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Brandon Valley School District public meetings in 2023

60 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 19, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to review and discuss all B policies at special meeting

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to study and discuss the entire chapter of B policies, which govern board operations. This work session follows initial discussions at a board retreat and will consider proposed changes, legal updates, and potential deletions. No formal decisions are expected; it is a discussion-only agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education reviews and studies board policies

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review three packets of board policies regarding codes of ethics, meetings and advisory committees, and board operations. No substantive decisions were made during the session.

Tue Dec 12, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to review 2022-23 annual comprehensive financial report with unmodified audit opinion

The board is meeting to receive the 2022-23 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report, which includes an unmodified audit opinion from CliftonLarsonAllen. The report also presents results of the single audit over federal grant expenditures, finding compliance. No votes are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational with recognition and procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education reviews 2022-23 annual financial report

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review the 2022-2023 district audit. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Tue Dec 12, 2023

Regular Meeting

District enrollment down 1.1%, sharp drop at elementary level

The Board will hear a presentation on October 2023 enrollment data showing a district-wide decline of 1.1% (249 students), with elementary enrollment dropping 2.6%. They will also receive an overview of the 2024-25 budget development process and state economic outlook. Action items include approval of personnel changes and minutes from previous meetings. Public comment will be heard on agenda or non-agenda items.

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✓ Decided: Board approves construction amendments and staff laptop contract

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of 16 items, including construction contract amendments for three schools and a laptop purchase agreement. The Board also accepted four school donations and approved personnel actions. No items were pulled from the consent grouping for individual discussion.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
126 yea
Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea · Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea
Wed Dec 6, 2023

Special Meeting - CASB Annual Convention

Board attends CASB annual convention

This special meeting is largely procedural, covering roll call, an information item about board members attending the Colorado Association of School Boards annual convention, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

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Tue Dec 5, 2023

Special Meeting

Board certifies election and seats new members at special meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting on December 5, 2023, to certify the November 7 election results for Director Districts A, C, D, and G, and to seat newly elected board members. The board also elected new officers (President, Vice President) and appointed a Treasurer, Assistant Treasurer, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary. A reception was held to recognize outgoing members Kathy Gebhardt, Richard Garcia, Lisa Sweeney-Miran, and Stacey Zis for their service.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education certifies election results and appoints new officers

The Board certified the November 7, 2023, election results for four director districts and seated new members. The Board then elected its officers and appointed staff to secretarial and treasury roles.

🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
3.01 Certify November 7, 2023, Election Results for Director Districts A, C, D, and G
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
3.04 Election and Appointment of Officers
7 yea
Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea
3.05 Resolution 23-28 Appointing Certain Board Officers and Related Authorizations
7 yea
Jorge Chavez yea · Alex Medler yea · Beth Niznik yea · Lalenia Quinlan Aweida yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Jason Unger yea
Tue Nov 28, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on $832K contract for emergency radios and amplifiers at schools

The Boulder Valley School District Board will consider approving consent agenda items including a $832,150 contract with BearCom, Inc. for bi-directional amplifiers and portable radios funded by a SAFER grant, and a $358,500 price increase for 21 school buses. The Board will also hear informational updates on elementary school lunch times and state education legislation.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Green New Deal resolution and school bus price increase

The Board of Education approved a resolution for the Green New Deal and a $358,500 cost increase for 21 school buses. Members also authorized board member compensation and approved several USDA food service grant applications.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
8.2 Resolution 23-29 Board Member Compensation
4 yea · 3 nay
Richard Garcia yea · Beth Niznik yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Kathy Gebhardt nay · Nicole Rajpal nay · Stacey Zis nay
The other 2 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Nov 14, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to discuss draft Green New Deal resolution and board member compensation

This special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education includes information presentations on the Schools of Choice policy and student fee policy revisions. Board members will study two draft resolutions: one authorizing compensation for board members (Resolution 23-29) and another on the Green New Deal (Resolution 23-30), both proposed for action at the November 28, 2023 meeting. The Green New Deal resolution is still being drafted and will be posted to the agenda later.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education held special meeting for policy and resolution reviews

The Board of Education conducted a special meeting focused on information presentations and study items. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded regarding the policies or resolutions discussed.

