-2022 proposed budget and consider consent agenda items including a $1,036,433 purchase of nine school buses with seatbelts from McCandless Truck Center. The consent agenda also includes approval of staff resolutions and renewal of The Classical Academy charter school contract for 2021-2022. The meeting begins with a virtual reality demonstration spotlight.

• Public hearing on FY 2021-2022 proposed budget
• Resolution 262-21: Purchase of nine school buses from McCandless Truck Center, not to exceed $1,036,433
• Resolution 263-21: Approval of The Classical Academy (TCA) charter school contract renewal for 2021-2022
• Consent agenda includes approvals of administrative, licensed, classified staff matters and extra-pay positions
• IT Virtual Reality Demonstration spotlight at 5:00 p.m.

The Board of Education held a public hearing regarding the proposed FY 2021-2022 budget, which is scheduled for adoption on June 17, 2021. The Board approved the meeting agenda. No other substantive votes were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved the Agenda for the Board of Education Regular Meeting for June 3, 2021 (5-0)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The board approved a consent agenda including a food service management contract with Sodexo America, LLC for FY2021-2022, with optional renewals through June 30, 2025, guaranteeing a minimum financial return of $346,546. Also approved were personnel actions including non-renewal of a probationary teacher and adoption of various textbooks. Public comments were received, and board members made remarks.

• Approval of Resolution 251-21 for a food service contract with Sodexo America, LLC, minimum $346,546 return
• Non-renewal of probationary teacher Trinese Woodard's contract for 2021/22 (Resolution 248-21)
• Approval of primary textbooks for performing arts K-5, social studies K-12, high school physics, and other subjects
• Approval of matters relating to administrative classified staff, specialist staff, licensed teachers, and classified staff
• Board meeting held in-person at EAC, 1110 Chapel Hills Drive, with livestream available

The Board of Education approved the appointment of Mike Redmond as Director for Facilities. The meeting included extensive public comment regarding Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) recommendations and teacher compensation, though no actions were taken on those topics.

• Approved May 20, 2021 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 245-21 transferring Mike Redmond to Director for Facilities effective 07/01/2021

ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee is conducting several information sessions including updates on the Conduct Discipline Code, ESSER III funds, and mental health. The agenda also includes a building fund update and end of year planning.

• Conduct Discipline Code update
• Budget update
• ESSER III update
• Building fund update
• Mental health update

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 20, 2021 meeting. The session primarily consisted of administrative updates regarding the budget, legislative tracking, and facility projects.

• Approved April 20, 2021 DAC meeting minutes (unanimous)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education is meeting in-person at the EAC, 1110 Chapel Hills Drive, with a livestream at 6 p.m. The agenda includes a 1 p.m. work session on ends reporting, graduation update, budget update, and public comments; a 4 p.m. executive session for personnel and legal advice; and a regular meeting starting at 6 p.m. with consent agenda items including personnel resolutions, a definition of student passing time for 2021-2022, and approval of an audit engagement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for fiscal year 2020-2021. Public comments are welcome in person or in writing.

• Budget update discussion during work session
• Graduation update discussion during work session
• Approval of personnel resolutions for administrative, licensed, and classified staff (Resolutions 236-21 through 241-21)
• Resolution 242-21 defining student passing time as part of educational process for 2021-2022
• Resolution 243-21 approving audit engagement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for FY2020-2021

The Board of Education held a work session and an executive session to discuss budget, graduation, and personnel matters. During the regular meeting, the Board approved the meeting agenda. No other substantive votes or decisions were recorded in the provided text.

• Approved the Agenda for the Board of Education Regular Meeting for May 6, 2021 (5-0)

ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 District Accountability Committee (DAC) is meeting to receive informational updates on a Character and Climate Survey, a Strategic Planning Update, and an Educator Effectiveness presentation. The agenda also includes approval of previous minutes and a draft End of Year Report. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

• Character and Climate Survey update presentation by Dr. Smith
• Strategic Planning Update for stakeholders
• Educator Effectiveness presentation by Dr. Peak
• Approval of March 16, 2021 DAC minutes
• Draft End of Year Report discussion by Mrs. Clark

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the March 16, 2021 meeting. Members received reports on student character traits, strategic planning, educator effectiveness, and pending state legislation. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved March 16, 2021 DAC meeting minutes (Unanimous)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education will hold a work session on budget planning and a discussion on returning to in-person board meetings. The board will then consider a consent agenda including resolutions on administrative, licensed, and classified staff matters, as well as approval of a character education monitoring report.

