Aurora Public Schools District 131 public meetings in 2020

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education approved its agenda, the minutes from the December 1 meeting, and several personnel actions. It voted to renew Vanguard Classical School and to certify the mill levies for property tax year 2020. The board also received a draft calendar for the 2021‑2022 school year and a COVID‑19 update. Policy changes were discussed to align with the new meeting schedule.

• Approval of Vanguard Classical School renewal recommendation
• Certification of mill levies for property tax year 2020
• Approval of meeting agenda
• Approval of December 1, 2020 board minutes
• Review of 2021‑2022 draft school calendar

The Board of Education expressed support for the district to implement operational measures for a safe return to in-person learning via a hybrid model starting in January. The Board also approved several administrative items, including a charter school renewal and tax levy certifications.

• Approved December 15, 2020 agenda (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Division of Human Resources personnel action items (7-0)
• Approved renewal recommendation for Vanguard Classical School (7-0)
• Certified mill levies for property tax year 2020 for Adams and Arapahoe Counties (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board will approve the meeting agenda and minutes, receive a renewal recommendation for Vanguard Classical School to inform a decision at the Dec. 15 meeting, and certify the 2020 property tax mill levy. Additional items include a COVID‑19 update, an open dialogue discussion, and a policy perception checklist. The next regular virtual board meeting is scheduled for Dec. 15, 2020.

• Approval of agenda (action)
• Approval of minutes from Nov. 10 and Nov. 17, 2020 (action)
• Vanguard Classical School renewal recommendation for consideration at Dec. 15 meeting (information)
• Certification of Mill Levis for Property Tax Year 2020 (information)
• COVID‑19 update from the superintendent (information)

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. Members received reports on a proposed five-year charter renewal for Vanguard Classical School and the certification of mill levies for the 2020 property tax year, both of which are scheduled for a vote on December 15, 2020.

• Approved December 1, 2020 agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from November 4 and November 17, 2020 (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education held a virtual meeting on November 17, 2020, due to COVID-19. The board approved consent agenda items including personnel actions, the Unified Improvement Plan submission, and adoption of core and supplemental curricular materials for elementary and middle school science, high school English language arts and social studies, and other subjects. They also received the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and audit from BKD, LLP, and a COVID-19 update from the superintendent.

• Approved adoption of basic core curricular materials for elementary/middle science, high school English, high school social studies, and supplemental materials for biology, CTE home building, SEL, and French/Spanish novels
• Approved personnel action items from Division of Human Resources
• Approved submission of Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) to Colorado Department of Education
• Received Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and audit presentation for fiscal year ended June 30, 2020
• Received COVID-19 update from superintendent

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education voted to suspend all in-person learning, including for students with specific learning needs, through the remainder of the current semester. The board also discussed a COVID-19 update, an enrollment update, and proposed curriculum material adoptions for elementary/middle school science, high school English/social studies, and other subjects. Policy changes to school board meeting procedures were approved.

• Motion carried 6-1 to suspend all in-person learning for the remainder of the semester
• Approved changes to policy BE/BEA/BEB on school board meetings
• Received 2020-2021 enrollment update from Division of Support Services
• Received update on Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) process; consent for submission to CDE expected Nov. 17
• Proposed adoption of core and supplemental curricular materials for multiple subjects; vote scheduled Nov. 17

The Board of Education voted to suspend all in-person learning, including for students with specialized learning needs, through the end of the current semester. Students will transition to remote learning after the Thanksgiving Break. The Board also approved the meeting agenda, previous minutes, and updates to board meeting policies.

• Suspended all in-person learning through the remainder of the semester (6-1)
• Approved November 10, 2020 agenda (7-0)
• Approved October 20, October 22, and October 31/November 1 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved changes to policy BE/BEA/BEB regarding School Board Meetings (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an online retreat. The agenda includes a call to order, a welcome, a discussion of policy governance facilitated by AJ Crabill, and adjournment. No formal decisions are listed; the meeting is primarily for discussion and procedural matters.

• Call to Order – Roll Call
• Welcome
• Policy Governance Discussion with facilitator AJ Crabill
• Adjournment

The Board of Education met for a two-day retreat to transition from Policy Governance to Student Outcomes Focused Governance. The sessions focused on reviewing draft progress measures, superintendent evaluation considerations, and the budget process timeline. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded.

