Brandon Valley School District public meetings in 2021
101 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to enter executive session. The closed session was scheduled to discuss legal advice on litigation and personnel matters, including the Superintendent's evaluation. The meeting concluded with a vote to adjourn.
- Executive session to discuss legal issues and litigation advice
- Executive session to review Superintendent's evaluation and personnel matters
- Motion to adjourn passed 7-0
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education reviewed the 2022-23 budget development process and discussed enrollment trends showing a 1% decline. The board also approved several personnel actions and accepted donations for Centennial Middle School, Eisenhower Elementary, and Manhattan Middle School.
- Enrollment update: Total K-12 enrollment down 279 students (-1.1%) to 28,087
- Approved $55,292.50 donation from anonymous donor to Centennial Middle School
- Approved $10,000 donation from anonymous donor to Centennial Middle School
- Approved $58,924.23 donation from Eisenhower PTA to Eisenhower Elementary
- Approved $25,000 donation from Manhattan PTO to Manhattan Middle School
Special Meeting - Meeting with Legislators
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss public education issues with state legislators whose districts overlap with the school district. The agenda included a review of the draft 2022 Legislative Platform. The meeting was primarily informational and procedural, with no votes or decisions recorded in the provided text.
- Discussion with state legislators on public education issues
- Review of draft 2022 BVSD Legislative Platform
- Virtual attendance option via Google Meet
Special Meeting - CASB Annual Convention
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to authorize board members to attend the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) annual convention. The convention took place December 2-4, 2021, at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs. This agenda item was procedural, covering the roll call and authorization for attendance rather than local policy decisions.
- Authorization for three or more board members to attend the CASB Annual Convention
- Convention location: Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs
- Convention dates: December 2-4, 2021
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to certify the results of the November 2, 2021, school election for Director Districts B, E, and F. Following certification, newly elected members took their oaths of office and were seated. The Board also elected its officers, approving Nicole Rajpal as Treasurer and appointing Laura Shafer as Secretary.
- Certification of November 2, 2021, election results for Director Districts B, E, and F
- Approval of Nicole Rajpal as Treasurer
- Appointment of Laura Shafer as Secretary and Chris Buchholtz as Assistant Secretary
- Approval of Resolution 21-34 authorizing the Treasurer's facsimile signature
- Reception recognizing the service of Tina Marquis and Donna Miers
Community Meeting - Equity council meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a community meeting for its Equity Council via Zoom. The agenda states this is not a special meeting of the Board and that no action will be taken. It is categorized as discussion and information only.
- Community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council via Zoom at 6:00 PM
- Board members may attend but no action will be taken
Transportation Center Visit
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding an informational visit to its Transportation Center. Governor Polis will tour a new electric bus and receive a ride as part of a media event supporting his budget request for school district electric buses. No board action or vote will take place during this visit.
- Visit to Boulder Transportation Center at 1951 63rd St, Boulder, CO
- Governor Polis scheduled for 2:00 - 2:35 p.m.
- Demonstration of new electric bus
- Support for Governor's budget request for school district electric buses
School Visit
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is scheduled to attend a Blue Ribbon Assembly at High Peaks Elementary School. This event is for information and recognition only, with no official board actions or votes taking place. The assembly will celebrate the school receiving a Blue Ribbon award from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Blue Ribbon Assembly at High Peaks Elementary School (3995 E. Aurora Avenue)
- Recognition of U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon award
- No board action or voting scheduled
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved a consent agenda containing personnel actions, facility project closeouts, and new contracts. Key approvals included the final acceptance of the Boulder High School Recht Field House renovation and a contract for athletic trainers. The board also received informational updates on the Mill Levy Correction and strategic partnerships.
- Closeout of Boulder High School Recht Field House renovation contract for $2,640,650.00
- Approval of BVSD/Boulder Community Health athletic trainer contract for $383,955.09
- Acceptance of $100,000 donation from James Barlett for Boulder High School RV12 airplane project
- Acceptance of $35,500 donation from Bear Creek PTO for Bear Creek Elementary School
- Approval of fiber optic infrastructure maintenance contract for $230,585.25
School Visit
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education scheduled a school visit to Foothill Elementary School on November 1, 2021. The agenda states that three or more board members may attend, but explicitly notes this is not a special meeting and no action will be taken. The item is categorized as informational only.
- School visit to Foothill Elementary School, 1001 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder, CO 80304
- No official action or decisions scheduled for this meeting
Community Meeting - Equity council meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a community meeting for its Equity Council via Zoom. This is an informational session where board members may attend, but no official actions or votes will be taken.
- Community meeting of the BVSD Equity Council via Zoom at 6:00 PM
- Board members may attend, but no action will be taken
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss topics of mutual interest with the Louisville City Council. The agenda included an enrollment update, the district's strategic plan, its legislative platform, and district organization. No formal votes or policy decisions were listed on the agenda.
- Worksession with Louisville City Council
- Discussion of enrollment update
- Review of BVSD strategic plan
- Review of legislative platform
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved the purchase of five electric Type C school buses for $1,898,095, funded by a state grant and district reserves. The board also accepted a $839,252 state grant for bullying prevention programs and approved several PTO donations totaling over $83,000 for specific schools. Other actions included personnel appointments, contract amendments for therapy services, and updates to open enrollment policies.
- Purchase of 5 electric Type C school buses for $1,898,095
- Acceptance of $839,252 grant for bullying prevention and education
- Donation acceptance: $39,682 from Louisville Elementary PTO
- Donation acceptance: $25,000 from Southern Hills Middle School PTO
- Contract amendment with ProCare Therapy, LLC for $50,112
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to receive information presentations. Staff presented on 'Wrap Around Supports Through a Community School Model' and provided an update on the district's Strategic Plan and Instructional Infrastructure. The agenda consisted of procedural items and information sessions, with no votes or decisions recorded.
- Presentation on 'Wrap Around Supports Through a Community School Model'
- Update on Strategic Plan and Instructional Infrastructure
Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a community meeting of its Equity Council via Zoom. Board members may attend, but no official action will be taken by the Board during this session.
- Equity Council community meeting via Zoom at 6:00 PM
- No action to be taken by the Board of Education
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting on October 12, 2021. The agenda included a presentation by directors of student support services regarding social-emotional and mental health supports for students. The meeting also included standard procedural items such as calling the meeting to order and adjournment.
- Presentation on Social Emotional/Mental Health Supports by Directors Tammy Lawrence and Katie Romero
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved several contracts and personnel actions during its regular meeting. Key approvals included $428,490 in agreements for Colorado Preschool Program providers and $101,616 for mental health services at the Halcyon School. The board also authorized out-of-district placements for students with disabilities totaling $367,650.64.