Tue Oct 24, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to review open enrollment policy

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to receive information on Open Enrollment Policy JECC and JECC-R. Staff will present research and the DAC policy subcommittee continues work on a memo. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board receives update on Open Enrollment Policy

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive a presentation on the district's Open Enrollment Policy. No substantive decisions or votes were made during this session.

Tue Oct 24, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on $320K agreement for Family Resource Schools

The Board will consider approving a consent agenda including a $320,000 intergovernmental agreement with Boulder for Family Resource Schools, a $97,877 donation to Louisville Elementary, and a $36,535 MOU on truancy. Informational updates cover the bond program, gifted/special education, and legislation. Public comment is scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves new school buses and various district agreements

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of items including the purchase of five diesel school buses and several intergovernmental agreements. The Board also approved the 2023-24 District Accountability Committee membership and revisions to the curriculum complaint policy.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
112 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
8.2 Approval of 23-24 District Accountability Committee Membership
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Tue Oct 17, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to discuss school attendance area boundaries

This special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education includes a dinner with the Youth Equity Council for discussion of equity issues, followed by a presentation on the School Attendance Areas Policy JC. No formal action will be taken at this meeting.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education reviews school attendance areas policy

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review Board Policy JC regarding school attendance areas, student enrollment, and boundaries. No substantive decisions were made during the session.

Tue Oct 10, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to hear enrollment survey results from Magellan Strategies

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to receive a presentation on the results of an online enrollment survey. The survey, conducted by Magellan Strategies from September 5-19, 2023, polled 1,995 parents of children in 5th grade or younger within BVSD boundaries. The board will discuss this information but take no formal action beyond adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews results of Enrollment Survey

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review the results of an Enrollment Survey. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

Tue Oct 10, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to discuss bilingual education and strategic plan metrics

The board will hear presentations on English Language Development and Bilingual Education, review Strategic Plan metrics, and receive a legislative update. Consent agenda includes approval of personnel items, minutes, and acceptance of donations totaling $40,000 to Ryan Elementary and Southern Hills Middle School, as well as a $55,000 grant for the Adelante! program at Boulder High.

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✓ Decided: Board approves resolutions supporting Proposition HH, Proposition II, and housing tax

The Board of Education approved three resolutions supporting Proposition HH, Proposition II, and the Boulder County Affordable Housing Tax Extension Ballot Measure. Other actions included approving personnel items, accepting donations, and updating instructional materials policy.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
56 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
8.2 Resolution 23-25 in Support of Proposition HH
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
8.3 Resolution 23-26 in Support of Proposition II
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
8.4 Resolution 23-27 in Support of Boulder County's Affordable Housing Tax Extension Ballot Measure
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.1 Adoption of revised Board Policy IJ, Instructional Materials Selection and Adoption
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.2 Board Policy Retirement - EBCC, EBCC-R, EBE, EBE-R1, EBE-R2, ECAB, ECAB-R
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Thu Sep 28, 2023

School Visit

Board visits Emerald Elementary for Universal Preschool Program

This is a school visit, not a formal meeting. Board members may join a state delegation touring the Universal Preschool Program at Emerald Elementary School. No action will be taken.

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Tue Sep 26, 2023

Special Meeting

Board convenes executive session for legal advice on litigation and policy

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, held primarily to enter executive session for legal advice on current litigation involving personnel, civil rights, contracts, and Board Policy regarding DAC membership. The board voted unanimously to convene the closed session. No other substantive public business was conducted.

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🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea
Tue Sep 26, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to weigh $500K staffing contract, $27.6K donation, test score updates

The board will hear updates on the strategic plan, spring 2023 assessment results (CMAS, PSAT, SAT), and state legislation. Under consent, it will consider approval of personnel actions, minutes, a $27,643 donation to Crestview Elementary, a $500,000 contract with Above the Rest Staffing for contingent staffing, and a $300,000 funding for game officials through ArbiterPay.