Board of Education Retreat

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to continue work on Policy Governance, facilitated by AJ Crabill. The meeting includes only procedural items (call to order, welcome) and the discussion, followed by adjournment. No votes or binding decisions are expected.

• Policy Governance discussion with facilitator AJ Crabill

The Board held a two-day retreat to transition from Policy Governance to Student Outcomes Focused Governance. Members reviewed draft progress measures, the superintendent evaluation process, and the annual budget timeline. No formal votes or final policy decisions were recorded.

Board of Education Special Open Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education discussed options for remote and in-person learning due to rising COVID-19 cases. The board voted to implement a remote phase 2 model that includes in-person learning for students with specialized needs (ESS, Newcomer, CTE, PreK/K) until November 20, with a review by November 9. The motion also suspended in-person board meetings.

• Motion to adopt remote phase 2 model with in-person for specialized groups (ESS, Newcomer Students, CTE, PreK/K) until Nov. 20
• Review of next steps scheduled by Nov. 9
• Suspension of Board of Education in-person meetings
• Superintendent's recommendation to maintain current model and watch status until Nov. 5 was discussed
• Vote: 7-0 in favor; motion by Marques Ivey, second by Kevin Cox

The Board of Education approved the implementation of the remote phase 2 learning model in response to rising COVID-19 cases. This model allows in-person learning for students with specialized learning needs. The Board also suspended its own in-person meetings and upcoming retreat.

• Approved remote phase 2 learning model through November 20 (7-0)
• Approved in-person learning for specialized needs groups (ESS, Newcomer Students, CTE, and PreK/K) (7-0)
• Scheduled review of next steps for November 9 (7-0)
• Suspended Board of Education in-person meetings and upcoming retreat (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board approved consent items including the CASB Gallagher Amendment Resolution and personnel actions. The BlueprintAPS Top Choice Specialization Recommendation passed on a 4-3 vote. The board also received updates on COVID-19, quarterly financials, a plan to recruit teachers of color, and i-Ready diagnostic data.

• BlueprintAPS specialization recommendation approved 4-3
• CASB Gallagher Amendment Resolution approved unanimously
• Personnel actions approved unanimously
• Quarterly financial report dated September 30, 2020 received
• Promise54 action plan to strengthen recruitment and retention of teachers of color presented

The Board of Education approved the BlueprintAPS Top Choice Specialization Recommendation and several personnel and procedural items. Superintendent Rico Munn reported that high schools will continue remote learning, while K-8 in-person instruction data will be reviewed for a future decision.

• Approved BlueprintAPS Specialization Recommendation (4-3)
• Approved October 20, 2020 meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from 9/1, 9/12-13, 10/3-4, and 10/6 (7-0)
• Approved Division of Human Resources personnel action items (7-0)
• Approved CASB Gallagher Amendment Resolution (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board approved the September 15 meeting minutes and then voted to waive the superintendent evaluation for the 2019‑2020 school year. The board received a COVID‑19 update and several informational presentations, including a Blueprint APS transportation model and equity work. An open dialogue was held on the Colorado Association of School Boards Gallagher Amendment resolution. The next meeting is scheduled for October 20, 2020.

• Approval of September 15, 2020 Board meeting minutes
• Motion to waive the superintendent evaluation for 2019‑2020 (carried)
• Presentation on Blueprint APS magnet school transportation model
• Discussion of the CASB Gallagher Amendment resolution
• Update on Promise54 staff survey data and educator recruitment

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 15, 2020. Members voted to waive the Superintendent's evaluation for the 2019-2020 school year. The Board also received reports on COVID-19 updates, community survey data from RISE, and a proposed magnet school transportation model.

• Approved October 6, 2020 agenda
• Approved September 15, 2020 minutes (6-0)
• Waived Superintendent evaluation for 2019-2020 school year (5-1)

Board of Education Retreat

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to continue work on Policy Governance, facilitated by AJ Crabill. The agenda includes a discussion item on policy governance, with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• Policy Governance discussion with facilitator AJ Crabill

The Board held a two-day retreat to discuss the Policy Governance model and create results and limitations policies for Superintendent evaluation. The Board established a timeline for governance improvements and a list of outreach groups for community input. No formal votes were recorded during these sessions.

• Created areas of limitations for Superintendent evaluation
• Established a list of Engagement and Outreach groups for community input
• Reviewed a Board implementation timeline for governance tasks

Board of Education Retreat

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to continue work on Policy Governance. The session will be facilitated by AJ Crabill. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda is primarily procedural and discussion-based.