- Approved Colorado Preschool Program agency agreements totaling $428,490 for providers including Family Learning Center and Head Start
- Approved $101,616 service agreement with Mental Health Partners for therapeutic services at Halcyon School
- Approved out-of-district placement contracts totaling $367,650.64 for The Joshua School and Laradon
- Accepted a $10,000 donation from University Hill PTA for classroom supplies
- Received updates on strategic plan metrics and legislative changes affecting PK-12 education
School Visit - ALPS Program
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education scheduled a school visit to the ALPS Program at the Arapahoe Ridge campus. Three or more board members attended the visit, which was categorized as informational. The agenda explicitly states that no action was taken and it was not a special meeting.
- School/Program visit to ALPS Program at Portable 3, 6500 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO
- No board action or vote occurred during this visit
Community Meeting - Great Ed Luncheon
This is a community meeting where three or more members of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will attend a luncheon hosted by Great Ed Colorado. The agenda explicitly states that this is not a special meeting and no action will be taken by the Board.
- Luncheon at Denver Botanical Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO
- Hosted by Great Ed Colorado
- No official Board action or votes scheduled
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting on September 28, 2021. The board voted to enter an executive session to discuss security arrangements, as permitted by state law. No regular business or public agenda items were conducted during this meeting.
- Executive session convened to discuss security arrangements
- Motion to enter executive session passed 6-0
- Meeting held at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved a $13,981,357 federal ESSER III grant for pandemic recovery and student support. The board also accepted a $209,050 grant for substance use prevention and a $55,000 donation for Bear Creek Elementary. Additional updates were provided on building projects, budget impacts from a special election, and legislative changes.
- Approved $13,981,357 ARP ESSER III grant for pandemic relief and student catch-up programs
- Approved $209,050 grant from City of Boulder for substance use prevention programs
- Accepted $55,000 donation from Bear Creek PTO for Bear Creek Elementary
- Approved $39,750 grant for local food sourcing pilot program
- Reviewed budget impact of 2021 special election and Building for Student Success updates
School Visit - Open House and Reception
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is scheduled to attend an open house and reception at Justice High School on September 22, 2021. The event celebrates the completion of the Justice High School renovation project. The agenda explicitly states this is not a special meeting and no board action will be taken.
- Open house and reception at Justice High, 805 Excalibur St, Lafayette, CO
- Celebration of Justice High School renovation project completion
- No board action or vote scheduled
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss its 2022 legislative platform and review budget status. Board members considered recommendations for upcoming legislation and heard updates on the 2021-22 budget alongside the development process for the 2022-23 budget. The meeting included procedural items such as roll call and adjournment.
- Discussion of BVSD's 2022 legislative platform
- Update on 2021-22 budget status
- Presentation on 2022-23 budget development process
School Visit - Reception
The Board of Education is attending a reception to celebrate the completion of the Recht Fieldhouse renovation project. This event is not a special meeting, and no board actions or votes will take place. Comments about the project will be made at 5:45 p.m. before the Homecoming game.
- Reception at Boulder High School's Recht Fieldhouse, 1604 Arapahoe Avenue
- Celebration of Recht Fieldhouse renovation completion
- Project comments scheduled for 5:45 p.m. in the stadium
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved several contracts and grants during its regular meeting. Key approvals included a $174,139 renewal for Newsela educational software, a $167,296 renewal for School Messenger communication services, and a $160,000 intergovernmental agreement for Family Resource Schools. The Board also accepted a $50,430 donation for Creekside Elementary and a $308,008 state grant for air quality improvements.
- Approved $174,139 renewal for Newsela contract (grades 3-12)
- Approved $167,296 renewal for Intrado School Messenger software
- Approved $160,000 contract for Family Resource Schools with City of Boulder
- Accepted $50,430 donation from Creekside Parent Organization
- Approved $308,008 grant for HEPA filter replacements in classrooms
Special Meeting
The Board of Education of Boulder Valley School District RE2 held a special meeting on August 31, 2021. The agenda consisted of procedural items: calling the meeting to order, conducting a ballot lottery for the November 2nd election, and adjourning. No business was discussed or action taken during the ballot drawing.
- Ballot lottery for November 2nd, 2021 election
- Meeting location: 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO
School Visit - Ribbon Cutting and Reception
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is scheduled to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception for the completed Halcyon School project. The event is classified as informational, and the agenda explicitly states that no board action will be taken.
- Ribbon cutting ceremony for Halcyon School project
- Event location: 3100 Bucknell Ct, Boulder, CO 80305
- Event time: 5:30 PM on August 31, 2021
- No official board action or vote scheduled
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting on August 24, 2021. The primary item was an annual work session with the District Accountability Committee (DAC) to determine areas for study and recommendations, as required by state law. The meeting also included standard procedural items like roll call and adjournment.
- Annual Board of Education/DAC Worksession to determine study areas and recommendations
- Meeting held at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved several consent items, including a $275,000 contract amendment for COVID-19 testing staff and a $141,078.60 renewal for the Schoology learning platform. The Board also permanently adopted a revised property accounting policy that raises asset recording thresholds to streamline financial tracking. Additionally, the Board accepted a $24,000 donation for Crestview Elementary and discussed proposed revisions to purchasing policies.
- Approved $275,000 contract amendment with Insight Global, LLC for COVID-19 testers and a nurse through June 2022.
- Approved $141,078.60 renewal for Schoology (PowerSchool) learning management software for grades 4-12.
- Accepted $24,000 donation from Reach Out Crest View for Crestview Elementary personnel hours.
- Permanently adopted Board Policy DID (Property Accounting), raising capital asset recording thresholds to $50,000 for buildings and $10,000 for large items.
- Approved license agreement with East Boulder Ditch Company for fence relocation at Sombrero Marsh.
Reception/Event
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is listed for a reception event on August 20, 2021. Three or more board members may attend the Impact on Education Gala "Together We Climb" dinner and silent auction at the Boulder Jewish Community Center. The agenda explicitly states this is not a special meeting and no board action will be taken.
- Impact on Education Gala "Together We Climb" dinner and silent auction
- Location: Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Avenue, Boulder CO 80303
- Time: 5:00pm
Special Meeting - Planning Session
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special planning session on August 17, 2021. The board voted to convene into executive session to discuss legal issues and advice. The meeting included a discussion on board planning and prioritization, followed by adjournment.