• Work session on budget planning discussion
• Discussion on return to in-person board meetings
• Resolution 224-21 approval of administrative licensed staff matters
• Resolution 228-21 approval of classified staff matters
• Resolution 229-21 acceptance of Ends 1.2 Character Education Monitoring Report

The Board of Education approved several administrative appointments, staff transfers, and resignations. The board also approved the meeting agenda following a work session on budget planning and in-person meeting protocols.

• Approved agenda for April 15, 2021 meeting
• Approved administrative appointments for Cameron Smart, Scott Manchester, Brendan Netherton, and Meghan Sanders
• Approved administrative transfers for Leslie Hicks and Dan Hinkin
• Approved staff specialist transfer for Dianna Fricke
• Approved 18 teacher resignations
• Approved resignation of nurse Camilla Brannon
• Approved classified staff appointments for Nathan Clark, Henry Perea, and Kenn Waddell
• Approved classified staff transfers for Bradley Beal and Denise Bouchard

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy School District 20 Board of Education met on April 1, 2021, to approve a consent agenda covering staff actions and the upcoming school year's student fee schedule. The board also reviewed a character monitoring report and discussed items pulled from the consent agenda. All consent agenda motions passed unanimously.

• Approval of the 2021-22 student fee schedule (Resolution 223-21)
• Approval of administrative, classified, and teaching staff matters (Resolutions 215-21 through 222-21)
• Non-renewal of probationary teacher contracts for Jenny Divitto and Margaret Folk
• Review of the Ends 1.2 Character Monitoring Report
• Approval of minutes from the March 18, 2021 regular meeting

The Board of Education approved several resolutions regarding personnel for the 2021-2022 contract year. These actions included the reappointment of licensed administrative, classified, and staff specialist personnel, as well as accepting various resignations.

• Approved Agenda for April 1, 2021 meeting
• Approved Resolution 215-21: Administrative Staff (Licensed) reappointments and resignations
• Approved Resolution 216-21: Administrative Staff (Classified) reappointments and resignations
• Approved Resolution 217-21: Staff Specialist Staff reappointments
• Approved Resolution 218-21: Licensed Staff (Teachers) resignations

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education is meeting in-person with social distancing and mask requirements. The board will consider a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, the continuation of executive cabinet contracts, and a monitoring report on employment and compensation. A key item is the approval of naming Building B at Air Academy High School as Glenn Hoit Hall.

• Resolution 212-21: Naming of Building B at Air Academy High School as Glenn Hoit Hall
• Resolution 204–208-21: Approval of matters relating to administrative, specialist, licensed, support, and classified staff
• Resolution 209-21: Continuation of executive cabinet staff contracts (CFO, assistant superintendents, CIO, general counsel)
• Resolution 210-21: Acceptance of EL 2.7 Monitoring Report on Employment, Compensation and Benefits
• Resolution 211-21: Approval of Monitoring Report Evaluation for EL 2.7

The Board of Education approved a series of resolutions regarding staff appointments, transfers, and resignations. This included the appointment of Brett Smith as Chief Operating Officer. The Board also voted to continue the employment of five Executive Cabinet staff members.

• Approved agenda for March 18, 2021 meeting
• Approved appointment of Brett Smith as Chief Operating Officer (Resolution 204-21)
• Approved staff specialist transfers and resignations (Resolution 205-21)
• Approved licensed teacher appointments and resignations (Resolution 206-21)
• Approved resignation of counselor Jessica Hall (Resolution 207-21)
• Approved classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations (Resolution 208-21)
• Approved continued employment of five Executive Cabinet staff members (Resolution 209-21)

ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee will receive updates on the budget, assessments, diversity/equity/inclusion, and legislation. The committee will also approve February meeting minutes and hear a Board of Education liaison update.