• Policy Governance Discussion with facilitator AJ Crabill

The Board held a two-day retreat to discuss the Policy Governance model and create results and limitations policies for Superintendent evaluation. The Board established a timeline for upcoming tasks and a list of outreach groups to gather community input on draft policies.

• Created areas of limitations for Superintendent evaluation
• Established a list of Engagement and Outreach groups for community input
• Reviewed a Board implementation timeline for governance tasks

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in-person with limited seating and online due to COVID-19. The board will receive a COVID-19 update, approve personnel actions, and discuss the Blueprint APS regional specializations to address declining enrollment in the west and growing enrollment in the east. They will also discuss an update on returning to a hybrid learning model and consider a waiver of the superintendent evaluation for the 2020-2021 school year.

• COVID-19 update from superintendent
• Approval of Division of Human Resources personnel action items
• Discussion of Blueprint APS regional specializations and enrollment imbalances
• Update on Hybrid Learning Model recovery plan
• First reading on waiver of superintendent evaluation for 2020-2021

The Board of Education approved personnel action items from the Division of Human Resources. Superintendent Munn provided an update on the COVID-19 matrix, announcing the intent to return to a social distancing, hybrid, in-person learning model based on current data. The Board also reviewed the Blueprint APS long-term master plan regarding regional specializations and enrollment shifts.

• Approved September 15, 2020 agenda
• Approved Division of Human Resources personnel action items (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat on September 13, 2020, to discuss policy governance with facilitator AJ Crabill. The agenda includes preliminary items, the governance discussion, and adjournment. No votes or other action items are scheduled.

• Policy Governance Discussion with facilitator AJ Crabill

The Board held a two-day retreat to align district tasks and agenda items with student outcomes. Members created vision and goals for student achievement and established factors to evaluate the Superintendent. The Board decided to incorporate these changes via a forthcoming timeline with due dates.

• Created student outcome focused vision and goals
• Established factors to evaluate the Superintendent
• Decided to incorporate agenda changes via a new timeline with due dates

Board of Education Retreat

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss policy governance, facilitated by AJ Crabill. The agenda includes call to order, welcome, and the governance discussion, followed by adjournment. No binding decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Policy Governance Discussion with facilitator AJ Crabill (estimated 9:05 AM)

The Board conducted a two-day retreat to align district tasks and agenda items with student outcomes. The Board created vision and goals representing community values for student achievement and established factors to evaluate the Superintendent. It was decided that changes to the board agenda process are attainable and will be managed via a timeline with due dates.

• Created student outcome focused vision and goals
• Established factors for Superintendent evaluation
• Decided to incorporate changes to board agenda items based on vision, values, or legal requirements

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting in-person with limited seating and online. The board voted to approve a revised COVID-19 decision matrix and authorize the superintendent to implement remote or in-person learning models. Other actions included updating the tobacco-free schools policy and approving a $1,400,000 fresh produce contract with American Produce. The board also received updates on enrollment, the 2020-21 budget, and the first two weeks of remote learning.

• Approved COVID-19 decision metrics and gave superintendent authority to implement learning models
• Policy ADC update to reflect Colorado's change in smoking age for tobacco-free schools
• Approved $1,400,000 fresh produce contract with American Produce for 2020-2021 school meals
• Received update on district enrollment for 2020-2021
• Presentation on 2020-21 budget status and upcoming fiscal milestones

The Board of Education approved a multi-dimensional decision matrix to determine when to implement in-person learning models. The Board also approved a fresh produce contract for nutrition services and updated the tobacco-free schools policy.

• Approved revised COVID-19 Decision Matrix and authorized Superintendent to implement aligned models (7-0)
• Approved changes to Policy ADC, Tobacco-Free Schools to reflect Colorado smoking age laws (7-0)
• Approved $1.4M annual fresh produce contract with American Produce (7-0)
• Approved August 18, 2020, meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved September 1, 2020, agenda as written

Board of Education Meeting

The Board will receive a COVID-19 update from Tri-County Health Department and vote on a Charter School COVIDCheck Memorandum of Understanding. Other actions include approving personnel items, a facility use agreement with Sierra School, and a Nutrition Services contract for fresh produce costing $1,400,000 annually. The Board will also review changes to policy ADC Tobacco-Free Schools reflecting Colorado's updated smoking age.

