Aurora Public Schools District 131 public meetings in 2022

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a virtual executive session on December 27, 2022, to discuss an interim superintendent contract and develop negotiation strategy. Public access is available to view the vote to enter executive session.

• Discussion of interim superintendent contract under C.R.S. 26-6-402(4)(e)(I)

The Board of Education met in a virtual executive session to discuss an interim superintendent contract. The session was used to develop strategy and instruct negotiators. No final decisions on the contract were recorded in these minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)

Board of Education Study Session Special Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education approved individual conference reimbursements for members who attended CUBE, CASB, and NABSE conferences. The board also held a study session training retreat with Council of the Great City Schools facilitator AJ Crabill.

• Approved conference reimbursements for board members Carter, Ortiz, Reinhard, Duncan, Gerkin, Keke, and Mason for attending CUBE, CASB, and NABSE conferences.
• Held a board study session training retreat with facilitator AJ Crabill from Council of the Great City Schools.
• Motion on reimbursements carried 5-0 with two members not present.

The Board of Education approved individual per diem reimbursements for directors attending CUBE, CASB, and NABSE conferences. Members also participated in a study session regarding best practices and planning for a superintendent search.

• Approved individual conference reimbursements (5-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding an executive session to discuss an interim superintendent contract and to receive legal advice on a complaint under Policy AC. The public may view the vote to enter executive session, but the discussion itself is closed.

• Interim superintendent contract negotiations under executive session
• Legal advice on a complaint made under Policy AC

The Board of Education moved into executive session to discuss an interim superintendent contract and obtain legal advice regarding a complaint made under policy AC. No substantive decisions were recorded in the public minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education voted to approve boundary recommendations for Region 1 due to the closures of Paris and Sable Elementary Schools, affecting select schools starting in 2023-24. The board also voted to nominate an interim superintendent and to opt out of the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program. Consent items included certification of mill levies, personnel actions, and approval of minutes.

• Approved boundary recommendation in Region 1 due to Paris Elementary School closure (motion carried 7-0)
• Approved boundary recommendation in Region 1 due to Sable Elementary School closure (motion carried 7-0)
• Interim Superintendent nomination approved (motion carried 5-2)
• Opted out of Colorado FAMLI program (motion carried 4-3)
• Certified allowable mill levies to Adams and Arapahoe Counties (motion carried 4-3)

The Board of Education appointed Mark Seglem to the role of Interim Superintendent to provide stability during the search for a permanent replacement. The Board also voted to opt out of the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program to save $1.3 million annually.

• Approved nomination of Mark Seglem as Interim Superintendent (5-2)
• Voted to opt out of the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program (4-3)
• Certified allowable mills to Adams and Arapahoe County Commissioners (4-3)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (4-3)
• Approved Progress Monitoring for Results 3, 3.3 and 2.2 (4-3)
• Approved meeting minutes from Nov 15, Nov 22, Dec 6, Dec 6 Special, and Dec 11 (4-3)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session on December 11, 2022, to receive legal advice regarding the legal parameters for conducting an acting superintendent search. The meeting begins at 8:00 a.m. with a public vote to enter executive session, followed by the closed discussion. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Discussion of legal parameters for an acting superintendent search under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b)

The Board of Education entered an executive session to receive legal advice regarding the parameters for conducting a search for an acting superintendent. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session (7-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to consider and approve a Superintendent Transition Agreement. The motion carried with four votes in favor and three against.

• Approval of Superintendent Transition Agreement (motion carried 4-3)
• Vote breakdown: Yea – Tramaine Duncan, Stephanie Mason, Nichelle Ortiz, Vicki Reinhard; Nay – Michael Carter, Debbie Gerkin, Anne Keke
• Public comment opportunity: in-person sign-up required, 3-minute limit

The Board of Education approved a transition agreement and an Independent Contractor Agreement for Superintendent Rico Munn. The decision follows the determination that the Superintendent's contract will not be extended beyond the current school year.

