Aurora Public Schools District 131 public meetings in 2024

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Board of Education approved a consent agenda including personnel action items, adoption of Vista Higher Learning curriculum for secondary English Language Development, adoption of middle and high school world language materials, acceptance of graduation and 9th grade equity progress measures, and acceptance of stakeholder engagement limitation measures. The meeting also featured a performance by Hinkley High School band and choir.

• Approved minutes from four prior meetings (Dec. 8 special retreat, Dec. 3 work session, Nov. 19 business meeting, Nov. 12 work session)
• Approved personnel action items from the Division of Human Resources
• Adopted Vista Higher Learning core curriculum for secondary dedicated English Language Development classes
• Adopted world language materials for Middle School Spanish and High School Chinese, French, and Spanish
• Accepted Result Progress Measures 2.2 (graduation rate) and 4.1 (9th grade equity for Black and Hispanic/Latinx students)

Board of Education Special Meeting Retreat

The Board of Education certified the allowable mill levies for property tax year 2024, approving the measure 6-1. The special meeting retreat also included board work sessions on Emergenetics, state accountability, and facilitator training.

• Certification of mill levies for property tax year 2024 (approved 6-1, with Tramaine Duncan voting nay)
• Continued board work with Emergenetics facilitator Dr. Debbie Brown
• Presentation by Colorado Department of Education on state accountability and board-superintendent support
• Board facilitator training from Council of the Great City Schools

The Board of Education approved the certification of allowable mills for the 2024 property tax year for Adams and Arapahoe Counties. The board also participated in facilitator training and received a presentation on the State Accountability process from the Colorado Department of Education.

• Approved Certification of Mill Levies for Property Tax Year 2024 (6-1)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board hears reports on Result Progress Measures for high school graduation (RPM 2.2) and 9th grade equity for Black and Hispanic/Latinx students (RPM 4.1), and a Limitation Progress Measure on stakeholder engagement (LPM 3.3). They will consider voting to accept these monitoring reports at the next business meeting. The work session also includes goal monitoring and board monitoring discussions.

• Progress report on RPM 2.2: 11th grade college/career readiness in math and reading
• Progress report on RPM 4.1: 9th grade Black & Hispanic/Latinx students meeting PSAT benchmarks
• Limitation Progress Measure LPM 3.3: stakeholder insight and feedback opportunities
• Goal monitoring conversation between board and superintendent
• Board monitoring time tracking by Director Duncan

The Board reviewed Results Progress Measures regarding high school graduation and 9th grade equity, as well as a Limitation Progress Measure on stakeholder engagement. No votes were taken on these reports; the Board will vote to accept the Progress Monitoring Reports at the December 17 Business Meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

This is a regular business meeting with mostly consent and procedural items. The board approved personnel actions, minutes, and progress measures for graduation and staff retention. A key presentation discussed a recommended new English Language Development curriculum for high school multilingual learners, with a vote scheduled for the December 17 meeting.

• Approval of Personnel Action Items (HR actions, no details provided).
• Accepted Results Progress Measures 2.3 (graduation on-track), 4.2 and 4.3 (9th grade Black/Hispanic PSAT benchmarks).
• Accepted Limitation Progress Measures 5.1, 5.2, 5.3 (staff retention gaps and educator diversity).
• Presentation on recommended Vista Higher Learning core curriculum for secondary ELD classes; adoption vote set for Dec. 17.

The Board of Education approved personnel action items and accepted several progress reports regarding high school graduation rates, 9th grade equity, and staff retention gaps. The board also received a recommendation for new high school English Language Development curricular materials for a future vote.

• Approved November 19, 2024 meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved October 8, 2024 Executive Session minutes (6-0)
• Approved October 8, 2024 Business Meeting minutes (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (6-0)
• Accepted Result Progress Measures 2.3, 4.2, and 4.3 (6-0)
• Accepted Limitation Progress Measures 5.1, 5.2, and 5.3 (6-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education will discuss Results Progress Measures on high school graduation and 9th-grade PSAT benchmarks for Black and Hispanic students, along with Limitation Progress Measures on staff retention gaps. A vote to accept these monitoring reports may occur at a later business meeting. The board will also conduct its quarterly self-evaluation.