• Budget Subcommittee update by Mrs. Hester/Mr. Luu
• Assessment update including CMAS presentation
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) update by Dr. Peak
• Legislative update by Ms. Thompson
• Approval of February meeting minutes

The District Accountability Committee unanimously approved the February 16, 2021 meeting minutes. The committee received updates on the finalized Resource Priority Report, spring CMAS assessments, and the superintendent's Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiative.

• Approved February 16, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The board approved resolutions not to reemploy six probationary teachers for the 2021-22 school year. The board also discussed the 2021-2022 preliminary budget, hiring practices, linkage needs, and board policies during a work session. Public comments were heard and consent agenda items were approved.

• Approved non-renewal of contracts for probationary teachers Kristin Bendig, Natalie Botto, Terrena Conson, Ellie Hackbarth, Katrina Parsons, and Jill Zuvac
• Discussed 2021-2022 preliminary budget
• Discussed hiring practices
• Discussed board policies
• Recognized Pine Creek HS and Chinook Trail ES

The Board of Education approved several administrative appointments, including new principals for Pine Creek High School and Challenger Middle School. The Board also approved a series of teacher appointments and resignations. The meeting included work sessions on the 2021-2022 preliminary budget and hiring practices.

• Approved Agenda for March 4, 2021 meeting
• Approved appointment of Jamon Peariso as Director for College and Career Services
• Approved appointment of Tracie Cormaney as Pine Creek High School Principal
• Approved appointment of Debbie Holt as Challenger Middle School Principal
• Approved administrative resignations for Brenda Keefauver, David Peak, and Shelley Ruiz
• Approved appointment of Kathleen Chambers as Eagleview MS INR Teacher
• Approved 14 teacher resignations across various district schools
• Approved appointment of Kristin Bendig as Discovery Canyon HS INR Counselor

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education is meeting in person at the EAC. The primary actions include approval of consent agenda items: resolutions on licensed and classified staff, emergency superintendent succession, cost of governance, and school calendars for 2021-2022, 2022-2023, and 2023-2024. Public comments are limited to three minutes.

• Resolution 191-21: Approval of school calendars for 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024.
• Resolution 184-21: Approval of matters relating to licensed teaching staff.
• Resolution 185-21: Approval of matters relating to licensed support/special services providers.
• Resolution 186-21: Approval of matters relating to classified staff.
• Resolution 187-21: Approval of annual EL 2.8 Emergency Superintendent Succession monitoring report.

Superintendent Tom Gregory announced that students in grades 6-12 may choose to attend classes in-person four days per week beginning March 15. The Board approved the meeting agenda and several personnel appointments and resignations.

• Approved the February 18, 2021 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 184-21 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments and resignations
• Approved Resolution 185-21 regarding licensed support/special services provider appointments and resignations
• Approved Resolution 186-21 regarding classified staff appointments

ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

This archived meeting of the Academy School District 20 District Accountability Committee (DAC) includes a review of the DAC budget report to the Board of Education, a COVID update, a strategic planning update, and an update on Encompass Heights Elementary School (ES #21). The committee also will approve minutes from January and hear a concurrent enrollment presentation.

• Review of DAC Budget Report to BOE with presentation
• Update on Encompass Heights Elementary School (ES #21)
• COVID update by Mr. Ristig
• Strategic planning update by Dr. Smith
• Concurrent enrollment presentation by Mr. Begier

The District Accountability Committee unanimously approved the January 19, 2021 meeting minutes. Members reviewed a budget report on school resource priorities to be presented to the Board of Education on March 18. The committee also received updates on COVID-19 protocols, strategic planning, and concurrent enrollment.

• Approved January 19, 2021 DAC meeting minutes (unanimous)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy School District 20 Board of Education met in-person at the EAC, 1110 Chapel Hills Drive, with social distancing and masks. After procedural items, the board approved a consent agenda that included resolutions for administrative staff appointments and the non-renewal of contracts for seven probationary teachers for the 2021/22 school year. The meeting was livestreamed and recorded.

