Aurora Public Schools District 131 public meetings in 2023

Board of Education Business Meeting

This business meeting includes a presentation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023, and a review of Results Progress Monitoring data on 6th and 9th grade equity. The board also votes on a consent agenda including personnel action items, and recognizes student and community excellence.

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report presented by FORVIS, LLP for FY 2022-23
• Results Progress Monitoring reports for 6th grade Black/Hispanic literacy and math, and 9th grade on-track credits
• Personnel Action Items approved under consent agenda
• Aurora Central High School choir performance of 'Carol of the Bells'
• Recognition of individuals supporting the APS 2026 Strategic Plan

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and personnel action items. The session included student recognitions, public comments regarding staffing and salaries, and informational reports on financial audits and academic progress monitoring.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss a Fact Finding Report and develop strategy for collective bargaining negotiations with the Aurora Education Association (AEA). The session is closed to the public under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(III). No votes or public decisions are expected.

• Discussion of Fact Finding Report related to collective bargaining
• Developing strategy for negotiations with Aurora Education Association (AEA)

The Board of Education met in an executive session to develop a negotiation strategy for collective bargaining contracts with the AEA. The motion to enter this session was approved unanimously.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for AEA collective bargaining strategy (7-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting at the CASB Convention for a retreat-style workshop. Directors will participate in an Emergenetics workshop, receive coaching from the Council of Great City Schools on student outcomes and policy review, and engage in equity capacity building discussions. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Emergenetics workshop to improve communication and collaboration
• Coaching by CGSC facilitator AJ Crabill on student outcomes and policy review
• Limitation Interpretation discussion led by AJ Crabill
• Equity Experience Capacity Building presentation and materials

The Board of Education conducted a special retreat meeting focused on workshops and coaching for incoming and current directors. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned meeting at 4:05PM (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education met in executive session to develop strategy for collective bargaining negotiations with the Aurora Education Association (AEA), based on a Fact Finding Report. The board voted unanimously to recess into the closed session under state law.

• Motion to enter executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(III) to develop collective bargaining strategy with AEA (passed 7-0)
• Discussion of Fact Finding Report related to AEA contract negotiations

The Board of Education met in executive session to develop a strategy for collective bargaining contracts with the AEA. This included a review of a Fact Finding Report.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for AEA contract negotiation strategy (7-0)
• Approved motion to adjourn executive session (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session with procedural items including call to order, pledge, approval of agenda, swearing-in of board members, and election of board officers. The board will then recess into executive session to discuss collective bargaining negotiations with the Aurora Education Association (AEA). The next regular meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2023.

• Election of Board Officers
• Executive session for collective bargaining negotiations with AEA
• Swearing-in of board members
• Approval of agenda
• Next regular meeting set for December 12, 2023

The Board of Education swore in new members and elected its leadership for a two-year term. The meeting also included the approval of the agenda and a transition of outgoing directors.

• Approved the December 5, 2023 agenda (7-0)
• Elected Dr. Anne Keke as Board President
• Elected Director Michael Carter as Board Vice President
• Elected Director Danielle Tomwing as Board Secretary
• Elected Director Tiffany Tasker as Board Treasurer

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will vote on the superintendent's recommendation to repurpose Paris Elementary as part of the Blueprint APS Region 1 Repurposing Process. The board will also approve consent items including personnel actions and accept progress monitoring reports on equity goals and educator retention. A health and safety overview for the 2023-24 school year will be presented for information.

• Blueprint APS Repurposing Recommendation for Paris Elementary — superintendent's recommendation to repurpose the school
• Personnel Action Items — approval of staffing changes as presented
• Acceptance of Result Progress Monitoring Reports for Results 3.1 and 3.2 (6th grade equity in ELA and math)
• Acceptance of Limitation Progress Monitoring Reports for Limitation 5 (retention of Black and Hispanic/Latino educators)
• Health and Safety Update — 2023-24 APS health and safety overview

The Board of Education approved personnel action items and accepted progress monitoring reports regarding 6th grade equity and educator retention. The Board opted not to vote on the repurposing recommendation for Paris Elementary during this session.