- Executive session convened to discuss legal issues and advice
- Board planning and prioritization discussion
- Motion to convene executive session passed 5-0
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved several contracts and amendments, including a $1,430,360 architectural design contract for New Vista High School and a $701,847 agreement for facility assessments. The board also authorized a $587,265 amendment to add air conditioning at New Vista High School and accepted a $10,000 donation for Bear Creek Elementary. Staff reported on bus driver shortages and provided updates on COVID-19 and state legislation.
- Approved $1,430,360 contract with MOA for architectural design of New Vista High School
- Approved $701,847 agreement with VFA, Inc. for facility and ADA assessments
- Authorized $587,265 amendment to add air conditioning at New Vista High School
- Accepted $10,000 donation from Bear Creek PTO for Bear Creek Elementary
- Approved Fifth Amendment to ConnectME agreement with Livewire Networks for internet speeds
Lunch with District Leadership Team
This event is a luncheon for three or more members of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education with the District Leadership Team. The agenda explicitly states this is not a special meeting and no action will be taken by the Board.
- Luncheon at BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
- No official board action or decisions scheduled
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special virtual meeting to announce its participation in the coordinated election on November 2, 2021. The board passed a resolution to hold biennial elections for director districts B, E, and F, with each winner serving a four-year term. The resolution also appointed the district's designated election official.
- Resolution 21-31: Official Notice of Intent to Participate in Election 2021
- Elections scheduled for director districts B, E, and F on November 2, 2021
- Motion passed 5-0 (Garcia, Gebhardt, Miers, Sargent, Sweeney-Miran)
Youth Equity Council Reception
This agenda item is for a reception celebrating the work of the Boulder Valley School District's Youth Equity Council. Three or more Board of Education members may attend the event at Coal Creek Elementary School. The document explicitly states this is not a special meeting and no action will be taken by the Board.
- Reception for BVSD Youth Equity Council at Coal Creek Elementary School, 801 W Tamarisk St, Louisville, CO
- Event scheduled for Thursday, June 17, 2021, at 2:00 PM
- No official Board action or vote will occur during this event
Special Meeting - District Audit Committee Meeting
The Board of Education for Boulder Valley School District RE2 held a special meeting for its District Audit Committee. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural steps: calling the meeting to order, a one-hour information session, and adjournment. No specific decisions, votes, or financial items were listed in the provided text.
- Special meeting of the District Audit Committee at 10:30 AM
- Information session scheduled from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- Location: BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO
Reception -Board of Education Library Open House
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is hosting a reception to welcome the community to the reorganized Board of Education Library at the Education Center. This event is informational only; no board action will be taken, and it is not a special meeting. The library materials were updated and reorganized following the Ed Center bond project.
- Reception at Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80304 at 4:00 PM
- Community access to BVSD instructional materials per School Board Policy IJ
- Library materials reorganized after Ed Center bond project disassembly
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to receive information from its Equity Council. The Council presented recommendations regarding school holidays, cultural celebrations, and curriculum. The Youth Equity Council was also introduced during the meeting.
- Equity Council recommendations on holidays and cultural celebrations
- Equity Council recommendations on curriculum
- Introduction of the Youth Equity Council
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved a one-time $5.8 million stipend for employees who worked during the 2020-21 school year. The board also authorized participation in the State Interest Free Loan Program, allowing the district to borrow up to $75 million for the 2021-22 fiscal year. Additional approvals included the renewal of the Horizons K-8 charter contract and the Superintendent's contract for 2021-2022.
- Approved a $5,800,000 one-time stipend for current employees who worked during the 2020-21 school year
- Authorized borrowing up to $75,000,000 from the State Interest Free Loan Program for the 2021-22 fiscal year
- Approved the renewal contract for Horizons K-8 charter school
- Approved the Superintendent's contract and evaluation for the 2021-2022 school year
- Approved a $325,500 renewal of the Dreambox Math Agreement through August 21, 2022
Community Meeting - Title IX Advisory Council Information Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a virtual community informational meeting for its Title IX Advisory Council. The agenda states that no action will be taken and this is not a special meeting of the Board, though three or more board members may attend.
- Virtual community informational meeting for the Title IX Advisory Council
- No official action or vote scheduled for this meeting
Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a community meeting of its Equity Council via Zoom on May 26, 2021. The agenda states that three or more board members may attend, but this is not a special board meeting and no action will be taken. The item is categorized as information and discussion only.
- Community meeting of BVSD Equity Council via Zoom at 5:00 PM
- No action will be taken by the Board of Education
- Zoom link provided for community viewing
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting on May 25, 2021. The agenda consisted of procedural steps to convene a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the evaluation of the Superintendent. No public business or voting on other items was scheduled for this meeting.
- Executive session to discuss Superintendent evaluation under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)
- Meeting location: Mt. Bierstadt Conference Room, 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved several consent items, including the final acceptance of the Arapahoe Ridge HS/Boulder TEC renovation project funded by 2014 bond proceeds. The board also authorized a $323,319 hosting agreement with Handy Networks, LLC and a $144,000 renewal for GoGuardian student web filtering licenses. Additionally, the board accepted donations for Mesa and University Hill Elementary schools and approved weighted grades for Career and Technical Education courses.
- Final acceptance of ARHS/Boulder TEC renovation contract with FCI Constructors for $11,234,090.49
- Hosting and managed services agreement with Handy Networks, LLC for $323,319.20
- GoGuardian license renewal for student web filtering for $144,000.00
- Acceptance of $32,000 donation from Mesa PTO to Mesa Elementary
- Approval of weighted grades for Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses
Special BVSD Honor Roll
This agenda covers a special Honor Roll ceremony at Boulder High School. It is not a formal meeting of the Board of Education, and no decisions or votes will occur. The event is informational only.
- Honor Roll ceremony at Christian Recht Field, 1604 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
- Event time: 7:00 PM on May 24, 2021
- No board action or vote scheduled
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to convene in executive session for private discussions on legal advice, charter school contracts, and personnel matters. The public portion of the meeting included an informational presentation on the district's strategic plan and instructional framework. The meeting concluded with a vote to adjourn.
- Executive session to discuss legal issues, charter school contract negotiations, and Superintendent evaluation
- Informational presentation on 'All Together for All Students' strategic plan and instructional framework
- Motion to adjourn passed with 5 votes in favor
School Visit - Columbine Elementary School
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education scheduled a school visit to Columbine Elementary School on May 14, 2021. The agenda lists only the time and location of the visit, with no specific decisions, votes, or policy discussions recorded.