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🗳️ How they voted (3 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
78 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea
8.2 2023-2024 Board Policy Platform
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea
motion to table
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Stacey Zis yea
Thu Sep 21, 2023

Community Meeting

Board members attend community meeting, no action taken

This is a community meeting at Aspen Creek PK-8 where three or more board members may attend, but no official board action will be taken. It is not a special meeting and no decisions are expected.

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Tue Sep 19, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to discuss ballot initiative advocacy and policy platform

The Board of Education will discuss its level of advocacy on local ballot initiatives for the November 7, 2023 election. Additionally, the board will review and discuss potential changes to the BVSD policy platform for the upcoming Colorado legislative session. This is a discussion-only meeting with no scheduled votes.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses support for ballot initiatives and affordable housing tax

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss advocacy for Proposition HH, Proposition II, and the extension of an affordable housing tax. No formal votes were taken on these items; instead, the Board directed legal counsel to prepare resolutions of support for each. The Board also reviewed the Policy Platform.

Tue Sep 12, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to discuss DAC planning for fall 2023 semester

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on September 12, 2023, to discuss plans for the District Accountability Committee (DAC) focus during the first semester of 2023. The meeting includes only one substantive discussion item, with the remainder being procedural.

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✓ Decided: Board received update on DAC planning for first semester 2023

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive an update from DAC Executive members regarding the structure, subcommittees, and priorities of the DAC. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

Tue Sep 12, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to consider $850k charter bus contract for student transport

The board will hear informational presentations on the 2023-24 budget update and 2024-25 budget development process, as well as on student mental health and wellbeing resources. They will vote on consent agenda items including a $850,000 contract with D&D Transportation Services for charter bus transportation. Public comment will be taken on agenda and non-agenda items.

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✓ Decided: BVSD Board approves multiple school contracts and facility grants

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items including transportation, security, and staffing contracts. They also authorized architectural services for accessible playgrounds and approved two grants. An agreement with the City of Boulder for Family Resource Schools was tabled.

🗳️ How they voted — 1 divided vote
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
9.1 Adoption of Revised Board Policy AE and AE-R, Accountability/Commitment to Accomplishment
7 yea · 4 nay
Richard Garcia yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia nay · Beth Niznik nay · Nicole Rajpal nay · Kitty Sargent nay
The other 4 items passed by unanimous or near-unanimous consent.
Tue Sep 5, 2023

Special Meeting

Board conducts informational ballot lottery drawing for November 7 election

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on September 5, 2023, at 6500 East Arapahoe Road. The agenda is procedural and informational, with no business to be discussed or acted upon. A designated election official will draw candidate names to determine placement on the November 7, 2023 ballot.

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✓ Decided: Board conducts lottery for November 2023 ballot name placement

The Board of Education held a special meeting to determine the order of candidate names on the November 7, 2023 ballot. A lottery was conducted for all four director districts with open seats.

Tue Aug 29, 2023

Special Meeting

Board reviews Equity and Community Engagement update

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting on August 29, 2023 at 5:00 PM at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder. The agenda includes a procedural call to order and roll call, an informational presentation by the Equity and Community Engagement Team on work aligned with the district's strategic plan, and adjournment. No formal actions or decisions are listed.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education receives equity and community engagement presentation

The Board of Education held a special meeting featuring a presentation on equity in the workplace and student support. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded.

Tue Aug 22, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to review secondary school attendance policies

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to receive a staff presentation on attendance rates, policies, and practices in BVSD secondary schools. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational and procedural.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education receives presentation on school attendance policies

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review an overview of attendance policies and practices in BVSD schools. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Tue Aug 22, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to consider $19.8M contract for New Vista High School work

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will meet to hear updates on back-to-school, safety and security, and legislation, then vote on consent agenda items. These include a $19.8 million amendment for construction at New Vista High School and up to $850,000 for charter bus transportation services for students. The board will also approve personnel actions and meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board adopts new student conduct and discipline policies

The Board of Education approved several new policies regarding student conduct, discipline, and medical treatment. Other actions included approving a construction contract amendment for New Vista High School and purchasing charter bus services.