• Approved agenda for November 21, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 24, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 14, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (7-0)
• Accepted Results Progress Monitoring Reports 3.1 and 3.2 (7-0)
• Accepted Limitation Progress Monitoring Reports for Limitation 5 (7-0)
• Tabled vote on Blueprint APS Repurposing Recommendation for Paris Elementary

Board of Education Work Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education reviewed progress monitoring reports on 6th grade equity targets and educator retention rates. The board discussed its quarterly self-evaluation and will vote on accepting the progress reports at the next business meeting. These metrics are used to track student achievement gaps and staff diversity retention, which inform district resource allocation and policy decisions.

• Progress monitoring for 6th grade equity targets in English/Language Arts and Math for Hispanic/Latinx and Black students
• Retention rate tracking for Black and Hispanic/Latino educators compared to all district educators
• Board of Education quarterly self-evaluation for Quarter 2
• Next scheduled business meeting set for November 21, 2023, at 6:00 p.m.

The Board approved the meeting agenda and reviewed progress monitoring reports regarding 6th grade equity and educator retention. No votes were taken on the reports; they are scheduled for a vote at the next Business Meeting. The Board also completed a second-quarter self-evaluation.

• Approved agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Board of Education is considering a consent agenda that includes approval of Policy JKA (Use of Physical Intervention) updated for legislative changes, acceptance of progress monitoring reports for early literacy and graduation rates, personnel action items, and reimbursements for board members' conference travel. A public comment opportunity is scheduled.

• Approval of Policy JKA, Use of Physical Intervention (updated to match legislative changes)
• Acceptance of Progress Monitoring Reports for early literacy (RPM 1.1), graduation rate (RPM 2.1), and on-track credits (RPM 2.3)
• Approval of Personnel Action Items from the Division of Human Resources
• Reimbursement for board members attending NSBA CUBE, MASBA, and CASB conferences ($298.41 Keke, $283.99 Reinhard, $299.77 Carter, $595.76 Ortiz, $146.00 Keke, $391.78 Carter)
• Approval of minutes from September 19 and October 3, 2023 meetings

The Board approved personnel action items, individual director conference reimbursements, and the agenda. Members also voted to accept Results Progress Monitoring reports regarding early literacy and high school graduation rates.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved minutes from September 19, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved minutes from October 3, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action items (7-0)
• Accepted Results Progress Monitoring Reports for early literacy and graduation rates (7-0)
• Approved individual Board Director conference reimbursements (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education reviews progress monitoring reports on early literacy (3rd grade CMAS and i-Ready), high school graduation rate, and on-track credits. They also receive updates on preliminary School and District Performance Frameworks (SPF/DPF) from the state accountability system and information on Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs). No votes are taken at this work session; a vote on accepting progress monitoring reports is scheduled for the upcoming business meeting.

• Progress monitoring: Early literacy (3rd grade CMAS) target from 19.7% to 28.2% by 2025
• Progress monitoring: High school graduation rate target from 75.6% to 78% by 2025
• Progress monitoring: 9-11th grade on-track credits target from 51.1% to 56.1%
• Preliminary School and District Performance Frameworks (SPF/DPF) update
• Information on Unified Improvement Plans (UIPs) for potential adoption Oct 24

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda and reviewed progress monitoring reports and performance frameworks. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made; the Board will vote on the progress reports and Unified Improvement Plans at a later date.

• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The board approved the consent agenda, including directing staff to submit an application for the Jamaica Child Development Center to be designated as an Aurora Local Historic Landmark. The board also accepted progress monitoring reports on early literacy, 6th grade equity, 9th grade equity, and stakeholder engagement limitations. The meeting included recognitions and procedural items.

• Direct staff to submit historic landmark application for Jamaica Child Development Center
• Accept Results Progress Monitoring reports for early literacy, 6th grade equity, and 9th grade equity
• Accept Limitation Progress Monitoring reports on stakeholder engagement (3 measures)
• Approve personnel action items
• Approve minutes from four prior meetings (Aug 22 executive, Aug 22 business, Aug 26 retreat, Sep 5 work session)

The Board of Education approved specific performance targets for Results 1, 3, and 4 for the 2023/24 and 2024/25 school years. The Board also authorized an application for the Jamaica Child Development Center to become a City of Aurora Local Historic Landmark.

