Academy School District 20 public meetings in 2025

CASB Board of Education Retreat

This is a retreat for the Academy District 20 Board of Education, held in conjunction with the Colorado Association of School Boards. The agenda explicitly states that no policies, positions, resolutions, rules, or regulations will be adopted and no formal action will be taken. Topics include board governance models, policy governance, CMAS cut scores, goal setting, vision and value statements, and board member roles.

• Discussion of board governance models and policy governance with Dan Jorgensen
• Review of CMAS cut scores for achievement and growth, and goal setting
• Board vision statement and value statements/social contract
• Purpose of study sessions and personal lessons learned as board members
• Board liaison assignments

Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education will meet December 4, 2025, to approve consent agenda items including the certification of a 45.459 mill levy for 2026 property tax collection (projected $144,030,839 revenue) and the official October funded pupil count (26,471 head count, 25,369.5 FTE). The meeting also includes swearing in a new board member, recognizing Eagleview Middle School and Woodmen-Roberts Elementary School, and approving several staff resolutions.

• Resolution 322-25: Mill Levy Certification for 2026 at 45.459 mills, $144,030,839 revenue
• Resolution 321-25: Approval of October Funded Pupil Count (26,471 head count, 25,369.5 FTE)
• Swearing in of new board member and signing of confidentiality affidavit
• Spotlight on Eagleview Middle School and Woodmen-Roberts Elementary School
• Consent agenda includes staff resolutions (licensed, classified, administrative)

Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to administer the oath of office and confidentiality affidavits to new board members. The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the agenda, followed by adjournment. No substantive policy or financial decisions are on the agenda.

• New board members take oath of office
• New board members sign confidentiality affidavit
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Call to order, roll call, establish quorum, Pledge of Allegiance

District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee will spend the bulk of its meeting (9:15 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) reviewing School Performance Frameworks, Unified Improvement Plans, and site plans for all Academy District 20 schools. Members will break into seven teams to examine documents for each school, with no votes or decisions on the agenda. The meeting also includes routine approval of October minutes and a Board of Education liaison update.

• Accreditation review of 30+ schools across 7 teams, each with SPF, UIP, site plan, and principal template documents
• Team assignments listed for each group (e.g., Team 1 covers Air Academy HS, Eagleview MS, Discovery Canyon, etc.)
• Extended meeting time (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) for the review session
• BOE liaison update scheduled before the review
• DAC foundation documents and regular meeting schedule included for reference

Board of Education Study Session Agenda

This is a Board of Education study session, meaning no formal votes or policy adoptions will occur. Topics include teacher advancement opportunities (National Board Certification, instructional coaching), video retention policies, a governance principle (GP 4.4), and a proposed parent rights and community commitments document.

• Presentation on growth and advancement opportunities for licensed staff (e.g., National Board Certification, TOSA, instructional coach)
• Discussion of video retention policy
• Review of Governance Principle 4.4 with redline and final versions
• Parent rights, responsibilities, and shared community commitments document for feedback

The Board of Education conducted a study session focused on various discussion topics. No formal votes or substantive decisions were recorded during this meeting.

• No substantive decisions were made

Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education will meet to consider a consent agenda including approval of personnel changes for classified, specialist, licensed, and administrative staff, as well as acceptance of monitoring reports for Executive Limitation policies on treatment of students and parents. The meeting also includes a celebration session and spotlight on Rampart High School and da Vinci Academy. Public comment is accepted in person or in writing.

• Resolution 299-25 approving administrative classified staff matters
• Resolution 302-25 approving licensed support staff, including appointment of Sasha Lewis as INR SAFE Counselor and Quinn Michie-Horner as INR Social Worker
• Resolution 304-25 accepting the EL 2.1 Treatment of Students monitoring report
• Resolution 306-25 accepting the EL 2.2 Treatment of Parents and General Public monitoring report
• Spotlight on Rampart High School and da Vinci Academy

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing numerous personnel matters. These included several staff appointments, transfers, and resignations across classified, licensed, and support roles.