🗳️ How they voted (9 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
70 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
8.2 Appointment of Voting Delegate to CASB's Delegate Assembly
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.1 Adoption of Board Policy IGDJ, Interscholastic Athletics and Activities
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.2 Adoption of Board Policy JD/JR, Student Conduct and Discipline Code
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.3 Adoption of Board Policy JDC, Student Conduct
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.4 Adoption of Board Policy JDSE, Suspension and Expulsion and JDSE-R
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.5 Adoption of Board Policy JKA, Use of Physical Intervention and Restraint
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.6 Adoption of Board Policy JLCM, Access to Medically Necessary Treatment in the School Setting
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.7 SUMMARY OF POLICY CONSENT GROUPING
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Tue Aug 15, 2023

Special Meeting

Board considers revision to graduation requirements policy

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to consider a revision to Board Policy IKF on graduation requirements. The board will also discuss CASB resolutions and designate a voting representative for the October 2023 Fall Delegate Assembly in Glenwood Springs.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education discussed graduation requirements and CASB resolutions

The Board reviewed proposed revisions to Board Policy IKF regarding graduation requirements and discussed resolutions for the CASB resolutions booklet. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during this special meeting.

Tue Aug 8, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board receives teacher dismissal recommendations for two educators

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will receive superintendent recommendations to dismiss teachers Bradley Hughes and Mary Prassa for neglect of duty and other causes, but will take no formal action at this meeting. The board will also hear an update on the Preschool Learning and Enrichment program and consider consent agenda items including a $64,074 contract for Istation literacy software and a $16,000 donation to Mesa Elementary.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple educational contracts and operational services

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of personnel actions, previous meeting minutes, and various service contracts. These include digital learning licenses, transportation services, and specialized student enrichment programs. The Board also approved petroleum and propane purchases for the 2023-24 fiscal year.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
196 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.1 Retire Board Policy EFB and EFB-R, Free and Reduced-Price Food Services
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Tue Aug 8, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to discuss board member compensation and CASB resolutions

The Board will discuss updating board member compensation, a topic previously addressed in a work session. They will also consider designating a voting representative for the CASB Fall Delegate Assembly and discuss aligning resolutions with the district's 2022 policy platform. Additionally, the Board may later consider revisions to the policy platform and take positions on ballot issues impacting the district.

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✓ Decided: Board discusses member compensation and potential CASB resolutions

The Board of Education received a legal review regarding the process for adopting board member compensation. Members also discussed proposing resolutions to the CASB concerning the Clarie Davis Act, CDE accountability waivers, and CMAS testing. No formal votes were taken on these items.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

Special Meeting

Board holds reception for 2022/2023 Superintendent's Honor Roll recipients

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a reception for the 2022/2023 Superintendent's Honor Roll recipients at the Education Center, with no formal action taken. The meeting will include a call to order and roll call, followed by an end‑of‑year update on Strategic Plan metrics. The session will conclude with an adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education receives strategic plan metrics update

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review updated strategic plan metrics. No substantive decisions were made during this session.

Tue Jun 13, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to approve over $37M in employee benefits for 2023-2024

The board will vote on a consent agenda including a large employee benefits package for the 2023-2024 plan year, with contracts totaling over $37 million. It will also hear final recommendations from the Long Range Advisory Committee and receive a legislative update on Colorado PK-12 education policy and funding. Other consent items include personnel actions, approval of minutes, and a contract amendment for broadline food products.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Superintendent's contract and multiple district service agreements

The Board of Education approved a large consent grouping of action items, including the Superintendent's 2023-2024 contract and annual evaluation. The Board also authorized various facility maintenance contracts, IT licensing, and a revised fee schedule for the 2023-2024 school year.