• Approved Results and Limitation targets for 2023/24 and 2024/25 (6-1)
• Directed staff to apply for Jamaica Child Development Center as a Local Historic Landmark (7-0)
• Approved Long Range Facilities Advisory Committee applications for Renee Crockett and Mehran Ahmed (7-0)
• Accepted Results Progress Monitoring Reports (7-0)
• Accepted Limitations Progress Monitoring Reports (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 22, August 26, and September 5 (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-1)

Board of Education Work Session

At this work session, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will review progress monitoring reports on early literacy, 6th and 9th grade equity, and a limitation on stakeholder engagement. They will also receive a presentation on general obligation bonds and debt capacity for a potential 2024 bond election, and a summary of 2022-2023 state assessment results. No final votes are scheduled; votes on monitoring reports will occur at the next business meeting.

• Results Progress Monitoring: early literacy (3rd grade CMAS target 28.2% by 2025), 6th grade equity (Hispanic/Latinx and Black students on grade level target 20%), 9th grade equity (Black and Hispanic/Latinx students on grade level target 22%)
• Limitations Progress Monitoring: Limitation 3 on stakeholder engagement for major decisions (measures 3.1, 3.2, 3.3)
• Bond 101 Presentation: information on general obligation bonds and district debt capacity for potential 2024 bond election
• State Assessment Results: summary of 2022-2023 CMAS, PSAT/SAT, and ACCESS growth data
• Open Dialogue: board announcements and observations

The Board of Education approved an adjusted agenda to move the Bond 101 presentation to October. Members reviewed progress monitoring reports for early literacy, 6th grade equity, 9th grade equity, and superintendent limitations. The Board also received a summary of 2022-2023 state assessment growth data.

• Approved agenda adjustment to move Bond 101 presentation to October (6-1)

Board of Education Retreat

This is a board retreat, not a regular decision-making meeting. The board will engage in team-building activities, receive an update on the 2016 Bond from consultant Josh Brodbeck, participate in facilitator training with AJ Crabill from the Council of Great City Schools, and review Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).

• 2016 Bond update presentation by consultant Josh Brodbeck
• Facilitator training led by AJ Crabill from the Council of Great City Schools
• Review and discussion of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)

The Board of Education conducted a retreat featuring team building, a 2016 Bond audit update, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion training. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded; the session focused on discussion and facilitator-led training.

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education held its regular business meeting on August 22, 2023. The board approved a consent agenda that included minutes from previous meetings and personnel action items. The board also accepted Results Progress Monitoring Reports that track early literacy and high school graduation rate goals.

• Approval of minutes from 11 prior meetings (May–August 2023)
• Approval of Personnel Action Items (attached PDF)
• Accepted Result Progress Monitoring Reports: 3rd grade literacy target from 19.7% to 28.2% by 2025, graduation rate target from 75.6% to 78% by 2025
• Recognized excellence in alignment with the APS 2026 strategic plan

The Board of Education approved 14 applicants for three-year terms on the District Accountability Advisory Committee. The Board also approved personnel action items and accepted progress monitoring reports regarding early literacy, graduation rates, and diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Approved 14 applicants for the District Accountability Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (7-0)
• Accepted Result Progress Monitoring Reports for early literacy and graduation rates (7-0)
• Accepted Limitation Progress Monitoring Reports regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion (7-0)
• Approved agenda for August 22, 2023 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes for meetings held May 12, May 16, June 6, June 20, June 28, July 10, July 25, and August 8 (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is expected to recess into executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal advice regarding a Policy AC complaint. The rest of the agenda is procedural—call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Executive session for legal advice on Policy AC complaint

The Board of Education convened an executive session to receive legal advice regarding a Policy AC complaint. No public decisions were recorded.

Board of Education Work Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education held a work session to review progress monitoring reports on early literacy, high school graduation rates, and diversity/equity/inclusion commitments. The board also conducted a quarterly self-evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses. These reports are informational; the board will vote on acceptance at the next business meeting.