• RPM 2.3: Target for 12th graders on track to graduate based on credits and Menu of Options is 74.6% by May 2024.
• RPM 4.2 & 4.3: Targets for Black and Hispanic 9th graders meeting college-readiness benchmarks on Horizon Practice PSAT in reading and math.
• LPM 5.1: Gap in retention rates between Black/Hispanic educators and all educators must stay at or below 2.5 percentage points.
• LPM 5.2: Retention rate target for Black and Hispanic licensed staff is 84.4% in August 2024.
• Board self-evaluation for the second quarter of the 2024-2025 school year.

The Board completed its second quarter self-evaluation for the 2024-2025 school year, resulting in a total score of 64. Members reviewed progress reports on high school graduation, 9th grade equity, and staff retention gaps. No substantive policy or financial decisions were voted on during this work session.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education approved consent agenda items including minutes, personnel action items, progress measures, and tutoring contracts with Above and Beyond Learning and Result's Learning covering 38 schools. The board also voted to accept District Accreditation Contract school plans and Turnaround & Priority Improvement plans as part of the state accountability update.

• Approved 2024-2025 tutoring contracts with Above and Beyond Learning and Result's Learning for 38 schools (October 2024–May 2025).
• Accepted District Accreditation Contract and school improvement plans (Unified Improvement Plans) for state accountability.
• Approved personnel action items from the Division of Human Resources.
• Accepted Results Progress Measures RPM 1.1 (early literacy) and RPM 3.1 (6th grade Black/Hispanic student achievement).
• Accepted Limitation Progress Measure LPM 1.1 on diversity, equity, and inclusion decision-making framework.

The Board of Education approved tutoring contracts with Above and Beyond Learning and Result's Learning for 38 schools. The Board also voted to approve District Accreditation Contract school plans and Turnaround and Priority Improvement plans.

• Approved 2024-2025 tutoring contracts with Above and Beyond Learning and Result's Learning (7-0)
• Approved District Accreditation Contract school plans and Turnaround & Priority Improvement plans (4-3)
• Approved district UIPs for schools on turnaround (4-3)
• Accepted Result Progress Measures RPM 1.1 and 3.1 (7-0)
• Accepted Limitation Progress Measure LPM 1.1 regarding DEI decision making framework (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Sept 17, Oct 1, and Oct 1 Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session immediately following the business meeting. The sole substantive item is a discussion of a personnel matter involving the superintendent's evaluation, under Colorado law allowing closed sessions for such topics. The meeting includes procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of superintendent’s evaluation in executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I)

The Board of Education met in executive session to discuss a personnel matter. The session was specifically used for the superintendent’s evaluation.

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

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session immediately following the work session. The board will recess under Colorado law to discuss a personnel matter, specifically the superintendent’s evaluation. No votes or public action are expected during this closed session.

• Executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) to discuss the superintendent’s evaluation

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

Board of Education Work Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will review three Results Progress Measures during this work session: early literacy for 3rd graders, high school graduation rates, and academic achievement for 6th grade Hispanic/Latinx and Black students. The board will later vote on whether to accept the progress monitoring reports at an upcoming business meeting.

• RPM 1.1: 3rd grade i-Ready ELA proficiency target increased from 21.7% (2022-23) to 24.5% (2023-24)
• RPM 2.3: 12th grade on-track graduation rate target increased from 72.8% (May 2023) to 74.6% (May 2024)
• RPM 3.1: 6th grade Black and Hispanic/Latinx students mid-or-above on i-Ready ELA/Math target from 10.6% (2022-23) to 11.7% (2023-24)

The Board of Education conducted a work session to monitor progress toward student achievement goals. Members reviewed reports on 3rd grade early literacy and 6th grade Hispanic/Latinx and Black student performance in ELA and Math. No formal votes on the reports were taken; the Board will vote to accept them at a future Business Meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved moving Result Progress Measure 2.3 to the November 12 meeting
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes the sale of a house built by Pickens Technical College, several policy updates (graduation regalia, bullying prevention, board conflict of interest), and acceptance of progress measures on literacy and equity goals.