- School visit at Columbine Elementary School, 3130 Repplier St, Boulder, CO 80304
- Visit scheduled for 9:30 AM
Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education announced a community meeting of its Equity Council to be held via Zoom. The agenda states that three or more Board members may attend, but no official action will be taken by the Board during this session.
- Community meeting of the BVSD Equity Council via Zoom at 5:00 PM
- Notice that no action will be taken by the Board of Education
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved a consent agenda containing personnel actions, minutes, and several contracts. Key approvals included funding for 2021-2022 employee benefits, a $1.25 million stop-loss insurance contract, and a $100,000 contract for alternate transportation services. The board also approved a $113,000 contract amendment for reading intervention training.
- Approved 2021-2022 employee benefits funding, increasing Health Fund contribution to $638 per employee
- Approved $1,257,431.40 contract amendment with Sun Life Assurance Company for stop-loss insurance
- Approved $100,000 contract with ALC Schools for alternate transportation services due to driver shortage
- Approved $113,000 contract amendment with IMSE for Orton-Gillingham reading training
- Corrected Resolution 21-15 to remove Kelly Carmichael from the list of licensed contract non-renewals
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the preliminary budget for the 2021-22 school year. The agenda included a presentation and discussion of this budget update, followed by procedural items like roll call and adjournment. No final budget decisions or votes are recorded in the provided agenda text.
- Discussion of the 2021-22 Preliminary Budget Update
- Meeting location: 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO
Special Meeting - Negotiations
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting via Zoom on May 10, 2021. The agenda consisted of procedural steps and a single informational item: three or more board members attending the first day of negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. No votes or decisions were recorded in the provided text.
- Special meeting held via Zoom at 8:00 AM
- Board members attending first day of negotiations with Boulder Valley Education Association
School Visit - Emerald Elementary School
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education scheduled a school visit to Emerald Elementary School. The agenda lists only the time and location for this visit.
- School visit at Emerald Elementary School, 275 Emerald St, Broomfield, CO, at 10:15 AM
School Visit - Kohl Elementary School - CANCELED
The scheduled school visit at Kohl Elementary School was canceled. The agenda lists a single item that was not held.
- School visit at Kohl Elementary School, 1000 W 10th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020, canceled
School Visit - Casey Middle School
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education has scheduled a school visit at Casey Middle School, 1301 High St, Boulder, CO 80304, at 10:30 AM on Friday, April 30, 2021. The agenda lists no votes, contracts, or policy decisions — it is a single site-visit notice.
- School visit at Casey Middle School, 1301 High St, Boulder, CO 80304
- Scheduled for 10:30 AM on Friday, April 30, 2021
- No action items, contracts, or public hearings listed
Community Meeting - Title IX Advisory Council Information Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education has noticed a virtual community information meeting of its Title IX Advisory Council at 6:00PM on April 29, 2021. Three or more board members may attend, but this is not a special board meeting and no action will be taken. The agenda contains only this single information item, with no substantive decisions or discussion topics listed.
- Virtual Title IX Advisory Council information meeting at 6:00PM
- Three or more Board of Education members may attend
- No action will be taken; not a special board meeting
- Notice issued by Laura Shafer, Secretary, Board of Education (720-561-5114)
Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education has noticed that three or more board members may attend a community meeting of the district's Equity Council on April 28, 2021 at 5:00 PM via Zoom. The notice states this is not a special meeting of the Board of Education and no action will be taken. The agenda contains only this informational item, with a presentation file attached.
- Community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council, April 28, 2021, 5:00 PM via Zoom
- Three or more Board of Education members may attend
- District states this is not a special board meeting and no action will be taken
- Agenda lists only one informational item (1.01 Notice of Community Meeting)
- Attachment: _BVSD_4_28.pptx.pdf (402 KB)
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education is holding a special meeting at 5:00 PM at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO. The only substantive agenda item is a presentation for the board to receive regarding strategic plan metrics. No decisions, contracts, or public hearings are listed; the meeting opens with roll call and ends with adjournment.
- Presentation on strategic plan metrics (attachment: Strategic Plan Long-Term Outcome Metrics April 2021.pdf)
- Meeting livestreamed on BV22
- Adjournment listed as an action item
- No public hearing or public comment item on the agenda
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education meets April 27, 2021 to act on a consent grouping of routine items, including a furniture contract for Justice High School, final acceptance of the Administration/Warehouse construction project, personnel actions, and a $900,000 federal after-school grant. The meeting also includes information updates on COVID-19, sustainability, a bus driver shortage, and state legislation. Public comment is scheduled before the action items.
- Contract with Boulder Commercial Interiors for Justice High School furniture, fixtures, and equipment at $100,118.46, funded 54% by Capital Reserve and 46% by BEST grant funds
- Final acceptance of the Administration/Warehouse Building CM/GC contract with JHL Constructors, Inc., total contract amount $21,775,487.93 including $1,746,054.93 in approved change orders
- Resolution 21-15 to non-renew licensed probationary teacher contracts before the June 1 state deadline
- Grant of $900,000 over three years from the Colorado Department of Education for 21st Century Learning Centers at Sanchez and Emerald elementary schools
- Information updates on COVID-19, the 2021 Sustainability Plan, a district bus driver shortage, and Colorado PK-12 legislation
Special Meeting - Negotiations
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom at 1:00 PM on April 26, 2021. The only substantive item is an information item noting that three or more board members may attend the first day of negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. The agenda otherwise consists of procedural roll call and adjournment items.
- Special meeting held via Zoom at 1:00 PM
- Three or more board members may attend the first day of negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association
- No action items listed beyond adjournment
School Visit - Fairview HS
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education has scheduled a school visit at Fairview High School, 1515 Greenbrier Blvd, Boulder CO 80305, at 11:00 AM on Friday, April 23, 2021. The agenda lists no votes, contracts, or policy decisions — it is a single site-visit notice. The notice is signed by Board Secretary Laura Shafer.
- School visit at Fairview High School, 1515 Greenbrier Blvd, Boulder CO 80305
- Scheduled for 11:00 AM on Friday, April 23, 2021
- No action items, contracts, or public hearings listed on this notice
Special Meeting - Negotiations Sub-Committee on Preamble, Job Security, Teacher workload and HyFlex teaching
This posting is for a Boulder Valley School District RE2 special meeting notice tied to BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee sessions on the preamble, job security, teacher workload, and HyFlex teaching. The agenda itself is procedural: it lists call to order, two information items, and adjournment. The information items state that three or more Board of Education members may observe BVEA subcommittee meetings via Google Meet, and that no action will be taken. No decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts appear in the agenda text.