• Result Progress Measure 1.2: 3rd graders below grade level meeting stretch growth target rose from 24.8% to 28.6% (target not met; goal was 28.6%)
• Result Progress Measure 2.2: 12th graders on-track to graduate increased from 83.1% to 85%
• Limitation Progress Measure 1.1: Staff agreement that APS has explicit commitment to diversity rose from 53% to 57.4%
• Board self-evaluation facilitated by AJ Crabill to track progress on improving student outcomes
• Next board meeting scheduled for August 22, 2023, followed by a full-day retreat on August 26

The Board reviewed progress monitoring reports regarding early literacy, graduation rates, and diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. Members also completed a first-quarter self-evaluation with a total score of 48. No votes were taken on the monitoring reports; they are scheduled for a future Business Meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Completed Q1 Board self-evaluation with a total score of 48
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Board of Education IN-PERSON Special Meeting

The Board of Education is holding an in-person informational meeting for citizens interested in running for one of three open board seats this fall. Current board directors will provide a presentation and host a question-and-answer session for potential candidates. The meeting has no virtual option.

• In-person informational session for board candidate recruitment
• Three board seats open this fall
• Q&A opportunity with current board directors

The Board of Education and Legal office conducted an in-person informational session for citizens interested in running for three open Board seats. Legal Counsel reviewed candidate guidelines and deadlines for petition delivery. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session to receive legal advice regarding a Policy AC complaint, as authorized by state law. No public decisions or votes are expected during this closed session.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) for legal advice on a Policy AC complaint

The Board of Education convened an executive session to receive legal advice regarding a Policy AC complaint. No public decisions or votes were recorded.

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will meet in executive session to develop negotiation strategy for collective bargaining contracts with the Aurora Education Association. No votes or public decisions are expected; the session is closed under state law.

• Closed executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(III) to discuss collective bargaining strategy with the Aurora Education Association

The Board of Education voted to enter executive session to develop a negotiation strategy for collective bargaining contracts with the Aurora Education Association and to receive legal advice regarding a Policy AC complaint.

• Approved motion to recess into executive session for Collective Bargaining Contracts and Policy AC Complaint (6-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will recess into executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal advice regarding a Policy AC complaint. The board may reconvene in open session to take any action related to the complaint. The agenda also includes a personnel matter discussed during the session.

• Personnel matter (discussed in executive session)
• Policy AC complaint – legal advice and possible action

The Board of Education met in executive session to receive legal advice regarding a Policy AC complaint. Upon reconvening in open session, the Board voted to decline taking action on the report from the interim Superintendent's designee.

• Declined to take action on the report of the interim Superintendent's designee (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The board approved consent agenda items including salary increases for classified staff (5% general increase, additional 2% for student-facing roles like bus drivers and paraeducators, and 3% at entry step) and a 2.5% increase for administrators and professional/technical staff. Other actions include adoption of policy JKA/JKA-R on physical intervention to align with state law, participation in the November 2023 coordinated election, renewal of the Aurora Science and Technology charter contract, and purchase of security camera hardware and licensing.

• 5% general salary increase for all classified staff effective July 1, 2023
• Additional 2% increase for bus drivers, custodial, nutrition services, paraeducators, preschool facilitators, and school-based clerical staff
• Entry-level step A receives an extra 3% increase to support recruitment
• 2.5% general salary increase for administrator and professional/technical staff
• Renewal of Aurora Science and Technology Charter contract

The Board of Education approved salary adjustments for classified, administrator, and professional/technical staff for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Other actions included approving a charter renewal contract and updating policies on physical intervention.

• Approved 5% general salary increase for all classified staff (6-0)
• Approved additional 2% increase for specific student-facing classified positions (6-0)
• Approved 3% increase at step A for all classified ranges to support recruitment (6-0)
• Approved 2.5% general salary increase for administrator and professional/technical staff (6-0)
• Approved Aurora Science and Technology Charter Renewal Contract (6-0)
• Approved Policy JKA/JKA-R regarding Use of Physical Intervention (6-0)
• Approved participation in the November 7, 2023 coordinated election (6-0)
• Approved Results & Limitations Progress Monitoring RPM 4.2, 4.3 and LPM 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 (6-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will recess into executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(III) to develop strategy for negotiations relating to collective bargaining contracts with the Aurora Education Association (AEA). The meeting includes procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Executive session to develop strategy for collective bargaining contracts with AEA

The Board of Education held an executive session to develop a negotiation strategy for collective bargaining contracts with AEA. No public votes or final decisions on contracts were recorded.

