Academy School District 20 public meetings in 2022
34 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee (DAC) will meet for an informational session on December 13, 2022. Topics include an enrollment update, building fund bond projects, concurrent enrollment and career/technical education, and a superintendent search update. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting consists of reports and discussions.
- Enrollment update for the 2022-23 school year presented by Ms. Allan
- Building fund update on bond projects presented by Mr. Garnhart
- Concurrent enrollment and career/technical education presentation by Dr. Peariso
- Superintendent search update by Dr. Cooper
- Site plan and UIP debrief by Dr. Field
The District Accountability Committee approved the minutes from the November 15, 2022 meeting. The committee received updates on enrollment, the superintendent search process, and the upcoming resource priorities process for January 2023.
- Approved November 15, 2022 DAC meeting minutes (Unanimous)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Work Session Agenda
This is a work session with no formal votes or policy adoptions. The board will discuss the process and timeline for hiring a new superintendent, including advertising, stakeholder engagement, compensation, and selection criteria.
- Review of search process and expectations
- Establish a search calendar
- Determine advertising venues
- Review stakeholder group engagement
- Identify compensation range and selection criteria
The Board of Education established the timeline and advertising venues for the superintendent search. Board directors signed confidentiality agreements and discussed selection criteria and compensation. The position is scheduled to open December 15, 2022, and close February 1, 2023.
- Signed confidentiality agreements for the search process
- Set superintendent position opening date for December 15, 2022
- Set superintendent position closing date for February 1, 2023
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Academy District 20 Board of Education is acting on a consent agenda that includes resolutions on staff personnel and an addendum to Superintendent Tom Gregory's employment contract recognizing his resignation/retirement effective June 30, 2023, with a $2,800 transition support payment. The board will also discuss a monitoring report on Ends Policy 1.1 (Knowledge and Skills) for the period August 2021–May 2022. Public comment is invited before action items.
- Approval of Resolution 321-22: Addendum to Superintendent's Employment Contract ($2,800 transition support)
- Consent agenda includes Resolution 317-22 (staff specialist), 318-22 (licensed teachers), 319-22 (licensed support/special services), 320-22 (classified staff)
- Approval of regular meeting minutes from November 17, 2022
- Discussion of Monitoring Report for Ends Policy 1.1 (Knowledge and Skills) – compliance ruling scheduled for Jan 5, 2023
- Meeting held in-person at EAC, 1110 Chapel Hills Drive, with livestream at 6 p.m.
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and several personnel resolutions regarding staff resignations and appointments. The Board also reviewed a monitoring report and determined the superintendent is in compliance with policy Ends 1.1 Knowledge and Skills.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 317-22 regarding staff specialist resignations
- Approved Resolution 318-22 regarding licensed teacher appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Determined superintendent is in compliance with Monitoring Report for Ends 1.1 Knowledge and Skills
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The board will convene an executive session to develop strategy for negotiations with a superintendent search firm and to discuss the current superintendent's contract, including legal advice on a related lawsuit. They will also consider a consent agenda that includes a 10-year lease of 539.55 acres of Section 16 land for the School in the Woods site at $1,213 for the first year plus annual 3% increases. Other items include recognition of High Plains ES and Chinook Trail ES, and approval of routine personnel matters.
- Executive session for superintendent search firm negotiations (RFP 22-GPS-1024) and contract discussion
- Lease of 539.55 acres of Section 16 land for School in the Woods, $1,213 first year with 3% escalator for 10 years
- Recognition of High Plains Elementary School and Chinook Trail Elementary School
- Approval of consent items for administrative, licensed, classified staff matters
- Board quote by Thomas Jefferson
The Board of Education approved a series of resolutions regarding staff appointments, transfers, and resignations. The Board also convened in an executive session to develop strategies for a superintendent search firm and discuss personnel matters.
- Approved agenda for November 17, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 307-22 regarding administrative licensed staff resignations
- Approved Resolution 308-22 regarding staff specialist resignations
- Approved Resolution 309-22 regarding licensed teacher appointments, transfers, resignations, and terminations
- Approved Resolution 310-22 regarding licensed support and special services provider appointments
- Approved Resolution 311-22 regarding classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved motion to enter Executive Session for superintendent search and personnel matters (5-0)
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee (DAC) is meeting to review and discuss site plans, School Performance Frameworks, and Unified Improvement Plans for multiple Academy District 20 schools. The agenda includes approval of October minutes, a Board of Education liaison update, and then breakout sessions for five teams each reviewing a set of schools. This is a routine procedural meeting focused on accreditation and accountability.
