Academy School District 20 public meetings in 2024
38 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee will receive updates on growth projections, special education staffing, and the district strategic plan. The meeting also includes a preview of resource priorities and a discussion on CTE and career academies.
- D20 projections for retail and residential growth
- SPED staffing update
- CTE and Career Academies discussion
- Strategic Plan update
- Resource Priorities preview for the January meeting
Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment and recognition events. The main action is approval of a consent agenda that includes up to $2 million in workers' compensation costs with Pinnacol Assurance and a $1.4 million contract for fuel island and storage tank replacement at Transportation. Also included are approvals for various administrative, licensed, and classified staff matters.
- Resolution 305-24 authorizes up to $2,000,000 with Pinnacol Assurance for workers' compensation premiums and claims in FY 24-25.
- Resolution 306-24 awards a $1,400,000 contract to CGRS, Inc. for fuel island and storage tank replacement at Transportation.
- Consent agenda includes Resolutions 300-24 through 304-24 approving matters for administrative, licensed, classified, and specialist staff.
- Recognition of Bridges Graduation and spotlight on Edith Wolford Elementary School and Village High School.
- Board comments on the 2024 CASB Annual Convention debrief and superintendent updates.
The Board of Education approved several personnel changes and financial resolutions. Key actions included authorizing funds for workers' compensation and a capital project for transportation infrastructure.
- Approved $1.4M contract with CGRS, Inc. for fuel island and storage tank replacement
- Authorized up to $2M for FY 24-25 workers' compensation premiums and claims
- Approved administrative staff resignations for Tom Andrew and Craig Stevens
- Approved staff specialist transfers and resignations (Resolution 302-24)
- Approved appointments, transfers, and resignations for licensed teaching staff (Resolution 303-24)
- Approved appointments, transfers, and resignations for classified staff (Resolution 304-24)
- Approved the meeting agenda
District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee is meeting to review Site Plans, School Performance Frameworks (SPF), and Unified Improvement Plans (UIP) for numerous schools across Academy District 20. The agenda includes team assignments for seven review groups covering elementary through high schools. No votes, policy changes, or budget items are scheduled; the session is primarily informational and procedural.
- Seven review teams assigned to evaluate documents for 40+ schools
- Documents include Site Plans, SPFs, UIPs, and Principal Templates for each school
- Teams cover schools such as AAHS, EMS, DVES, FHES, RRES, WRES, and others
- Agenda includes welcome, approval of October minutes, and BOE liaison update
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the October 15, 2024 meeting. Members also participated in an accreditation review process in feeder strand groups. A Board of Education liaison provided updates on district achievements and bond issuance.
- Approved October 15, 2024 meeting minutes (Unanimous)
Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education met to approve various personnel matters and policy waivers. The board also reviewed a monitoring report regarding the superintendent's compliance with staff treatment policies.
- Resolutions 290-24 through 294-24: Approval of administrative, specialist, licensed teaching, licensed support, and classified staff matters
- Resolution 295-24: Approval of extra-pay position assignments for the 2024/25 school year
- Resolution 296-24: Acceptance of the Monitoring Report for Executive Limitations Policy 2.3 Treatment of Staff
- Resolution 298-24: Approval of policy waivers for TCA (policies ACA and IMDB) and NSCA (policy ACA) charter schools
The Board of Education approved a series of personnel resolutions covering administrative, licensed, and classified staff. These actions included various new hires, internal transfers, and resignations across district schools and facilities.
- Approved Resolution 290-24 regarding administrative licensed staff appointments and resignations
- Approved Resolution 291-24 regarding staff specialist appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 292-24 regarding licensed teacher appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 293-24 regarding licensed support and special services provider resignations
- Approved Resolution 294-24 regarding classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved the meeting agenda (3-0)
Board of Education Study Session Agenda
This is a study session of the Academy District 20 Board of Education; no formal action will be taken. The board will discuss a bond issuance plan, including a comparison of one issuance of $83.14 million versus two issuances of $36.14 million and $47 million. Other discussion items include CASB scheduling, 2024-2025 Linkages, and parent partnerships.
- Discussion of bond issuance plan: one issuance of $83.14M vs. two issuances totaling $83.14M ($36.14M and $47M)
- CASB scheduling discussion
- 2024-2025 Linkages discussion
- Parent Partnerships discussion
- No formal action will be taken at this study session
The Board of Education agreed to hold linkages on February 5, 2025, during various stakeholder group meetings. Members also coordinated attendance for two CASB events in February 2025. The session included discussions on a bond issuance plan and parent partnership communication.
- Agreed to hold linkages on February 5, 2025, during the Student Advisory Council, Parent Sounding Board, and Teacher Communication Council
- Scheduled Mrs. Haberer, Mrs. Konz, Mr. Salt, Mrs. Shandy, and Mrs. Yanez to attend CASB Days at the Capitol on February 6, 2025
- Scheduled Mrs. Haberer, Mrs. Konz, and Mrs. Shandy to attend the CASB Winter Legislative Conference on February 27 and 28, 2025
District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee (DAC) will discuss budget resource priorities, review the District Unified Improvement Plan (UIP), and get an overview of accreditation documents. The committee will also review the conduct and discipline code along with 2023-2024 expulsion and suspension data. Following presentations, members will break into small groups for school UIP and site plan reviews.
- Review of District Unified Improvement Plan by Dr. Field and Mrs. Jolynn Patterson
- Overview of Accreditation Documents by Mrs. Patterson and Mr. Knight
- Budget Resource Priorities presentation by Ms. Allan
- Conduct and Discipline Code and 2023-2024 Expulsion and Suspension Data by Mrs. Thompson
- Small group assignments for school site plan, SPF, UIP, and principal template reviews (Teams 1 through 6)
CANCELED - Board of Education Study Session Agenda
This Board of Education study session has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.
Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The board approved a consent agenda that included increasing the contract with Gillem Speech Language Pathology Services for special education staffing from $2.2 million to $2.9 million, along with approvals of staff matters and monitoring reports. The meeting also featured recognition of Legacy Peak Elementary and Chinook Trail Middle School.
- Resolution 285-24: Increase contract with Gillem Speech Language Pathology Services to $2.9 million for special ed and special service provider staffing
- Resolution 280-24: Approval of matters relating to staff specialist staff
- Resolution 281-24: Approval of matters relating to licensed teaching staff
- Resolution 282-24: Approval of matters relating to classified staff
- Resolution 283-24 and 284-24: Acceptance of monitoring report and evaluation for Executive Limitation Policy 2.2 Treatment of Parents and General Public
The Board of Education approved a series of personnel appointments, transfers, and resignations for specialist, licensed, and classified staff. The Board also accepted and approved monitoring reports regarding the treatment of parents and the general public.
- Approved agenda for October 10, 2024 meeting (4-0)
- Approved Resolution 280-24 regarding staff specialist appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 281-24 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments and resignations
- Approved Resolution 282-24 regarding classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 283-24 accepting the Annual Monitoring Report for Executive Limitation Policy 2.2
- Approved Resolution 284-24 approving the Monitoring Report Evaluation for EL 2.2
District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee will discuss 2024 CMAS results and the District Performance Framework, receive a bond update, and hear presentations on concurrent enrollment and accreditation. The meeting also includes approval of August minutes and updates from the Board of Education liaison.
- Report of 2024 CMAS Results and District Performance Framework (discussion)
- Bond update by Ms. Allan and Mr. Belcher
- Concurrent enrollment presentation by Dr. Peariso and Mrs. Martin
- Accreditation of schools update by Dr. Field
- Approval of August meeting minutes
The District Accountability Committee approved the minutes from its August 20, 2024, meeting. The session primarily consisted of reports on school accreditation, assessment calendars, and proposed bond funding allocations for charter schools and facility maintenance.
- Approved August 20, 2024, meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
This is a regular meeting with procedural items. The board approved a consent agenda that included resolutions on administrative staff, specialist staff, teachers, support staff, and classified staff, as well as acceptance of monitoring reports for student treatment and financial planning. The meeting also featured a spotlight on Encompass Heights Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School.
- Resolution 257-24: Approval of administrative licensed staff matters
- Resolution 258-24: Staff specialist staff approvals
- Resolution 262-24: Acceptance of monitoring report for Executive Limitation Policy 2.1 Treatment of Students
- Resolution 264-24: Acceptance of monitoring report for Executive Limitation Policy 2.6 Financial Planning and Budgeting
- Spotlight on Encompass Heights Elementary School and Mountain View Elementary School
The Board of Education approved several resolutions regarding personnel changes for administrative, licensed, and classified staff. These actions included the appointment of new teachers, specialists, and support staff, as well as processing various resignations and transfers.
- Approved Resolution 257-24: Administrative licensed staff matters
- Approved Resolution 258-24: Staff specialist staff appointments and transfers
- Approved Resolution 259-24: Licensed teaching staff appointments, retiree contracts, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 260-24: Licensed support and special services provider transfers and resignations
- Approved Resolution 261-24: Classified staff appointments
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
CANCELED - Board of Education Study Session Agenda
This Board of Education study session scheduled for September 12, 2024, has been canceled. No decisions or discussions will take place.
Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Academy School District 20 Board of Education is meeting virtually to consider and vote on updated ballot language for a bond question appearing on the November 5, 2024 coordinated election. The proposed bond amount has increased from $69.14M to $83.14M, with additional funds allocated for updating non-charter facilities. The meeting includes a presentation and a decision item to certify the revised language.
- Information and vote on Resolution 256-24 to certify updated ballot language for an $83.14M bond question
- Bond amount increased by $14M from the $69.14M approved on August 8, 2024
- $49M allocated to rebuild Air Academy High School with a 20% match for a $191M federal grant
- $23M for district-wide non-charter facility improvements, including LED lighting compliance with HB23-1161
- Estimated election cost of $173,164.34; $56,615 allocated in the 2024-2025 budget
The Board of Education certified updated ballot language for a bond question to be decided by voters on November 5, 2024. The proposal seeks to increase debt by $83.14 million for school capital projects and improvements without imposing new taxes.
- Approved updated ballot language for November 5, 2024 bond question (5-0)
- Authorized debt not to exceed $83.14 million for capital projects (5-0)
- Appointed Tina Mattsson-Bonett as designated election official (5-0)
- Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education held a special meeting to approve the agenda and then convene an executive session. The closed session, authorized under state law, covers discussions on real estate transactions and legal advice on bond language for an upcoming ballot. No formal action was taken during the executive session.
- Executive session to discuss purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of property interests
- Legal advice on bond language for the upcoming ballot
- Board approved the meeting agenda unanimously (5-0)
- Meeting held at EAC, 1110 Chapel Hills Drive
- No formal action taken during executive session
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and convened in an executive session for 78 minutes. The session was held to discuss property interests and receive legal advice regarding bond language for an upcoming ballot. No formal actions or policies were adopted during the session.
- Approved the August 26, 2024 meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved convening in executive session to discuss property interests and bond language (5-0)
District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The Academy District 20 Accountability Committee will meet on August 20, 2024, for a two-hour session. Key items include a finance and district budget overview, Title funding update, Impact Aid presentation, and discussion of the Fair Campaign Practice Act. The committee will also review its charge for the 2024-2025 school year and set future meeting topics.
- Finance/District Budget Overview by Ms. Allan (1,257 KB PDF)
- Title Funding Update by Dr. Field (ESSA Grant Presentation)
- Impact Aid presentation by Ms. Allan (220 KB PDF)
- Fair Campaign Practice Act presentation by Mrs. Thompson (454 KB PDF)
- Accreditation and Budget Subcommittees update by Mrs. Patterson and Ms. Allan
The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the May 7, 2024 meeting. Members received updates on title funding, the district budget, and the Fair Campaign Practice Act. Discussion on future topics was postponed to the September meeting.
- Approved May 7, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
Board of Education Retreat
The Academy District 20 Board of Education is holding a retreat at the Penrose House Conference Center. No formal policy, resolution, or rule will be adopted; the session focuses on developing shared values and a social contract, reviewing topics from the previous school year.
- Retreat held at Penrose House Conference Center, 1661 Mesa Avenue
- No formal action or adoption of policies, positions, or regulations
- Discussion: Development of Shared Values and Social Contract
- Review of topics covered during the last school year
The Board of Education held a retreat to create a social contract focused on a culture of connectedness and a shared value statement. The Board also established a schedule for one-on-one visits between BOE Directors and Superintendent Haberer.
- Created a social contract regarding the value of culture of connectedness
- Created a shared value statement for the BOE
- Established one-on-one visits between BOE Directors and Superintendent Haberer every 6-8 weeks
- Established a quarterly activity for the entire BOE
Board of Education Study Session Agenda
The Board of Education will hold a study session at the Education and Administration Center to discuss processes and policies related to library books. No formal action or policy adoption is scheduled for this meeting.
- Study session at Education and Administration Center, 1110 Chapel Hills Drive
- Discussion on library book processes and policies
- No formal action or policy adoption planned
The Board of Education reviewed four recommendations from District administration regarding library book processes and policies. No final decisions were made; the Board will consider possible changes in December.
- Discussed four administrative recommendations regarding library books
- Proposed revisions to administrative policies regarding library books
Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education will consider a consent agenda including resolutions to approve matters relating to administrative, licensed, classified, and specialist staff, as well as accept a monitoring report on asset protection policy compliance. The meeting is procedural with no major policy changes or public hearings.
- Approval of Resolution 231-24 regarding administrative licensed staff
- Approval of Resolution 237-24 accepting the EL 2.5 Asset Protection monitoring report (19 of 19 provisions compliant)
- Approval of Resolution 238-24 for the Monitoring Report Evaluation of EL 2.5
- Consent agenda includes multiple staff-related resolutions (licensed, classified, specialist)
The Board of Education approved a series of resolutions regarding personnel changes. These include appointments, transfers, and resignations for licensed administrative staff, classified administrative staff, staff specialists, and licensed teachers.
- Approved Resolution 231-24 for licensed administrative staff appointments and transfers
- Approved Resolution 232-24 for classified administrative staff transfers and resignations
- Approved Resolution 233-24 for staff specialist appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved Resolution 234-24 for licensed teaching staff appointments
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education held a special virtual meeting on June 27, 2024. They introduced new administrators and unanimously approved consent agenda items including Resolution 229-24 (licensed administrative staff matters) and Resolution 230-24 (classified administrative staff matters). The meeting adjourned after these actions.
- Introduction of new administrators (no names provided in agenda)
- Approval of Resolution 229-24 for licensed administrative staff matters
- Approval of Resolution 230-24 for classified administrative staff matters
- Unanimous vote on all consent agenda items
The Board of Education approved a series of administrative staffing changes, including new appointments, internal transfers, and one resignation. These changes affect leadership roles across several schools and district offices.
- Approved Resolution 229-24 for licensed administrative staff (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Christina Cherry as Timberview MS Assistant Principal
- Approved transition of Brian Casebeer to Timberview MS Principal
- Approved transfers for Julie Hendrickson, Lindsay Keller, Stacey Randle-Montoya, and Annette Zook
- Accepted resignation of Ashley Livingstone, Prairie Hills ES Principal
- Approved Resolution 230-24 for classified administrative staff (5-0)
- Approved appointment of Kendra Scott as Payroll Administrator
- Approved transfer of Guy McPherson to Assistant Director for Central Registry
ARCHIVED Board of Education Summer Retreat
The Academy School District 20 Board of Education will hold a summer retreat at the Penrose House Conference Center to discuss board operations, the strategic plan, and the Portrait of a Graduate. No formal action or policy adoption is scheduled.
- Review of Board Operations and Strategic Plan
- Discussion of Portrait of a Graduate
- Meeting at Penrose House Conference Center, 1661 Mesa Avenue
The Board of Education met for a summer retreat focused on policy governance training and the review of board operations. Members discussed guidelines for public communication, the chain of command for community members, and the strategic plan. No formal votes were recorded.
ARCHIVED Board of Education Study Session Agenda
The Academy School District 20 Board of Education held a study session at the Education and Administration Center. No formal actions or policy adoptions were scheduled for this meeting.
- Discussion on suggested language for EL 2.7
- Information on Bond for Public Schools on Military Installations (PSMI) Program
- Discussion on processes and policies related to library books
The Board of Education conducted a study session to review information on policy language, school bonds, and library processes. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education is conducting a public hearing regarding the proposed budget for fiscal year 2024-2025. The board is also reviewing and approving various personnel matters and policy monitoring reports.
- Public Hearing on FY 2024-2025 Proposed Budget
- Approval of matters relating to administrative, licensed, and classified staff (Resolutions 202-24 through 206-24)
- Approval of extra-pay position assignments for the 2023/24 school year (Resolution 207-24)
- Approval of monitoring reports for Board-Superintendent Relationship Policies 3.0 and 3.1
The Board of Education approved several resolutions regarding personnel, including appointments, reappointments, resignations, and terminations for administrative, specialist, and teaching staff. A public hearing was held for the FY 2024-2025 proposed budget, though no public comments were recorded.
- Approved Resolution 202-24 regarding administrative licensed staff appointments and reappointments
- Approved Resolution 203-24 regarding staff specialist staff appointments and reappointments
- Approved Resolution 204-24 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education approved a consent agenda that includes a resolution defining 'educational process' to include student passing time for the 2024-2025 school year, as required by Colorado state law. They also approved an engagement with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for the fiscal year 2023-2024 financial audit. The meeting opened with a Bridges Graduation recognition and included superintendent updates on school awards.
- Approved Resolution 194-24 defining 'educational process' to include passing time for 2024-2025
- Approved Resolution 195-24 engaging CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for the FY2023-2024 independent financial audit
- Approved multiple personnel resolutions covering administrative, licensed, classified, and executive cabinet staff
- Recognized Bridges Graduation and presented John Irwin Schools of Excellence and Governor's Distinguished Improvement Awards
The Board of Education approved several administrative appointments, staff reappointments, and resignations. The Board also authorized a contract with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP for the fiscal year 2023-2024 financial audit and defined student passing time for the upcoming school year.
- Approved administrative appointments and transfers including Pine Creek High School Principal (Resolution 188-24)
- Approved staff specialist reappointments and resignations (Resolution 189-24)
- Approved licensed teaching staff resignations (Resolution 190-24)
- Approved licensed support and special services provider resignations (Resolution 191-24)
- Approved classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations (Resolution 192-24)
- Approved continued employment of Mark Belcher, Chief Communications Officer (Resolution 193-24)
- Approved definition of student passing time for 2024-2025 (Resolution 194-24)
- Approved statement of work with CliftonLarsonAllen, LLP for FY 2023-2024 financial audit (Resolution 195-24)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee will receive updates on the building fund, legislative matters, and end-of-year comments from the Superintendent. The meeting also includes a sign-up period for next year's committee membership.
- Building Fund Update by Mr. Garnhart
- Legislative Update by Ms. Thompson
- End-of-Year Comments by Superintendent Haberer
- DAC Sign-up for Next Year by Mrs. Hester
The District Accountability Committee approved the minutes from the April 16, 2024 meeting. Members received budget clarifications for the counseling center and confirmation that no mill levy override is planned for November 2024.
- Approved April 16, 2024 DAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
This regular meeting features approval of consent agenda items including personnel resolutions for administrative, licensed, and classified staff, as well as acceptance of the Ends 1.2 Character Education Monitoring Report certifying superintendent compliance. The board also recognizes Home School Academy and Aspen Valley Campus in a spotlight item.
- Approval of Resolutions 172-24 through 176-24 for administrative, specialist, licensed, and classified staff changes
- Acceptance of Ends 1.2 Character Education Monitoring Report covering March 2023–March 2024
- Approval of Monitoring Report Evaluation (MRE) for Ends 1.2 Character
- Spotlight recognition of Home School Academy and Aspen Valley Campus
The Board of Education approved several administrative appointments, including a new principal for Home School Academy. The Board also approved a series of staff transfers, resignations, and appointments across licensed and classified positions. Additionally, the Board accepted the Ends Policy 1.2 Character Monitoring Report.
- Approved appointment of Keisha Hill as Home School Academy Principal (Resolution 172-24)
- Approved appointment of Krystal Rasmussen as Executive Director for Learning Services (High School) (Resolution 172-24)
- Approved staff specialist transfers and one resignation (Resolution 173-24)
- Approved 27 teacher resignations (Resolution 174-24)
- Approved 4 licensed support and special services provider resignations (Resolution 175-24)
- Approved 33 classified staff appointments, 15 transfers, 10 resignations, and 1 termination (Resolution 176-24)
- Accepted the Ends Policy 1.2 Character Monitoring Report (Resolution 177-24)
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Study Session Agenda
The Board of Education held a study session to discuss Career Academies and the Portrait of a Graduate. The session also included a discussion regarding potential changes to EL 2.7 related to salary and benefits information. No formal actions or policy changes were taken during this meeting.
- Portrait of a Graduate/Career Academies update
- Discussion of potential changes to EL 2.7 regarding salary and benefits
The Board of Education conducted a study session to review updates on Career Academies and the Portrait of a Graduate process. Members also discussed potential changes to the Executive Limitations policy EL 2.7 annual monitoring report regarding salary and benefits. No formal votes were taken.
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee will receive information and discussion items including a strategic plan update, character survey data, educator effectiveness presentation, and an overview of graduation and higher education requirements. A draft end-of-year report will also be reviewed. No voting or decision items are scheduled.
- Educator effectiveness presentation and discussion by Mr. Cameron Smart
- Strategic Plan progress update and Character Survey data by Dr. Field
- External Reviews presentation by Dr. Field
- Graduation and higher education requirements overview by Mrs. Killingsworth
- Draft End of Year Report for 2023-2024 by Mrs. Hester
The District Accountability Committee approved the minutes from the February 20, 2024 meeting. The committee reviewed updates on educator effectiveness, the strategic plan, and graduation requirements, and provided feedback on the draft End of Year Report for the Board of Education.
- Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Academy School District 20 Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 4, 2024, at the EAC, 1110 Chapel Hills Drive. The board unanimously approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for the non-renewal of contracts for teachers Briana Aldaz, Laura Davila, and Ruby Gonzales, as well as staff appointments and continuation of executive cabinet employment. The meeting was livestreamed and recorded.
- Approved non-renewal of teacher contract for Briana Aldaz (Intent Not to Renew)
- Approved non-renewal of teacher contract for Laura Davila (Intent Not to Renew)
- Approved non-renewal of probationary teacher contract for Ruby Gonzales
- Approved continuation of employment for executive cabinet: Becky Allan, Dr. Susan Field, Shelley Kooser, Cameron Smart, Tonya Thompson
- Approved annual monitoring report for Executive Limitations Policy 2.8 Emergency Superintendent Succession
The Board of Education approved several resolutions regarding personnel for the 2024-2025 contract year. These actions included reappointments for licensed administrative, classified administrative, and staff specialist positions, as well as specific new appointments and transfers.
- Approved Resolution 156-24 for licensed administrative staff reappointments, one retiree contract, and seven transfers
- Approved Resolution 157-24 for classified administrative staff reappointments and the appointment of Mark Belcher as Chief Communication Officer
- Approved Resolution 158-24 for staff specialist reappointments and the appointment of Jennifer Rand as Risk Management Specialist
- Approved Resolution 159-24 for licensed teaching staff, including one appointment, one transfer, 33 resignations, and one termination
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee will review several departmental updates including summer school, student wellness, transportation, and security. The meeting also includes a review of the budget report to the Board of Education and introductions for DAC Parent Chair candidates.
- Summer School Update by Mrs. Maureen Lang
- Student Wellness/Family Resource Center Update by Mrs. Maureen Lang
- Review of DAC Budget Report to BOE by Mrs. Erin Stevens
- Transportation Update by Mr. Joey Eisenhut
- Security Update by Mr. Rich Payne
The District Accountability Committee unanimously approved the February 20, 2024 meeting minutes. The committee also confirmed Shannon Hester for another two-year term as the DAC Parent Chair. Various district updates on security, transportation, and wellness were presented.
- Approved February 20, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Confirmed Shannon Hester for a two-year term as DAC Parent Chair
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education approved a consent agenda that included resolutions to not renew the contracts of four teachers (Carol Beltran, Kaylee Dolloff, Waiola Horn, Veronika Rossy Fonseca) for the 2024–2025 school year. The board also canceled its regular meetings scheduled for March 21 and June 20, 2024. Routine staffing approvals for administrative, specialist, licensed, and classified staff were also passed.
- Resolution 149-24: Intent Not to Renew teacher Carol Beltran's contract
- Resolution 150-24: Intent Not to Renew teacher Kaylee Dolloff's contract
- Resolution 151-24: Intent Not to Renew teacher Waiola Horn's contract
- Resolution 152-24: Intent Not to Renew teacher Veronika Rossy Fonseca's contract
- Resolution 154-24: Cancellation of March 21 and June 20, 2024 BOE regular meetings
The Board of Education approved a series of personnel resolutions involving appointments, transfers, and resignations for administrative, licensed, and classified staff. The Board also approved the non-renewal of four teacher contracts for the 2024/25 academic year.
- Approved administrative staff appointments, transfers, and resignations (Resolution 146-24)
- Approved staff specialist appointments and resignations (Resolution 147-24)
- Approved licensed teacher transfers and resignations (Resolution 148-24)
- Approved non-renewal of teacher contract for Carol Beltran (Resolution 149-24)
- Approved non-renewal of teacher contract for Kaylee Dolloff (Resolution 150-24)
- Approved non-renewal of teacher contract for Waiola Horn (Resolution 151-24)
- Approved non-renewal of teacher contract for Veronika Rossy Fonseca (Resolution 152-24)
- Approved classified staff appointments and resignations (Resolution 153-24)
🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda
The Academy School District 20 Board of Education is holding a special meeting to approve the agenda and then convene an executive session. The closed session will discuss personnel matters for employee 10404, specialized security details, and legal advice on board governance policy GP 4.4, including a legal investigation into expenditures of district funds. No formal action will be taken during the executive session.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters for employee 10404
- Discussion of specialized details of security arrangements
- Legal advice on board governance policy GP 4.4
- Legal investigation into expenditures of district funds
- No formal action to be taken during executive session
The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and convened in an executive session for 4 hours and 39 minutes. The session was held to receive legal advice regarding a legal investigation into district fund expenditures, Board Governance Policy GP 4.4, and security arrangements. No formal actions were taken during the executive session.
- Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
- Approved convening in executive session for legal advice (5-0)
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda
The District Accountability Committee will discuss and review resource priorities for the 2024-2025 school year, including budget packets for six feeder strands (Columbine, Larkspur, Aspen, Spruce I, Spruce II, and Mr. Wilson). The meeting also includes approval of December minutes, a Board of Education liaison update, and an upcoming DAC chair election.
- Review resource priorities for 2024-2025 across multiple feeder strands
- Budget packets presented for AAHS, DCCHS, LHS, PCHS, RHS, and AVC/HSA/VHS/VMS/NSCA
- Approval of December 2023 meeting minutes
- BOE liaison update by Mrs. Konz
- Upcoming DAC chair election discussed by Mrs. Hester
The District Accountability Committee approved the December 12, 2023 meeting minutes. Members reviewed resource priorities for the 2024-2025 school year with principals in feeder strands. The committee also received updates on Board of Education appointments and course approvals.
- Approved December 12, 2023 DAC meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Board of Education appointed Mrs. Lauren Yanez to fill vacancy from Mr. Tom LaValley
- Board of Education approved new courses at Air Academy High School and Village High School
ARCHIVED Board of Education Study Session Agenda
The Board of Education will hold a study session on February 15, 2024, at the Education and Administration Center. No formal action or policy adoption will occur; the session is solely for discussion and information. The primary agenda item is an overview of security in Academy District 20 and potential next steps.
- Discussion of security in ASD20 and information related to potential next steps
The Board of Education held a study session to review safety and security overviews for Academy District 20. Discussions focused on the current function of armed security staff and the potential implementation of a non-uniformed armed staff program. No formal decisions were made during this session.
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with a consent agenda that includes approval of three-year school calendars for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027, ensuring compliance with state instructional hour requirements. Other consent items include resolutions on administrative, licensed, and classified staff matters, and monitoring reports for governance policy costs. The board will also recognize Woodmen Roberts ES and Douglass Valley ES in a spotlight segment and hear board and superintendent comments.
- Approval of three-year school calendars (2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027) meeting state instructional hour laws
- Resolution 137-24: Approval of matters relating to administrative licensed staff
- Resolution 138-24: Approval of matters relating to administrative classified staff
- Resolution 139-24: Approval of matters relating to licensed teaching staff
- Resolution 144-24: Formal adoption of the rolling three-year calendar schedule
The Board of Education approved a three-year school calendar and primary English Language Arts textbooks for grades K-12. The board also approved multiple personnel changes and governance monitoring reports via a consent agenda.
- Approved school calendars for 2024-2025, 2025-2026, and 2026-2027
- Approved primary English Language Arts textbooks for grades K-12
- Approved administrative staff changes including Julie Cassano as Principal at Foothills Elementary School
- Approved administrative classified staff appointments and transfers
- Approved licensed teaching and support staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
- Approved classified staff appointments, transfers, resignations, and terminations
- Accepted Governance Process Policy 4.13 Cost of Governance monitoring report
- Approved Monitoring Report Evaluation (MRE) for GP 4.13 Cost of Governance
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Academy School District 20 Board of Education met in person on February 1, 2024, at the EAC. The board approved the consent agenda, which included resolutions for administrative staff appointments and the non-renewal of several teacher contracts for the 2024-25 school year. The meeting also featured a spotlight on Academy Endeavour ES and School in the Woods.
- Approval of Resolution 36-24 for non-renewal of teacher Rebecca Alaniz's contract
- Approval of Resolution 37-24 for non-renewal of teacher Maria De Los Angeles Andino Collazo's contract
- Approval of Resolution 38-24 for non-renewal of teacher Rebekah Andriano's contract
- Approval of Resolution 39-24 for non-renewal of teacher Molly Aussieker's contract
- Approval of Resolutions 32-24 through 35-24 for administrative and licensed staff appointments
The Board of Education approved several administrative staff transfers, appointments, and resignations. The Board also resolved not to renew the 2023/24 employment contracts for five teachers for the upcoming school year.