🗳️ How they voted (6 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
216 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
8.2 Adoption of the 2023-24 Budget
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
8.3 Cancellation of June 27, 2023 Regular Board Meeting
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.1 Adoption of Board Policy JLCM, Access to Medically Necessary Treatment in the School Setting
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.2 Board Policy IGDJ, Interscholastic Athletics and Activities
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.3 Retirement of Board Policy BDFC, Preschool Council
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Mon Jun 12, 2023

Special Meeting

Board holds closed session on litigation, discrimination, and superintendent evaluation

The board held a special meeting to discuss board planning and prioritization and then convened into closed executive sessions. The first executive session was for legal advice on charter school contracts and pending litigation involving discrimination complaints. The second executive session was to discuss a personnel matter regarding the superintendent's evaluation.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education enters executive session for legal advice

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review staff progress on planning and prioritization. The Board unanimously voted to enter an executive session to receive legal advice regarding charter school contracts and pending discrimination litigation.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Tue May 23, 2023

Special Meeting

BVSD board to hold public hearing on 2023-24 proposed budget

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct a public hearing on the proposed 2023-24 budget, allowing community members to comment. Prior to the hearing, the board will convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the superintendent's evaluation. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds special meeting for superintendent evaluation

The Board of Education convened in executive session to discuss personnel matters regarding the Superintendent’s evaluation process. Public input was provided on the proposed 2023-2024 budget, but no formal votes were taken on the budget during this meeting.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Tue May 23, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to accept $105,000 in donations for three schools

The Board of Education will hold a regular meeting including a public hearing, updates on gifted education, National Honor Society criteria, and state education legislation. The board will consider approving a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, minutes from prior meetings, and acceptance of three donations totaling $105,000 from PTAs at Foothill Elementary ($25,000), Meadowlark School ($55,000), and Mesa Elementary ($25,000).

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple bond-funded school improvements and personnel actions

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of items including personnel actions, three school donations, and several bond-funded facility contracts. The Board also ratified a negotiated agreement with the Boulder Valley Paraeducator Association and approved three grants.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
119 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Fri May 19, 2023

BVSD HS Graduation Ceremonies

Board may attend high school graduations; no action taken

This informational agenda item notes that three or more Board of Education members may attend BVSD high school graduation ceremonies from May 19-27, 2023. These are not special meetings, and no board action will be taken.

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Tue May 16, 2023

Special Meeting

Board receives strategic plan update and discusses long-range advisory committee

The Boulder Valley School District Board will receive an update on the strategic plan's instruction and math pathways progress. It will also discuss the Long Range Advisory Committee's process and recommendations. The meeting includes routine procedural items and will adjourn at the end.

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Tue May 9, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to discuss compensation, Community Schools update

The Board of Education will receive updates on the Community Schools Framework for wrap-around supports and discuss board member compensation, which the Colorado legislature authorized in 2021. No votes are scheduled; both items are for information and discussion only.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education receives updates on community schools and member compensation

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive information on the Community Schools framework and board member compensation. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

Tue May 9, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on $1.66M in bond-funded design contracts for two high schools

The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, approval of minutes, and three contracts. The contracts include architectural design services for Broomfield High School ($850,772) and Centaurus High School ($814,500) using 2022 bond proceeds, and a $160,000 charter bus transportation contract. Informational items include updates on bilingual education programming and bond program implementation, plus a legislative session recap. Public comment will be heard.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple school improvement contracts and software renewals

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items including architectural contracts for Broomfield and Centaurus High Schools and software renewals for Microsoft and Frontline. The Board also authorized joining the Colorado Statewide Investment Pool and approved three grants for concurrent enrollment, Indian Education, and solar improvements.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
85 yea
Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
10.1 Adjournment
5 yea
Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Thu Apr 27, 2023

School Board Candidate Information Session

Board holds candidate info session, no action taken

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a virtual candidate information session for community members interested in running for a position on the board. The session was for sharing information only, and no votes or decisions were made.