- Teams will review plans for AAHS, EMS, DVES, FHES, RRES, WRES (Team 1)
- Teams will review plans for DCCHS, DCCMS, DCCES, ATES, TDVA (Team 2)
- Teams will review plans for LHS, TMS, EXES, LPES, PHES, PIES (Team 3)
- Teams will review plans for PCHS, CMS, EWES, MVES, EHES (Team 4)
- Teams will review plans for PCHS, CTMS, CTES, RCES (Team 5)
The District Accountability Committee unanimously approved the October 18, 2022, meeting minutes. Members spent the majority of the session in feeder strand groups completing the accreditation review process. The meeting also included responses to community questions regarding fentanyl, background checks, and school calendars.
- Approved October 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Academy District 20 Board of Education will approve the meeting agenda and adopt several consent agenda items concerning administrative, licensed, and classified staff, as well as extra‑pay position assignments. It will vote on Resolution 305‑22 to decline employer participation in the state Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance Act (FAMLI), a program that would have cost about $2,000,000 per year. The board will also approve the work‑session and regular‑meeting minutes from October 20, 2022.
- Approve the agenda for the November 3, 2022 Board of Education regular meeting
- Consent agenda resolutions 301‑22 to 304‑22 approving matters relating to administrative, licensed, and classified staff and extra‑pay position assignments
- Resolution 305‑22: Decline participation in the Paid Family Medical Leave Insurance Act (FAMLI) program
- Approve Board of Education work‑session minutes from October 20, 2022
- Approve Board of Education regular‑meeting minutes from October 20, 2022
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a series of personnel resolutions. These actions included the appointment, transfer, and resignation of various licensed and classified staff members, as well as extra-pay assignments for the 2022/23 school year.
- Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 301-22 regarding administrative classified staff transfers
- Approved Resolution 302-22 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments and resignations
- Approved Resolution 303-22 regarding classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 304-22 regarding extra-pay position assignments for 2022/23
ARCHIVED Board of Education Work Session Agenda
This is a Board of Education work session — no formal votes or adoptions will occur. The board will discuss a request for proposals to hire a firm to conduct a superintendent search, and whether to hear an appeal regarding a library book challenge.
- Discussion on RFP to acquire services of a superintendent search firm
- Discussion on whether to hear an appeal for a library book challenge
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Academy School District 20 Board will approve the meeting agenda, hear public comments, and vote on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes acceptance of Superintendent J. Thomas Gregory’s resignation effective June 30, 2023 and approval of staff‑related matters and executive‑limitation policy monitoring reports.
- Resolution 281-22: Accept resignation of Superintendent J. Thomas Gregory, effective June 30, 2023
- Resolution 282-22: Approve matters relating to staff specialist staff
- Resolution 283-22: Approve matters relating to licensed teaching staff
- Resolution 284-22: Approve matters relating to classified staff
- Resolutions 285-22, 286-22, 287-22: Accept monitoring reports for Executive Limitations Policy 2.0 and 2.3
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee will approve previous minutes, then receive updates on expulsion and suspension data for 2021-2022, budget resource priorities, transportation, and security. The bulk of the meeting consists of small-group accreditation reviews of school site plans and Unified Improvement Plans for about 25 schools. No voting on policy is scheduled; all items are for information and discussion.
- Approval of September 2022 meeting minutes
- Presentation of 2021-2022 expulsion and suspension data by Mrs. Thompson
- Budget resource priorities presentation by Ms. Allan
- Transportation update by Mr. Eisenhut
- Security update by Mr. Payne with training materials
The District Accountability Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the September 20, 2022 meeting. The committee received reports on 2021-2022 expulsion and suspension data, transportation, security, and the District Unified Improvement Plan.
- Approved September 20, 2022 DAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Academy District 20 Board of Education approved a consent agenda including a 5.5-year, $5,015,672 contract renewal with Workday Inc. for enterprise resource planning software. The board also approved routine personnel resolutions for licensed and classified staff. The meeting included a spotlight on Chinook Trail Middle School and Village High School, and public comment was held.