• Approved motion to recess into Executive Session
• Approved motion to adjourn meeting

Board of Education Work Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will approve the meeting agenda and conduct its monthly Results & Limitations progress monitoring, examining equity measures for 9th‑grade Black and Hispanic/Latinx students and whole‑child support indicators. Specific metrics include reductions in chronic absenteeism and suspensions (RPM 4.2, RPM 4.3) and targets for art, music, PE availability and student/staff feelings support (LPM 2.1‑2.3). The Board will set the next regular meeting for June 20, 2023 and then adjourn the work session.

• Approve agenda for June 6, 2023 work session (Action)
• Review Result 4 equity metrics: RPM 4.2 chronic absenteeism, RPM 4.3 suspensions
• Review Limitation 2 whole‑child metrics: LPM 2.1 art/music/PE, LPM 2.2 student feelings, LPM 2.3 staff feelings
• Schedule next regular Board meeting for June 20, 2023 at 6:00 PM
• Motion to adjourn the June 6, 2023 meeting (Action)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and conducted monthly progress monitoring regarding student equity and whole-child limitations. No other substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this work session.

• Approved the June 6, 2023 meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will consider approving the negotiated Superintendent Contract as part of its consent agenda. The meeting also includes approval of minutes from multiple prior meetings, a student performance, and recognition of community members. A motion to remove Lisandro De La Oliva from the personnel action list was already passed during agenda approval.

• Approval of the negotiated Superintendent Contract (documents attached)
• Removal of Lisandro De La Oliva from the personnel action list via amendment
• Side Creek Elementary students performing a drum ensemble under Ms. Karen Burton
• Recognition of students, parents, staff, and community for supporting the APS 2026 strategic plan

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in executive session to develop strategy for negotiations with the Aurora Education Association (AEA) regarding collective bargaining contracts. No public decisions will be made during this closed session.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e)(III) to discuss collective bargaining strategy with AEA

The Board of Education met in an executive session to develop a negotiation strategy for collective bargaining contracts with the Aurora Education Association (AEA). No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to recess into executive session for collective bargaining strategy (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

This work session includes informational reviews of progress measures on high school graduation rates and equity, as well as a quarterly board self-evaluation discussion. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Review of Result Progress Measure 2.1: percentage of 9–11th graders on track to graduate in four years
• Review of Result Progress Measure 2.3: 12th graders meeting Colorado Graduation Requirements menu in math and English
• Review of Result Progress Measure 4.1: percentage of 9th grade Black and Hispanic/Latinx students on track to graduate
• Review of Limitation Progress Measures 4.1–4.3 on school climate from student and family surveys
• Discussion of Quarter 4 Board Self-Evaluation facilitated by AJ Crabill

The Board approved the meeting agenda and conducted a quarterly self-evaluation scoring 48 points across six categories. Members reviewed progress monitoring data regarding graduation rates and school climate, with formal approval scheduled for May 16.

• Approved May 2, 2023 meeting agenda (7-0)
• Completed Quarter 4 Board Self Evaluation with a total score of 48
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to potentially announce the finalist for the superintendent position. The meeting includes a call to order and adjournment as procedural items.

• Potential announcement of finalist for superintendent position

The Board of Education identified Mr. Michael Giles Jr. as the sole finalist for the position of Aurora Public Schools Superintendent. This decision follows a four-month search process. The appointment is pending a successful contract negotiation.

• Named Mr. Michael Giles Jr. as sole finalist for Superintendent pending contract negotiation (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss superintendent candidate finalists and authorize contract negotiations. The board will recess from public meeting to conduct this closed session as permitted by Colorado law. No public votes or decisions are expected at this meeting.

• Superintendent contract negotiations – board to prioritize finalist and instruct representatives to begin negotiations

The Board of Education entered an executive session to prioritize a superintendent candidate finalist and instruct representatives to begin contract 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 hold a virtual executive session on April 22, 2023. The board plans to recess into executive session to prioritize superintendent candidate finalists and instruct representatives to begin contract negotiations. All other agenda items are procedural.

• Superintendent search deliberation: prioritize finalists and instruct contract negotiation representatives

The Board of Education voted to enter an executive session to prioritize superintendent candidate finalists and instruct representatives to start contract negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to recess into executive session for superintendent search (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding an executive session to discuss the superintendent search. The board will prioritize finalists and instruct representatives to begin contract negotiations. This is a closed session under Colorado law.

• Deliberation on superintendent candidate finalists and authorization to begin contract negotiations

The Board of Education voted to enter an executive session to prioritize superintendent candidate finalists and instruct representatives to begin contract negotiations. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to recess into executive session for superintendent search (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Board of Education approved consent items including progress measures for early literacy and 6th-grade equity, a new policy on medically necessary treatment in school settings, and multiple food service contracts. The agreements with Meadow Gold Dairy ($1M), US Foods ($3.5M), Greco and Sons ($2M), and other vendors were renewed for the 2023-2024 school year.

• Approved Policy JLCDC on Medically Necessary Treatment in School Setting
• Approved $1M dairy agreement with Meadow Gold for 2023-2024
• Approved $3.5M prime vendor contract with US Foods for 2023-2024
• Approved $2M produce contract with Greco and Sons for 2023-2024
• Approved Result Progress Measures for early literacy and 6th-grade absenteeism

The Board of Education approved several food service contract extensions and a dairy service agreement for the upcoming school year. Additionally, the board approved a new policy regarding medically necessary treatments in schools and updated progress monitoring measures for literacy and equity.

• Approved 2023-2024 dairy service agreement with Meadow Gold Dairy (7-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 food service contract extensions for US Foods, Greco and Sons, Shamrock Foods, ES Foods, and Schwans Pizza (7-0)
• Approved Policy JLCDC, Medically Necessary Treatment in School Setting (7-0)
• Approved Result Progress Measures 1.2, 1.3, and 3.1 regarding early literacy and 6th grade equity (7-0)
• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to interview three finalists for the superintendent position. The board will narrow down candidates and select the next superintendent.

• Interviews with finalists Andre Wright (4:40 PM), Michael Giles (6:05 PM), and Nia Campbell (7:30 PM)

The Board of Education conducted interviews with three finalists for the position of Aurora Public Schools Superintendent. Each candidate provided a presentation followed by a question-and-answer session with the Board. No final selection was recorded in the minutes.

• Interviewed Andre Wright
• Interviewed Michael Giles
• Interviewed Nia Campbell
• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session focusing on progress monitoring for early literacy and 6th-grade equity. Discussion will cover percentage of 3rd and 2nd graders below grade level in ELA making stretch growth, and absenteeism among Black and Hispanic/Latinx 6th graders. The meeting also includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda and setting future meeting dates.

• Discussion on Result 1.2: percentage of 3rd graders below grade level in ELA making stretch growth on i-Ready
• Discussion on Result 1.3: percentage of 2nd graders below grade level in ELA making stretch growth on i-Ready
• Discussion on Result 3.3: percentage of 6th grade Black and Hispanic/Latinx students absent more than 20% of the time
• Approval of the meeting agenda
• Next meeting: Board Special Meeting on April 17, 2023, at 4:30 PM

The Board approved the meeting agenda and adjourned the session. Members reviewed progress monitoring data regarding early literacy for 2nd and 3rd grade students and 6th grade equity regarding student absenteeism.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session to evaluate application materials for the superintendent position and determine candidate finalists. The discussion is the only substantive item on the agenda, which also includes procedural items for call to order and adjournment.

• Superintendent Search Application review (executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(g))

The Board of Education met in an executive session to evaluate application materials for the Superintendent of Aurora Public Schools. The session was used to determine candidate finalists.

• Approved motion to recess into executive session to evaluate superintendent applications (7-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting. After a procedural call to order, the board will formally announce the finalists for the superintendent search and take official action on them. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• Superintendent candidates announcement – formal announcement and official action on finalists for the superintendent search

The Board of Education voted to move three candidates forward in the search for the next Aurora Public Schools Superintendent. The finalists will participate in district visits and final interviews in April.

• Approved moving Dr. Nia Campbell, Michel Giles Jr., and Andre Wright forward in the Superintendent Search (6-1)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will conduct candidate interviews for the superintendent position during a closed executive session. The session is allowed under Colorado law to discuss personnel matters. No public decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Superintendent candidate interviews in executive session per C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(g)
• Application documents kept confidential until finalists named

The Board of Education voted to recess into executive session to conduct interviews for the Superintendent of Aurora Public Schools. This action was taken prior to the announcement of finalists.

• Approved motion to recess into executive session for superintendent candidate interviews (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding an executive session to conduct candidate interviews for the Superintendent position. This meeting is closed to the public under Colorado law, and no decisions or votes are scheduled for this session.