- Subcommittee topics: preamble, job security, teacher workload, and HyFlex teaching
- Board members may observe BVEA subcommittee meetings via Google Meet
- Agenda states this is not a special meeting of the Board and no action will be taken
- Sessions listed for April 20 and April 21, 2021, 11:30pm-2:30pm
- Only agenda action item is adjournment
Special Meeting - Meeting with Erie Board of Trustees
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special meeting hosted virtually at 6:30 PM, streamed live on BV22. The only substantive item is a worksession with the Town of Erie Board of Trustees; no votes or action items are listed beyond adjournment. Topics of mutual interest may include reopening of BVSD schools, BVSD's strategic plan and legislative platform, enrollment, and District organization.
- Worksession with the Town of Erie Board of Trustees (discussion/information only)
- Possible topics: reopening of BVSD schools, strategic plan, legislative platform
- Possible topics: enrollment and District organization
- Meeting hosted virtually at 6:30 PM, watchable live on BV22
- Agenda lists no contracts, rezonings, fee changes, or public hearings
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education is holding a special meeting at 5:00 PM at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO, also streamed live on BV22. The only substantive agenda item is an information update from staff on the "Equal School Day." No action items other than adjournment appear on the agenda.
- Staff update on the "Equal School Day" (agenda item 2.01, information only)
- Meeting held at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80303 at 5:00 PM
- Live stream available on BV22
- Adjournment listed as the only action item (3.01)
Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education has noticed that three or more board members may attend a community meeting of the district's Equity Council on April 14, 2021 at 5:00 PM via Zoom. The notice states this is not a special meeting of the Board of Education and no action will be taken. The agenda contains no substantive items beyond this notice.
- Community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council via Zoom, April 14, 2021, 5:00 PM
- Three or more Board of Education members may attend
- Notice states this is not a special Board meeting and no action will be taken
- Zoom link provided for community viewing: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83819457496
- Contact: Laura Shafer, Secretary, Board of Education, 720-561-5114
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education meets April 13, 2021 for a regular meeting, with public comment and updates on COVID-19, the Building for Student Success bond program, and Colorado education legislation. The board will vote on a consent grouping that includes personnel actions, prior meeting minutes, two school donations, an independent audit services contract, and amendments to the ConnectME fiber agreement. No rezonings or fee changes appear on this agenda.
- Consent vote on $468,410 contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for independent audit services ($88,300 first year, plus four option years)
- Fourth Amendment to ConnectME agreement with Livewire Networks using a $1,037,000 Connecting Colorado Students Grant to expedite fiber rollout
- Fiber lease with Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative for $52,704 to serve Sugarloaf, Magnolia, Coal Creek Canyon, Blue Mountain Estates, Nederland Ridge Road, and Lakeshore neighborhoods
- $10,000 donation from Aaron Solomon to Crestview Elementary for library non-fiction updates
- $41,659 donation from Foothill Elementary PTO for classroom supplies and student scholarships
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education holds a special meeting on April 13, 2021, at 4:30 PM, in a hybrid format (Google Meet and 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80303). The board will vote on convening into executive session to discuss real estate and legal issues and advice on charter school contract issues and litigation. After the executive session, the board will reconvene for a discussion of the 2021-22 Preliminary Budget, then consider adjournment.
- Vote to convene into executive session on real estate [C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a)] and legal issues and advice on charter school contract issues and litigation [C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b)]
- Executive session motion passed: Yes — Richard Garcia, Kathy Gebhardt, Tina Marquis, Donna Miers, Lisa Sweeney-Miran, Stacey Zis; not present at vote: Kitty Sargent
- Discussion of the 2021-22 Preliminary Budget (attachment: 2021-22 Preliminary Budget Worksession - 04-13-21.pdf)
- Adjournment
Special Meeting - Negotiations Sub-Committee on Special Education Caseload
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education lists a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Special Education Caseload. The agenda is largely procedural: it calls the meeting to order, notes four subcommittee sessions in April that board members may observe via Google Meet, and lists adjournment. The agenda states these are not special meetings of the Board of Education and that no action will be taken.
- Subcommittee sessions scheduled April 12 (2:00-6:00pm), April 20 (8:30-11:30am), and April 22 (8:00-9:00am and 3:00pm-4:00pm)
- Board members may observe via Google Meet; agenda states no action will be taken
- Meetings held at BVEA office, 1345 Plaza Ct N, Lafayette, CO 80026
- Agenda lists only roll call, information items, and adjournment
Special Meeting - Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation/Benefits
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education lists a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation/Benefits for April 7, 2021, held via Google Meet. The agenda is largely procedural: it calls the meeting to order, notes that three or more board members may observe two subcommittee sessions (April 7, 1:00-4:00pm and April 15, 10:30am-1:30pm), and states that no action will be taken at those sessions. The only listed action item is adjournment. No compensation or benefits proposals, dollar figures, or decisions appear in the agenda text.
- Special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation/Benefits, April 7, 2021, via Google Meet
- Board members may observe subcommittee session April 7, 2021, 1:00pm-4:00pm
- Board members may observe subcommittee session April 15, 2021, 10:30am-1:30pm
- Agenda states no action will be taken at the observed subcommittee meetings
- Only action item listed is adjournment
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special meeting at 12:00 PM on April 5, 2021, hosted via Google Meet with no public participation. The board will discuss three Colorado legislative items: BVSD's proposed amendments to SB21-182 on school discipline, the K-12 accountability systems performance audit bill, and HB21-1051 on publicly available information about public employment applicants. No votes or decisions are scheduled beyond adjournment.
- Discussion of BVSD's proposed amendments to SB21-182 concerning school discipline legislation
- Discussion of the K-12 Education Accountability Systems Performance Audit bill
- Discussion of HB21-1051 on publicly available information about applicants for public employment
- Special meeting held via Google Meet with no public participation; livestreamed on BV22
- Adjournment listed as the only action item
Special Meeting - Negotiations Sub-Committee on Planning Time
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education lists a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Planning Time for April 1, 2021, held via Google Meet. The agenda is largely procedural: it opens with roll call and closes with adjournment. The only substantive items are notices that three or more board members may observe BVEA subcommittee meetings on April 1, April 15, and April 21, 2021; the agenda states these are not board meetings and no action will be taken.