- Approval of Resolution 279-22: Renewal of Workday ERP system contract from Jan 2023 to June 2028, not to exceed $5,015,672 total
- Approval of Resolution 276-22: Matters relating to licensed teaching staff
- Approval of Resolution 277-22: Matters relating to licensed support/special services provider staff
- Approval of Resolution 278-22: Matters relating to classified staff
- Spotlight recognition for Chinook Trail Middle School and Village High School
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and Resolution 276-22 regarding licensed staff appointments. Superintendent Tom Gregory announced his retirement, effective at the end of the school year.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 276-22 for licensed staff appointments
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee will hear updates on accreditation, the district performance framework, assessment results, the strategic plan, and a detailed overview of the district’s budget. The meeting also includes approval of August 2022 minutes and introductions of new members. No formal decisions are listed in the agenda.
- Approval of August 2022 minutes
- Accreditation of schools update (Accreditation Update 22-23.pdf)
- District Performance Framework discussion (ASD20 DPF.pdf)
- Assessment Update (CMAS Sept 2022.pdf)
- Finance/District Budget Overview (22-23 School Finance 101 DAC.pdf)
The District Accountability Committee approved the minutes from the August 23, 2022 meeting. The remainder of the session consisted of reports on district accreditation, assessment results, and budget overviews.
- Approved August 23, 2022 DAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The board will consider a consent agenda that includes resolutions for licensed and classified staff appointments (resolutions 271-22 to 273-22) and acceptance of a monitoring report for Executive Limitation Policy 2.2 on treatment of parents and the public. Also included is approval of a monitoring report evaluation and meeting minutes from September 1. The meeting is largely procedural with no major policy changes or financial commitments listed.
- Resolution 271-22: Approval of matters relating to licensed teaching staff
- Resolution 272-22: Approval of matters relating to licensed support staff
- Resolution 273-22: Approval of matters relating to classified staff
- Resolution 274-22: Acceptance of monitoring report for EL 2.2 Treatment of Parents and General Public
- Resolution 275-22: Approval of monitoring report evaluation for EL 2.2
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and three resolutions regarding personnel. These resolutions authorized various appointments, transfers, and resignations for licensed teaching staff, licensed support providers, and classified staff.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 271-22 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 272-22 regarding licensed support/special services provider appointments and resignations
- Approved Resolution 273-22 regarding classified staff appointments
ARCHIVED Board of Education Work Session Agenda
The Academy District 20 Board of Education holds a work session with no formal votes. Discussions include a Narcan update, elementary school safety, FAMLI leave (Colorado's paid family leave program), vape litigation, budget assumptions, and continuing the discussion on a mill levy override (MLO). No policy or resolution will be adopted at this meeting.
- Narcan update presentation by Mr. Gregory
- Elementary school safety discussion
- FAMLI leave discussion with attached PowerPoint
- Budget discussion with attached assumptions document
- Continuing discussion on mill levy override (MLO) with attached PDF
The Board of Education agreed to a new process alternating between Board Quotes and Student/Staff Highlights at meetings. The Board also decided not to change public comment instructions and declined to pursue vape litigation against Juul.
- Established new process alternating Student/Staff Highlights and Board Quotes monthly
- Decided not to make changes to public comment instructions
- Declined to pursue litigation against Juul
- Agreed to invite representatives from The Classical Academy and New Summit Charter Academy to the next work session
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education will review a monitoring report regarding the treatment of parents and the general public. The meeting also includes an update on several 2022 summer capital and maintenance projects across district facilities.
- Monitoring Report for Executive Limitation Policy 2.2: Treatment of Parents and General Public
- 2022 Summer Projects Update including parking lot replacements, boiler plant replacements, and HVAC repairs
- Approval of Consent Agenda items relating to staff specialist, licensed, and classified personnel
- Recognition of Prairie Hills ES
The Board of Education approved a series of personnel resolutions covering staff specialists, licensed teachers, support providers, and classified staff. The meeting included public comments on book bans, DEI, and teacher shortages.