- Approved administrative licensed staff transfers and resignations (Resolution 32-24)
- Approved administrative classified staff transfers and resignations (Resolution 33-24)
- Approved staff specialist appointments and resignations (Resolution 34-24)
- Approved licensed teacher appointments and resignations (Resolution 35-24)
- Approved non-renewal of Rebecca Alaniz's contract (Resolution 36-24)
- Approved non-renewal of Maria De Los Angeles Andino Collazo's contract (Resolution 37-24)
- Approved non-renewal of Rebekah Andriano's contract (Resolution 38-24)
- Approved non-renewal of Molly Aussieker's and Kenneth Baker's contracts (Resolutions 39-24, 40-24)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Study Session Agenda
The Board of Education held a study session to discuss procedures for selecting and weeding library books in ASD20. The session included a comparison between public and school library processes. No formal actions or policies were adopted during this meeting.
- Discussion on library book selection and weeding procedures
The Board held a study session to discuss procedures for selecting and weeding library books. Members reviewed public and school library processes and discussed a proposed Library Book Committee to review and rate books in middle school libraries.
ARCHIVED Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda
The Board of Education is meeting in person to approve a consent agenda that includes renewing Superintendent Jinger Haberer's contract through June 30, 2026, and approving personnel matters for licensed, classified, and specialist staff. The meeting also features a spotlight on Timberview MS and Air Academy HS, board comments, and a monitoring report on board communication. Public comment sign-up is required between 7 a.m. and 1 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
- Renewal of Superintendent Jinger Haberer's contract through June 30, 2026 (Resolution 19-24)
- Approval of matters relating to administrative staff (licensed and classified), licensed teachers, and classified staff (Resolutions 13-18, 20-24)
- Acceptance of annual monitoring report for Policy EL 2.9 Communication & Support to the Board and its evaluation (Resolutions 20-24 and 21-24)
- Spotlight recognition for Timberview Middle School and Air Academy High School
- Public comment available in person with sign-up from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. on meeting day
The Board of Education approved the renewal of the Superintendent's contract through June 30, 2026. The Board also approved multiple personnel changes, including appointments, transfers, and resignations across various school levels. Additionally, several annual monitoring reports and evaluations for board policies were accepted.
- Renewed Superintendent's contract through June 30, 2026
- Approved administrative licensed staff resignations (Resolution 13-24)
- Approved administrative classified staff resignations (Resolution 14-24)
- Approved staff specialist transfers (Resolution 15-24)
- Approved licensed teacher appointments and resignations (Resolution 16-24)
- Approved licensed support and special services appointments and resignations (Resolution 17-24)
- Approved classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations (Resolution 18-24)
- Approved monitoring reports and evaluations for policies EL 2.9, GP 4.6, and GP 4.10
ARCHIVED District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda - Canceled due to snow day
The Academy District 20 District Accountability Committee (DAC) meeting scheduled for January 16, 2024, was canceled due to a snow day. The agenda had included a welcome, approval of previous minutes, BOE liaison update, and review of resource priorities for 2023-2024 across multiple feeder strand groups. No decisions were made as the meeting did not occur.
- Planned review of resource priorities for 2023-2024 for Columbine feeder strand (AAHS, EMS, DVES, FHES, RRES, WRES)
- Planned review of resource priorities for Larkspur feeder strand (DCCHS, DCCMS, ATES, DCCES, TDVA)
- Planned review of resource priorities for Aspen feeder strand (LHS, TMS, EXES, LPES, PHES, PIES)
- Planned review of resource priorities for Spruce I and Spruce II feeder strands
- Planned review of resource priorities for special programs (AVC, HSA, VHS, VMS, NSCA)
ARCHIVED Board of Education Study Session Agenda
The Board of Education is meeting for a study session with no formal actions or adoptions planned. The sole agenda item is a discussion and information session on policy governance training.
- Policy governance training discussion only
The Board of Education received Policy Governance training and discussed new operational norms. These changes affect how board members submit questions to Cabinet members and how meetings are conducted.
- Established process for agenda questions to be routed through Superintendent Haberer and Mrs. Mattsson-Bonett
- Adopted practice for Mr. Salt to ask the Board collectively for comments during meetings rather than individually
- Decided that Board school and event visits will be shared on the Board's website
- Added three specific debrief questions regarding policy review, new policy, and future agenda items to Board meetings