Brandon Valley School District, SD

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a superintendent's report, and action items. The board is expected to approve a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, meeting minutes, and the renewal of the Horizons Charter School contract. The board will also discuss future agenda items and may enter executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Renewal of Horizons Charter School contract (fiscal impact, budgeted)
• Personnel items: appointments, resignations, leaves, retirements, terminations
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026
• Public comment period (sign-up by 12 p.m. on meeting day)
• Executive session for superintendent evaluation goals and legal advice on charter contract and mediation

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder. The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, approval of minutes, a meeting date change, a $110 million state loan resolution, and several grants. They will also review a complaint under Policy KE, approve revisions to Policy KE and KE-R, and study revisions to policies on nondiscrimination and bullying.

• Resolution 26-26 authorizes borrowing up to $110,000,000 from the Colorado Interest Free Loan Program for 2026-27
• Grant from CDE for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: $115,500 for Columbine, Emerald, Sanchez, and University Hill Elementary Schools
• Grant from Boulder County for Continuum of Care: $600,000 to support school nurse professionals for substance misuse and behavioral health
• Grant from City of Boulder for Adelante!: $60,000 to support first-generation Latinx students at Boulder High School
• Approve moving August 25 regular meeting to August 18, 2026

The board voted unanimously to reject a complaint brought under Board Policies KE and KE-R. It also approved the consent grouping, which included personnel actions, the June 16, 2026 minutes, a meeting date change, a cash management plan, and three grant applications. Public participation focused on antisemitism and the ADL, with many speakers addressing the district's response.

• Rejected complaint under Policy KE and KE-R (7-0)
• Approved consent grouping including personnel items, minutes, meeting date change, cash management plan, and grants (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)

Regular Meeting - Prioritization and Planning

The board approved the superintendent's contract for the 2026-2027 school year, personnel actions, and minutes from prior meetings. It also held a planning session, studied revisions to complaints policies KE and KE-R, and convened in executive session to discuss charter school contract negotiations with Summit and Horizons.

• Approval of Superintendent's contract for 2026-2027
• Approval of personnel actions (appointments, resignations, leaves, retirements, terminations)
• Study of revisions to Board Policy KE and KE-R on complaints
• Executive session for legal advice on charter school contract negotiations with Summit and Horizons
• Board planning and prioritization session

The Board of Education approved several administrative items including the May 19 and June 9 meeting minutes. The Board also approved the Superintendent's contract for the 2026-2027 school year. No Executive Session was convened.

• Approved Board agenda (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved May 19, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's contract for 2026-2027 (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The board will discuss an update on declining enrollment trends and community engagement from spring 2026, along with a report on cell phone policy implementation. They will also vote on consent items including personnel actions, superintendent evaluation, academic calendars, and ratification of three union contracts.

• Discussion of declining enrollment trends and projected impacts on elementary school utilization
• Update on implementation of cell phone policy revised in fall 2024
• Approval of personnel actions (appointments, resignations, retirements)
• Ratification of negotiated agreement with Boulder Valley Classified Employees Association (BVCEA) effective July 1, 2026
• Ratification of negotiated agreement with Boulder Valley Education Association (BVEA) effective July 1, 2026

Regular Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing on the 2026-27 proposed budget and consider a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, approval of minutes, two donations exceeding $10,000 (Coal Creek Elementary and Mesa Elementary), and a contract for independent audit services with Plante & Moran, PLLC. The meeting also includes reports on the bond oversight committee and legislative updates.

• Public hearing and input on the 2026-27 Proposed Budget (7,716 KB attachment)
• Acceptance of $27,096.67 donation from Coal Creek PTA to Coal Creek Elementary
• Acceptance of $25,000 donation from Mesa PTO to Mesa Elementary
• Approval of contract to Plante & Moran, PLLC for independent audit services (RFP No. 26-27)
• Community Bond Oversight Committee update on Building for Student Success Bond Program

The Board of Education approved the Boulder Prep Charter School Renewal Application with an amendment regarding school calendar/instructional time. Several administrative, personnel, and financial actions were also passed via consent grouping.

• Approved Board agenda (6-0)
• Approved personnel items (7-0)
• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Accepted donation for Coal Creek Elementary (7-0)
• Accepted donation for Mesa Elementary (7-0)
• Approved contract to Plante & Moran, PLLC for independent audit services (7-0)
• Authorized transfer of funds to Culinary Center Kitchen Project (7-0)
• Renewed contract with Shamrock Foods (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board voted on a student's expulsion appeal (Resolution 26-15) and adopted new Board Policy GCS on Professional Consulting, Publishing, and Research. They also convened an executive session covering expulsion, superintendent evaluation, charter negotiations, and legal advice.

• Resolution 26-15: action on student expulsion appeal (confidential)
• Adoption of Board Policy GCS, Professional Consulting, Publishing, and Research
• Executive session for expulsion, superintendent evaluation, charter negotiations (Horizons, Summit, Peak to Peak, Boulder Prep), and Sundance contract
• Approval of meeting agenda (procedural)

The Board of Education approved a determination regarding a student's expulsion appeal and adopted the new Board Policy GCS. The meeting included an executive session to discuss student expulsion, charter school negotiations, and superintendent evaluation matters.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved entry into executive session (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-15 regarding a student's expulsion appeal determination (7-0)
• Adopted Board Policy GCS, Professional Consulting, Publishing, and Research (7-0)

BVSD Graduation events - May 15, 2026 through June 4, 2026

The Board of Education provided notice of high school graduation ceremonies occurring from May 15, 2026, through June 4, 2026. This is not a special meeting and no action will be taken.

• Peak to Peak High ceremony: May 15, 5:00 PM
• Monarch High ceremony: May 15, 7:00 PM
• Nederland High ceremony: May 16, 9:00 AM
• Arapahoe Ridge HS ceremony: May 16, 1:00 PM
• Centaurus High ceremony: May 16, 4:00 PM

Special meeting - Retirement Reception

This is a ceremonial retirement reception for BVSD staff. The board will attend but no official business or votes will occur.

• Retirement reception for BVSD staff at Acreage by Stem Ciders, 1380 Horizon Ave Unit A, Lafayette

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hear a legislative session recap and a preschool programming update before voting on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approving a $4,252,982 property and liability insurance renewal, a $1,184,900 Chromebook purchase for the 1:Web program, a $1,741,500 contract with Summit Hosting for data center services, a resolution authorizing summer contracts, and a $29,027 federal grant application for Indian education.

• Renew contract with Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool for $4,252,982 (2.75% increase over 2025-26)
• Approve $1,184,900 one-time Chromebook purchase from Riverside Technologies for 5th-12th grade 1:Web program
• Approve $1,741,500 five-year contract with Summit Hosting for cloud data center services (fixed annual cost of $348,300)
• Resolution 26-14 to authorize superintendent to accept bids and sign contracts during summer board hiatus
• Apply for and accept $29,027 federal Title VI Indian Education grant

The Board of Education approved several items via a consent grouping, including personnel actions, the 2026-2027 insurance package, and various technology purchases. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and charter school negotiations.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved personnel items via consent grouping (7-0)
• Approved April 28, 2026 minutes via consent grouping (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 insurance package renewal (7-0)
• Approved Riverside Technologies Inc. Chromebook purchase via consent grouping (7-0)
• Approved Summit Hosting contract via consent grouping (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-14 for summer hiatus contracts via consent grouping (7-0)
• Approved Title VI Indian Ed federal grant application via consent grouping (7-0)

Special Meeting - Negotiations BVEA and BVSD - Final session and Full Team meeting

This special meeting is the final negotiation session between the Boulder Valley School District board and the Boulder Valley Education Association (BVEA). The board will discuss and receive information on collective bargaining, with a full team meeting also planned. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Negotiations final session with BVEA scheduled for April 30, 2026
• Board members may attend the full team meeting alongside the BVSD negotiations team

Regular Meeting

The board will hear the superintendent’s report, public comment, and board communications. Informational presentations include a progress update on the five-year Sustainability Action Plan (Earth Month) and a legislative update. The board will vote on a consent agenda approving personnel actions, meeting minutes, and four donations exceeding $10,000 each, including books for underserved students, construction of a mountain bike trail at Nederland Middle-Senior High School, and cafeteria/outdoor furniture for Southern Hills Middle School.

• Sustainability Action Plan – final-year progress report and development of next plan
• Legislative update on Colorado PK-12 education policy and funding
• Donation from Boulder Bookstore of books valued over $10,000 for 10 underserved schools
• Donation of construction services (High Performance Earthworks and Hero DirtWorks) for a 0.9-mile mountain bike trail at Nederland Middle-Senior High School
• Donation of $64,975 from Southern Hills PTO for cafeteria tables, picnic tables, and woodshop supplies

The Board of Education approved a wide range of consent group items including personnel actions, several donations, and multiple board policies. The Board also approved the adoption of social studies materials for Traverse Middle School and a contract with Spark Energy.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions (6-0)
• Approved April 14, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Accepted donations for Instructional Services & Equity, Nederland Middle-Senior High School, and Southern Hills Middle School (6-0)
• Approved Imagine Learning Traverse Middle School Social Studies materials (6-0)
• Approved Spark Energy natural gas contract (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-12 regarding real property exchange (6-0)

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a community meeting at Monarch High School to discuss the challenges of declining enrollment. No formal action will be taken; the session is for information and community input.

• Community engagement session focused on declining enrollment in BVSD
• Meeting held at Monarch High School, 329 Campus Drive, Louisville
• No action expected; informational discussion only

Regular Meeting

The Board will receive a spring update on strategic priorities and Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) development. A walking work session will take place at the newly renovated Apex CTE Center, featuring student ambassadors and a tour of expanded programming. The session will conclude with lunch at the BVSD Culinary Center. Other items are procedural, including agenda approval and adjournment.

• Spring update on All Together for All Students strategic priorities
• Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) development for the next two-year cycle
• Walking work session to newly renovated Apex CTE Center with student ambassadors
• Tour of renovated CTE spaces and expanded programming
• Lunch at BVSD Culinary Center

The board approved its meeting agenda by a 6-0 vote. The remainder of the session was informational; members discussed the district’s strategic plan and Unified Improvement Plan but took no action on policies, budgets, or personnel. The meeting adjourned at 12:44 p.m.

• Approved Board agenda (6-0)

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

The Board of Education will attend a community meeting at Broomfield High School to observe discussions on declining enrollment. No official action will be taken during this session.

• Board to observe community engagement session on declining enrollment
• Meeting held at Broomfield High School, 1 Eagle Way
• No official action will be taken

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a community meeting, not a special board meeting, focused on challenges of declining enrollment. No board action will be taken; the session is for information and discussion. Three or more board members may attend and observe.

• Community engagement session on declining enrollment challenges in BVSD

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

The Board of Education is holding a community engagement session focused on addressing declining enrollment in BVSD. No official action will be taken at this meeting.

• Community engagement session on declining enrollment challenges in BVSD

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

This is a community meeting of the BVSD Board of Education featuring an engagement session focused on the challenges of declining enrollment. No action will be taken; it is strictly an informational and discussion session. The meeting includes procedural items (call to order and adjournment).

• Community engagement session on declining enrollment in BVSD

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss the 2026-27 Preliminary Budget and receive an update on community engagement efforts related to declining enrollment. Other agenda items include a legislative update on Colorado PK-12 education policy and funding, and consent agenda items approving personnel actions, meeting minutes, and four donations totaling over $165,000 to Boulder, Centaurus, Foothill, and Mesa schools.

• Discussion of 2026-27 Preliminary Budget (no dollar amount specified)
• Update on Resilient Schools community engagement regarding board decisions on declining enrollment
• Donation of $14,326.93 from German federal government to Boulder High School for German language and culture
• Donation of $111,288.55 from Foothill PTO to Foothill Elementary for classified personnel and supplies
• Donations of $10,000 to Centaurus High School for scholarships and $30,000 to Mesa Elementary for classified personnel

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a community meeting at New Vista High School to discuss declining enrollment. Three or more board members may attend and observe, but no official action will be taken.

• Community engagement session on declining enrollment challenges in BVSD

Special Meeting - BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Working Conditions

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education to observe the BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Working Conditions. The agenda states that no action will be taken; board members may attend and observe only. The meeting is largely procedural, with adjournment as the only action item.

• Board members may attend and observe BVSD-BVEA negotiations on working conditions
• No board action will be taken during the observation

Special Meeting - BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Instructional Autonomy

This is a special meeting where board members may attend and observe the BVSD negotiations subcommittee working with the Boulder Valley Education Association. No action will be taken; it is a discussion and information item only.

• Board members observe BVSD negotiations subcommittee with Boulder Valley Education Association (no action taken)

Special Meeting - BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Working Conditions

The BVSD Board of Education negotiations subcommittee will meet to discuss working conditions with the Boulder Valley Education Association. This is an information-only meeting where three or more board members may attend to observe, but no official action will be taken.

• Negotiations regarding working conditions with BVEA

Regular Meeting - Work Session

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved a $110 million interest-free loan for cash flow and authorized the sale of general obligation debt. The board also approved the 2026-2027 employee benefits package, including contracts with Delta Dental, RxBenefits, and UMR.

• Approve 2026-2027 employee benefits package
• Authorize $110M interest-free state loan
• Authorize sale of general obligation debt
• Discuss Artificial Intelligence in schools
• Vote to convene executive session

Special Meeting - BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Compensation

This special meeting convenes the BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Compensation. Three or more board members may attend and observe the subcommittee's work, but no board action will be taken.

• 2.01 Negotiations – board observation of compensation subcommittee discussions; no action taken

Special Meeting - BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Instructional Autonomy

This is a special meeting where three or more BVSD board members may attend and observe the BVEA and BVSD negotiations subcommittee working on instructional autonomy. No action will be taken; it is an informational and observational session only.

• Board members may observe negotiations between BVSD and the Boulder Valley Education Association on instructional autonomy

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will consider several consent agenda items, including a fee increase for the optional STAMP language assessment from $50 to up to $175. The board will also vote on accepting donations totaling over $10,000 and approving a combined AP/IB Latin course at Fairview High School. A legislative update on Colorado PK-12 education policy and funding is scheduled for discussion.

• Amendment to STAMP Assessment voluntary fee from $50 to up to $175
• Acceptance of $11,432.93 donation from Broomfield High School Band Parents
• Acceptance of office furniture donation from Altus Properties valued over $10,000
• Approval to combine AP Latin and IB Latin 4 courses at Fairview High School
• Application for $100,000 Title IV grant from CDE/Federal ESEA

The Board approved participation in class action litigation regarding social media impacts on children. Additionally, the Board passed several consent group items including personnel actions, donations, and multiple student transportation policies.

• Approved joining social media class action litigation (7-0)
• Approved STAMP Assessment Fee amendment (7-0)
• Approved combining AP Latin and IB Latin 4 courses (7-0)
• Approved applying for Title IV federal grant (7-0)
• Approved applying for School Health Professionals state grant (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved Broomfield High School donation (7-0)
• Approved Operational Services Department donation (7-0)

Special Meeting - BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Compensation

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to observe the BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Compensation. Three or more board members may attend and observe the subcommittee's work; no action or decisions will be made during this meeting.

• Board members observe BVSD-BVEA negotiations subcommittee on compensation (discussion only, no action)

Special Meeting - Negotiations BVCEA and BVSD - Opening session

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting for the opening session of negotiations with the Boulder Valley Classified Employees Association. The session is listed as a discussion and information item.

• Opening session of negotiations between BVSD and the Boulder Valley Classified Employees Association

Special Meeting - BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Working Conditions

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education where members may attend and observe the negotiations subcommittee working with the Boulder Valley Education Association on working conditions. No action will be taken at this meeting.

• Board members may observe BVSD negotiations subcommittee discussions with BVEA on working conditions (no action taken)

Regular Meeting (Daytime session)

The Board of Education will conduct a daytime session to visit Superior Elementary, Platt Middle School, and Whittier Elementary School. Board members will observe depth of knowledge and learn about MTSS practices. No action will be taken during this meeting.

• School visits to Superior Elementary, Platt Middle School, and Whittier Elementary School