- Approved agenda for September 1, 2022 meeting
- Approved Resolution 267-22 regarding staff specialist transfers
- Approved Resolution 268-22 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments, retiree contracts, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 269-22 regarding licensed support and special services provider appointments and transfers
- Approved Resolution 270-22 regarding classified staff appointments
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
This is an organizational and informational meeting of the District Accountability Committee. Members will approve previous minutes, discuss committee norms and the DAC charge for the 2022-23 school year, and receive updates on the Fair Campaign Act, Impact Aid, Title funding, and the district testing calendar.
- Approval of May 2022 DAC minutes
- Presentation on the Fair Campaign Practice Act by Ms. Thompson
- Impact Aid update by Ms. Allan
- Title funding update under ESSA by Dr. Field
- Presentation of the 2022-2023 District Testing Calendar
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting. Members reviewed the 2022-2023 DAC Charge, the district testing calendar, and received presentations on Title funding and Impact Aid.
- Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The board is meeting to approve a consent agenda that includes resolutions for staff hires, treatment of students monitoring, and financial planning compliance. Public comments will be heard but no substantive discussion is scheduled. The meeting is largely procedural.
- Resolution 257-22: Approval of matters relating to staff specialist staff
- Resolution 258-22: Approval of matters relating to licensed staff (teachers)
- Resolution 259-22: Approval of matters relating to licensed support/special services provider staff
- Resolution 261-22: Acceptance of Executive Limitation Policy 2.1 Treatment of Students monitoring report
- Resolution 263-22: Acceptance of Executive Limitation Policy 2.6 Financial Planning and Budgeting monitoring report
The Board of Education approved an amended meeting agenda and several resolutions regarding the appointment, transfer, and resignation of specialist, licensed, and classified staff. The Superintendent reported on the start of the school year and the development of a Narcan use policy.
- Approved amended meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 257-22 regarding staff specialist appointments
- Approved Resolution 258-22 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 259-22 regarding licensed support and special services provider appointments and resignations
- Approved Resolution 260-22 regarding classified staff appointments and transfers
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The Academy D20 Board of Education met in person at the EAC on August 4, 2022. The board approved a consent agenda including resolutions for administrative, licensed, and classified staff matters, as well as annual monitoring reports for governance policies. New administrators were introduced, and public comments were heard.
- Introduction of new administrators
- Approval of Resolution 241-22 for administrative licensed staff
- Approval of Resolution 242-22 for licensed teaching staff
- Approval of Resolution 243-22 for licensed support staff
- Acceptance of annual monitoring report for GP 4.0 Governance Commitment
The Board of Education approved several resolutions regarding administrative, licensed, and classified staff personnel changes. The Superintendent also reported that a possible MLO ballot question has been deferred to November 2023.
- Approved August 4, 2022 meeting agenda
- Approved Resolution 241-22: Administrative staff transfers for Amy Griffin and Kali Maxwell
- Approved Resolution 242-22: Appointments, transfers, and resignations for licensed teaching staff
- Approved Resolution 243-22: Appointments, transfers, and resignations for licensed support and special services staff
- Approved Resolution 244-22: Appointments for classified staff
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The Academy School District 20 Board of Education will approve the meeting agenda and a series of consent agenda resolutions covering administrative, specialist, licensed teaching, support, and classified staff matters. It will also adopt minutes from previous meetings and discuss a monitoring report for Governance Process Policy 4.0. Public comment will be accepted before the meeting begins.
- Approval of the July 21, 2022 meeting agenda
- Consent Agenda Resolutions 236‑22 to 240‑22 approving staff and administrative matters
- Approval of Board of Education Summer Retreat Work Session minutes (June 16, 2022)
- Approval of Board of Education Regular Meeting minutes (June 16, 2022)
- Discussion of Monitoring Report for Governance Process Policy 4.0
The Board of Education approved several personnel resolutions regarding administrative staff, staff specialists, and licensed teachers. The meeting also included introductions of new administrators and public comments on the district's strategic plan and school choice.
- Approved Resolution 236-22 regarding administrative licensed staff transfers, resignations, and appointments
- Approved Resolution 237-22 regarding staff specialist transfers
- Approved Resolution 238-22 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
This is an archived Board of Education meeting from June 16, 2022. The board convened for a summer retreat in the morning, followed by a dinner, and the regular meeting in the evening. The board approved consent agenda items including multiple resolutions on administrative, licensed, and classified staff matters, and accepted a monitoring report on asset protection policies.