• Approval of consent agenda including staff matters and teacher non-renewals
• Non-renewal of contracts for 7 probationary teachers: Joe Acampora, Gabriella Agresta, Kristin Alford, David Allen, Rebecca Andrews, Mark Atkins, Casey Baugh (resolutions 31-21 through 37-21)
• Approval of staff appointments for administrative, specialist, and licensed positions (resolutions 26-21 through 30-21)
• Spotlight recognition for Ranch Creek Elementary School and High Plains Elementary School

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a series of personnel resolutions. These actions included approving staff appointments, resignations, and contract end dates for retirees and probationary teachers.

• Approved the February 4, 2021 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-21 regarding administrative licensed staff
• Approved Resolution 27-21 regarding administrative classified staff resignations
• Approved Resolution 28-21 regarding staff specialist resignations
• Approved Resolution 29-21 regarding licensed teacher appointments, resignations, and retirements
• Approved Resolution 30-21 regarding licensed support staff resignations and retirements
• Approved Resolution 31-21 for the non-renewal of probationary teacher Joe Acampora

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The Academy School District 20 Board of Education will conduct its regular procedural business, approve several consent‑agenda items concerning staff matters, and formally renew Superintendent Tom Gregory’s contract through June 30 2024. The board will also adopt the Executive Limitations Policy EL 2.9 communication and support monitoring report and its evaluation. All actions are recorded as motions carried by the board members.

• Resolution 13-21: Renew Superintendent Tom Gregory’s contract through June 30 2024
• Resolution 10-21: Approve matters relating to licensed teaching staff
• Resolution 11-21: Approve matters relating to licensed support and special services staff
• Resolution 12-21: Approve matters relating to classified staff
• Resolution 14-21 & 15-21: Accept EL 2.9 Communication & Support monitoring report and its evaluation

The Board of Education approved the renewal of the Superintendent's contract through June 30, 2024. The Board also approved several personnel changes, including appointments, resignations, and transfers for licensed and classified staff.

• Approved Superintendent contract renewal through June 30, 2024
• Approved Agenda for January 21, 2021 meeting (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 10-21 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments and resignations
• Approved Resolution 11-21 regarding licensed support and special services provider resignations
• Approved Resolution 12-21 regarding classified staff appointments, transfers, resignations, and terminations

ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee will meet to discuss and review resource priorities for the 2021-2022 school year, using breakout groups for each feeder strand. Other items include a budget subcommittee update, a building fund update, and tracking graduates. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and a BOE liaison update.

• Review of resource priorities for 2021-2022 in six breakout groups by feeder strand
• Building fund update with bond projects presentation
• Tracking graduates presentation with stakeholder data
• Budget subcommittee update
• Approval of December 2020 DAC minutes

The District Accountability Committee approved the December 8, 2020, meeting minutes. Members reviewed reports on graduate tracking, bond fund project updates, and resource priorities for the 2021-2022 school year.

• Approved December 8, 2020 DAC meeting minutes (unanimous)

ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda

The board is meeting to approve consent agenda items including resolutions on licensed and classified staff, and to accept monitoring reports. Due to COVID-19, the Ends 1.1 Knowledge and Skills report cannot determine compliance because state assessments were paused. The board will also receive public comments and approve the agenda.

• Resolution 01-21 approving matters relating to licensed teachers
• Resolution 04-21 accepting Ends 1.1 Knowledge and Skills report (compliance cannot be determined due to COVID-19)
• Resolution 05-21 approving Monitoring Report Evaluation for Ends 1.1
• Resolution 06-21 accepting EL 2.4 Financial Condition report (compliance with all 12 provisions)
• Board quote by Maya Angelou: 'Do the best you can until you know better...'

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including personnel appointments, resignations, and terminations. The Board also accepted financial and academic monitoring reports and approved a new course for the 2021-2022 school year.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved Resolution 01-21 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
• Approved Resolution 02-21 regarding licensed support and special services provider appointments
• Approved Resolution 03-21 regarding classified staff appointments, resignations, and one termination
• Accepted Ends Policy 1.1 Knowledge and Skills Monitoring Report and its Evaluation
• Accepted EL 2.4 Financial Condition and Activities Monitoring Report and its Evaluation
• Approved 'Black History in America' course for Rampart High School for 2021-2022
• Designated 1110 Chapel Hills Drive as the public notice location for Board meetings