• Superintendent candidate interviews (executive session, no public votes)

The Board of Education met in executive session to interview candidates for the Superintendent of Aurora Public Schools. No public votes or final selections were recorded in these minutes.

• Conducted superintendent candidate interviews in executive session

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Board of Education approved the naming recommendations for two new P-8 schools, one in Region 3 and one in The Aurora Highlands. It also approved consent agenda items including personnel action items (such as non-renewals of three school psychologists on temporary licenses), progress monitoring measures for early literacy and 6th-grade equity, and minutes from three prior meetings. Director Ortiz voted against several consent items, raising questions about the naming process and the loss of mental health staff.

• Approved naming of new P-8 school in Region 3
• Approved naming of new P-8 school in The Aurora Highlands
• Personnel action items include non-renewals of three school psychologists with temporary licenses and an interim principal at Hinkley High School
• Approved Result Progress Measures 1.1 (3rd grade literacy), 3.1 and 3.2 (6th grade Black and Hispanic/Latinx literacy and math)
• Approved minutes from February 21, March 7, and March 14, 2023 meetings

The Board of Education approved several personnel action items and student performance progress measures for early literacy and 6th grade equity. The board also approved the naming recommendation for a new P-8 school in Region 3 and the meeting agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-2)
• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes (6-1)
• Approved March 7, 2023 minutes (6-1)
• Approved March 14, 2023 minutes (6-1)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (6-1)
• Approved Result Progress Measures 1.1, 3.1, and 3.2 (6-1)
• Approved naming recommendation for new P-8 school in Region 3 (6-1)

Board of Education Executive Session

This is an executive session (closed to the public) of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. The board will discuss and review application materials for candidates for the Superintendent position. No votes or decisions are expected during this meeting.

• Discussion of slate of candidates for Superintendent of Aurora Public Schools

The Board of Education met in executive session to review application materials for candidates for the Superintendent of Aurora Public Schools. No public votes or final decisions were recorded.

• Reviewed superintendent candidate application materials in executive session

Board of Education Work Session

The Board will review progress measures on early literacy (3rd grade ELA) and equity (6th grade Black/Hispanic students ELA and math) based on i-Ready diagnostics. They will also receive an update from Hazard Young ATTEA (HYA) on the superintendent search. The meeting is a work session with primarily discussion items; the agenda was approved unanimously.

• Review of Results & Limitations Progress Monitoring: early literacy (3rd grade) and 6th grade equity data
• Update from Hazard Young ATTEA (HYA) on superintendent search
• Approval of agenda (action item, carried unanimously)
• Next meeting: Executive Session March 20, regular business March 21

The Board approved the meeting agenda and rescheduled an executive session to March 14 to review superintendent applications. Directors also reviewed progress measures for 3rd grade literacy and 6th grade equity, noting that current targets are unlikely to be met without significant changes.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)
• Rescheduled superintendent application review session to March 14
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Board will vote on a consent agenda including approval of minutes, personnel action items, and nonrenewal of one-year-only employees for the 2023-2024 contract year. They will also consider an application for the Long Range Facilities Advisory Committee. Information items include a legislative update from lobbyist Mary Kay Hogan and an update on 2023-24 enrollment projections. The meeting opens with a student performance by Mosley P-8 Choir.

• Approval of nonrenewal of One Year Only (OYO) employees for 2023-2024 contract year
• Approval of Long Range Facilities Advisory Committee application (LRFAC)
• Legislative update overview from lobbyist Mary Kay Hogan
• 2023-24 enrollment projection update with historical and current data
• Approval of progress monitoring for Result 4 (9th grade equity) and Result 2 (high school graduation)

The Board of Education approved several personnel action items, including the nonrenewal of one-year-only employees. Members also approved a new applicant for the Long Range Facility Advisory Committee and progress monitoring for 9th grade equity and high school graduation. Multiple staff members provided public comment advocating for higher pay for early childhood educators and paraprofessionals.

• Approved February 21, 2023 meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Dec. 13, 2022 through Feb. 7, 2023 (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (7-0)
• Approved Nonrenewal of One Year Only employees (7-0)
• Approved progress monitoring for Result 4 (9th grade Equity) and Result 2 (High School Graduation) (7-0)
• Approved Long Range Facility Advisory Committee application (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education will discuss progress on 9th grade equity measures, including chronic absenteeism and discipline for Black and Hispanic/Latinx students, as well as high school graduation tracking. They will also receive an update from Hazard Young ATTEA on the superintendent search and conduct a quarterly self-evaluation. The meeting includes procedural items such as approval of the agenda and next meeting date.