- Resolution 215-22 approving matters for administrative licensed staff
- Resolution 216-22 approving matters for licensed teaching staff
- Resolution 217-22 approving matters for licensed support/special services staff
- Resolution 218-22 approving matters for classified staff
- Resolution 219-22 accepting the EL 2.5 Asset Protection monitoring report
The Board of Education approved several administrative appointments, teacher resignations, and classified staff changes. The Board also accepted monitoring reports regarding asset protection and the district calendar.
- Approved administrative appointments for Daniel Kirby, Ashley Livingstone, Russ McKinstry, and Sarah Ricci
- Approved transfer of Brian Herman to Interim Assistant Principal at DCC-HS
- Approved resignations of administrative staff Lizabeth Alvarez and Jill Hooper
- Approved resignations of 10 licensed teaching staff
- Approved resignation of social worker Victoria Huss
- Approved 5 classified staff appointments and 3 transfers
- Approved resignations of 18 classified staff members
- Accepted monitoring reports and evaluations for Asset Protection (EL 2.5) and District Calendar (EL 2.10)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education held a public hearing on the proposed budget for the 2022-2023 school year. The board also approved a consent agenda including personnel changes and adoption of new primary textbooks for multiple schools and subjects. Additionally, the board introduced new administrators and heard public comments.
- Public Hearing on FY 2022-2023 Proposed Budget
- Approval of primary textbooks for science grades 6-8, Rockrimmon Elementary ELA K-5, Air Academy High French, Discovery Canyon High math, Rampart High math
- Approval of consent agenda items for administrative, licensed, and classified staff appointments
- Introduction of new administrators
- Public comments and board comments
The Board of Education approved several personnel resolutions covering administrative, licensed, and classified staff. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, which is scheduled for adoption on June 16, 2022.
- Approved Agenda for June 2, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 206-22: Administrative Staff (Licensed) appointments and transfers
- Approved Resolution 207-22: Administrative Staff (Classified) transfers
- Approved Resolution 208-22: Staff Specialist appointments and transfers
- Approved Resolution 209-22: Licensed Teaching Staff resignations
- Approved Resolution 210-22: Licensed Support/Special Services Provider resignations
- Approved Resolution 211-22: Classified Staff appointments
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The board voted on a consent agenda that included several personnel actions and two key policy resolutions. They approved Resolution 198-22, which defines 'educational process' for state funding purposes to include passing time and work-study time, and Resolution 199-22, which engages CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for the FY2021-2022 financial audit. The meeting also included a Bridges Graduation ceremony and introduction of new administration.
- Resolution 198-22: Defines 'educational process' to include passing time and work-study time per Colorado state rule.
- Resolution 199-22: Engages CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for independent financial audit of FY2021-2022.
- Resolutions 193-197: Approve matters relating to administrative, specialist, licensed, and classified staff.
- Bridges Graduation ceremony at 4:30 p.m.
- Introduction of new administration during comments.
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a series of personnel resolutions. These actions included the appointment of a new principal for Rampart High School and a Director for Special Education, as well as several staff resignations.
- Approved the May 12, 2022 meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Meghan Sanders as Principal of Rampart High School
- Approved appointment of Becky Harris as Director for Special Education - Instruction
- Approved resignation of Scott Manchester, Assistant Principal / Athletic Director at Liberty HS
- Approved appointment of Michelle Murphy as Athletic Trainer at Air Academy HS
- Approved resignation of Alan Thimmig, Building Fund Project Manager
- Approved resignations of 12 licensed teachers across multiple schools
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee will approve the April 2022 meeting minutes and receive a series of informational updates, including legislative changes, staff salary increase proposals, building fund status, and strategic plan progress. The committee will also review the end‑of‑year report and open sign‑ups for the next year’s membership.
- Approval of April minutes by Ms. Mattsson
- Legislative update by Ms. Thompson
- 2022‑2023 salary increase for staff presented by Ms. Allan
- Building fund update by Mr. Garnhart
- Strategic plan progress update by Dr. Smith
The District Accountability Committee unanimously approved the April 19, 2022 meeting minutes. The committee reviewed proposed recurring salary increases for classified, licensed, specialist, and administrative staff, as well as updates on state legislation and the 2016 bond program.