- Board members may observe BVEA/BVSD Middle School Planning Subcommittee meeting April 1, 2021, 12:00pm-3:30pm via Google Meet
- Board members may observe subcommittee meeting April 15, 2021, 12:30pm-3:30pm via Google Meet
- Board members may observe subcommittee meeting April 21, 2021, 12:30pm-3:30pm via Google Meet
- Agenda states no action will be taken at these observed subcommittee meetings
- Only board action item listed is adjournment
Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education has noticed that three or more board members may attend a community meeting of the district's Equity Council on March 31, 2021 at 5:00 PM via Zoom. The notice states this is not a special meeting of the Board of Education and that no action will be taken. The agenda contains only this informational item, with no decisions, contracts, or public hearings listed.
- Community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council, March 31, 2021, 5:00 PM via Zoom
- Three or more Board of Education members may attend
- Notice states this is not a special Board meeting and no action will be taken
- Zoom link provided for community viewing: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83819457496
- Contact: Laura Shafer, Secretary, Board of Education, 720-561-5114
Special Meeting - Negotiations Sub-Committee on Assessment
This is a special meeting notice for the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Assessment of the Boulder Valley School District RE2 in Colorado. The agenda is largely procedural: it lists a call to order and roll call, informational items about five upcoming subcommittee meetings in March and April 2021, and an adjournment. The agenda states that three or more Board of Education members may observe the BVEA subcommittee meetings via Google Meet, that this is not a special meeting of the Board, and that no action will be taken.
- Call to order and roll call (procedural)
- Info item: Assessment Subcommittee meeting Wed, Mar 31, 2021, 1:00pm-2:00pm
- Info item: Assessment Subcommittee meeting Thu, Apr 8, 2021, 2:30pm-3:30pm
- Info items also list meetings Apr 21 (11:30am-1:00pm), Apr 22 (2:00pm-3:00pm), and Apr 29 (1:00pm-3:00pm)
- Agenda states no action will be taken; adjournment is the only action item
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education is holding a special meeting virtually at 12:00 PM on Monday, March 29, 2021. The agenda lists only three items: calling the meeting to order and roll call, a discussion with Senator John Hickenlooper's education staff, and adjournment. No votes on contracts, budgets, or policies appear on the published agenda.
- Virtual special meeting at 12:00 PM, March 29, 2021
- Board to meet with Senator John Hickenlooper's education staff (discussion/information item)
- Adjournment listed as an action item
- No public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts listed on the agenda
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting hosted via Google Meet with no public participation. The only substantive item is a discussion of BVSD's proposed amendments to SB21-182, a state school discipline bill. The meeting opens with roll call and ends with adjournment.
- Special meeting held via Google Meet; no public participation, attendees must remain muted
- Board members will discuss BVSD's proposed amendments to SB21-182 concerning school discipline legislation
- Supporting documents include SB21-182.pdf, a redline version, and 2021a_sb182_00.pdf
- Agenda otherwise limited to call to order/roll call and adjournment
School Board Candidate Open House
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education is holding a Candidate Open House via Google Meet at 6:30 PM on March 29, 2021. The event is informational: board members will share information about board service with community members who may want to run for a board seat. This is not a special meeting of the board, and no action will be taken.
- Candidate Open House via Google Meet at 6:30 PM on March 29, 2021
- Three or more board members may attend to share information about board service
- Aimed at community members interested in running for a BVSD Board of Education position
- Not a special meeting of the Board of Education; no action will be taken
- Attachment: bvsd school board candidate 2021.pdf (57 KB)
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting via Google Meet at 12:00 PM on March 18, 2021. The only substantive agenda item is a discussion of BVSD's proposed amendments to SB21-182, a state bill concerning school discipline. No votes or action items are scheduled beyond adjournment.
- Discussion of BVSD's proposed amendments to SB21-182 on school discipline
- Meeting held via Google Meet and livestreamed on BV22
- No action items scheduled other than adjournment
Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education notes that three or more of its members may attend a community meeting of the district's Equity Council, held via Zoom at 5:00 PM on March 17, 2021. The agenda states this is not a special meeting of the Board of Education and that no action will be taken. The only listed item is a notice of the community meeting, with one attached presentation file.
- Community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council via Zoom at 5:00 PM
- Three or more Board of Education members may attend
- No action will be taken; not a special Board meeting
- Attachment: BVSD_3_17.pptx.pdf (515 KB)
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special meeting on March 16, 2021, via Google Meet. The board will hear a staff update on the strategic plan "All Together for All Students" and vote on two action items: adopting the District Unified Improvement Plan and approving Resolution 21-12 supporting secure firearm storage legislation. The agenda also includes routine opening and adjournment items.
- Vote on District Unified Improvement Plan, required for submission to the Colorado Department of Education by April 15, 2021
- Vote on Resolution 21-12 supporting legislative action on secure firearm storage and gun safety
- Staff presentation on strategic plan "All Together for All Students," including early learnings from Alicia Sanchez and Columbine
- Meeting held via Google Meet at 5:00 PM and livestreamed on BV22
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education meets March 9, 2021 via Zoom to hear a COVID-19 update, District Accountability Committee feedback on the proposed Unified Improvement Plan, and a legislative update. In a single consent vote, the Board is asked to approve personnel items, February 23 meeting minutes, several bond-funded construction contracts and closeouts, a reduction in force timeline resolution, and a student voter registration resolution. The agenda also includes a public hearing and public participation period, with speakers required to sign up by noon the day of the meeting.
- Roofing contract for Nederland Middle-Senior High School awarded to Colorado Moisture Control, Inc. for $432,971.00, funded by 2014 bond proceeds
- Final closeout of Sombrero Marsh construction contract with FCI Constructors at $510,966.78 after change orders
- Final closeout of Monarch High School general contractor contract with Halcyon Construction, Inc. at $444,164.39
- Resolution 21-11 adopting a reduction in force timeline, with BVEA notification required before March 15
- Cancellation of the March 23, 2021 regular board meeting due to spring break
School Board Candidate Open House
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a Candidate Open House via Google Meet at 11:30 AM on March 9, 2021. The event is for sharing information about board service with community members who may be interested in running for a board position. This is not a special meeting of the Board, and no action will be taken. Three or more board members may attend.
- Candidate Open House for BVSD Board of Education, March 9, 2021, 11:30 AM via Google Meet
- Purpose: share information about board service with potential candidates
- Not a special meeting; no action will be taken
- Three or more board members may attend
- Contact: Laura Shafer, Secretary, 720-561-5114
Special Meeting - Negotiations
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting focused on negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. The only substantive agenda item is an information/discussion item noting that three or more board members may attend the negotiations. No decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda; the meeting ends with an adjournment item.