• Sale of Daybreak property at 19137 East 22nd Circle at market price; closing in October 2024
• Policy IKF change to allow Native American regalia at graduation exercises
• Policy JICDE update adding body shape as protected class under bullying prevention (HB24-1285)
• Policy BCB revision to align board member conflict of interest with evaluation tool
• Acceptance of Result Progress Measures (literacy and math targets for 3rd, 6th, and 9th graders)

The Board of Education approved several policy changes, including updates to graduation requirements and bullying prevention. The Board also authorized the sale of a property at 19137 East 22nd Circle and renewed a memorandum of understanding with the APS Foundation.

• Approved changes to Policy IKF regarding Native American regalia at graduation (7-0)
• Approved updates to Policy JICDE to include protected classes for body shape (7-0)
• Approved Policy BCB regarding Board member conflict of interest (7-0)
• Approved sale of Daybreak property at 19137 East 22nd Circle at market price (7-0)
• Approved MOU renewal with the APS Foundation (7-0)
• Approved Park Lane Park lease (7-0)
• Accepted Result and Limitation Progress Measures (7-0)
• Approved Board Working Agreement and personnel action items (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The board will review progress monitoring reports for student literacy and math achievement goals (Results 1, 3, 4) and for diversity, equity, and inclusion (Limitation 1) at this work session. They may vote to accept these reports at a future business meeting. The board will also discuss their quarterly self-evaluation, board norms, and 360 evaluation results.

• Review of Result Progress Measures: 3rd grade literacy (target 28.2% by 2025), 6th grade Hispanic/Latinx and Black student ELA/math (target 20%), 9th grade Black and Hispanic/Latinx PSAT (target 22%)
• Review of Limitation Progress Measures for DEI: staff awareness and perception of APS commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Board self-evaluation for quarter 1 of 2024-2025 school year
• Discussion of board norms and 360 evaluation results from August retreat
• Agenda approved unanimously; meeting adjourned with one nay vote

The Board of Education reviewed progress reports on student literacy, math, and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) goals. Members also completed a quarterly self-evaluation and discussed board norms and 360 evaluation results. No votes were taken on the reports; they are scheduled for a vote at the next Business Meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (6-0)
• Reviewed Result Progress Measures for 3rd, 6th, and 9th grade literacy and math
• Reviewed Limitation Progress Monitoring Reports for DEI staff awareness and perception
• Completed Q1 self-evaluation with a total score of 50
• Reviewed 953.25 staff hours used for governance over a three-month period
• Discussed and edited Board norms for use starting September 17, 2024
• Reviewed 360 Evaluation results conducted by Council of Great City Schools
• Adjourned the meeting (5-1)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The board will consider a request from Lotus School for Excellence to raise its enrollment cap to 1,200 students for the 2024-25 school year. The consent agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes, personnel action items, and progress monitoring reports on graduation rates and student achievement. Public comment is held at the second monthly meeting; sign-up is in-person before the meeting.

• Lotus School for Excellence enrollment cap increase from 1,000 to 1,200 students
• Personnel Action Items from Human Resources
• Results Progress Monitoring: on-track graduation rates and i-Ready growth for 6th grade Black and Hispanic/Latinx students
• Limitations Progress Monitoring: staff SEL awareness and student whole-child experience
• Approval of minutes from June 4, June 18, August 6, and August 10 meetings

The Board of Education approved an amendment to increase the enrollment cap at Lotus School for Excellence from 1,000 to 1,200 students for the 2024-25 school year. The Board also approved a contract renewal for Specialized Education of Colorado, Inc. to operate Sierra Vista School.

• Approved enrollment cap increase for Lotus Charter from 1,000 to 1,200 students (7-0)
• Approved Specialized Education of Colorado, Inc. renewal contract for Sierra Vista School (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (7-0)
• Approved Results Progress Monitoring reports 2.1, 3.2, 3.3 (7-0)
• Approved Limitations Progress Monitoring reports 2.2, 2.3 (7-0)
• Approved June 4, June 18, and August 6 (Work, Executive, and Special) meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved August 10 retreat minutes (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting Retreat

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special retreat focused on board training and planning. They will continue work with an Emergenetics facilitator and receive training from the Council of the Great City Schools on the current governance model, superintendent evaluation process, and results/limitations. The board will also review its meeting calendar for 2024-2025. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is entirely discussion and information.