- Approved April 19, 2022 DAC meeting minutes (Unanimous)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The Academy District 20 Board of Education meets to approve consent agenda items, including resolutions for administrative, licensed, and classified staff matters, and to accept the Ends 1.2 Character Education Monitoring Report. The meeting also includes service awards, public comments, and board comments.
- Resolution 182-22: Approval of matters relating to administrative licensed staff
- Resolution 183-22: Approval of matters relating to licensed teaching staff
- Resolution 184-22: Approval of matters relating to licensed support and special services provider staff
- Resolution 185-22: Approval of matters relating to classified staff
- Resolution 186-22: Acceptance of Ends 1.2 Character Education Monitoring Report covering March 2021–March 2022
The Board of Education approved several administrative appointments and transfers for the 2022-23 school year. The Board also accepted numerous resignations for licensed teaching and support staff. The meeting included public comments regarding special education services and district culture.
- Approved agenda for April 21, 2022 meeting
- Approved Resolution 182-22: Administrative staff appointments and transfers
- Approved Resolution 183-22: Licensed teaching staff resignations
- Approved Resolution 184-22: Licensed support and special services provider resignations
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The Academy District 20 District Accountability Committee meets to discuss a budget town hall presentation, legislative updates, mental health update, and a draft end-of-year report. The meeting also includes DAC chair elections and approval of previous minutes.
- Budget town hall with stakeholder meeting update at 10:15 a.m.
- Draft end-of-year report for 2021-2022 and announcement of new parent chair
- Character survey data review from Dr. Smith
- Legislative update by Ms. Thompson
- Mental health and SEL update by Mrs. Lang and Ms. Hendrickson
The committee unanimously approved the March 15, 2022 meeting minutes and elected a new Parent Chair. Members received updates on state legislative bills, mental health staffing, and budget processes. The district announced the addition of 12 late-start days for the 2022-2023 school year.
- Approved March 15, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Elected Shannon Hester as DAC Parent Chair
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The board approved consent agenda items including resolutions for not renewing contracts of teachers Kimberly Hellstrom, Merce Pont Ros, and Sean Tiernan, and registered nurses Alison Flaherty and Shweta Upadhyay for the 2022-23 school year. The board also convened an executive session on cybersecurity and approved other personnel matters for administrative and licensed staff.
- Resolution 174-22: Not renew teacher Kimberly Hellstrom's contract
- Resolution 175-22: Not renew teacher Merce Pont Ros's contract
- Resolution 176-22: Not renew teacher Sean Tiernan's contract
- Resolution 178-22: Not renew registered nurse Alison Flaherty's contract
- Resolution 179-22: Not renew registered nurse Shweta Upadhyay's contract
The Board of Education approved several resolutions regarding personnel for the 2022-2023 contract year, including reappointments and resignations for licensed, classified, and specialist administrative staff. The board also convened in executive session to discuss cybersecurity.
- Approved executive session to discuss cybersecurity (5-0)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 170-22 for licensed administrative staff reappointments and resignations
- Approved Resolution 171-22 for classified administrative staff reappointments and resignations
- Approved Resolution 172-22 for staff specialist reappointments
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The board held a work session to discuss teacher appreciation week, audio recording of work sessions, and formal approval of work session minutes. During the regular meeting, they heard public comments and approved a consent agenda that included resolutions to continue executive cabinet and administrative staff employment, accept monitoring reports for employment policy, and adopt the FY 2022-2023 Board of Education discretionary budget.
- Resolution 161-22: Continuation of eight executive cabinet staff members per superintendent recommendation
- Resolution 169-22: Adoption of FY 2022-2023 Board of Education discretionary budget
- Resolution 167-22: Approval of monitoring report for Executive Limitations Policy 2.7 (Employment, Compensation and Benefits)
- Resolution 168-22: Approval of Monitoring Report Evaluation for EL 2.7
- Work session discussion topics: teacher appreciation week, audio recording of work sessions, formal approval process of work session minutes
The Board of Education approved the continued employment of eight executive cabinet staff members. The board also approved a series of personnel actions, including teacher appointments, transfers, and resignations.