- Special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education
- Agenda item 2.01: Negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association
- Note that three or more board members may attend the negotiations
- Meeting starts at 1:00 PM at 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder CO; watchable on BV22
- No action items listed except adjournment
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education holds a special virtual meeting on March 5, 2021. The only substantive item is an information/discussion session with Representative Edie Hooten to share the board's resolution on high potency THC products, passed February 9, 2021. The meeting opens with roll call and ends with adjournment; no votes or contracts are listed on the agenda.
- Special virtual meeting at 4:30 PM
- Discussion with Representative Edie Hooten on the board's high potency THC resolution
- Resolution 21-08 on High Potency Marijuana Products, passed February 9, 2021, is attached
- No action items other than adjournment are listed
Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education notes that three or more board members may attend a community meeting of the district's Equity Council via Zoom on March 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM. The notice states this is not a special meeting of the Board of Education and no action will be taken. The agenda contains only this informational item, with attached documents but no listed votes, contracts, or public hearings.
- Community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council via Zoom, 5:00 PM, March 3, 2021
- Three or more Board of Education members may attend
- Notice states this is not a special Board meeting and no action will be taken
- Agenda lists only one informational item (1.01 Notice of Community Meeting)
- Three file attachments referenced: BVSD_EC_2021_Meeting1.pdf, BVSD_EC_meeting2.pdf, BVSD_EC_meeting2SPA.pptx (1).pdf
Special Meeting - Negotiations
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on March 1, 2021, focused on negotiations. The agenda states that three or more board members may attend the first day of negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. The only other items are calling the meeting to order and adjourning; no decisions, contracts, or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.
- Special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education, March 1, 2021, 1:00 PM at 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder CO
- Agenda item 2.01: three or more board members may attend the first day of negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association
- No action items listed beyond adjournment; no contracts, dollar amounts, or public hearings on the agenda
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education holds a special meeting virtually at 12:15 PM on Friday, February 26, 2021. The only substantive item is an information/discussion session with Representative Judy Amabile, where the Board will share its resolutions on assessment and SPED funding, both passed on February 9, 2021. The meeting opens with roll call and ends with adjournment; no votes or decisions beyond adjournment are listed on the agenda.
- Special meeting held virtually at 12:15 PM on Feb 26, 2021
- Discussion with Representative Judy Amabile (information only, no action listed)
- Board to share resolutions on assessment and SPED funding passed Feb. 9, 2021
- Agenda otherwise limited to roll call and adjournment
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a virtual special meeting on February 26, 2021. The only substantive item is an information session with Camilla Vogt of Senator John Hickenlooper's office, where the Board will share two resolutions passed on February 9, 2021 — one on standardized assessments and one supporting increased federal IDEA funding. No votes or action items are scheduled beyond adjournment.
- Information session with Camilla Vogt of Senator John Hickenlooper's office
- Resolution 21-06 on Standardized Assessments in 2020-2021 (passed Feb 9, 2021)
- Resolution 21-07 in Support of Increased IDEA Funding from the Federal Government (passed Feb 9, 2021)
- Meeting held virtually at 9:00 AM
- Only action item is adjournment
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education holds a special virtual meeting at 12:00 PM on February 24, 2021. The only substantive item is an information discussion: the Board will meet with Senator Michael Bennet to share two resolutions passed on February 9, 2021 — Resolution 21-07 supporting increased federal IDEA funding and Resolution 21-06 on standardized assessments in 2020-2021. No votes or action items are scheduled apart from adjournment.
- Special virtual meeting at 12:00 PM, Feb 24, 2021
- Board to meet with Senator Michael Bennet to share resolutions
- Resolution 21-07: support for increased federal IDEA (special education) funding
- Resolution 21-06: standardized assessments in 2020-2021
- Both resolutions passed Feb 9, 2021; no new action items on this agenda
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education holds a special meeting via Zoom at 5:00 PM on February 23, 2021. The only substantive item is an information presentation by the New Vista Working Group on its recommendation for the New Vista High School bond project. No votes or action items are scheduled beyond calling the meeting to order and adjourning.
- New Vista Working Group presents its recommendation for the New Vista High School bond project
- Meeting held via Zoom at 5:00 PM
- No public hearings, contracts, or fee changes listed on the agenda
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education meets Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2021, at 6:00 PM via Zoom. The board will take up a consent grouping of routine items, including personnel actions, meeting minutes, preschool child care agency approvals, a $227,152 prevention-intervention services agreement, and final closeout of the Central Kitchen construction contract. The board will also consider Resolution 21-09 on increased IDEA special education funding, hear a COVID-19 update, and receive a legislative update.
- Consent vote on a multi-party prevention-intervention agreement with Mental Health Partners not to exceed $227,152.00, funded by BVSD, the City of Boulder, and Boulder County Public Health
- Closeout of the JHL Constructors CM/GC contract for bond-funded Central Kitchen work, total contract amount $13,601,936.73 from 2014 Bond Proceeds
- Approval of six community child care agencies to provide Colorado Preschool Program services following an RFP process
- Resolution 21-09 in support of increased IDEA funding for special education services
- Correction of Resolution 20-26 to Resolution 20-16 for non-renewal of contracts approved April 28, 2020
School Visit - University Hill Elementary School
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will visit University Hill Elementary School at 1:00 PM on February 22, 2021, to see bond improvements to the building. Three or more board members may attend. This is not a special meeting and no action will be taken.
- School visit at University Hill Elementary School, 956 16th Street, Boulder, CO 80302, at 1:00 PM
- Purpose is to view bond improvements to the building
- Three or more Board of Education members may attend
- No action will be taken; not a special meeting
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special virtual meeting on February 19, 2021. The only substantive item is an information/discussion session with Congressman Joe Neguse, where the Board will share two resolutions passed on February 9, 2021 — Resolution 21-06 on standardized assessments and Resolution 21-07 supporting increased federal IDEA funding. No votes or action items are scheduled beyond calling the meeting to order and adjourning.
- Discussion with Congressman Joe Neguse to share the Board's resolutions
- Resolution 21-06 on Standardized Assessments in 2020-2021, passed February 9, 2021
- Resolution 21-07 in Support of Increased IDEA Funding from the Federal Government, passed February 9, 2021
- Meeting held virtually at 1:00 PM
- No action items other than adjournment
Community Meeting - Equity council meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education notes that three or more of its members may attend a community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council via Zoom on Feb 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM. This is not a special meeting of the Board of Education, and no action will be taken. The agenda lists only an information item giving notice of the meeting.
- Community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council via Zoom, Feb 17, 2021, 5:00 PM
- Three or more Board of Education members may attend
- Not a special meeting of the Board of Education; no action will be taken
- Zoom link provided for community viewing
- Attachment: BVSD_EC_2021_Meeting1.pdf
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special meeting, hosted virtually at 5:00 PM, with no voting items on the agenda beyond adjournment. The board will hold a worksession with the Lafayette City Council on topics that may include school reopening, the district's strategic plan and legislative platform, enrollment, and district organization. School leadership will also present a COVID Catch Up Plan for students, and the board will review second-quarter financials and a mid-year budget analysis.
- Worksession with Lafayette City Council on reopening of BVSD schools, strategic plan, legislative platform, enrollment, and district organization
- Presentation of the COVID Catch Up Plan for students by school leadership
- Review of December 31, 2020 financial statements and 2020-21 General Operating Fund Mid-year Analysis
- Mid-year analysis and second-quarter financials to help guide 2021-22 budget development
- Financials were reviewed with the District Audit Committee on February 9, 2021
Special Meeting - District Audit Committee Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education is holding a special District Audit Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, starting at 9:00 AM via Google Meet. The agenda lists only procedural steps: call to order and roll call, an information item noting the committee will meet from 9:00am to 11:00am, and adjournment. No specific audit findings, contracts, or dollar amounts are included in the agenda text.
- Special District Audit Committee meeting, Feb 9, 2021, 9:00 AM via Google Meet
- Information item: committee meets 9:00am-11:00am
- Adjournment listed as an action item
- No audit reports, contracts, or dollar amounts detailed in the agenda
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education meets virtually on Feb 9, 2021, to hear a COVID-19 update, a strategic plan update, and a legislative update, and to vote on a consent grouping of personnel items, meeting minutes, donations, contracts, and grants. The consent group includes a $1,444,388 contract with Alliance Construction Solutions for Justice High School renovations and a $137,355 contract with ProCare Therapy. The board will also consider accepting an $11,875 donation for Douglass Elementary and two grants totaling $576,830.
- $1,444,388 contract with Alliance Construction Solutions for Justice High School renovation, funded by Capital Reserve and partially reimbursed by a B.E.S.T. grant
- $137,355 contract with ProCare Therapy, LLC for employee leaves of absence and an unfilled Speech Language Pathologist position
- $11,875 donation from Douglass PTO to Douglass Elementary for classified staff hours, with 10% redistributed to schools with 30%+ free and reduced lunch
- $175,000 EASI grant from CDE for Boulder Prep Charter School to fund a 3-year school improvement program
- $401,830 Child Care Relief Grant from CDE for 19 preschool sites and 27 Community Schools child care programs
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 8, 2021. The only substantive item is consensus training for all board members, described as discussion and information only. The agenda states this is a special meeting and no action will be taken. The meeting opens with roll call and closes with adjournment.
- Special meeting held via Zoom at 1:00 PM
- Consensus training for all Board of Education members (discussion/information only)
- Agenda states no action will be taken at this meeting
- Three or more board members may participate in the training
- No contracts, rezonings, or public hearings listed
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education meets via Google Meet at 5:00 PM on January 26, 2021. The only substantive item is a discussion with the District Accountability Executive Team about plans for the DAC's focus during spring semester 2021. No votes on contracts, rezonings, or fee changes appear on this agenda; the meeting opens with roll call and ends with adjournment.
- Special meeting held via Google Meet at 5:00 PM
- Discussion of DAC planning for second semester 2021 with the District Accountability Executive Team
- No public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts listed on the agenda
- Agenda is otherwise procedural: roll call and adjournment
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education meets virtually on Jan 26, 2021 to vote on a consent grouping that includes a revised 2020-21 budget, a $212,792 three-year Classlink identity management contract, a $10,000 donation to New Vista High School, and a $20,648 concurrent enrollment grant. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 update, a state supplemental budget update, and a transportation efficiency assessment. Public comment is allowed on agenda and non-agenda items.
- Approval of Resolution 21-02 adopting a revised 2020-21 budget for the General Fund and other district funds
- Three-year Classlink Identity and Access Management contract for $212,792, with up to five one-year renewals
- $10,000 donation from Susan and Scott McVicker to New Vista High School
- $20,648 Career and Technical Education concurrent enrollment grant from the Colorado Department of Education
- COVID-19 update from the Superintendent, staff, and public health officials
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education holds a special meeting via Google Meet at 5:00 PM on January 19, 2021. The only substantive item is a review of the 2021-22 Draft Strategic Financial Plan, which is listed as information rather than action. The meeting opens with roll call and ends with adjournment.
- Review of the 2021-22 Draft Strategic Financial Plan (information item, no vote listed)
- Meeting held via Google Meet and streamed live on BV22
- Adjournment listed as an action item
Regular Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education meets virtually on January 12, 2021, to vote on a consent agenda covering personnel actions, meeting minutes, donations, a mowing contract, a construction closeout, and a broadband infrastructure amendment. The meeting also includes a COVID-19 update, a District Accountability Committee report on 2021-2022 budget priorities, a legislative update, and public comment. Most action items are grouped into a single consent vote.
- Closeout of Adolfson & Peterson CM/GC contract for Foothill Elementary bond work, total $7,894,534.00
- Acceptance of $34,000 donation from Foothill Elementary PTO and $12,483.87 from Eisenhower PTA
- Approval of $77,022.20 mowing and landscaping contract with Longs Peak Landscaping, with options to extend three years at up to 4% annual increase
- ConnectME/Livewire Networks amendment using a $165,000 Connecting Colorado Students Grant, with $150,000 budgeted from grants
- Board acceptance of arbitration decision approving termination for cause of bus driver Patrick Myers
Special Meeting - Executive Session
The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special virtual meeting on Jan 12, 2021, to vote on convening into executive session. In closed session, the board will receive legal advice on an arbitration decision supporting the district's termination of a bus driver following allegations of improper conduct on a field trip. The only other agenda item is adjournment. No public votes on contracts or policy are scheduled in open session.
- Special meeting held virtually via Google Meet at 9:30 AM
- Vote to convene into executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) to discuss legal issues and advice on contracts and litigation
- Closed-session discussion of employment arbitration and personnel decision
- Arbitration concerns the district's termination of a bus driver over alleged improper conduct on a field trip
- Agenda otherwise limited to roll call and adjournment
Special Meeting
The Boulder Valley School District RE2 Board of Education meets in a special session at 5:00 PM via Zoom. The only substantive item is an information presentation on the negotiation processes with all associations within BVSD. No action items other than adjournment appear on the agenda.
- Special meeting held via Zoom at 5:00 PM
- Information item on BVSD negotiations process with all associations
- No public hearings, contracts, or dollar amounts listed
- Adjournment is the only action item