• Approved November 13, 2025, meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved administrative staff appointments (Resolution 299-25)
• Approved specialist staff transfers (Resolution 300-25)
• Approved licensed staff appointments and transfers (Resolution 301-25)
• Approved licensed support and special services provider appointments, retiree contracts, and resignations (Resolution 302-25)
• Approved classified staff appointments and transfers (Resolution 303-25)

District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee will discuss budget resource priorities for the upcoming year. Members will also review conduct discipline code and 2024-2025 expulsion/suspension data. The agenda includes updates from subcommittees and a presentation on the District Unified Improvement Plan.

• Discussion of budget resource priorities by Ms. Becky Allan
• Review of conduct discipline code and expulsion/suspension data by Dr. Field
• Approval of September 16, 2025 meeting minutes
• Overview of District Unified Improvement Plan by Mrs. Patterson and Mrs. Ebbens
• Accreditation documents overview and smaller group assignments for SIP/Site Plans

Board of Education Study Session Agenda

This is a Board of Education study session at which no formal action will be taken. The board will discuss feedback from the 2024-2025 school year regarding the District Accountability Committee (DAC), including CMAS testing, and will also review board room security.

• Discussion of DAC feedback from 2024-2025 school year and CMAS-related questions
• Review of board room security

The Board of Education held a study session to review feedback from the 2024-2025 school year and discuss board room security. No formal decisions were made.

• Discussed use of DAC feedback from 2024-2025 school year
• Discussed board room security
• No substantive decisions recorded

Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda

The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1,155,710 contract with McCandless Truck Center for six new school buses and repair services, and resolutions approving appointments, transfers, and resignations for licensed and classified staff. The meeting also features a celebration session and recognition of Discovery Canyon Campus schools.

• Resolution 295-25: $1,155,710 purchase of six buses and repair services from McCandless Truck Center
• Resolution 292-25: Approval of licensed teacher personnel actions
• Resolution 293-25: Approval of licensed support/special services provider actions
• Resolution 294-25: Approval of classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations (list of names and positions included)
• Spotlight on Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary, Middle, and High Schools

The Board of Education approved several personnel actions including teacher appointments, resignations, and transfers. Additionally, the board authorized a contract for new school buses and repair services.

• Approved October 9, 2025 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved licensed teaching staff appointments and resignations
• Approved licensed support and special services staff appointments and transfers
• Approved classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
• Authorized school bus purchases and repair services not to exceed $1,155,710
• Approved amended District Accountability Committee membership
• Approved September 11, 2025 Study Session minutes

District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee will discuss school accountability basics and the accreditation of schools. Members will review the 2025 Preliminary District Performance Framework and end-of-year 2025 strategic plan results.

• Approval of August 19, 2025 meeting minutes
• Review of 2025 Preliminary District Performance Framework
• Presentation of Strategic Plan Goals End of Year 2025 Results
• Update on the 2025-2026 ASD20 Testing Calendar
• Discussion on school accreditation

Board of Education Study Session Agenda

This is a Board of Education study session only; no policies or formal actions will be adopted. Discussions will cover early childhood education, a Parents Bill of Rights and Responsibilities, and district linkages.

• Presentation on early childhood education
• Discussion of a Parents Bill of Rights and Responsibilities for district stakeholders
• Review of 2025 district linkages

The Board of Education held a study session to discuss early childhood education, parent rights and responsibilities, and linkages. No substantive decisions or votes were recorded during this session.

Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education is meeting to approve various personnel matters and financial compliance reports. The session includes updates from the Superintendent and the introduction of new administrators.

• Resolution 275-25 through 279-25: Approval of matters relating to administrative, specialist, licensed teaching, licensed support, and classified staff
• Resolution 280-25: Acceptance of the EL 2.6 monitoring report for Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Resolution 281-25: Approval of the Monitoring Report Evaluation (MRE) for EL 2.6 Financial Planning and Budgeting
• Resolution 282-25: Acceptance of the annual monitoring report for GP 4.0 Governance Commitment

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and several consent agenda resolutions. These resolutions addressed multiple administrative, teaching, and classified staff matters including appointments, transfers, and resignations.