• Approved Superintendent Transition Agreement and Independent Contractor Agreement (4-3)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board will review progress on 6th-grade chronic absenteeism and 12th-grade on-track graduation rates, and receive a presentation on school finance from the Colorado School Finance Project. The agenda includes procedural items and was approved.

• Review of Result Progress Measure 3.3: percentage of 6th-grade Black and Hispanic/Latinx students absent more than 20% of the time
• Review of Result Progress Measure 2.2: percentage of 12th-grade students on track to graduate by credits
• School financial training presentation by Tracie Rainey of The Colorado School Finance Project

The Board approved the meeting agenda and reviewed progress monitoring reports regarding 12th grade graduation tracks and 6th grade chronic absenteeism. Members also received training on school finance and upcoming budget issues.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-1)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract, including negotiation strategy. No public decisions are expected; the meeting is limited to closed-door deliberations.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(I) to discuss and negotiate the superintendent's contract

The Board of Education met in an executive session to determine positions and develop strategy for negotiations regarding the Superintendent's contract. No final decisions on the contract terms were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Board of Education will vote on the sale of the Daybreak property at 19095 East 22nd Circle, built by Pickens Technical College. Consent items include approval of minutes from October 25, November 1, and November 9, 2022, and personnel action items. Information items include a CORE update on schools on performance watch and the final Citizens Bond Oversight Committee annual report.

• Sale of Daybreak property (19095 East 22nd Circle) at market price, built by Pickens Technical College
• Approval of Personnel Action Items from the Division of Human Resources
• Results & Limitations Progress Monitoring (RPM 3.1, RPM 3.2, LPM 5.1, LPM 5.2, LPM 5.3) on 6th grade equity and staff retention gaps
• CORE Update on status/progress of schools on performance watch
• Final Citizens Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC) Annual Report 2022

The Board of Education approved the sale of a house at 19095 East 22nd Circle, completed by the Pickens Technical College Building Trades program. Other approved actions included personnel items and progress monitoring measures for student equity and staff retention. The Board also received reports on school performance and bond oversight.

• Approved sale of Daybreak property at market price (5-1)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (5-1)
• Approved Results & Limitations Progress Monitoring RPM 3.1, 3.2, LPM 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 (5-1)
• Approved meeting agenda for November 15, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved minutes for October 25, November 1, and November 9, 2022 (5-1)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss the superintendent's contract. The session is closed to the public, but the vote to enter executive session will be viewable.

• Discussion of Superintendent’s contract in executive session under Colorado statute 24-6-402(4)(e)(I)

The Board of Education entered an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's contract, including negotiation strategies and positions. No public decisions or votes on the contract were recorded during this session.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The board will discuss progress on two key measures: 6th-grade equity for Black and Hispanic/Latinx students in ELA and math, and retention gaps among educators and administrators. The board will also conduct a quarterly self-evaluation facilitated by AJ Crabill.

• Review of Result Progress Measure 3.1: percentage of 6th grade Black and Hispanic/Latinx students on grade level in ELA
• Review of Result Progress Measure 3.2: same measure for math
• Review of Limitation Progress Measures 5.1, 5.2, 5.3: retention gaps between all educators and Black/Hispanic/Latino educators and staff
• Quarter 2 Board Self-Evaluation facilitated by AJ Crabill
• Approval of the meeting agenda (carried unanimously)

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda. Members reviewed progress monitoring data regarding 6th grade equity and educator retention gaps, and completed a quarterly self-evaluation.

• Approved November 1, 2022 agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will vote on consent items including approval of Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) for all schools and the district, to be submitted to the Colorado Department of Education. The board will also consider a policy change to GBEA on staff ethics/conflict of interest, personnel action items, and minutes from 16 prior meetings. Several consent items were approved with a split vote (5-2), with Directors Keke and Ortiz voting nay.