- Approved continued employment of 8 Executive Cabinet staff members (Resolution 161-22)
- Approved administrative licensed staff resignations (Resolution 162-22)
- Approved staff specialist transfers and one resignation (Resolution 163-22)
- Approved licensed teacher appointments, one transfer, and 21 resignations (Resolution 164-22)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The Academy District 20 Accountability Committee will meet to discuss and receive updates on several topics, including a proposed Conduct & Discipline Code update, summer school and credit recovery programs, and legislative developments. The committee will also consider chair applicant introductions and approval of February meeting minutes.
- Conduct & Discipline Code Update presented by Ms. Thompson
- Summer Programs and Credit Recovery presented by Ms. Lang and Dr. Field
- DAC Chair Applicant Introductions for Gabe Andrews, Shannon Hester, and Theresa Land
- Assessment Update including CMAS testing presented by Mrs. Patterson
- Legislative Update for 2021-2022 by Ms. Thompson
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The Academy District 20 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 3, 2022, at the EAC (1110 Chapel Hills Drive) with in-person attendance limited to 70. The consent agenda includes resolutions to not renew contracts for seven teachers for the 2022/23 school year. The board will also recognize Douglass Valley ES and da Vinci Academy, and Eagleview Middle School students and staff, and accept public comments.
- Non-renewal of teacher contracts for Krystal Allard, Rebecca Chrisinger, Meghan Harrop, Kelsey Kaufman, Ashley Lamoureux, Jamie Minette, and Grace Tolman (Resolutions 145-22 through 151-22)
- Approval of matters relating to administrative licensed staff (Resolution 142-22), staff specialist staff (Resolution 143-22), and licensed teaching staff (Resolution 144-22)
- Recognition of Douglass Valley ES and the da Vinci Academy
- Special recognition of Eagleview Middle School students and staff
- Public comments accepted via sign-up form before 4 p.m. on meeting day
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a series of personnel resolutions. These included the appointment of Ash Angiollo as Principal of Journey K8 and various teacher appointments and resignations. The Board also approved the non-renewal of contracts for two teachers.
- Approved March 3, 2022 meeting agenda
- Approved appointment of Ash Angiollo as Principal of Journey K8 (Resolution 142-22)
- Approved transfer of Martina Levkus to Accounting and Budget Analyst (Resolution 143-22)
- Approved appointments of Ashley Lamoureux and Jamie Minette as INR Teachers (Resolution 144-22)
- Approved 16 teacher resignations (Resolution 144-22)
- Approved non-renewal of Krystal Allard's contract for 2022/23 (Resolution 145-22)
- Approved non-renewal of Rebecca Chrisinger's contract for 2022/23 (Resolution 146-22)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
This archived meeting includes a consent agenda approving multiple resolutions for specialist, licensed, and classified staff, as well as monitoring reports for emergency superintendent succession and governance costs. The board also held a recognition spotlight for Academy Endeavour ES, Woodmen Roberts ES, and Timberview MS. Public comment was invited via online sign-up.
- Resolution 130-22: Approval of matters relating to staff specialist staff
- Resolution 131-22: Approval of matters relating to licensed teaching staff
- Resolution 132-22: Approval of matters relating to licensed support staff
- Resolution 133-22: Approval of matters relating to classified staff
- Resolution 134-22: Approval of annual EL 2.8 Emergency Superintendent Succession monitoring report
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and processed several staff resignations and appointments. The meeting included extensive public comment regarding policy EL 2.1 and high school teacher schedules, though no final vote on those items was recorded in the provided text.
- Approved the February 17, 2022 Regular Meeting Agenda (4-0)
- Approved staff specialist resignation for Lisa Donohue (Resolution 130-22)
- Approved six licensed teacher appointments (Resolution 131-22)
- Approved staff resignation for Melissa Gardner (Resolution 131-22)
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The Academy District 20 District Accountability Committee will meet to discuss and receive updates on the DAC budget report to the Board of Education, educator effectiveness, and the district's strategic plan. The meeting also includes approval of January minutes, a BOE liaison update, and an update on concurrent enrollment and CTE. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is informational and discussion-based.
- Review of DAC Budget Report to BOE with attached resource priorities document
- Discussion on Educator Effectiveness, with attached staff evaluation presentation
- Strategic Planning Update by Dr. Smith (attached 1.5 MB file)
- Upcoming DAC Chair Election discussed by Dr. Field and Ms. Clark
- Concurrent Enrollment and CTE presentation by Dr. Peariso
The District Accountability Committee unanimously approved the January 18, 2022, meeting minutes. The committee received updates on the district budget, educator effectiveness, strategic planning, and accreditation. No other formal votes were taken.