• Approved September 11, 2025, meeting agenda
• Approved administrative licensed staff transfers (Resolution 275-25)
• Approved staff specialist staff appointments and transfers (Resolution 276-25)
• Approved licensed teaching staff appointments, transfers, and resignations (Resolution 277-25)
• Approved licensed support and special services provider appointments and resignations (Resolution 278-25)
• Approved classified staff appointments (Resolution 279-25)

District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee (DAC) will meet August 19, 2025, to approve the May 2025 minutes, hear a finance update from Ms. Allan, receive a presentation on the Fair Campaign Practice Act, and discuss meeting norms and the DAC charge for the 2025-2026 school year. Subcommittee schedules for accreditation and budget will also be reviewed. No votes on substantive policy or funding are scheduled; the meeting is largely procedural and informational.

• Approval of May 2025 meeting minutes
• Finance update by Ms. Allan (presentation attached)
• Fair Campaign Practice Act presentation by Ms. Tonya Thompson, Esq.
• Title funding update by Dr. Field (ESSA Grant Presentation)
• DAC Accreditation and Budget Subcommittee schedules for 2025-2026

Board of Education Study Session Agenda

This is a Board of Education study session at which no formal action will be taken. Trustees will discuss logistics for the 2025/2026 graduation, updates on PSMI projects, CTE/business partnerships, and para educator professional development and special education staffing.

• Discussion of 2025/2026 graduation venue options
• PSMI projects update (20 minutes)
• CTE/business partnerships discussion (20 minutes)
• Para educator professional development and special education staffing (20 minutes)

The Board of Education conducted a study session to review various district updates. No formal decisions were made during this meeting.

Board of Education Retreat

The Board of Education is meeting for a summer retreat to discuss district priorities and governance. No formal actions will be taken, and no policies, positions, resolutions, rules, or regulations will be adopted during this session.

• Review of Shared Agreements, Board Vision Statement and District/Superintendent Priorities
• GP 4.9 Annual Board Planning Cycle
• Policy Development Process: Board Governance Model
• Portrait of a Graduate (POG) and character trait development measurement
• Review of Hanover Student Experience Survey and D20 Graduation Ceremonies

The Board of Education met for a retreat to discuss various agenda topics, including the Board Vision Statement and the Portrait of a Graduate. No formal votes or decisions were recorded in the minutes.

Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education holds a regular meeting to consider a consent agenda including resolutions on staffing changes for administrative, licensed, and classified staff, as well as approval of a monitoring report on asset protection policy compliance. The meeting is primarily procedural; no major policy proposals or public hearings are scheduled.

• Approval of Resolution 254-25 accepting the EL 2.5 Asset Protection monitoring report, certifying compliance with 19 provisions
• Approval of Resolution 249-25 through 253-25 covering matters related to administrative, specialist, licensed teaching, support, and classified staff
• Approval of Resolution 255-25, the Monitoring Report Evaluation for EL 2.5 Asset Protection
• Board and superintendent comments, including a superintendent update presentation

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and a consent agenda containing multiple personnel actions. These actions included the resignation of one administrative principal and numerous appointments and resignations for licensed teachers and staff specialists.

• Approved the August 14, 2025 Regular Meeting Agenda (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 249-25 regarding administrative staff resignations
• Approved Resolution 250-25 regarding staff specialist appointments, transfers, and resignations
• Approved Resolution 251-25 regarding licensed teaching staff appointments

Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education is approving personnel matters for licensed and classified administrative staff. The board is also adopting a new policy to increase transparency in how administrative policies are created and revised. Additionally, members are reviewing a wide range of district policies and discussing graduation logistics.

• Resolution 246-25: Approval of matters relating to administrative licensed staff
• Resolution 247-25: Approval of matters relating to administrative classified staff
• Resolution 248-25: Adoption of Executive Limitations Policy 2.11 Administrative Policy Adoption Process
• Review of policies regarding special education staffing, early literacy, and physical intervention and restraint
• Discussion of graduation logistics

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including several administrative staff appointments and transfers. The board also discussed graduation logistics for the 2025-2026 school year and amended policy GP 4.4 regarding board meetings.