• Approval of Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) for all district schools and the district for submission to CDE
• Policy change to GBEA, Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest
• Personnel action items (staff hiring/changes) approved
• Approval of minutes from 16 previous meetings, including multiple executive sessions
• Monitoring of Results Progress Measures (RPMs) 1.1, 2.1, 2.3 on early literacy and graduation rates

The Board of Education approved several policy updates regarding staff ethics, open enrollment, and charter schools. It also approved the submission of District and School Unified Improvement Plans to the Colorado Department of Education and authorized supplemental curriculum materials.

• Approved District and School Unified Improvement Plans for CDE submission (5-2)
• Approved changes to policy GBEA regarding Staff Ethics/Conflict of Interest (5-2)
• Approved changes to policy JFBA regarding Intra-District Choice/Open Enrollment (5-2)
• Approved changes to policy JFBB regarding Inter-District Choice/Open Enrollment (5-2)
• Approved changes to policy LBD-R regarding Charter School application timelines (5-2)
• Approved supplemental curriculum materials (5-2)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (5-2)
• Approved Result Progress Measures 1.1, 2.1, and 2.3 (5-2)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will meet in executive session to receive legal advice regarding the superintendent's contract. The session is closed to the public, though the vote to enter executive session will be accessible via BoardDocs. No other business is scheduled.

• Discussion of superintendent contract under legal advice (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b))

Board of Education Work Session

The Board will engage in training on their roles in the upcoming Blueprint APS school building repurposing process. They will also review progress on early literacy (3rd grade reading) and high school graduation rates (12th grade math/reading). Additionally, the Board receives information on Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) for submission to CDE. The meeting includes procedural items like agenda approval and adjournment.

• Training on Blueprint APS school repurposing process
• Review of Result Progress Measure 1.1: third grade early literacy
• Review of Result Progress Measure 2.3: 12th grade graduation requirements
• Information on district and school Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs)
• Agenda approval and adjournment motions carried

The Board approved the meeting agenda and canceled the annual retreat previously scheduled during the CASB conference in December. Members reviewed student outcome progress measures and received training on school building repurposing and Unified Improvement Plans.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Canceled annual Board retreat
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in executive session to receive legal advice and discuss a personnel matter, specifically the superintendent's evaluation. No public decisions or votes are expected during this closed session.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) and (4)(b) for legal advice and personnel discussion
• Discussion of the superintendent's evaluation

The Board of Education met in executive session to receive legal advice and discuss a personnel matter regarding the superintendent's evaluation. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved move into Executive Session (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting and voted 6-1 to approve a teacher dismissal. The vote followed an executive session. The motion was made by Debbie Gerkin and seconded by Michael Carter, with Tramaine Duncan voting nay.

• Teacher dismissal approved by 6-1 vote (motion by Debbie Gerkin, second by Michael Carter; nay: Tramaine Duncan)

The Board of Education held a special meeting to act on a recommendation for a teacher dismissal following an executive session. The Board voted to terminate the employee.

• Approved recommendation to terminate employee (6-1)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in executive session to discuss a personnel matter, specifically the recommendation to dismiss teacher Lisdeys Bejas. The session is authorized under Colorado law for confidential personnel discussions.

• Executive session to discuss recommendation for dismissal of teacher Lisdeys Bejas

The Board of Education met in executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding the recommended dismissal of Lisdeys Bejas. No final decision on the dismissal was recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss dismissal of Lisdeys Bejas (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, specifically the superintendent's evaluation, under authority of C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I). The session follows the regular board meeting from 8:00-10:00 p.m. at the APS Professional Learning and Conference Center.

• Executive session to discuss superintendent's evaluation

The Board of Education met in executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding the superintendent’s evaluation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss superintendent evaluation (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving amendments to the collective bargaining agreement with the Aurora Education Association, including a 5.5% general salary increase and step increases for eligible employees retroactive to the 2022-23 school year. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of meeting minutes, personnel actions, and a resolution appointing truancy officers. Public comment is scheduled for this meeting, which is open to the public and livestreamed.

• Approval of negotiated agreement with Aurora Education Association: 5.5% GSI, step increases, educational lane increases, retroactive to 2022-23
• Resolution appointing truancy officers to enforce school attendance law, including two student engagement coordinators to represent APS in truancy court
• Approval of minutes from six prior meetings (Jun. 27, Aug. 16, Aug. 20 exec. session and retreat, Aug. 25 exec. session, Sep. 6)
• Personnel action items from the Division of Human Resources
• Public comment opportunity at this second monthly meeting

The Board of Education approved amendments to the agreement with the Aurora Education Association, including a retroactive 5.5% general salary increase. The Board also authorized specific staff to act as truancy officers to reduce legal costs. Personnel action items and previous meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved amendments to Aurora Education Association agreement including 5.5% General Salary Increase (7-0)
• Approved resolution appointing Student Engagement Coordinators as truancy officers (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for 6/27, 8/16, 8/20 (Retreat and Exec. Sess.), 8/25, and 9/6 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education held a work session to review progress on Limitation 3, which requires community and staff input before the superintendent proposes major decisions. Board members discussed a draft of revised Results and Limitations to update their governance framework. They also reviewed a draft Progress Monitoring Calendar through July 2024. These internal tracking methods will determine how major district decisions are reviewed and how superintendent actions are monitored.

• Progress monitoring report on Limitation 3 (stakeholder engagement for major decisions)
• Discussion of draft revised Board Results and Limitations
• Review of draft Progress Monitoring Calendar through July 2024
• Approval of the September 6, 2022 meeting agenda
• Next regular business meeting scheduled for September 20, 2022

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and reviewed progress monitoring reports regarding stakeholder engagement. Directors discussed and requested edits to draft revised Results and Limitations and a draft progress monitoring calendar.

• Approved agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will recess into executive session under state law to discuss a personnel matter: the Superintendent evaluation. No other business is scheduled.

• Recess into executive session per C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) to discuss the Superintendent evaluation (personnel matter)

The Board of Education met in a closed executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding the superintendent's evaluation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss superintendent evaluation (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will meet in executive session at Stanley Marketplace, 2501 Dallas Street, Aurora, CO, at 4:15 PM on August 20, 2022. The session is called under C.R.S. 24‑6‑402(4)(f)(I) to discuss a personnel matter, specifically the superintendent’s evaluation. The agenda includes a call to order, the personnel discussion, and adjournment.

• Call to Order – procedural opening
• Personnel matter – discussion of superintendent evaluation
• Adjournment

The Board of Education convened in an executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding the Superintendent evaluation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education convened for a retreat with facilitator AJ Crabill from the Council of the Great City Schools. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the agenda consists of procedural items and the retreat.

• Board retreat with facilitator AJ Crabill of the Council of the Great City Schools

The Board of Education convened for a retreat focused on student outcomes and board governance. Directors reviewed and decided to keep, delete, or modify specific board agenda items and results and limitations. A new draft of results and limitations will be presented at a future meeting for a final vote.

• Modified, deleted, or kept specific items on Board agendas
• Evaluated and decided on modifications to results and limitations

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Board will consider approval of Policy BID on board member compensation and expenses, along with a resolution establishing amounts. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes, personnel actions, and acceptance of student progress monitoring reports on early literacy and 9th-grade equity.

• Approval of Policy BID (Board Member Compensation/Expenses/Insurance/Liability) and associated resolution
• Approval of per diem reimbursements for Directors Carter, Mason, and Keke from CGCS Harvard ABC Institute
• Approval of Personnel Action Items from the Division of Human Resources
• Acceptance of Results Progress Measure reports on early literacy and 9th-grade on-track rates

The Board of Education approved a new policy for board member compensation, expenses, and insurance. Members also approved personnel action items and reimbursements for attendance at the CGCS Harvard ABC Institute. Results Progress Measure reports regarding early literacy and 9th grade equity were accepted.

• Approved agenda for August 16, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved August 2, 2022 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items as presented (7-0)
• Approved policy BID regarding School Board Member Compensation/Expenses/Insurance/Liability (7-0)
• Approved CGCS Harvard ABC Institute individual per diem reimbursements (7-0)
• Accepted Results Progress Measure reports for early literacy and 9th grade equity (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to review progress monitoring reports on diversity, equity, and inclusion limitations, as well as student outcomes in early literacy and 9th-grade equity. They will also discuss board member compensation policy (BID) and receive briefings from directors who attended a Great City Schools Institute. The meeting includes a quarterly board self-evaluation and review of professional development opportunities.

• Review of progress monitoring on Limitation 1: diversity, equity, and inclusion commitment among staff (LPM 1.1–1.3)
• Review of Result Progress Measures: early literacy (RPM 1.2) and 9th-grade equity for Black and Hispanic/Latinx students (RPM 4.1, 4.2)
• Discussion of Policy BID on board member compensation per HB21-1055
• Directors Carter, Mason, and Keke to summarize the Harvard Great City Schools' Accelerating Board Capacity Institute
• Quarterly board self-evaluation and discussion of professional development opportunities

The Board of Education reviewed progress monitoring reports on diversity, equity, inclusion, and student literacy. Members discussed a proposed board member compensation policy and professional development requests. The Board adopted previous June 2022 self-evaluation scores as the baseline for the 2022-2023 school year Quarter 1.

• Approved August 2, 2022 agenda
• Adopted June 2022 self-evaluation scores (25 points) as Q1 baseline
• Decided Directors will email professional development requests to Treasurer Ortiz by August 16, 2022

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will convene in an executive session closed to the public. The board will discuss the superintendent's performance evaluation and negotiation of a real estate lease related to post-secondary opportunities.

• Superintendent evaluation under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) (personnel matter)
• Real estate lease negotiation under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a) (post-secondary opportunities)

The Board of Education convened in executive session to discuss real estate lease negotiations for post-secondary opportunities and the Superintendent's evaluation. No final policy or spending decisions were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved move into executive session for real estate options (7-0)
• Approved move into executive session for Superintendent evaluation (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in an executive session, closed to the public, to discuss an individual student matter under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(h). The agenda includes call to order, the closed session, and adjournment.

• Executive session for discussion of an individual student under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(h)

The Board of Education met in an executive session to discuss an individual student. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (6-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will convene in a closed executive session to receive legal advice on financing new schools and to discuss collective bargaining negotiations. No public decisions are expected during this meeting.

• Legal advice on potential negotiations for financing of new schools (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b))
• Discussion of collective bargaining negotiations (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e))

The Board of Education met in executive session to receive legal advice regarding the financing of new schools and to discuss collective bargaining negotiations. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will vote to approve the meeting agenda. The session includes a recognition of excellence, a brief public comment period, and a review of student‑outcome progress on early literacy and graduation readiness. No other formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of Agenda – motion by Stephanie Mason, seconded by Vicki Reinhard (passed)
• Recognizing Excellence – celebration of APS 2026 strategic plan achievements
• Opportunity for Audience – three‑minute public comments, sign‑up by 4:30 PM Monday
• Results Progress Monitoring – review of early‑literacy and post‑secondary readiness metrics
• Science of Reading training – 79% of APS K‑3 teachers completed required training

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda. Members reviewed progress monitoring data regarding early literacy for 2nd grade students and postsecondary workforce readiness for 9-11th grade students. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved June 21, 2022 meeting agenda (6-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will monitor progress toward Result 2 – Postsecondary Workforce Readiness, including discussion of assessment funding of about $20 per junior and senior. The board will also review capstone project guidelines and support for students, and accept limitation progress reports on art, music and physical‑education staffing. An audience slot for public comment is provided, and the board will recognize achievements related to the APS 2026 Faces of the Future strategic plan.

• Review of Result 2 progress and $20 per junior/senior assessment funding
• Discussion of Capstone project guidelines and student support
• Acceptance of Limitation 2 Whole Child progress report on art, music, PE staffing
• Public comment opportunity (3‑minute audience slots, email submissions)
• Recognition of APS 2026 Faces of the Future strategic plan achievements

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda. The remainder of the session consisted of student performances, student and staff recognitions, and public comments regarding school closures and charter school applications.

• Approved the May 17, 2022, meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will convene in executive session to receive legal advice regarding the charter approval process, as permitted by state law. No votes or public decisions are expected during this closed meeting.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal advice related to the charter approval process

The Board of Education met in an executive session to receive legal advice regarding the charter approval process. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will convene behind closed doors for an executive session. The sole substantive item is a discussion of collective bargaining negotiations under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e). No public decisions are expected during this portion of the meeting.

• Executive session authorized under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) to discuss collective bargaining negotiations

The Board of Education met in executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will meet behind closed doors for an executive session. The only substantive item is a discussion of collective bargaining negotiations under state law. The meeting is entirely closed to the public.

• Closed session authorized under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) for collective bargaining negotiations

The Board of Education met in an executive session to develop a strategy for negotiations. The motion to enter the session was approved by all present members.

• Approved move into Executive Session for negotiation strategy (6-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting behind closed doors in an executive session. The only substantive item is developing strategy for negotiations under state law.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) to develop negotiation strategy

The Board of Education met in an executive session to develop a strategy for negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education monitored progress on Result 3 (6th Grade Equity), discussing alarmingly low i-Ready ELA and math scores and the decision to offer summer school for students with greatest need rather than universal tutoring. The Board also addressed the Young Men of Color Initiative, staff absences affecting test results, and partnerships for attendance and discipline. Consent items included approval of policy changes to Prevention of Bullying (JICDE) to comply with Senate Bill 18-151, personnel actions, and meeting minutes.

• Results Progress Monitoring on i-Ready scores and 6th grade equity, with discussion on summer school staffing challenges
• Young Men of Color Initiative: RFP to begin after Title IV funding allocations from CDE
• Approval of policy JICDE (Prevention of Bullying) changes per Senate Bill 18-151
• Approval of personnel action items and minutes from February 15, March 6, and March 22, 2022 meetings
• Audience opportunity and student performance by Arkansas Elementary (lip dub)

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda. The session included student performances, academic recognition, and a review of 6th grade equity progress monitoring. Numerous community members provided public comment regarding the potential closure of Paris Elementary and the Wildflower Montessori charter application.

• Approved April 19, 2022 agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education will convene a special meeting to discuss the Blueprint procedure and process. This is a discussion item with no votes scheduled. The meeting includes presentations and attached documents related to the Blueprint.

• Discussion of Blueprint procedure and process
• Meeting held in person and live-streamed at boe.aurorak12.org/live
• Attachments include Blueprint APS Reg. 1&5 PPT and Munn-PPT

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss Blueprint APS and review policy BEDB. Directors discussed the process for Superintendent recommendations and suggested edits to policy BEDB for clearer instructions. No formal votes were recorded.

Board of Education Meeting

The Board of Education is monitoring progress toward Result 1: Early Literacy for the 2021-22 school year. Discussions include the development of a comprehensive birth-to-12th grade literacy plan and updates on student behavioral health and staff absences.

• Review of interim progress measures for Early Literacy
• Development of a district-wide Comprehensive Literacy Plan supported by a Colorado Literacy Grant
• Discussion of K-3 reading designation requirements and teacher training

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda. The session primarily consisted of student performances, recognitions of students and staff, public comments regarding school closures, and a review of early literacy progress monitoring.

• Approved the March 22, 2022, meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Study Session Special Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study‑session training retreat facilitated by AJ Crabill of the Council of the Great City Schools. The meeting will adopt new COVID‑19 guidance that removes the mask requirement for the Professional Learning and Conference Center while still encouraging mask use. The board will also review its self‑evaluation scores.

• Training retreat (Board study session) with facilitator AJ Crabill
• Mask policy change: masks no longer required at the Professional Learning and Conference Center
• Review of Board self‑evaluation scores (PDF attachment)
• Live streaming of the meeting available at boe.aurorak12.org/live
• Meeting conducted in person with full seating

The Board of Education updated its agenda timeline from 18 to 20 days and scheduled a planning retreat for August. Directors also completed a quarterly self-evaluation resulting in a total score of 25.

• Adjusted agenda timeline from 18 to 20 days
• Requested a Board planning retreat in August
• Completed quarterly self-evaluation with a total score of 25

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in executive session on March 3, 2022. The board is expected to recess into closed session under state law to develop strategy for negotiations. No public votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e) to develop negotiation strategy

The Board of Education met in an executive session to develop a strategy for negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is monitoring progress on Result 4: 9th Grade Equity. The board is reviewing detailed data on on-track graduation rates by race and school, as well as attendance trends including the impact of COVID-19. The meeting also includes procedural items, student performances, and public comment opportunities.

• Results Progress Monitoring: detailed data on 9th-grade on-track graduation rates (e.g., 56.4% overall, disparities by race) and attendance (declining Monday attendance in Jan/Feb 2022)
• Student performance by Sable Elementary Ukulele Club performing 'Stand by Me'
• Recognition of excellence in implementing the APS 2026 strategic plan
• Opportunity for audience with sign-up by 4:30 PM prior to meeting
• Approval of the meeting agenda (motion carried unanimously)

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda. The session included student performances, student recognitions, and public testimony regarding the potential closure of Sable Elementary School. The Board also reviewed progress monitoring reports for 9th Grade Equity.

• Approved the February 15, 2022, meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss a personnel matter, specifically the superintendent's evaluation, as allowed under Colorado law. No public decisions or votes are scheduled during this closed meeting.

• Executive session for superintendent evaluation under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I)
• Meeting held in person at the Professional Learning and Conference Center
• Agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, board work, adjournment

The Board of Education met in an executive session to discuss a personnel matter regarding the superintendent's evaluation. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in a closed executive session on January 18, 2022. Under Colorado law, they will receive legal advice regarding construction financing options and discuss contract negotiations. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Legal advice on construction financing options (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(b))
• Discussion of contract negotiations (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(e))

The Board of Education met in an executive session to receive legal advice on construction financing options and to discuss contract negotiations. No other substantive actions were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is deciding on consent items including approval of the two-year school calendar and legislative priorities, and discussing progress monitoring on student graduation credits. The meeting also includes student performances, recognition of excellence, and public comment opportunities.

• Approval of 2022-23 and 2023-24 school year calendars (motion carried 5-2)
• Approval of 2022 Legislative Priorities (motion carried 5-2)
• Results progress monitoring on Result 2.2: percentage of 12th graders on-track to graduate by credits
• Personnel action items with approximately 32 teaching vacancies reported
• Student performance by Rangeview High School band and choir

The Board of Education reviewed progress toward Result Progress Measure 2.2 regarding the percentage of 12th grade students on track to graduate based on credits. No votes were taken on school closures or the 2022-23 calendar during this meeting.

• Reviewed progress monitoring for 12th grade graduation credits (Result 2.2)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss and review Results and Limitations with facilitator AJ Crabill from the Council of the Great City Schools. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of APS Results & Limitations updated November 2021 with facilitator AJ Crabill

The Board of Education met with a facilitator from the Council of the Great City Schools to review the district's Results and Limitations model. No new votes or policy changes were decided during this meeting.

Board of Education Study Session Special Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss and define what success means for the 2021-22 school year. No votes or decisions are on the agenda; the session is informational.

• Study session to define success for the 2021-22 school year

The Board of Education held a study session to redefine school year success after determining previous goals were unattainable. Directors requested the Superintendent develop a new draft using mid-year iReady analysis data and including mental health survey questions.

• Recommended Superintendent Munn develop a new draft of attainable percentages based on mid-year iReady analysis data
• Requested inclusion of student mental health and safety metrics in survey questions
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)