• Emergenetics facilitation session with Dr. Debbie Brown
• Board facilitator training on governance model and superintendent evaluation process
• Discussion of results and limitations before expiration of current ones
• Review of 2024-2025 board meeting calendar

The Board of Education held a retreat focused on facilitator training and governance discussions. The Board decided that meeting dates for the 2024-2025 calendar will remain unchanged. No other substantive policy or budget decisions were recorded.

• Maintained 2024-2025 Board meeting calendar without changes
• Adjourned meeting (6-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The board will vote on a ballot initiative to ask voters to approve funding for capital needs, based on a report from the Long Range Facilities Advisory Committee. The board also considers an arbitration grievance from the Aurora Education Association, which was already accepted by a motion that carried.

• Board accepted findings and recommendation of the June 5, 2024 arbitration grievance filed by the Aurora Education Association.
• Election resolution to refer ballot language to Adams and Arapahoe Counties for a facilities and technology funding measure.
• Directors reviewed the 2024 Facility & Technology Needs Report from the Long Range Facilities Advisory Committee.
• Motion to approve the ballot initiatives was presented for board action.

The Board of Education approved a resolution to refer ballot language to Adams and Arapahoe Counties regarding district initiatives. The Board also accepted the findings of an arbitration grievance report from June 5, 2024.

• Accepted findings and recommendation of June 5, 2024 arbitration grievance report (7-0)
• Approved ballot initiative resolution to refer language to Adams and Arapahoe Counties (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in executive session to receive legal advice on a non-binding arbitrator's opinion regarding a grievance filed by the Aurora Education Association. The session follows the board work session and is authorized under state law.

• Executive session to discuss arbitration grievance under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b)
• Non-binding opinion from arbitrator on grievance by Aurora Education Association

The Board of Education recessed into executive session to receive legal advice and a non-binding arbitrator's opinion regarding a grievance filed by the Aurora Education Association. No public votes or final decisions on the grievance were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to recess into Executive Session (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education will review progress monitoring reports on graduation rates and academic growth for Black and Hispanic/Latinx 6th graders in ELA and math. They will also discuss limitations on whole-child supports and conduct their quarterly self-evaluation.

• RPM 2.1: tracking 9-11th graders on track to graduate (target 53.6% by May 2024)
• RPM 3.2: stretch growth in i-Ready ELA for Black and Hispanic/Latinx 6th graders (target 22.2%)
• RPM 3.3: stretch growth in i-Ready Math for Black and Hispanic/Latinx 6th graders (target 19.3%)
• LPM 2.2: staff awareness of social-emotional learning framework (baseline data for 23-24)
• LPM 2.3: student whole-child experience survey for grades 3-12 (baseline data)

The Board reviewed Results Progress Monitoring reports on graduation tracks and 6th grade literacy and math growth. Members also discussed staff awareness and student experience regarding social emotional learning. No formal votes were taken on these reports; they are slated for a future Business Meeting.

• Approved the August 6, 2024 meeting agenda (6-0)
• Opted to re-assess the timeline for the Quarter 1 Board self-evaluation in October
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The board approved the consent agenda including a negotiated agreement with the Aurora Education Association covering compensation, leaves, and other articles. They also approved 3.25% general salary increases for classified staff and administrator/professional/technical staff for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Personnel action items and progress monitoring reports were also approved.

• Approved negotiated agreement with Aurora Education Association including amendments to compensation, leaves, and other articles
• Approved 3.25% general salary increase for classified staff effective July 1, 2024
• Approved 3.25% general salary increase for administrator and professional/technical staff effective July 1, 2024
• Approved personnel action items from Division of Human Resources
• Approved minutes from May 14 and May 15, 2024 meetings

The Board of Education approved general salary increases for classified, administrator, and professional/technical staff for the 2024-25 year. The Board also approved amendments to the collective bargaining agreement with the Aurora Education Association and various progress monitoring reports.