• Approved Resolution 246-25 for licensed administrative staff transfers and appointments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 247-25 for classified administrative staff appointment of Brad Houde as Director for Information Technology – Infrastructure Services (5-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Amended policy GP 4.4 Board Meetings

Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education held a special meeting and voted 4-1 to join School District 49 v. Sullivan et al., a pending federal lawsuit. The board also approved the meeting agenda and handled procedural items like call to order and adjournment.

• Board voted 4-1 to join School District 49 v. Sullivan et al., No. 25-cv-1463 (D. Colo)

The Board of Education voted to join the legal action School District 49 v. Sullivan et al., No. 25-cv-1463 (D. Colo). The decision followed discussions with attorneys from First and Fourteenth and the Deputy Superintendent/Chief Financial Officer.

• Approved joining School District 49 v. Sullivan et al., No. 25-cv-1463 (D. Colo) (4-1)
• Approved the meeting agenda

Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education will meet to consider adopting a resolution directing development of a policy to preserve fairness and safety in athletics. The board will also discuss and potentially take action on joining School District 49's lawsuit against Sullivan et al. A new administrator will be introduced, and the consent agenda includes approval of administrative licensed staff appointments.

• Resolution and policy development on fairness and safety in sports
• Discussion on joining School District 49 v. Sullivan et al. lawsuit
• Introduction of a new administrator
• Consent agenda approval of administrative licensed staff appointments

The Board of Education approved Resolution 245-25 regarding student access to locker rooms, facilities, athletics, and lodging. The Board also appointed an interim principal for Ranch Creek Elementary. A decision on joining a lawsuit involving School District 49 was deferred to gather more information.

• Approved Resolution 245-25 Regarding Student Access to Locker Rooms, Facilities, Athletics, and Lodging (5-0)
• Appointed Patricia (Tricia) Clough as Interim Principal at Ranch Creek Elementary effective 7/1/2025 (5-0)
• Tabled decision on joining School District 49 v. Sullivan et al., No. 25-cv-1463 (D. Colo) to gather more information
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Study Session Agenda

This is a Board of Education study session; no formal action will be taken. The board will discuss Air Academy High School bond updates and federal impacts, foundations of support, and 2025-2026 board liaison and committee assignments.

• Air Academy High School bond updates and federal impacts
• Foundations of Support discussion
• 2025-2026 Board Liaison Assignments and Committee Assignments

The Board of Education held a study session to receive updates on the Air Academy High School bond and the Foundations of Support. The board also discussed liaison and committee assignments for the 2025-2026 school year. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda

The board will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget. A consent agenda includes approval of staff personnel resolutions, adoption of high school English textbooks (They Say I Say, Reading the World, REWARDS), and authorization of a food service management contract with Aramark Educational Services for FY2025-2026 with up to four renewal years.

• Public hearing on FY 2025-2026 proposed budget
• Adoption of primary instructional materials: They Say I Say, Reading the World: Ideas That Matter, and REWARDS for grades 9-12
• Food service management contract with Aramark Educational Services for FY2025-2026, with optional renewals through June 30, 2030
• Resolutions approving matters relating to administrative, licensed, classified, and staff specialist personnel
• Approval of extra-pay position assignments for the 2024/25 school year

The Board of Education approved a series of personnel resolutions covering administrative, specialist, and licensed teaching staff. These actions include new appointments, transfers, and resignations across multiple district schools. A public hearing was held regarding the proposed FY 2025-2026 budget.

• Approved meeting agenda (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 220-25: Administrative licensed staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
• Approved Resolution 221-25: Administrative classified staff appointments
• Approved Resolution 222-25: Staff specialist appointments and resignations
• Approved Resolution 223-25: Licensed teaching staff appointments, retiree contracts, transfers, and resignations

Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda

This is a special meeting of the Academy School District 20 Board of Education. The board approved the agenda, administered the oath of office and confidentiality affidavit to a new board member, and adjourned. No substantive policy decisions or financial items were discussed.