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Tue Apr 25, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to discuss elementary lunch times and student fee policy

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss elementary school lunch times and review current student curricular fees. The board will hear a presentation on fee policy and a proposed timeline for revising the district's fee approach. No formal action is expected on these informational items.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds special meeting to discuss lunch times and student fees

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive information on elementary school lunch times and student curricular fees. No substantive decisions were made during the session.

Tue Apr 25, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board discusses budget and approves New Vista High School construction amendment

The Board of Education is discussing the 2023-24 preliminary budget and receiving a sustainability update. Action items include approving personnel changes, various meeting minutes, and several donations.

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✓ Decided: Board approves 2023-24 school fees and multiple district contracts

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items including new school fees, waste removal contracts, and personnel actions. Several grants for gifted education, 21st Century Learning Centers, and wellness centers were also accepted. The Board updated and retired specific policies regarding community partnerships and instructional materials.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
112 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.1 Board Policy KB, Family and Community Partnership
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.2 Retirement of Board Policy EDBA, Maintenance And Control Of Instructional Materials and EDBA-R
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.3 Retirement of Board Policy KCB, Community Involvement in Decision Making
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Tue Apr 18, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to discuss preliminary 2023-24 budget and equity programs

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2023-24 Preliminary Budget, including an update on Academic Return on Investment (AROI) efforts evaluating programs such as Virtual Intervention, addressing disproportionate discipline, and Grad Plus. No action will be taken. The board will also have a dinner discussion with the Youth Equity Council, with no action taken.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education receives 2023-24 preliminary budget update

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive updates on the 2023-24 preliminary budget and program data. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

Fri Apr 14, 2023

ASCENT Certificate Reception

Board attends ASCENT certificate reception, no action taken

This is a notice that three or more Board of Education members may attend a reception for ASCENT certificates at the BVSD Education Center. It is not a special meeting and no decisions or business will be conducted.

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Tue Apr 11, 2023

Special Meeting

Board discusses curriculum policy, open enrollment, Title IX updates

The Board will review Policy IJ on instructional materials selection and adoption and discuss potential changes. Legal counsel will update on policies JECC and JECC-R regarding open enrollment and upcoming changes due to new federal Title IX regulations. This special meeting is for discussion and information only, with no scheduled votes.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education reviews instructional materials and policy updates

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review the process for selecting and adopting instructional materials. Members also received updates on enrollment, assignment, and Title IX policies. No substantive votes or decisions were recorded.

Tue Apr 11, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board considers literacy and math material contracts totaling over $5 million

The Board of Education will review updates on the Impact on Education foundation and legislative status. Action items include approving personnel actions, meeting minutes, and several large instructional material contracts.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $1.1M software contract and various educational materials

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of items including a capital project management software contract, the purchase of 5,575 Chromebooks, and new K-8 literacy and math materials. The Board also approved two new 6th grade bilingual elective courses for Casey Middle School.

🗳️ How they voted (1 roll-call vote)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
147 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Tue Mar 21, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to convene executive session on pending discrimination litigation

The board will hold a special meeting to vote on convening executive session to receive legal advice on pending federal litigation and discrimination complaints. They will also review second-quarter financials and mid-year analysis for budget guidance. Additionally, the board will recognize fall semester Superintendent's Honor Roll recipients and approve personnel actions.

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✓ Decided: Board approves personnel actions and reviews mid-year financials

The Board of Education approved a list of personnel actions. Members also reviewed the 2022-23 second quarter financials and mid-year analysis. A portion of the meeting was held in executive session to receive legal advice regarding pending litigation.

Wed Mar 15, 2023

School Board Candidate Information Session

Candidate information session for BVSD school board

The Board of Education is holding a candidate information session to share details about board service with potential candidates. No official action will be taken at this event. It is an informational open house, not a special meeting.

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Wed Mar 15, 2023

School Board Candidate Information Session

School Board candidate info session, no action taken

This is a candidate information session for prospective Board of Education members, not a regular board meeting. Three or more board members may attend an open house to share information about board service, and no official action will be taken.

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Tue Mar 14, 2023

Special Meeting

Board receives update on CTE and Grad+ framework progress

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education with only one substantive item: an information update on the Grad+ and CTE (Career and Technical Education) framework. The update covers student participation, improvement benchmarks, and program expansion. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education receives Grad Plus program update

The Board held a special meeting to receive an overview of the Grad Plus program. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded.

Tue Mar 14, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on $616,780 grant for special ed work program

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will consider consent agenda items including approval of a $616,780 grant from the Colorado Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for the School to Work Program (SWAP), which provides transition services to students with mild to moderate disabilities. The board will also receive information on K-5 literacy and 6-8 math materials adoption recommendations, a Long Range Advisory Committee update, and the annual Special Education update.

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✓ Decided: Board approves health professional grant and personnel actions

The Board of Education approved a School Health Professional grant from the Colorado Department of Education. A consent grouping was passed that included personnel actions, two sets of meeting minutes, and two donations. The Board also received updates on K-5 literacy and 6-8 math materials adoption.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
56 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
8.2 GRANT: Health Services – School Health Professional Grant – Colorado Department of Education - 23
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Mon Mar 13, 2023

Special Meeting - Advocacy Session

Board of Education holds advocacy session

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting for an advocacy session. The agenda consists of procedural items and information regarding board advocacy.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds advocacy session

The Board of Education met for a facilitated session to discuss their approach to policy, board resolutions, and the process for group advocacy. No substantive votes or policy changes were decided during this meeting.

Tue Feb 28, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to discuss 2021-22 financial audit report

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), which includes the results of an audit by CliftonLarsonAllen. The auditors issued an unmodified opinion on the financial statements and found the district compliant with federal grant requirements. The report was submitted under a state-granted extension through March 1, 2023. The meeting includes no action items beyond adjournment.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education reviews 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive a presentation on the 2021-22 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and the Accreditation Report. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Tue Feb 28, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to hear report on natural gas price lock for FY24-25 at $4.83/decatherm

The Boulder Valley School District Board holds a regular meeting with several consent agenda items, including acceptance of the 2022 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and a $30,000 donation. The board also receives a report on a natural gas purchase contract signed with Constellation at $4.8274 per decatherm for FY24-25, as previously authorized.

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✓ Decided: Board approves bond resolution and HVAC upgrades for 37 buildings

The Board of Education approved Bond Resolution 23-07 and several construction agreements, including HVAC controls upgrades and site work at Meadowlark K-8. New policies regarding purchasing/contracting and the administration of medical marijuana to qualified students were also adopted.

🗳️ How they voted (5 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
70 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
8.2 Approval of Bond Resolution 23-07
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.1 Board Policy Adoption - Policy DJ/DJE (Purchasing/Contracting)
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.2 Adoption of Board Policy JLCDB and JLCDB-E, Administration of Medical Marijuana to Qualified Students
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.3 SUMMARY OF POLICY ACTION-CONSENT GROUPING
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Tue Feb 21, 2023

Special Meeting

School board to discuss revisions to accountability policy AE and AE-R

This special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will discuss proposed revisions to Board Policy AE and AE-R on accountability and commitment to accomplishment. The board will consider recommendations from the District Accountability Committee and staff. The meeting includes procedural items.

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✓ Decided: Board discussed updates to Accountability and Commitment to Accomplishment policy

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss Board Policy AE and AE-R regarding Accountability/Commitment to Accomplishment. Legal Counsel presented redlined versions of the policy and recommendations from the District Accountability Committee (DAC). No formal votes were taken on the policy changes.

Tue Feb 14, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to vote on $192,550 contract for CU RISE resilience program

The board will vote on a consent agenda including a $192,550 contract with the University of Colorado for the RISE social-emotional learning program, funded by Kaiser Permanente. They will also hear updates on universal preschool implementation and state legislation. A donation of $11,000 from Monarch PK-8 PTO is up for approval. The meeting includes standard procedural items and public participation.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Community Bond Oversight Committee policy and multiple grants

The Board of Education approved revised Policy BDFE regarding the Community Bond Oversight Committee. Through a consent grouping, the Board also approved personnel actions, a donation for Monarch PK-8, and contracts for the University of Colorado RISE and CTE master planning. Two grants were approved for High Impact Tutoring and RISE SEL.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
77 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.2 Board Policy Adoption - Policy BDFE (Community Bond Oversight Committee)
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Sat Feb 11, 2023

School Board Candidate Information Session

Candidate info session for BVSD school board

This is an informational session for community members interested in running for the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. No official action will be taken at this meeting.