• Approved 3.25% General Salary Increase for contracted classified staff effective July 1, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved 3.25% General Salary Increase for contracted Administrator and Professional/Technical staff effective July 1, 2024 (7-0)
• Approved amendments to the agreement with the Aurora Education Association (7-0)
• Approved Result Progress Monitoring Reports 1.2 and 1.3 regarding 3rd grade literacy (7-0)
• Approved Limitation Progress Monitoring Reports 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 regarding student and family climate (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items as presented (7-0)
• Approved May 14 and May 15, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved the June 18, 2024 meeting agenda (6-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review progress monitoring reports on early literacy and student and family climate. Members also discussed self-evaluation processes for their quarterly reviews.

• Review of Result Progress Monitoring 1.2 and 1.3 regarding 3rd grade literacy skills
• Review of Limitation Progress Monitoring 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 regarding student physical and psychological safety and family climate
• Discussion on Board self-evaluation and quarterly evaluation improvements

The Board of Education conducted a work session to review progress monitoring reports on early literacy and student/family climate and culture. No formal votes were taken on these reports; they are scheduled for a vote at the next Business Meeting. The Board also discussed potential goals for their own self-evaluation process.

• Approved the June 4, 2024 agenda (7-0)
• Reviewed Results Progress Monitoring reports for Early Literacy (RPM 1.2, 1.3)
• Reviewed Limitation Progress Monitoring reports for Student and Family Climate and Culture (LPM 4.1, 4.2, 4.3)
• Discussed board self-evaluation ideas to be reviewed at the next board retreat
• Adjourned the meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Executive Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will convene in executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(h) to discuss an individual student appeal. The meeting includes procedural items and is not open to the public.

• Discussion of an individual student appeal hearing in executive session

The Board of Education held an executive session to hear an appeal regarding an individual student. The Board voted to overturn the Superintendent's recommendation for a full calendar year expulsion.

• Overturned recommendation to expel student for 365 days (5-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education approved several consent items including personnel actions, policy changes, and charter school contracts for Aurora Expeditionary Learning Academy and Global Village Academy. The board also voted to renew William Smith High School's pilot status for an additional three years. Public comment was held at this meeting, the second monthly meeting.

• Approved changes to Policy DJB, Purchasing Guidelines
• Approved 5-year charter contract for Aurora Expeditionary Learning Academy
• Approved 3-year charter contract for Global Village Academy
• Approved William Smith High School pilot status for three more years
• Approved personnel action items and results progress monitoring reports

The Board of Education approved the pilot school plan for William Smith High School for an additional three years. The Board also approved charter contracts for Aurora Expeditionary Learning Academy and Global Village Academy.

• Approved pilot status for William Smith High School for 3 years (6-0)
• Approved Aurora Expeditionary Learning Academy charter contract (6-0)
• Approved Global Village Academy charter contract (6-0)
• Approved changes to Policy DJB Purchasing Guidelines (6-0)
• Approved Result Progress Monitoring Reports 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3 (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for April 16, April 27, April 28, and May 7 (6-0)
• Approved May 14 agenda (5-1)

Board of Education Work Session

The board will discuss Results Progress Measures on equity, specifically increasing the percentage of 9th grade Black and Hispanic/Latino students meeting college-ready benchmarks on the PSAT. They will also conduct a fourth-quarter board self-evaluation with a facilitator. The agenda was approved, and the meeting concludes with procedural items.

• Results Progress Measure 4.1: increase percentage of Black/Hispanic 9th graders meeting college-ready benchmarks in Math and EBRW on Horizon Practice PSAT
• Results Progress Measure 4.2: same for EBRW only
• Results Progress Measure 4.3: same for Math only
• Board Self-Evaluation for Quarter 4 with facilitator AJ Crabill
• Next meeting: May 14, 2024 at 6:00 PM, followed by Executive Session May 15

The Board of Education conducted its fourth-quarter self-evaluation to identify strengths and weaknesses in improving student outcomes, resulting in a total score of 49. The Board also reviewed progress monitoring data regarding equity and PSAT benchmarks for 9th grade Black and Hispanic/Latinx students.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Designated Director Duncan as official timekeeper for minutes on results and limitations
• Adjourned the work session (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat on April 28, 2024, at CSU Global. The agenda includes a session with Emergenetics facilitator Dr. Debbie Brown to enhance communication and trust, followed by a team-building activity led by Board President Dr. Anne Keke. No substantive decisions or public hearings are scheduled.