• New board member took the oath of office and signed confidentiality affidavits

The Board of Education held a special meeting to appoint a new member. Susan Payne took the oath of office and signed confidentiality affidavits to join the board.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Administered Oath of Office to Susan Payne

Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education will interview four finalists for a vacant board seat and then vote to appoint one. The special meeting includes public interviews of Susan Payne, Edward Waldrep, Katherine Czukas, and Jeremy Beckman, followed by a resolution to fill the vacancy.

• Interviews of four finalists: Susan Payne (4:00 p.m.), Edward Waldrep (4:45 p.m.), Katherine Czukas (5:30 p.m.), Jeremy Beckman (6:15 p.m.)
• Consideration of Resolution 219-25 to appoint a new Board of Education director to fill a vacancy declared on March 18, 2025
• Motion carried to approve the meeting agenda

The Board of Education interviewed four finalists to fill a vacancy on the Board. Following these interviews, the Board voted to appoint Susan Payne to the vacant director position.

• Approved the meeting agenda (4-0)
• Appointed Susan Payne to fill the vacant director position (4-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda

This special meeting of the Academy School District 20 Board of Education is primarily to move into executive session to discuss the superintendent's annual end-of-year evaluation. The board will also handle procedural items such as call to order, roll call, and agenda approval. The meeting is held at the Falcon Room at the United States Air Force Academy.

• Executive session for superintendent's annual end-of-year evaluation (CRS § 24-6-402(4)(f)(I))

The Board of Education convened for a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the Superintendent's Annual Evaluation. No formal actions, policies, or resolutions were adopted during the executive session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved convening in executive session for Superintendent's Annual Evaluation (5-0)

Board of Education Work Session Agenda

This is a work session of the Academy District 20 Board of Education. No formal action, policy, or regulation will be adopted. The board will discuss finalists for appointment to fill a vacancy on the board.

• Discuss finalists for appointment to the Academy District 20 Board of Education

The Board of Education identified four finalists to be interviewed for a vacancy created by the resignation of Aaron Salt. Interviews for the selected candidates are scheduled for May 20, 2025.

• Selected Edward Waldrep, Katherine Czukas, Susan Payne, and Jeremy Beckman as finalists for Board appointment

Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda

The Academy School District 20 Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving a consent agenda that included multiple resolutions for administrative, licensed, classified, and specialist staff, as well as a monitoring report certifying superintendent compliance with employment and compensation policy. The board also recognized graduating Bridges students and spotlighted three elementary schools.

• Bridges Graduation recognition at 3:30 p.m.
• Spotlight on Explorer Elementary, Prairie Hills Elementary, and Frontier Elementary schools
• Approval of Resolution 198-25 (Administrative Staff Licensed), Resolution 199-25 (Administrative Staff Classified), Resolution 200-25 (Staff Specialist Staff), Resolution 201-25 (Licensed Teachers), Resolution 202-25 (Licensed Support/Special Services), Resolution 203-25 (Classified Staff)
• Acceptance of EL 2.7 Employment, Compensation and Benefits Monitoring Report (Resolution 204-25) covering Feb 21, 2024 to Feb 20, 2025
• Approval of Monitoring Report Evaluation (MRE) for EL 2.7 (Resolution 205-25)

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions regarding personnel. These actions include the appointment, transfer, and resignation of licensed administrative staff, teachers, specialists, and classified employees.

• Approved Resolution 198-25: Administrative licensed staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
• Approved Resolution 199-25: Administrative classified staff resignations
• Approved Resolution 200-25: Staff specialist appointments, transfers, and resignations
• Approved Resolution 201-25: Licensed teaching staff resignations
• Approved Resolution 202-25: Licensed support and special services provider resignations
• Approved Resolution 203-25: Classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
• Approved the May 8, 2025 meeting agenda

District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee will meet to receive an end-of-year update from the superintendent, a presentation on student wellness, and a character monitoring report. The committee will also approve previous meeting minutes and discuss interest in serving on the DAC for the next school year.

• End-of-year Superintendent Update
• Student Wellness presentation by Julie Hendrickson
• Character Monitoring Report by Tacy Killingsworth
• Approval of April minutes
• Discussion of DAC interest for next year

District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee (DAC) will discuss educator effectiveness and receive updates on the strategic plan midyear progress, graduation requirements, summer school programming, and safety and security. The meeting also includes approval of March minutes and a draft end-of-year report.

• Discussion of educator effectiveness with a presentation by Mr. Cameron Smart
• Strategic Plan Update - Midyear March 2025 presented by Dr. Field and Mrs. Jolynn Patterson
• Information on graduation/higher education requirements by Mr. Shane Knight
• Summer school programming update by Mr. Joe Royer
• Safety and security update by Mr. Rich Payne and Mr. Pete Ristig

Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education approved a $4,000,000 contract with Dell for student and staff device replenishment for Fiscal Year 25-26. The purchase is part of the district's one-to-one device program and replaces devices older than five years. The meeting also included approval of administrative staff and a celebration session.

• Approval of $4,000,000 Dell contract for device replenishment
• Approval of administrative staff resolutions (Licensed, Classified, Specialist)
• Celebration Session for Mountain Ridge Middle School and Pine Creek High School
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Public comment sign-up available 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Board of Education approved a series of resolutions regarding personnel for the 2025-2026 contract year. These actions included reappointments, new appointments, transfers, and resignations across licensed administrative, classified, and teaching staff.

• Approved Resolution 187-25: Administrative licensed staff reappointments, appointments, and transfers
• Approved Resolution 188-25: Administrative classified staff reappointments and transfers
• Approved Resolution 189-25: Staff specialist reappointments, transfers, and resignations
• Approved Resolution 190-25: Licensed teaching staff resignations and one termination
• Approved Resolution 191-25: Licensed support and special services provider resignations
• Approved Resolution 192-25: Classified staff appointments and transfers
• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Study Session Agenda

The Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss the use of artificial intelligence as an education tool in classrooms. No formal actions, policies, or resolutions will be adopted during this session.

• Discussion on Use of Artificial Intelligence as an Education Tool in Classrooms

The Board of Education held a study session featuring a presentation by Lori Hartman, Director for Digital Innovation Services, regarding the use of artificial intelligence as an educational tool in classrooms. No formal decisions were made during this session.

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education held a special meeting to determine board leadership positions. The board voted on the method for electing its officers.

• Resolution 186-25: Election of Board of Education officers by roll call or secret ballot

The Board of Education held a special meeting to elect its officers. Amy Shandy was elected as Board President and Derrick Wilburn was elected as Treasurer.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Passed Resolution 186-25 to elect officers by roll call
• Elected Amy Shandy as Board of Education President
• Elected Derrick Wilburn as Board of Education Treasurer

District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee will meet on March 18, 2025, to discuss and review several items including the DAC budget report to the Board of Education, a building fund update, assessment updates, accreditation handbook changes, and external review recommendations. Other agenda items include choice information, tracking graduates, and approval of prior minutes.

• Review of DAC Budget Report to BOE (25-26 Resource Priority Presentation)
• Building Fund Update
• Assessment Update and Accreditation Handbook Update
• External Review Recommendations
• Tracking Graduates

The committee unanimously approved the minutes from the February 18, 2025, meeting. Members received updates on the DAC budget report, building funds, assessments, and graduate tracking.

• Approved February 18, 2025, meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Education Study Session Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education will hold a study session, with no formal actions expected. The sole agenda item is an open discussion on planning the 2025/2026 budget.

• Discussion of 2025/2026 budget planning

The Board of Education held a study session to receive a budget update for the 2025-2026 school year from Deputy Superintendent/Chief Financial Officer Becky Allan. No formal decisions were made during this session.

Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education is meeting to consider and approve a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, specifically non-renewal of teacher contracts for five teachers. The board will also receive a superintendent update and a debrief from the CASB Winter Legislative Conference.