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Thu Feb 9, 2023

School Board Candidate Information Session

Board holds candidate info session for school board election

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is hosting a candidate information session on February 9, 2023, for community members interested in running for a board position. This is an informational open house, and no official action will be taken. The session is not a special board meeting.

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Thu Feb 9, 2023

School Board Candidate Information Session

Board holds candidate info session for upcoming election

This is a candidate information session for potential school board candidates, not a regular board meeting. No decisions or votes will be taken; the board will share information about serving on the board.

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Tue Jan 24, 2023

Special Meeting

Board of Education holds special meeting regarding legal advice and partnerships

The Board of Education will convene an executive session to receive legal advice concerning urban renewal authorities. Following the session, the board will receive updates on strategic partnerships.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education meets in executive session for legal advice

The Board of Education convened a special meeting to receive legal advice regarding urban renewal authorities. No other substantive decisions were recorded.

Tue Jan 24, 2023

Regular Meeting

Board to approve $140k playground contract at Early Connections Center

The Boulder Valley School District Board will consider consent agenda items including donations totaling $51,300 and a $140,000 playground construction contract. They will also receive a legislative update on Colorado PK-12 education policy and funding, and hear public comment.

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✓ Decided: Board approves revised 2022-23 budget and bond spending resolution

The Board of Education approved a revised budget and appropriations for the 2022-23 fiscal year. It also passed a resolution to support bond spending limits and authorities. Additionally, the Board approved several personnel actions, facility improvements, and donations.

🗳️ How they voted (4 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
60 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.2 2022-23 Revised Budget
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
9.3 Resolution 23-02 in Support of Bond Spending
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
12.1 Adjournment
6 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
Mon Jan 23, 2023

Special Meeting - Planning Session

Board holds planning session on priorities

The Board of Education is holding a planning session to discuss and prioritize goals. The agenda includes only a call to order, a discussion item on board planning and prioritization, and adjournment. No votes or specific proposals are on the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Board of Education holds planning and prioritization session

The Board of Education met for a special planning session to review staff progress from the previous semester. Superintendent Rob Anderson provided an overview of completed and ongoing work, and the Board discussed the priority level of new agenda items.

Tue Jan 17, 2023

Special Meeting

Board to review 2023-24 draft strategic financial plan

The Board of Education will review the 2023-24 Draft Strategic Financial Plan and discuss plans for the District Accountability Committee (DAC) focus during spring semester 2023. No votes or binding decisions are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board reviews draft financial plan and DAC semester planning

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review the 2023-24 Draft Strategic Financial Plan and receive updates on DAC planning for the second semester of the 2022-2023 school year. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Tue Jan 10, 2023

Regular Meeting

District enrollment down 2% (565 students) in 2022, largest decline in years

The board will hear an enrollment update showing a 2% decline (565 students) across all levels, an update on the November 2022 bond program, and a proposed timeline for reviewing course fees. The board will also act on consent agenda items including personnel actions and meeting minutes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves natural gas purchase agreement and various school contracts

The Board of Education approved a transaction agreement to lock in fixed pricing for natural gas. A consent grouping was passed approving personnel actions, school donations, and several service contracts. The Board also approved proposed courses and a CDOT transportation grant.

🗳️ How they voted (2 roll-call votes)
Named votes as recorded in the official record.
BoardDocs motion
98 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea · Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea
8.2 Transaction Agreement for Natural Gas Purchase
7 yea
Richard Garcia yea · Kathy Gebhardt yea · Beth Niznik yea · Nicole Rajpal yea · Kitty Sargent yea · Lisa Sweeney-Miran yea · Stacey Zis yea