• Discussion: Work with Emergenetics facilitator Dr. Debbie Brown on enhancing communication and building trust
• Activity: Team-building exercise led by Board President Dr. Anne Keke

The Board of Education held a retreat focused on communication and trust-building. No substantive policy decisions or budget approvals were recorded during this session.

• Adjourned meeting (7-0)

Board of Education Retreat

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat with team building, an instructional update from Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nia Campbell, facilitator training from Council of the Great City Schools, and a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion presentation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; all items are informational or discussion-based.

• Instructional update from Chief Academic Officer Dr. Nia Campbell
• Board facilitator training from Council of the Great City Schools facilitator AJ Crabill
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion presentation from APS Executive Director of DEI Jaelyn Coates
• Team building activity led by Board President Dr. Anne Keke

The Board of Education conducted a one-day retreat featuring team building and facilitator training. Members received updates on instructional equity and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) work. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made.

Board of Education Business Meeting

This business meeting included approval of several consent agenda items: minutes, board director conference reimbursements for the NSBA conference, personnel action items, progress measures for early literacy and high school graduation, a limitation progress report on elective course access, and a contract with Kelly Education to operate the substitute program for the 2024-25 school year. A student performance presentation and recognition of excellence also took place.

• Approved contract with Kelly Education to run APS substitute program for 2024-25 school year
• Approved board director reimbursements for attending NSBA conference in New Orleans
• Approved personnel action items from Human Resources
• Approved Results Progress Measure 1.1 for early literacy (i-Ready ELA target) and 2.2 for college/career readiness in 11th grade
• Approved Limitations Progress Measure 2.1 on elective course access (art, music, PE) at 95% or above

The Board of Education approved a contract with Kelly Education to manage the district's substitute program for the 2024-25 school year. Members also approved specific progress measures for early literacy and high school graduation, as well as a report on elective course access. Personnel action items and board member travel reimbursements were approved.

• Approved contract for Kelly Education to operate the APS substitute program for 2024-25 (6-0)
• Approved Results Progress Measures 1.1 (Early Literacy) and 2.2 (High School Graduation) (6-0)
• Approved Limitations Progress Monitoring Report 2.1 regarding elective course access (6-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items as presented (6-0)
• Approved Board Director conference reimbursements for NSBA Conference in New Orleans (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from March 19, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from April 2, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved the April 16, 2024 meeting agenda (6-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board will receive an overview of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Evaluation, including themes and action steps from a six-month gap analysis. They will also review progress on early literacy and high school graduation results, and a limitation report on whole child support (elective course access). The agenda was reordered by motion to move the DEI presentation to the top.

• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Gap Analysis Overview presentation
• Results Progress Monitoring: 3rd grade literacy (i-Ready ELA target 24.5% by end of 23-24) and 11th grade college/career readiness (target 46.2% by May 2024)
• Limitation Progress Monitoring: Elective course access (art, music, PE) target at or above 95% through May 2025
• Approval of agenda with motion to move Gap Analysis Overview to top (motion carried 6-1)

The Board of Education reviewed progress monitoring reports for early literacy, high school graduation, and elective course access. The Board also received an overview of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Evaluation. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during this work session.

• Approved agenda change to move Gap Analysis Overview to the top (6-1)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Board of Education approved food service contracts for the 2024-2025 school year and reviewed student performance metrics. The board also accepted a 2024 implementation timeline and updated the progress monitoring calendar.

• Contract with Shamrock Foods for school meals: estimated $4,000,000 annually
• Contract with Greco and Sons for produce: estimated $1,500,000 annually
• Approval of Personnel Action Items, including the retirement of Patricia Miller
• Acceptance of Results Progress Measures for 6th Grade Equity
• Approval of the revised 2024-2025 Progress Monitoring Calendar

The Board of Education approved food service contracts with Shamrock Foods and Greco and Sons. The board also accepted results progress monitoring reports and an updated implementation timeline.

• Approved 2024-2025 food service contract with Shamrock Foods for estimated $4M (6-1)
• Approved 2024-2025 food service contract with Greco and Sons for estimated $1.5M (6-1)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (6-1)
• Accepted Results Progress Monitoring reports for 6th Grade Equity (6-1)
• Approved revised 2024-2025 Progress Monitoring Calendar (6-1)
• Accepted 2024 Implementation Timeline with corrected verbiage (6-1)
• Approved minutes from 2/20/2024 Business Meeting (6-1)
• Approved minutes from 3/5/2024 Work and Executive Sessions (6-1)

Board of Education Executive Session

This is a closed executive session of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. The only substantive item is an appeal hearing for an individual student, conducted under Colorado statute for confidential discussions. The meeting is procedural and not open to the public.

• Executive session for student appeal hearing under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(h)

The Board of Education met in executive session to conduct an appeal hearing regarding an individual student. The Board voted to accept the Superintendent's recommendation for expulsion.

• Accepted expulsion recommendation from the Superintendent (3-2)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education holds a work session to review Results Progress Monitoring for 6th grade equity goals for Hispanic/Latinx and Black students in literacy and math, and to review Limitation Progress Measures from the superintendent. The board will later vote on accepting the progress reports at a future business meeting.

• Presentation of Results Progress Measures for 6th grade equity (Result 3) targeting increased on-grade-level performance in CMAS and i-Ready assessments
• Review of superintendent's planned measures and targets for monitoring Board Limitations during the 2023-24 school year

The Board of Education conducted a work session to monitor progress toward 6th grade equity goals and superintendent performance limitations. No final votes were taken on these reports; the Board will vote to accept the Progress Monitoring Reports at a future Business Meeting.

• Approved the March 5, 2024 meeting agenda
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:50 PM

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will decide whether to release the charter contract for Academy of Advanced Learning to the Colorado State Institute (CSI). Other action items include approval of personnel actions and nonrenewal of one-year-only employees, as well as improvement plans for North Middle School and Aurora Central High School under state accountability. The meeting also includes a student performance presentation and recognition of excellence.

• Academy of Advanced Learning charter release to CSI (Action item)
• Approval of 2024-25 one-year-only nonrenewal employees (Consent)
• North Middle School improvement plan for state accountability hearing (Consent)
• Aurora Central High School improvement plan for state accountability hearing (Consent)
• Personnel action items including hires and separations (Consent)

The Board of Education approved student performance improvement plans for North Middle School and Aurora Central High School to be presented to the State Board of Education. The Board also voted to release the Academy of Advanced Learning Charter contract to CSI. Additionally, several personnel actions and progress monitoring reports were approved.

• Approved North Middle School student performance improvement plan (7-0)
• Approved Aurora Central High School student performance improvement plan (7-0)
• Approved release of Academy of Advanced Learning Charter contract to CSI (6-1)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (7-0)
• Approved Nonrenewal of One Year Only Employees for 2024-25 (7-0)
• Approved Result Progress Monitoring Reports for Result 2, 2.1, and 2.3 (7-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from 1/10, 1/16, and 2/6 (7-0)

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will discuss improvement plans for North Middle School and Aurora Central High School, both currently on the state accountability clock. The board also will hear updates on enrollment, graduation and dropout trends, and consider approval of the 2024-25 academic calendar. Additionally, the board will discuss its own handbook, vision action plan, and complete a quarterly self-evaluation.

• Presentation of North Middle School's state hearing plan to improve student performance
• Presentation of Aurora Central High School's pathway plan for state accountability
• Approval of the 2024-25 APS Academic Calendar (motion carried)
• Overview of 2023-24 enrollment, graduation and dropout trends
• Board discussion on self-evaluation and vision action plan

The Board of Education approved the 2024-25 academic calendar. Members also reviewed performance improvement plans for North Middle School and Aurora Central High School, both of which are on the state accountability clock.

• Approved 2024-25 APS Academic calendar (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Board of Education will review the final overall high school graduation report for the 2022-23 school year and discuss progress toward board-adopted Results Progress Measures. These include targets for graduation rates and on-track indicators for 9th-12th graders. The Board will later vote on whether to accept the reports at an upcoming business meeting.