• Result Progress Measure 4.2: % of 9th grade Black/Hispanic/Latinx students severely chronically absent
• Result Progress Measure 4.3: % of 9th grade Black/Hispanic/Latinx students with referral or suspension
• Result Progress Measure 2.2: % of 12th grade students on track to graduate by credit
• HYA Superintendent Search Update
• Quarterly Board Self-Evaluation (Q3)

The Board approved the meeting agenda and received updates on the superintendent search and student progress measures. Directors reviewed board self-evaluation scores and discussed 9th grade equity and graduation rates. No votes were taken on progress measures or candidate travel reimbursement.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss next steps in the search for a new superintendent with Hazard Young ATTEA Associates (HYA). HYA will provide a planning summary to guide the discussion. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Discussion with HYA on superintendent search process, including a planning summary document

The Board of Education met with Hazard Young ATTEA Associates (HYA) to plan the superintendent search. The Board determined the composition of focus groups and the timing for first-round interviews.

• Determined focus groups will include English Language Learners, Teachers, Administrators, Support Staff, Parents, Students, and two general community sessions
• Scheduled first round of interviews for the week of March 20
• Agreed that HYA will provide a draft Superintendent Job Posting to Chief Communication Officer Patti Moon for approval

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will approve several consent items, including the minutes from the Jan 10 meeting, personnel action items, legislative communication protocols and 2023 legislative priorities, and changes to enrollment regulations. It will also authorize use of a portion of the 2022‑23 beginning fund balance and adopt mid‑year modifications to the 2022‑23 budget. Finally, the board will determine renewal terms for Aurora Science and Tech Middle School and its major modification request.

• Approval of Jan 10, 2023 Board meeting minutes
• Approval of Division of Human Resources personnel action items
• Adoption of Legislative Communication Protocol and 2023 Legislative Priorities
• Changes to regulation JFBA‑R (Intra‑District Choice/Open Enrollment)
• Charter renewal application for Aurora Science & Tech Middle School

The Board of Education approved the charter renewal and major modification request for Aurora Science and Tech Middle School. Additionally, the Board approved mid-year budget modifications and updated open enrollment policies.

• Approved charter renewal and major modification for Aurora Science and Tech Middle School (6-1)
• Approved mid-year modifications to the 2022-23 adopted budget (7-0)
• Approved 2022-23 use of a portion of beginning fund balance resolution (7-0)
• Approved JFBA-R Intra-District Choice/Open Enrollment policies (7-0)
• Approved JFBB-R Inter-District Choice/Open Enrollment regulation changes (7-0)
• Approved 2023 Legislative Priorities and Communication Protocol (7-0)
• Approved Division of Human Resources Personnel Action Items (7-0)
• Approved January 10, 2023 meeting minutes (7-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education will appoint Mark Seglem as Interim Superintendent by adopting his contract. They will also discuss and select a superintendent search firm after hearing proposals from three firms, and review a stakeholder outreach plan for the search.

• Adoption of contract for Mark Seglem as Interim Superintendent
• Selection of Hazard Young ATTEA Associates (HYA) as superintendent search firm
• Presentations from three search firms: Mackenzie Eason, HYA, and JG Consulting
• Discussion of stakeholder outreach and engagement plan for superintendent search

The Board of Education approved an amended contract for Mark Seglem as Interim Superintendent. The Board also selected Hazard Young ATTEA Associates to conduct the search for a permanent superintendent.

• Approved amended contract for Mark Seglem as Interim Superintendent (7-0)
• Hired Hazard Young ATTEA Associates as the superintendent search firm (6-1)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will take action on appointing an interim superintendent and discuss proposals from superintendent search firms at this special meeting.

• Action: Appointment of Interim Superintendent
• Discussion: Superintendent Search Firm Proposals

The Board of Education voted to postpone the appointment of an Interim Superintendent until the next meeting. Members discussed the development of evaluation matrices to review search firm proposals for a permanent superintendent.

• Postponed appointment of Interim Superintendent (5-2)