• COVID-19 update from Tri-County Health Department
• Approval of Charter School COVIDCheck Memorandum of Understanding
• Nutrition Services RFP for fresh produce, $1,400,000 annual estimate
• Facility Use Agreement with Sierra School (Specialized Education Services, Inc)
• Policy ADC Tobacco-Free Schools update to align with state smoking age

The Board of Education approved personnel action items and Memorandums of Understanding to allow charter schools to partner with COVIDCheck Colorado. The Board also approved the meeting agenda and minutes from six previous meetings.

• Approved August 18, 2020 agenda
• Approved minutes for June 30, July 10, July 21, July 24, August 4, and August 13 meetings (7-0)
• Approved Division of Human Resources personnel action items (7-0)
• Approved Charter School COVIDCheck Memorandum of Understanding (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

This is a retreat for the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. The board will hold a discussion on agenda planning, focusing on goals for the upcoming school year and a review of governance work. The meeting is procedural with no votes or concrete decisions expected.

• Discussion of goals for the 2020-2021 school year
• Review of Governance work

The Board of Education met to review governance policy, board dynamics, and strategic direction for the 2020-2021 school year. The session included discussions on Blueprint APS and APS 2025. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded.

Board of Education Meeting

The board will receive a COVID-19/metrics update and a remote learning update. They are asked to approve a resolution allowing electronic board member appearances and will be presented with changes to student suspension/expulsion policy. The consent agenda includes personnel actions for approval.

• COVID-19 update and metrics (information)
• Resolution approving electronic appearance of board members (action, approved)
• Policy JKD/JKE, Suspension/Expulsion of Students, changes presented (information)
• Remote learning update (information)
• Introduction of new Chief Technology Officer (information)

The Board determined that remote instruction should continue for at least the first quarter, with limited in-person learning for students with specific needs. The Board also approved personnel actions and updated policies regarding student suspension and expulsion.

• Approved August 4, 2020 agenda (6-0)
• Approved Division of Human Resources personnel action items (6-0)
• Approved resolution allowing blanket electronic appearances for Board members during COVID pandemic (5-0)
• Approved changes to policies JKD/JKE-R regarding suspension and expulsion of students (5-0)

Board of Education Special Open Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education held a special open meeting online. The board approved a revised Transportation Resolution allowing use of leased motor coaches, discussed in-person meetings and health services guidance, and voted to adjust the 2020-2021 school calendar. Members also received an update on return-to-school plans.

• Approved Transportation Resolution to allow leased motor coaches for school transportation if necessary
• Discussed possibility of resuming in-person Board meetings
• Received information on current return-to-school plans (A Day in the Life)
• Updated on health services guidance for schools
• Approved changes to the 2020-2021 school year calendar

The Board approved a revised Transportation Resolution to allow leased motor coaches for student transport during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Board also decided to proceed with remote learning, allowing only a limited number of students with specific learning needs to receive in-person education.

• Approved Transportation Resolution Revision to allow leased motor coaches (6-0)
• Decided to move forward with remote learning except for limited students with specific learning needs
• Required case data updates for the Board through the end of the first quarter (October 8, 2020)

Board of Education Special Open Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education held a special open meeting and approved two policies: JEA (Temporary Attendance Procedures) and IKF (Graduation Requirements for High School), both related to remote learning. The board also received a presentation from the AEA regarding school re-entry issues and discussed returning to in-person board meetings.

• Approved policy JEA, Temporary Attendance Procedures for remote learning
• Approved policy IKF, Graduation Requirements-High School
• AEA presentation on school re-entry issues
• Discussion of resuming in-person board meetings
• Superintendent update (information only)

The Board of Education approved updated temporary attendance and graduation policies. The Board tabled a decision on the in-person school recovery plan to further monitor COVID-19 incident rates.

• Approved Policy JEA Temporary Attendance Procedures (6-0)
• Approved Policy IKF Graduation Requirements-High School (6-0)
• Tabled decision on in-person cohort model for further discussion

Board of Education Special Open Meeting

The Board of Education held a special open meeting to discuss and approve a Memorandum of Understanding with Gary Community Investments for COVID-19 testing for all Aurora Public Schools employees. The motion was approved unanimously.

• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Gary Community Investments for APS employee COVID-19 testing

The Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding with Gary Community Investments for COVID-19 testing of Aurora Public Schools employees. The voluntary program includes a web platform for scheduling and data tracking. The estimated cost for the first six-month period is approximately $720,000.00.

• Approved Gary Community Investments MOU for employee COVID-19 testing (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education voted to revoke the Aurora Community School charter agreement at the close of the 2019-2020 school year, following Superintendent Munn's recommendation for failure to meet conditions. The Board also adopted the 2020-2021 budget appropriation and approved salary increases for classified, administrative, and professional/technical staff. Other approved items include personnel actions, the APS Foundation MOU, insurance renewal, and participation in the Colorado Interest-Free Loan Program.

• Revocation of Aurora Community School charter agreement
• Adoption of 2020-2021 budget appropriation
• 3.13% general salary increase for classified and administrative/professional/technical staff
• Rejection of Wheeling Elementary School's innovation plan to implement IB PYP program
• Approval of 2020-2021 insurance renewal and participation in Colorado Interest-Free Loan Program

The Board of Education revoked the Aurora Community School charter agreement for failure to meet contract conditions. The Board also rejected an innovation proposal from Wheeling Elementary School and adopted the 2020-2021 budget and salary adjustments.

• Revoked Aurora Community School charter agreement (7-0)
• Rejected Wheeling Elementary School innovation plan (5-2)
• Adopted 2020-2021 proposed budget (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 salary increases for classified staff (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 salary increases for administrative and professional/technical staff (7-0)
• Approved APS Foundation Memorandum of Understanding (7-0)
• Approved 2020-2021 insurance renewal (7-0)
• Approved participation in Colorado Interest-Free Loan Program (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will meet in executive session to receive legal advice and discuss the Aurora Community School (ACS) Charter. No public votes or decisions are scheduled; the session is closed under Colorado law.

• Discussion of the Aurora Community School (ACS) Charter under legal advice

Board of Education Meeting

The board approved amendments to the collective bargaining agreement with the Aurora Education Association and adopted a new math curriculum for grades 6-8. They also authorized technology renewal contracts and discussed classified and administrator salary adjustments (3.13% GSI). The board reviewed the APS Foundation MOU and the Wheeling Elementary innovation proposal.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement amendments with Aurora Education Association for 2020
• Adopted Math Curriculum materials for grades 6-8
• Approved Technology Renewal Contract final award bid
• Classified staff to receive 3.13% General Salary Increase effective July 1, 2020
• Administrator and Professional/Technical staff to receive 3.13% General Salary Increase and eligible progression-to-midpoint

The Board of Education approved amendments to the collective bargaining agreement with the Aurora Education Association and adopted new math curriculum materials for grades 6-8. The Board also approved technology renewal contracts and personnel action items.

• Approved amendments to the Collective Bargaining Agreement (7-0)
• Adopted recommended Math Curriculum materials for grades 6-8 (7-0)
• Approved Technology Renewal Contract final award bid (7-0)
• Approved Division of Human Resources personnel action items (6-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved June 16, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session under state law to receive legal advice and discuss policies for decision-making over the summer. The meeting is closed to the public. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session for legal advice on summer decision-making policies (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b))

Board of Education Meeting

The board approved consent items including personnel actions, 2016 bond budget adjustments, and gap financing for the Aurora Science & Tech project. They voted to postpone a decision on the Blueprint APS specialization recommendations until late August or early September after the top recommendation failed. The board also received information on the district's COVID-19 recovery plan, proposed 2020-21 budget, and collective bargaining agreement. Open dialogue included discussion on School Resource Officers.

• Approved 2016 bond budget adjustments as recommended by staff and oversight committee
• Approved gap financing to complete Aurora Science & Tech project on Anschutz campus
• Postponed Blueprint APS specialization vote to late August or early September
• Heard presentation on Aurora Public Schools Recovery Plan for COVID-19
• Discussed School Resource Officers in open dialogue

The Board of Education postponed a vote on Blueprint APS specialization recommendations until late August or early September to allow for further transportation planning. The Board approved personnel action items, 2016 Bond budget adjustments, and gap financing for the Aurora Science & Tech project.

• Approved May 26, 2020 minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 9, 2020 minutes (7-0)
• Approved personnel action items (7-0)
• Denied motion for Top Specialization Recommendation as Blueprint APS Specialization (2-5)
• Postponed Blueprint APS specialization vote until late August or early September (7-0)
• Approved 2016 Bond budget adjustments (7-0)
• Approved gap financing for Aurora Science & Tech project (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The scheduled June 9 Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meeting was cancelled because of technical issues. All agenda items will be postponed to the June 16 meeting.

• All scheduled items postponed to June 16
• Meeting cancelled due to technical difficulties
• Board will next meet online June 16 at 6 p.m.

The virtual meeting was canceled and adjourned due to technical difficulties. All scheduled agenda items were postponed until the June 16 meeting.

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education made decisions on several key items. They approved a recommendation to transition Fulton Academy of Excellence from pilot status to a traditional school over one year, after a split vote. The board also renewed charter contracts for Aurora Academy, Aurora Expeditionary Learning (AXL) Academy, and Rocky Mountain Prep Fletcher, and approved a Joint Steering Committee recommendation for William Smith High School. Additionally, personnel action items and prior meeting minutes were approved.

• Fulton Academy of Excellence: Board approved Superintendent’s recommendation to continue pilot status for one year and transition to a traditional school (motion carried 5-2).
• William Smith High School: Approved Joint Steering Committee recommendation on pilot status.
• Aurora Academy Charter Renewal Contract approved.
• Aurora Expeditionary Learning (AXL) Academy Charter Renewal Contract approved.
• Rocky Mountain Prep Fletcher (RMP) Campus Charter Renewal Contract, Facility Use Agreement, and Autism Center contract approved.

The Board approved Superintendent Munn's recommendation for Fulton Academy of Excellence to maintain pilot status for one year to transition back to a traditional school. Several charter school renewal contracts and facility use agreements were also approved. The Board heard an update on Blueprint APS specialization recommendations.

• Approved Superintendent Munn's recommendation for Fulton Academy of Excellence to continue pilot status for one year to transition to a traditional school (5-2)
• Denied Joint Steering Committee recommendation for Fulton Academy of Excellence to continue pilot status for one year for a new pilot visioning process (2-4)
• Approved William Smith High School to continue pilot school status for 3 years (7-0)
• Approved Aurora Academy charter renewal contract (7-0)
• Approved Aurora Expeditionary Learning (AXL) Academy charter renewal contract (7-0)
• Approved Rocky Mountain Prep Fletcher (RMP) Campus charter renewal, Facility Use Agreement, and Autism Center contract (7-0)
• Approved Aurora Science and Tech facility use agreement (7-0)
• Approved Academy of Advanced Learning charter renewal contract (4-3)

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meets online to act on consent items including personnel actions, a substitute staffing contract with Kelly Educational Staffing, and charter waivers for Empower Community High School and Vega Collegiate Academy. They also approve charter renewals for Academy of Advanced Learning and Global Village Academy. The board receives a COVID-19 response update, recommendations on pilot school status for William Smith High School and Fulton Academy of Excellence, and information on several other charter renewal contracts.

• Approval of Kelly Educational Staffing contract to operate the substitute program for 2020-21
• Approval of charter waivers for Empower Community High School and Vega Collegiate Academy
• Approval of Academy of Advanced Learning (AAL) charter renewal contract
• Approval of Global Village Academy charter renewal contract
• COVID-19 response update from the superintendent

The Board of Education approved personnel action items, a substitute staffing contract, and specific charter school renewals. The Academy of Advanced Learning charter renewal was tabled until May 26, 2020.

• Approved Division of Human Resources personnel action items (7-0)
• Approved Kelly Educational Staffing contract for 2020-21 substitute program (7-0)
• Approved Charter Waiver Requests for Empower Community High School and Vega Collegiate Academy (7-0)
• Approved renewal contract for Global Village Academy (7-0)
• Tabled Academy of Advanced Learning (AAL) Charter Renewal to May 26, 2020

Board of Education Special Open Meeting

This special open meeting of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is primarily a retreat to review policy governance with facilitator Dr. Randy Quinn. The rest of the agenda consists of procedural items: call to order and adjournment.

• Policy Governance Review with facilitator Dr. Randy Quinn

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review Policy Governance. The session was conducted online with facilitator Dr. Randy Quinn and Linda Dawson from the Aspen Group. No formal votes or policy changes were recorded.

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education met online and approved several consent agenda items, including the sale of Judi's House real property, a $1 million dairy contract with Meadow Gold Dairy, and an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system contract. The board also received a quarterly financial report, an update on the APS 2025 strategic plan in light of COVID-19, and information on charter renewals for Academy of Advanced Learning and Global Village Academy.

• Sale of Judi's House real property approved
• 2020-21 Food Services of America prime vendor contract extended
• Meadow Gold Dairy agreement renewed for $1,000,000 annually
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system vendor contract approved
• Quarterly financial report for March 31, 2020 received

The Board of Education approved the sale of Judi's House and three vendor contracts. Members also received updates on the district's strategic planning and recovery efforts in response to COVID-19.

• Approved Judi's House Purchase and Sale Agreement (7-0)
• Approved Food Services of America contract extension for 2020-21 (7-0)
• Approved Meadow Gold Dairy agreement for 2020-21 (7-0)
• Approved Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) System Contract (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in an online executive session. The board will recess into a closed session under Colorado law to receive legal advice regarding employment matters. No public decisions or votes are scheduled for this meeting.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on employment matters
• Meeting conducted via Google Hangouts
• Only personnel discussion and adjournment on the agenda

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education approved naming the new P-8 school Harmony Ridge P8 and voted on personnel actions after initial motions failed. The board also received updates on COVID-19 response, remote learning, budget projections, and discussed several contracts, including a $1,000,000 dairy agreement with Meadow Gold and an ERP system vendor selection.

• Approved Harmony Ridge P8 as the name for the new P-8 school (unanimous vote)
• Personnel action items approved after multiple failed motions; final motion carried 4-2-1
• Meadow Gold Dairy contract renewed for 2020-21 with estimated annual cost of $1,000,000
• Received first reading of purchase and sale agreement for Judi's House real property acquisition
• Presented with final vendor selection for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation

The Board of Education approved the name Harmony Ridge P-8 for a new school and passed a series of personnel action items after multiple failed votes. The Board also received updates on COVID-19 remote learning and discussed the potential absorption of the Futures Academy program by APS Avenues.

• Approved personnel action items as originally presented (4-2)
• Approved 'Harmony Ridge P-8' as the new school name (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The board will hear a presentation on COVID-19 and the district's response, and vote on personnel action items. The meeting is held online due to health concerns, with public comment accepted only via email.

• COVID-19 update and APS response presentation
• Approval of Division of Human Resources personnel action items (consent agenda)
• Meeting conducted online; public comment not taken in person, but via email
• Next regular meeting scheduled for April 7, 2020

The Board of Education approved personnel action items regarding one-year only contracts. The meeting also included a leadership report on the district's COVID-19 response, including device distribution and health safety measures.

• Approved Division of Human Resources Personnel Action Items (5-2)

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will receive a report on 2020-21 budget priorities supporting district vision. They will also vote on personnel actions and approve the Tollgate Innovation Review proposal. Discussions include a new P-8 school name, transportation access expansion, and enrollment trends.

• Approval of Tollgate Innovation Review proposal
• Approval of personnel actions for Human Resources
• Presentation of 2020-21 budget priorities
• New P-8 school name proposal and leadership direction
• Community engagement feedback on expanding student transportation access

The Board of Education approved personnel action items and the Tollgate Innovation Review proposal. The Board also received reports on 2020-21 budget priorities and a student presentation advocating for the International Baccalaureate Program at Gateway High School.

• Approved agenda for March 3, 2020 (unanimous)
• Approved February 18, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Division of Human Resources personnel action items (7-0)
• Approved Tollgate Innovation Review proposal (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on a Resolution on the Recruitment and Retention of Educators of Color, previously discussed. They will also receive an information presentation on the Tollgate Innovation Review Proposal. Procedural items include approval of minutes from prior meetings and public audience opportunities.

• Vote on Resolution on the Recruitment and Retention of Educators of Color
• Presentation on Tollgate Innovation Review Proposal
• Approval of minutes from Jan 21, Feb 4, and Feb 8 board meetings
• Opportunity for public audience at start and end of meeting
• Discussion on future business and policy perception checklist

The Board of Education approved a resolution focused on the recruitment and retention of educators of color. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from January 21, February 4, and February 8, 2020. A proposal to extend Tollgate Elementary's innovation status was presented and will return for a formal vote on March 3.

• Approved Resolution on the Recruitment and Retention of Educators of Color (7-0)
• Approved January 21, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 4, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 8, 2020 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved February 18, 2020 agenda

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in executive session to discuss a proposal referred to as "Judy's House." No decisions are noted; the agenda only lists this discussion item and adjournment.

• Discussion of Judy's House proposal during executive session

Board of Education Special Open Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special open meeting on February 8, 2020, at 8:30 a.m. The sole substantive item is a board retreat to review Policy Governance with facilitator Dr. Randy Quinn. Procedural items include call to order and adjournment.

• Board retreat to review Policy Governance with Dr. Randy Quinn

The Board met with facilitator Dr. Randy Quinn to review policy governance and a conceptual framework for district operations. The session included a review of Superintendent performance evaluation samples and a proposed meeting agenda format. No formal votes were taken.

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will receive an informational presentation on the Licensed Salary Schedule Workgroup recommendations, a collaborative effort between the district and teachers' union. The board will also discuss recruitment and retention of educators of color. Consent items include approval of personnel actions. The meeting includes routine procedural items and a Blueprint APS update.

• Licensed Salary Schedule Workgroup recommendations presented (informational only)
• Discussion on recruitment and retention of educators of color
• Approval of personnel actions (consent agenda)
• Blueprint APS update on regional design team process

The Board approved personnel action items from the Division of Human Resources. The meeting also included informational updates on the Blueprint APS project and recommendations for a new licensed salary schedule.

• Approved Division of Human Resources personnel action items (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will meet in executive session (closed to the public) on January 27, 2020, to discuss the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The agenda consists of procedural items and this single substantive discussion.

• Discussion of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) in executive session from 5:00-7:00 PM

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in executive session to discuss the teacher dismissal process as outlined in the Teacher Employment, Compensation and Dismissal Act (TECDA). No votes or public decisions are expected from this closed-door discussion.

• Review of teacher dismissal process under C.R.S. 22-63-301 & 302 (TECDA)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education voted to approve the 2020 Legislative Priorities and mid-year modifications to the 2019-20 adopted budget, including authorization to use a portion of beginning fund balance. The Board also approved conditional renewal resolutions for five charter schools: Academy of Advanced Learning, Aurora Academy, AXL Academy, Global Village Academy, and Rocky Mountain Prep. Additionally, the Board received information on teacher dismissal recommendations for a speech language pathologist and a high school teacher, though no formal action was taken.

• Approved 2020 Legislative Priorities
• Approved mid-year modifications to the 2019-20 adopted budget
• Authorized use of a portion of 2019-20 beginning fund balance
• Conditionally renewed charters for Academy of Advanced Learning, Aurora Academy, AXL Academy, Global Village Academy, and Rocky Mountain Prep
• Received Superintendent's recommendation for dismissal of North Middle School speech language pathologist Kathleen Ortiz and Rangeview High School teacher Truman Garred (no action taken)

The Board of Education approved mid-year modifications to the 2019-20 budget and authorized the use of a portion of the beginning fund balance. The Board also granted conditional renewal resolutions for five charter schools. Additionally, the 2020 Legislative Priorities were approved.

• Approved 2020 Legislative Priorities (7-0)
• Approved 2019-20 readopted budget mid-year modifications (7-0)
• Authorized 2019-20 use of portion of beginning fund balance (7-0)
• Approved conditional renewal for Academy of Advanced Learning (7-0)
• Approved conditional renewal for Aurora Academy (7-0)
• Approved conditional renewal for AXL Academy (7-0)
• Approved conditional renewal for Global Village Academy (7-0)
• Approved conditional renewal for Rocky Mountain Prep (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hear the superintendent's renewal recommendations for five charter schools: Academy of Advanced Learning, Aurora Academy, AXL Academy, Global Village Academy, and Rocky Mountain Prep. The board is also scheduled to review a proposed beginning fund balance resolution and the 2019-20 readopted budget, as well as updates on free and reduced lunch options. A decision on the charter renewals is expected at the next meeting on January 21.

• Superintendent's charter school renewal recommendations for five schools
• Review of 2019-20 readopted budget and beginning fund balance resolution
• Update on free and reduced lunch program options
• Approval of district and school Unified Improvement Plans (consent agenda)
• District Monitoring Report on Central Language Services

The Board of Education approved personnel action items and District and School-level Unified Improvement Plans. The board also approved the minutes from two December 2019 meetings. A proposal from Judi's House to purchase 1.7 acres of district land for a grief support facility was discussed.

• Approved December 3, 2019 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved December 17, 2019 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Division of Human Resources personnel action items (7-0)
• Approved District and School Unified Improvement Plans (7-0)