• Result 2: High School Graduation - final report for 22-23 school year presented
• Result 2 target: 4-year graduation rate from 75.9% (2022) to 78% by 2025
• Result 2.1: 9-11th graders on track to graduate – target from 48.7% (May 2023) to 53.6% (May 2024)
• Result 2.3: 12th graders on track based on credits and Menu of Options – target from 72.8% to 74.6%
• Board will vote on acceptance of these monitoring reports at a future business meeting

The Board reviewed the final Result 2 High School Graduation report for the 22-23 school year and associated progress measures. No votes were taken on the reports; the Board will vote to accept them at a future Business Meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Board of Education Business Meeting

The Board of Education will consider consent agenda items including approval of multiple sets of minutes, board director conference reimbursements for the CASB conference, personnel action items, and the proposed 2024 Legislative Priorities and Communication Protocol. The legislative priorities will guide the district's lobbying efforts during the state legislative session. Public comment is available, and a recognition event has been postponed to February 20.

• Proposed 2024 Legislative Priorities and Communication Protocol for district lobbying guidance
• Board director conference reimbursements for the December 2023 CASB conference (amounts not specified in agenda)
• Personnel Action Items from the Division of Human Resources
• Approval of minutes from November 2023 through January 2024 meetings (7 sets)
• Recognition of student/staff excellence moved to February 20 board meeting

The Board of Education approved the 2024 Legislative Priorities and a new Legislative Communication Protocol. Additionally, the board approved personnel action items, board member conference reimbursements, and several sets of meeting minutes.

• Approved 2024 Legislative Priorities and Legislative Communication Protocol (7-0)
• Approved Personnel Action Items (7-0)
• Approved Board Director conference reimbursements (7-0)
• Accepted Result Progress Monitoring Reports for Results 3.3 and 4.1 (7-0)
• Approved agenda for January 16, 2024 meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Nov 21, Dec 5, Dec 10, Dec 12, and Jan 2/8 meetings (7-0)

Board of Education Virtual Special Meeting

This is a virtual special meeting of the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education. The sole substantive item is a finance and budget training session provided by Tracie Rainey from the Colorado School Finance Project (CSFP), in preparation for the CFO's budget presentation on January 16. The agenda is otherwise procedural, consisting of call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Finance Training with Tracie Rainey from Colorado School Finance Project (CSFP) ahead of Jan. 16 budget presentation

The Board of Education held an optional virtual special meeting for finance and budget training. Tracie Rainey from the Colorado School Finance Project provided a presentation on the finance and budget process. No substantive decisions were made.

Board of Education Special Meeting

The Board of Education certified the allowable mill levies for the general fund, voter-approved overrides, abatements, and bond redemption fund to Adams and Arapahoe Counties. The action was required by state law with a deadline of January 10, 2024. The motion carried unanimously.

• Certification of mill levies for 2023 tax year to Adams and Arapahoe Counties
• Includes general fund total program, voter-approved overrides, abatements, and bond redemption fund
• Deadline extended to January 10, 2024 due to Governor's special session

The Board of Education certified the allowable mills to the Board of County Commissioners of Adams and Arapahoe Counties. This action determines the amounts to be raised from levies against taxable property for the general fund, voter-approved overrides, abatements, and the bond redemption fund.

• Approved Mill Certification (7-0)

Board of Education Work Session

The Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will receive an academic audit review from the Council of Great City Schools, covering findings from an April 2023 evaluation. They will also hear a Bond 101 presentation about general obligation bonds and district debt capacity in anticipation of a possible 2024 bond election. Additional information items include a revised 2024-25 progress monitoring calendar and a deeper dive into CMAS, i-Ready, and Horizon PSAT assessments. The board will also hear a vision presentation from Dr. Anne Keke.

• Academic Audit Review: Council of Great City Schools presents findings from April 2023 evaluation of district's academic program
• Bond 101 Presentation: Information on general obligation bonds and debt capacity for potential 2024 bond election
• Revised 2024-25 Progress Monitoring Calendar incorporating new result progress measures
• Assessment Deeper Dive: Connection between CMAS, i-Ready, and Horizon Practice PSAT
• Board member Dr. Anne Keke presents her vision for the Board of Education

The Board of Education held a work session to review an academic program evaluation and receive information on general obligation bonds and debt capacity. The Board also reviewed a revised progress monitoring calendar and assessment data. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made other than the approval of the meeting agenda.

• Approved meeting agenda (5-1)