• Non-renewal of teacher contracts for Demi Clinton, Christopher Garcia, Giyoun Kim, Madeline Zielke, and Suzanne Maestas (Resolutions 165-169)
• Approval of administrative staff changes for licensed, classified, and specialist staff (Resolutions 161-164, 171)
• Board debrief of CASB Winter Legislative Conference
• Superintendent update on district operations

The Board of Education approved a series of personnel resolutions including administrative transfers, new appointments, and resignations. The board also finalized the non-renewal of several 'Intent Not To Renew' (INR) contracts for teachers and a special services provider.

• Approved administrative transfers for Amy Magnone, Carrie Mitchell, and Ryan Rafferty (Resolution 161-25)
• Approved administrative resignations for Aimee Crespin and Lindsay Keller (Resolution 161-25)
• Approved transfer of Dianna Fricke to Director for Digital Innovation Services (Resolution 162-25)
• Approved appointment of Lorretta Grimaldo as Accounting and Budget Analyst (Resolution 163-25)
• Approved multiple teacher appointments and 28 teacher resignations (Resolution 164-25)
• Approved non-renewal of INR contracts for Demi Clinton, Christopher Garcia, Giyoun Kim, and Madeline Zielke (Resolutions 165-25 through 168-25)
• Approved appointment of Suzanne Maestas and 5 special services provider resignations (Resolution 169-25)
• Approved non-renewal of INR contract for Suzanne Maestas (Resolution 170-25)

Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to convene in executive session to discuss specialized details of security arrangements and to receive legal advice on board governance policy GP 4.4. The board will not take any formal action during the closed session. The remainder of the agenda consists of procedural items including call to order, approval of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Executive session pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(d) for specialized details of security arrangements
• Executive session pursuant to C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(d) for legal advice on board governance policy GP 4.4

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and convened in an executive session. The session focused on security arrangements and legal advice regarding board governance policy GP 4.4, Section 4. No formal actions or policies were adopted during the session.

• Approved the February 25, 2025 meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved convening in executive session to discuss security and governance policy (5-0)

District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda

The District Accountability Committee will review resource priorities for the 2024-2025 school year, including budget documents for six feeder strands: Columbine, Larkspur, Aspen, Spruce I, Spruce II, and Mt. Wilson. The meeting also includes approval of December meeting minutes and an update from the Board of Education liaison.

• Review of 2024-2025 resource priorities and budget documents for six feeder strands (AAHS, DCCHS, LHS, PCHS, RHS, AVHS/VHS/VMS/HSA)
• Approval of December 2024 meeting minutes
• BOE liaison update by Mrs. Yanez
• DAC foundation documents provided, including meeting norms and policy governance model

The District Accountability Committee approved the minutes from the December 17, 2024 meeting. Members then broke into feeder strand groups with principals to review Resource Priorities for 2025-2026.

• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda

The Academy District 20 Board of Education will meet to approve administrative and teaching staff contracts, including several teacher non-renewals. The meeting will be held in-person at the Education Administration Center with a livestream option.

• Approval of administrative staff contracts
• Approval of teacher contracts
• Non-renewal of 6 teacher contracts
• Meeting location: 1110 Chapel Hills Drive
• Public comment sign-up available 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda containing multiple resolutions for staff appointments, transfers, and resignations. The board also approved the non-renewal of several teacher contracts under Intent Not To Renew (INR) agreements.

• Approved agenda for February 13, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 20-25 for administrative licensed staff appointments, transfers, and resignations
• Approved Resolution 21-25 for administrative classified staff resignations
• Approved Resolution 22-25 for staff specialist appointments, transfers, and resignations
• Approved Resolution 23-25 for licensed teacher appointments, transfers, and resignations
• Approved Resolution 24-25 non-renewal of Jenna Anderson's contract
• Approved Resolution 25-25 non-renewal of Maria De Los Angeles Andino Collazo's contract
• Approved Resolution 26-25 non-renewal of Charlotte Ankrum's contract

Board of Education Study Session Agenda

The Board of Education will meet for a study session to discuss specific updates and administrative transitions. No formal actions, policies, or resolutions will be adopted during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding Special Education Update
• Discussion regarding transition from BoardDocs to Diligent

The Board of Education conducted a study session featuring updates on special education and the process for making documents accessible. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this session.

Board of Education Study Session Agenda

The Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss graduation requirements. No formal action or adoption of policies will occur at this meeting.

• Discussion of graduation requirements (no formal action expected)

The Board of Education held a study session to discuss a presentation on Graduation Requirements Review & Revisions. The session included information on the Portrait of a Graduate and Career and Technical Education (CTE). No formal actions were taken.

District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meeting Agenda - Cancelled due to snow day

This January 21, 2025 meeting of the District Accountability Committee was cancelled because of a snow day. The agenda contained only procedural items and budget review documents; no decisions or public hearings were scheduled.

Board of Education Special Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to convene in executive session. They will discuss legal advice on an OCR case (No. 08-22-1213), student record policies, security assessments at Pine Creek and Rampart High Schools, and the Superintendent's annual mid-year evaluation. No formal action will be taken during the closed session.

• Executive session for legal advice on OCR Case No. 08-22-1213
• Discussion of student records policies JRA/JRC and JRCA
• Security arrangements for Pine Creek High School and Rampart High School
• Superintendent's Annual Mid-Year Evaluation

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and convened in an executive session for 218 minutes. The session covered legal advice regarding OCR Case No. 08-22-1213, security arrangements at Pine Creek and Rampart High Schools, and the Superintendent's mid-year evaluation. No formal actions or policies were adopted during the session.

• Approved the meeting agenda (5-0)
• Approved convening in executive session (5-0)

Board of Education Study Session Agenda

The Board of Education will hold a study session on January 9, 2025, at the Education and Administration Center. No formal actions or policy adoptions will occur; the session is solely for discussion and information on the Portrait of a Graduate and Career and Technical Education (CTE).

• Discussion of Portrait of a Graduate and CTE initiatives at the study session

The Board of Education held a study session to receive information on the Portrait of a Graduate and Career and Technical Education (CTE) vision. Presentations were provided by the Director for College and Career and teachers from Air Academy High School and Liberty High School. No formal decisions were made during this session.

Board of Education Regular Meeting Agenda

The Board of Education voted unanimously to approve a consent agenda containing resolutions on administrative, licensed, and classified staff matters, as well as acceptance of monitoring reports for Ends Policy 1.1 (Knowledge and Skills) and Executive Limitations Policy 2.0. The meeting also featured a spotlight on Ranch Creek and Chinook Trail Elementary Schools and public comments.

• Approved Resolution 01-25 on administrative licensed staff
• Approved Resolution 02-25 on staff specialist staff
• Approved Resolution 06-25 accepting the Ends 1.1 Knowledge and Skills monitoring report for August 2023 - May 2024
• Approved Resolution 08-25 accepting the Executive Limitations Policy 2.0 Global Executive Constraint monitoring report
• Spotlight presentation from Ranch Creek Elementary School and Chinook Trail Elementary School

The Board of Education approved multiple resolutions regarding personnel appointments, transfers, and resignations for licensed and classified staff. Additionally, the Board accepted monitoring reports and evaluations for Ends Policy 1.1 and Executive Limitations Policy 2.0. An executive session was postponed to January 16, 2025, due to inclement weather.

• Postponed Executive Session to January 16, 2025 (5-0)
• Approved administrative licensed staff resignations (Resolution 01-25)
• Approved staff specialist transfers (Resolution 02-25)
• Approved licensed teacher appointments, transfers, and resignations (Resolution 03-25)
• Approved licensed support and special services appointments and resignations (Resolution 04-25)
• Approved classified staff appointments, transfers, and resignations (Resolution 05-25)
• Accepted Ends Policy 1.1 Knowledge and Skills Monitoring Report and Evaluation (Resolutions 06-25, 07-25)
• Accepted Executive Limitations Policy 2.0 Global Executive Constraint Monitoring Report and Evaluation (Resolutions 08-25, 09-25)