- Approved January 18, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The board held a regular meeting with primarily procedural items and a consent agenda. The consent agenda included approval of numerous personnel matters, including non-renewal of contracts for five teachers for the 2022/23 school year. Other consent items covered administrative, licensed, and classified staff appointments.
- Non-renewal of teacher contract for Molly Anderson (Resolution 42-22)
- Non-renewal of teacher contract for Megan Auer (Resolution 43-22)
- Non-renewal of teacher contract for Sharon Baker (Resolution 44-22)
- Non-renewal of teacher contract for Sandy Ball (Resolution 45-22)
- Non-renewal of teacher contract for Mikhaela Beebe (Resolution 46-22)
The Board of Education approved a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions regarding staff changes. These actions included the appointment of new teachers and classified staff, as well as the processing of resignations and retirements across various district schools.
- Approved agenda for February 3, 2022 meeting (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 36-22 regarding administrative licensed staff (Joe Royer end of contract)
- Approved Resolution 37-22 appointing Brian Cortez as Assistant Director for Budget and Finance
- Approved Resolution 38-22 regarding staff specialist staff (Clark Maxon end of contract)
- Approved Resolution 39-22 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments, resignations, and retirements
- Approved Resolution 40-22 regarding licensed support and special services provider end of contracts
- Approved Resolution 41-22 regarding classified staff appointments
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
The Academy District 20 Board of Education holds an in-person meeting with limited public seating to act on a consent agenda including staff appointments and a renewal of Superintendent Tom Gregory's contract through June 30, 2025. Public comment is accepted via sign-up and written submissions.
- Resolution 19-22: Renewal of Superintendent contract through June 30, 2025
- Resolutions 14-18: Approval of matters relating to administrative, specialist, licensed, and classified staff
- Resolution 20-22: Acceptance of annual monitoring report for Executive Limitations Policy 2.9 Communication & Support to the Board
- Public comment sign-up required by 4 p.m. on meeting day; in-person attendance capped at 70
The Board of Education approved a series of personnel changes including administrative, licensed, and classified staff. The meeting included public comments regarding paraprofessional pay and high school teacher schedules.
- Approved Agenda for January 20, 2022 meeting (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 14-22 regarding administrative licensed staff appointments and resignations
- Approved Resolution 15-22 regarding staff specialist resignations
- Approved Resolution 16-22 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 17-22 regarding licensed support and special services provider appointments
- Approved Resolution 18-22 regarding classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The Academy District 20 District Accountability Committee meets to review and discuss resource priorities for the 2022-2023 school year, with breakout sessions by feeder strand. The agenda also includes a budget update, a presentation on tracking graduates, and approval of December meeting minutes.
- Review of resource priorities for 2022-2023 across six feeder strands
- Budget update by Ms. Allan with attached PDF
- Presentation on tracking graduates by Dr. Smith
- Approval of December 14, 2021 meeting minutes
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the December 14, 2021 meeting. Members received administrative responses regarding the funding of Raptor security systems and employee retention data collection. No other substantive decisions were recorded.
- Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Meeting Agenda
Academy District 20 Board of Education holds a work session on the mid-year budget update and mill levy override, followed by a regular meeting. The board goes into executive session for a student matter and legal advice. The consent agenda includes approval of administrative and staff personnel resolutions and acceptance of the Ends 1.1 Knowledge and Skills monitoring report.
- Mid Year Budget Update (work session)
- Mill Levy Override Discussion (work session)
- Executive session for individual student matter and attorney consultation
- Consent agenda approval of staff resolutions (licensed, classified, administrative)
- Acceptance of Ends 1.1 Knowledge and Skills Monitoring Report
The Board of Education approved several resolutions regarding administrative, licensed, and classified staff changes. The board also convened in executive session to discuss an individual student matter and legal advice.
- Approved executive session for student matter and legal advice (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved Resolution 01-22: Administrative licensed staff resignations
- Approved Resolution 02-22: Administrative classified staff appointments and resignations
- Approved Resolution 03-22: Licensed teaching staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 04-22: Licensed support and special services provider resignations
- Approved Resolution 05-22: Classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations