Brandon Valley School District public meetings in 2024

Special Meeting

The board convened a special meeting to discuss the superintendent's mid-year evaluation and receive legal advice on the Grove Elementary at BalSwan charter school application during executive session. The board also adopted new Policy AN on neurodiversity, revised and recoded Policy IGDA to Policy JJA, and retired several outdated policies. Additionally, the board studied a proposed policy to formally establish an Athletic Review Committee.

• Executive session for Superintendent's mid-year evaluation and legal advice on Grove Elementary at BalSwan charter school application
• Adoption of new Board Policy AN on neurodiversity
• Revision and recoding of Policy IGDA to Policy JJA
• Retirement of policies IGDA-R, IGDA-E1, IGDA-E2, IGDA-E3
• Discussion of proposed Policy BDFC to establish Athletic Review Committee

Regular Meeting

The Board will receive the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY 2023-24, including the audit by CliftonLarsonAllen. They will also review an enrollment update showing a decline of 141 students (0.5%) to 27,132, with losses concentrated in elementary schools. Additionally, the board will receive information on the 2025-26 budget development process and outlook, and hear a legislative update on Colorado PK-12 policy and funding. Public comment and personnel consent items are also on the agenda.

• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) for FY 2023-24 audit by CliftonLarsonAllen
• Enrollment update: district K-12 enrollment down 141 students to 27,132 (0.5% decline)
• 2025-26 budget development process and state/BVSD budget outlook presentation
• Legislative update on Colorado PK-12 education policy and funding
• Consent agenda including personnel actions (appointments, resignations, leaves, retirements)

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of items including various bond-funded construction amendments at multiple schools and the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report. The Board also approved personnel actions, two school donations, and the cancellation of the December 24, 2024 meeting.

• Approved Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and Financial Accreditation Assurances (7-0)
• Approved asbestos abatement contract amendment at Boulder High School (7-0)
• Approved construction contract amendments for Boulder TEC, Casey Middle, Education Center, Escuela Bilingüe Pioneer, Horizons K8, Louisville Middle, and Ryan Elementary (7-0)
• Approved construction amendment and funding agreement for Summit Middle Charter School (7-0)
• Approved closeout for bond funded work at Monarch Campus (7-0)
• Approved donations for Eisenhower Elementary and Nederland Elementary (7-0)
• Approved contracts with Blueprint Skilled Services, LLC and Triad Service Solutions, LLC for staffing (7-0)
• Approved cancellation of the December 24, 2024 Board meeting (7-0)

Special Meeting - CASB Annual Convention

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education to attend the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) Annual Convention at the Broadmoor Resort. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, information about the convention, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or actions are scheduled.

• Three or more board members may attend the CASB convention December 4–7, 2024 at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs.

Regular Meeting

The Board will vote on consent items including redistricting director district boundaries (Resolution 24-30) and a $450,000 contract amendment for special education staffing. They will also receive updates on graduation requirements policy and state education legislation. Public comment is scheduled.

• Redistricting of director district boundaries (Resolution 24-30) to equalize population across seven director districts
• Amendment to agreement with Ampersand Therapy LLC for $450,000 for temporary special education staffing
• Update on Policy IKF Graduation Requirements Task Force recommendations and proposed revisions
• Legislative update on Colorado PK-12 public education policy and funding
• Approval of minutes from October 22 and November 12 meetings

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of items including the 2024 redistricting of director district boundaries. Other approved actions included multiple bond-funded school improvement contracts and temporary staffing amendments for special education.

• Approved 2024 Redistricting of Director District Boundaries (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions list (7-0)
• Approved contract for Wayside Publishing German World Language materials (7-0)
• Approved increased contract amounts for temporary special education staffing with Ampersand Therapy LLC, Blazerworks LLC, and PediaStaff (7-0)
• Approved bond-funded improvement contract amendments for Boulder High, Louisville Elementary, Louisville Middle, Monarch High, and Monarch PK8 (7-0)
• Approved architectural services contracts for Centennial Middle, Fairview High, and Nevin Platt Middle schools (7-0)
• Approved elevator modernizations at Peak to Peak via KONE, Inc (7-0)
• Approved easements for Foothill Elementary and the Monarch Campus (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to conduct a board planning and prioritization session. The board will also approve the agenda and discuss procedures for public participation. The meeting includes standard call to order and adjournment procedural items.

• Board planning and prioritization session

The Board held a planning and prioritization session facilitated by Peak Facilitation. Members discussed and assigned suggested agenda items to specific meeting dates based on board policy and survey rankings. No other substantive policy or financial decisions were made.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Assigned suggested agenda items to future meeting dates

CHS Engineering Wing Reveal

This is a ceremonial event at Centaurus High School to reveal the new engineering wing. No formal board action will be taken; it is not a meeting. The notice serves as public notification that board members may attend.

• Ceremony at Centaurus High School, 10300 W South Boulder Rd, Lafayette
• Board members may attend but no decisions or votes will occur

Boulder MOD Ribbon Cutting

The Board of Education is holding a ribbon cutting ceremony at Boulder MOD, 6600 Arapahoe Road, at 4:00 PM on October 23, 2024. This is not a special meeting and no board action will be taken. Board members may attend but no decisions are scheduled.

• Ribbon cutting ceremony at Boulder MOD, 6600 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80303

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will consider consent items including personnel actions, minutes, a $28,185 donation from Southern Hills PTO, a $250,000 amendment to a temporary staffing agreement for special education, new middle school academic fees of $20 per grade level, and a $234,100 cost reimbursement agreement with the City of Boulder for a culvert lining project. An information item updates the Board on not purchasing previously adopted Latin instructional materials.

• Acceptance of $28,185 donation from Southern Hills PTO for teacher classrooms and spelling bee fees
• Amendment to Aequor Healthcare Services Agreement for temporary staffing, increasing not-to-exceed amount from $100,000 to $250,000 for special education positions
• Approval of additional middle school academic fees: $20 per grade level for core courses (6th, 7th, 8th)
• Approval of $234,100 cost reimbursement agreement with City of Boulder for bridge culvert lining project near University Hill Elementary School
• Information item: Latin instructional materials from Cambridge University Press will not be purchased due to teacher retirement and preference for already-adopted materials

The Board of Education approved the purchase of nine school buses and two Chevy Suburbans. Other actions included approving a new charter school application policy and authorizing the use of bond funds for City of Boulder use tax. The Board also waived policy to move the approval of 2025-2027 academic calendars to November 19.

• Approved purchase of 9 school buses (4 diesel, 3 wheelchair propane, 2 propane)
• Approved purchase of 2 new Chevy Suburbans
• Approved Board Policy LBD regarding Charter School Application & Evaluation Standards
• Authorized use of bond funds to cover City of Boulder use tax
• Approved application for CDE bullying prevention grant
• Approved amendment to Aequor Healthcare Services Agreement for temporary staffing
• Approved Columbine UIP
• Waived policy to move approval of 25/26 & 26/27 academic calendars to Nov 19

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting focused on an in-depth discussion of the All Together for All Students Strategic Plan and the aligned Unified Improvement Plan. Staff will present detailed updates and implementation measures. No decisions on substantive items are expected; the meeting is informational.

• Strategic Plan/UIP Update: staff presentation on strategic objectives and implementation measures

The Board received briefings on the Strategic Plan, implementation strategies, and comparative student data. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this special meeting.

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

Regular Meeting

The Board will receive a recommendation from the Superintendent to dismiss BVSD teacher Rebecca Roetto for insubordination, neglect of duty, immorality, and other cause under state law, but takes no formal action at this meeting. The Board will also hear updates on Heatherwood Elementary's innovative programming, Universal Preschool (UPK) outcomes, and Columbine's improvement plan. Consent items include a $259,513 agreement with the Renee Crown Wellness Institute for mental health research and Title IX work, and a lease agreement with the City of Boulder for a modular home factory site.

• Recommendation to dismiss teacher Rebecca Roetto (no action required)
• Agreement with CU-Renee Crown Wellness Institute for $259,513 for mental health and Title IX research
• Modular factory lease agreement between City of Boulder and BVSD for affordable housing production
• Update on Heatherwood Elementary innovative programming proposal
• Update on Universal Preschool (UPK) legislation and BVSD program outcomes

The Board of Education approved a resolution supporting an RTD ballot issue and a lease agreement with the City of Boulder for a modular factory site. Other approved actions included the Superintendent's 2024-2025 goals and a research partnership with the Renee Crown Wellness Institute.

• Approved Resolution 24-29 in support of RTD Ballot Issue (7-0)
• Approved lease agreement with City of Boulder for modular factory site (7-0)
• Approved research partnership with CU-Renee Crown Wellness Institute for mental health and Title IX (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's Goals for the 2024-2025 school year (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved September 24, 2024 meeting minutes (7-0)
• Approved board agenda (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The board will discuss revisions to Board Policy JECC-R (School Choice Procedure) that would add preferences for grandparents of students and people working within BVSD boundaries. Other items include a work session update on wellness center evaluations from the Renee Crown Wellness Institute, an executive session on teacher dismissal and superintendent contract goals, and approval of donations totaling over $39,000 to three schools.

• Revision to Board Policy JECC-R to add preferences for grandparents and workers in BVSD for open enrollment
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters: teacher dismissal hearing officer findings and superintendent contract goals
• Presentation on evaluation of Wellness Centers and mental health landscape from Renee Crown Wellness Institute
• Acceptance of $15,000 donation from Jim Bartlett to Boulder High School for robotics team
• Acceptance of furniture donation valued over $10,000 from Cushman & Wakefield to Fairview High School

The Board of Education approved the District Unified Improvement Plan and passed a resolution opposing Amendment 80 regarding publicly funded private education. The Board also approved several personnel actions, school donations, and the dismissal of a teacher.

• Approved District Unified Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-28 opposing Amendment 80 (7-0)
• Approved teacher dismissal based on hearing officer findings (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions list (7-0)
• Approved donations for Boulder High, Fairview High, and Southern Hills Middle School (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Cengage Learning/Gale in Context Licenses (7-0)
• Approved 24-25 District Accountability Committee membership (7-0)
• Added special meeting for Nov 12 and moved regular meeting to Nov 19 (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to approve the agenda and then participate in a worksession on declining enrollment data. The worksession is intended to review key data and discuss student enrollment trends.

• Approval of the meeting agenda (passed unanimously)
• Worksession on declining enrollment data and student enrollment trends

The Board of Education conducted a worksession featuring presentations on population data, enrollment trends, and proposed policy changes. No substantive policy or budget decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will discuss a bond program update, spring 2024 state test results, and a legislative update. The board is asked to approve consent agenda items including a $433,827 change order for video surveillance cameras at middle and PK-8 schools, and a $111,375 addendum for temporary staffing with Ampersand Therapy.

• $433,827 change order with HSS Inc. for additional security camera installations at middle and PK-8 schools
• $111,375 addendum with Ampersand Therapy for temporary nursing and special education staffing
• Building for Student Success Bond Program update on work completed to date
• Presentation of spring 2024 CMAS, PSAT, and SAT results
• Legislative update on Colorado PK-12 education policy and funding

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items, including personnel actions and a change order for video surveillance cameras in Middle and PK-8 schools. The Board also received updates on bond program progress and state test results.

• Approved Board Agenda (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions (6-0)
• Approved minutes from August 13, August 20, and August 27, 2024 (6-0)
• Approved addendum with Ampersand Therapy for temporary staffing (6-0)
• Approved change order with HSS Inc. for video surveillance cameras in Middle and PK-8 schools (6-0)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Greenstaff Medical US (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board will discuss potential revisions to the cellphone policy for students. They will also receive a back-to-school update and a legislative update. The Board will vote on consent items including a $320,000 service agreement with Family Resource Schools, a $500,000 renewal with HopSkipDrive for student transportation, a $240,000 contract with The Translation Team for IEP translation services, and approval of new Long Range Advisory Committee members.

• Discussion of cellphone and personal technology device policy revisions
• Approval of $320,000 (over two years) service agreement with Family Resource Schools for services at Columbine, Creekside, Crest View, University Hill, and Whittier International elementary schools
• Approval of $500,000 contract renewal with HopSkipDrive for student transportation services
• Approval of $240,000 contract with The Translation Team for IEP translation services
• Approval of 12 new members to the Long Range Advisory Committee

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items including personnel actions, student placement agreements, and several vendor contracts. Members also discussed cellphone policies and received updates on the 2024-2025 school year start.

• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved $160,000 per year service contract with Family Resource Schools for two years (7-0)
• Approved membership of the Long Range Advisory Committee (7-0)
• Approved contract renewal with HopSkipDrive for transportation services (7-0)
• Approved professional services contract with The Translation Team LLC (7-0)
• Approved contract with Curriculum Associates for iReady Digital Assessments and Curriculum (7-0)
• Approved agreement regarding a student placement (7-0)
• Approved agreement with MHP for day treatment programs for services (7-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education includes a work session to discuss the All Together for All Students strategic plan, the district Unified Improvement Plan, DAC recommendations, and the strategic plan evaluation. The board will also approve the agenda and hear procedural remarks. No votes on substantive policies or contracts are scheduled.

• Work session on Strategic Plan and Unified Improvement Plan (UIP), including DAC recommendations and strategic plan evaluation
• Approval of the agenda (procedural action, passed unanimously)

The Board of Education approved the meeting agenda. Staff presented information regarding the Strategic Plan, Unified Improvement Plan (UIP), and data reporting metrics.

• Approved Board Agenda (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is discussing its process for taking official positions on state ballot issues and its advocacy platform. The body is also deciding on personnel appointments and contract amendments for temporary staffing.

• Discussion on official positions regarding state ballot issues
• Approval of personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements
• Acceptance of $11,000 donation from Construction Education Foundation of Colorado for Boulder Tech
• Acceptance of $19,000 donation from Mesa PTO to Mesa Elementary School
• Approval of $105,000 contract amendment with Gillem Staffing for Special Education temporary staffing

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of 17 items, including the purchase of four electric school buses and various staffing and service contracts. The Board also held an executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and goals for the 2024-2025 school year.

• Approved purchase of two 14-passenger electric school buses and two 14-passenger electric wheelchair buses (7-0)
• Approved contract renewal with Above the Rest Staffing for contingent staffing (7-0)
• Approved contract with Ampersand Therapy for temporary Special Education staffing (7-0)
• Approved amendment to Gillem Staffing contract for temporary Special Education staffing (7-0)
• Approved contract with Boulder County for Head Start preschool meals (7-0)
• Approved contract renewal with Our Interpreter LLC (7-0)
• Approved closeout to the CMGC contract for Justice High School bond work (7-0)
• Approved applications for CDE Local Food Program and READ Act grants (7-0)

Leadership Lunch

Three or more Board of Education members may attend a luncheon barbecue at Arapahoe Ridge Campus. This is not a special meeting and no action will be taken. The agenda is purely procedural with no decisions or discussions.

• Notice of lunch barbecue at Arapahoe Ridge Campus, 6600 Arapahoe Road, Boulder

Special Meeting

This special meeting included an executive session on the superintendent's contract, followed by approval of the superintendent's contract for 2024-2025. The board also approved a $697,591.77 contract with Infor for payroll-system migration, a new five-year charter contract with Boulder Preparatory High School, and a resolution authorizing acquisition of property at 5075 Chaparral Court for the school. A proposed neurodiversity policy was tabled for further feedback.

• Approved superintendent's contract for 2024-2025
• Approved $697,591.77 one-year agreement with Infor for WFM cloud migration
• Approved new five-year charter contract with Boulder Prep
• Adopted resolution 24-27 authorizing purchase of 5075 Chaparral Court, Boulder, for Boulder Prep
• Tabled new Board Policy AN on neurodiversity philosophy

The Board of Education approved the Superintendent's 2024-2025 contract and extended the Boulder Prep Charter contract for up to one year. The Board also authorized the acquisition of Boulder Prep property and approved a service agreement with Infor, Inc. A new policy on Neurodiversity Philosophy was tabled for further feedback.

• Approved Superintendent's contract for 2024-2025 (6-0)
• Extended Boulder Prep Charter contract for up to one year (6-0)
• Authorized acquisition of Boulder Prep property (6-0)
• Approved one-year agreement with Infor, Inc. for WFM ST to MT migration services (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions list (6-0)
• Tabled adoption of Board Policy AN, Neurodiversity Philosophy (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing, consider adoption of several instructional materials totaling over $500,000, receive reports on the District Unified Improvement Plan and bond program, and convene in executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and contract and collective bargaining strategy with employee unions.

• Adoption of SAVVAS PreCalculus and AP materials ($437,305.17)
• Adoption of DawnSign Press ASL materials ($56,561.89)
• Adoption of Cambridge Latin materials ($15,961.73)
• District Accountability Committee presentation on Unified Improvement Plan
• Community Bond Oversight Committee update on Building for Student Success Bond Program

The Board of Education approved a large consent grouping of personnel actions, curriculum adoptions, and service contracts. The board also approved the Superintendent's 2023-2024 annual evaluation and several bond-funded project change orders.

• Approved Superintendent's 2023-2024 annual evaluation (unanimous)
• Adopted Cambridge Latin and DawnSign Press ASL instructional materials (unanimous)
• Adopted SAVVAS PreCalculus and AP materials (unanimous)
• Approved Master Services Agreement with Blazerworks for FY25 (unanimous)
• Approved change order for Culinary Center Teaching Kitchen equipment (unanimous)
• Approved change order for bond funded work at Centaurus High School (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Boulder County IMPACT to address truancy (unanimous)
• Approved Peak to Peak Charter School Capital Construction Funding Agreement (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The Board will hold a public hearing for community input on the 2024-25 proposed budget. They will also consider consent items including a $2,000,000 contract renewal with US Foods for food products and a $123,245 contract amendment with Finalsite for website services. An executive session is scheduled to discuss superintendent evaluation and a student complaint. Additionally, the Board will receive updates on the Long Range Advisory Committee and Heatherwood community engagement, as well as a legislative update on Colorado PK-12 education policy.

• Public hearing on the 2024-25 proposed budget
• Contract renewal with US Foods for broadline food products ($2,000,000)
• Contract amendment with Finalsite for website services ($123,245)
• Executive session on superintendent evaluation and student complaint
• Update on Long Range Advisory Committee and Heatherwood community engagement

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of 17 items, including software licenses, instructional materials, and transportation services. The Board also convened in executive session to discuss the Superintendent's evaluation and a student-related complaint.

• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved contract amendment with Finalsite for website services (7-0)
• Approved contract renewal with US Foods (7-0)
• Approved D&D Transportation renewal and services from Arrow Stage Lines, Ramblin Express, and Royalty Coach Charter Buses (7-0)
• Adopted Bedford Freeman & Worth Statistics and Cheng & Tsui Japanese curricular materials (7-0)
• Approved software licenses for PowerSchool, Google Workspace, GoGuardian, Microsoft, and ServiceNow (7-0)
• Adopted Resolution 24-21 accepting recognition election results for Community Liaisons (7-0)
• Approved applying for Consolidated Federal Programs grant from CO Department of Education (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting for a planning session. The session focuses on board planning and prioritization.

• Board planning and prioritization session

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss board planning and prioritization. Superintendent Rob Anderson reviewed suggested agenda items and ranked priorities for the 2024-2025 school year based on survey results.

• Assigned priority items to dates on the Board's agenda planning board

BVSD HS Graduation Ceremonies

The Board of Education provided notice that members may attend high school graduation ceremonies from May 17, 2024, through May 25, 2024. These events are for recognition purposes and are not special meetings of the Board; no official action will be taken.

• Peak to Peak: May 17, 5pm at Peak to Peak
• Monarch HS: May 17, 7pm at CU Events Ctr
• Arapahoe Ridge: May 18, 9am at Recht Field at Boulder High
• Centaurus: May 18, 4pm at CU Events Ctr
• New Vista HS: May 25, 10am at Chautauqua

Special Meeting - Retirement Reception

This special meeting is a retirement reception for BVSD retirees. No board action will be taken; it is purely a social event with attendance by board members.

• Retirement reception for BVSD retirees at The Boulder Broker Inn

Special Meeting - Negotiations

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to facilitate negotiations. Three or more board members may attend discussions with the Boulder Valley Education Association.

• Negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association

Regular Meeting

The board will hold a work session study on revisions to nondiscrimination and complaint policies to comply with new Title IX regulations, Colorado's POWRs Act, and SB 296. They will enter executive session for superintendent evaluation and collective bargaining strategy with three employee associations. A consent agenda includes approval of donations: $106,000 from Foothill Elementary PTO, $25,000 from Meadowlark PTSA, and a book donation from Boulder Bookstore. The board also will hear a legislative session recap from lobbyists.

• Study session on policy updates for nondiscrimination and complaint policies (Title IX, POWRs Act, SB 296)
• Executive session for superintendent evaluation and collective bargaining strategy with BVEA, BVPA, BVCEA
• Acceptance of $106,000 donation from Foothill Elementary PTO for staff hours and programming
• Acceptance of $25,000 donation from Meadowlark PTSA for academic programming
• Legislative session recap by BVSD lobbyists on Colorado PK-12 education policy and funding

The Board of Education approved the adoption of QuaverED for elementary school health instruction and authorized several operational contracts, including IT security and athletic training. The Board also accepted multiple donations for various elementary schools and approved a series of construction and maintenance projects.

• Adopted QuaverED elementary school health curriculum and materials (7-0)
• Approved three-year Palo Alto firewall licensing agreement through May 2027 (7-0)
• Approved 2024-25 athletic trainer contract with Boulder Community Health (7-0)
• Adopted Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Math 180 curriculum for HS Math Intervention (7-0)
• Approved change order for Fairview High school tennis courts construction (7-0)
• Approved annual student Chromebook purchase contract with CounterTrade Products, Inc. (7-0)
• Approved 2024-25 petroleum goods and services purchase from Thompson Gas DBA Polar Gas (7-0)
• Accepted donations for Foothill, Meadowlark, Mesa, and University Hill Elementary, and Instructional Services & Equity (7-0)

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation

The BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation is meeting for discussion and information. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this session.

• BVEA/BVSD Compensation Subcommittee meeting

Special Meeting - Negotiations

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to attend negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. This is a discussion and information item, not a decision-making session. The meeting takes place at 6500 Arapahoe Road in Boulder.

• Board members may attend negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation

The BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation is meeting to discuss compensation and extra duty contracts. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this session.

• BVEA/BVSD Compensation Subcommittee meeting regarding compensation and extra duty contracts

Community Meeting - NAACP Black-Identifying Graduation Ceremony

This is a community meeting where three or more board members may attend the NAACP Black-Identifying Graduation Ceremony at the BVSD Education Center. No board action will be taken; it is an informational recognition event.

• Notice of Community Meeting: Board members may attend the NAACP Black-Identifying Graduation Ceremony at 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder.

Community Meeting - Title VI Indigenous Student Honoring Ceremony

This is a community event for the Title VI Indigenous Student Honoring Ceremony. Three or more board members may attend, but no board action will be taken. The ceremony recognizes Indigenous students.

• Title VI Indigenous Student Honoring Ceremony at 1725 Euclid Ave, Boulder (Chancellor’s Hall Center For Academic Success and Engagement) at 5:00 PM

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation including Extra Duty Contracts

This is a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation including Extra Duty Contracts. Board members may observe but no action will be taken; it is an informational session only.

• Discussion of compensation and extra duty contracts between BVEA and BVSD
• Three or more board members may observe the sub-committee meeting

Regular Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda including a $9,455,574 change order to Fransen Pittman General Contractors for bond-funded work at Peak to Peak Charter School and a $1,088,694 amendment for JHL Constructors at the Culinary Center Teaching Kitchen. An executive session was held for strategy on labor negotiations with three employee associations (BVEA, BVPA, BVCEA) and legal advice on complaint policies. Board members received information on the 2024-25 preliminary budget and a legislative update on Colorado PK-12 education policy and funding.

• Change order of $9,455,574 to Fransen Pittman for 2022 bond-funded construction at Peak to Peak Charter School
• Amendment No.1 for $1,088,694 to JHL Constructors for the Culinary Center Teaching Kitchen (total contract $1,093,694)
• Discussion of 2024-25 preliminary budget (information item)
• Executive session for collective-bargaining strategy with BVEA, BVPA, and BVCEA, plus legal advice on complaint policies
• Legislative update on Colorado PK-12 public education funding

The Board of Education approved the 2024-25 employee benefits package and adopted new curricular materials for high school math and French. Several construction contract amendments and a landscape services renewal were also approved. The Board adopted policies regarding school admissions and board member development.

• Approved 2024-25 employee benefits package (6-0)
• Adopted McGraw Hill Reveal math materials for middle and high school (6-0)
• Adopted Lingco French language materials for middle and high school (6-0)
• Approved construction contract amendment for Culinary Center Teaching Kitchen (6-0)
• Approved construction change order for Peak to Peak Charter School (6-0)
• Approved landscape services contract renewal with Elite Industries (6-0)
• Adopted Board Policy BT, School Board Member Development (6-0)
• Adopted revised Board Policy JEC, School Admissions (6-0)

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Plan Time and Instructional Minutes

This is a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Plan Time and Instructional Minutes. The board of education is not taking action; three or more board members may observe the sub-committee meeting. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, an information item on observations, and adjournment.

• Board members may observe the BVEA Negotiations Plan Time and Instructional Minutes Sub-Committee meeting

Special Meeting - Negotiations BVPA and BVSD Final Check-in

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting for a final check-in on negotiations with the Boulder Valley Paraeducator Association. The meeting is a discussion and information item, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Final check-in on negotiations between BVSD and the Boulder Valley Paraeducator Association (BVPA)

Special Meeting - Negotiations BVCEA and BVSD Final Check-in

The board is holding a special meeting for a final check-in on negotiations with the Boulder Valley Classified Employees Association. The item is listed as a discussion and information item, with no specific proposals or votes detailed in the agenda.

• Final check-in on negotiations between BVSD and the Boulder Valley Classified Employees Association (BVCEA)

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation including Extra Duty Contracts

Three or more members of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education may observe the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation including Extra Duty Contracts. No action will be taken during this special meeting.

• Observation of BVEA/BVSD Compensation Subcommittee negotiations

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting on April 16, 2024. They will receive information on proposed changes to Board Policy IKF, Graduation Requirements, and the timeline for a taskforce and board action. The board will also study proposed new or revised policies on school board member development, school admissions, administrative transfers, and use of physical intervention and restraint. A dinner with the Youth Equity Council is scheduled but no action will be taken.

• Dinner with Youth Equity Council – discussion only, no action.
• Information on Board Policy IKF, Graduation Requirements, with proposed redlines and timeline for taskforce.
• Study of proposed new Board Policy BT, School Board Member Development.
• Study of proposed revisions to Board Policy JEC and JEC-R, School Admissions.
• Study of proposed revisions to Board Policy JECE-R, Administrative Transfer, and technical edits to JKA/JKA-R, Use of Physical Intervention and Restraint.

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss proposed revisions to several district policies. No substantive votes were taken on the policy changes presented. The meeting consisted of information and study items.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation including Extra Duty Contracts

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will observe a special meeting of the BVEA Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation including Extra Duty Contracts. No action will be taken by the Board.

• BVEA/BVSD Compensation including Extra Duty Contracts Subcommittee meeting
• Board of Education to observe negotiations sub-committee
• Meeting at BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Road in Boulder

Special Meeting - Negotiations BVCEA and BVSD Mid-Check In

The board is holding a special meeting for a mid-check in negotiations with the Boulder Valley Classified Employees Association (BVCEA). No decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Negotiations mid-check in with BVCEA (Boulder Valley Classified Employees Association)

Special Meeting - BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation

The Boulder Valley School District board holds a special meeting to observe the BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation. Only observation occurs; no decisions or votes will be taken.

• Board members may observe the BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation discussion (no action taken)

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on PD Leave and Annual Leave

The BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss professional development (PD) leave and annual leave. The agenda states that no action will be taken by the Board of Education during this session.

• Discussion of BVEA/BVSD PD Leave and Annual Leave

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on April 9, 2024. They voted to convene an executive session on legal matters, then approved consent items including a $294,810 contract amendment for asbestos abatement at Broomfield High School and a $115,000 credit recovery platform contract with Edmentum. The board also received updates on strategic plan metrics, sustainability progress, and legislative issues.

• Approved contract amendment with JKS Industries, LLC for asbestos abatement at Broomfield High School for $294,810, funded by 2022 bond proceeds
• Approved contract with Edmentum for a district-wide credit recovery platform for $115,000 from the General Operating Fund
• Convened executive session under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b) to receive legal advice on litigation, employment, special education, civil rights, and contracts
• Received update on 'All Together for All Students' Strategic Plan metrics during work session
• Heard Earth Month update on the five-year Sustainability Action Plan (year three)

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items including facility contracts and personnel actions. It also adopted amended guiding principles and norms for board members. One request for board review under Policy KE and KE-R was tabled.

• Approved contract with Edmentum for district-wide Credit Recovery Platform (7-0)
• Approved asbestos abatement contract amendment for Broomfield High School (7-0)
• Approved design and engineering contract for Summit Charter Middle School (7-0)
• Approved Amendment No. 2 for Universally Accessible Playgrounds Project (7-0)
• Appointed David Janak to Joint School District Insurance Pool Board of Directors (7-0)
• Approved non-renewal of licensed probationary teacher contracts (7-0)
• Approved application for CDE Gifted Education grant (7-0)
• Adopted amended Board Policy BC-E regarding member guiding principles and norms (7-0)

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Period vs. Instructional Minutes

This is a special meeting where three or more Board of Education members may observe the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee discussion on period versus instructional minutes. No action will be taken by the board at this meeting.

• Board members may observe negotiations sub-committee on period vs. instructional minutes

Special Meeting - Negotiations BVCEA and BVSD Mid-Check In

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to facilitate a negotiations mid-check in with the Boulder Valley Classified Employees Association. The session is listed as a discussion and information item.

• Negotiations mid-check in with the Boulder Valley Classified Employees Association (BVCEA)

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Period vs. Instructional Minutes

The BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee is meeting to discuss period versus instructional minutes. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding BVEA/BVSD Period vs. Instructional Minutes

Special Meeting - BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Professional Development

This is a special meeting of the BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Professional Development. Board members may observe the sub-committee meeting, but no action will be taken. The agenda includes only procedural items: call to order, the observation item, and adjournment.

• Board members may observe the BVPA Negotiations Sub-Committee on Professional Development (item 2.01)
• No action or decisions are scheduled at this meeting

Special Meeting - BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensations

This is a special meeting of the BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensations. Three or more Board of Education members may observe the subcommittee's discussions, but no official action will be taken by the board. The meeting is informational only.

• Board observes BVPA/BVSD Compensations Subcommittee discussions
• No votes or decisions scheduled

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation including Extra Duty Contracts

This is a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee focused on compensation and extra duty contracts. Three or more board members may observe the subcommittee's discussions, but no board action will be taken. The meeting is procedural and informational only.

• Board members may observe BVEA/BVSD negotiations on compensation including extra duty contracts

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on PD Leave and Annual Leave

This is a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on PD Leave and Annual Leave. Board of Education members may observe the discussions, but no action will be taken. The meeting is informational and procedural only.

• Board members may observe BVEA/BVSD negotiations sub-committee meeting on PD leave and annual leave

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation including Extra Duty Contracts

The BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation including Extra Duty Contracts will meet for discussion and information. The agenda states that no action will be taken during this meeting.

• Discussion regarding BVEA/BVSD compensation and extra duty contracts

Special Meeting - Negotiations BVPA and BVSD Mid-Check In

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to facilitate a mid-check in regarding negotiations with the Boulder Valley Paraeducator Association. The session is designated for discussion and information.

• Negotiations mid-check in with the Boulder Valley Paraeducator Association

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting. The agenda includes a reception for fall semester Superintendent's Honor Roll recipients and an information update on the BVSD Grad Plus framework. No decisions or votes are scheduled.

• Superintendent's Honor Roll Presentation and Reception for fall semester
• Update on BVSD Grad Plus framework, opportunities and developments

The Board of Education received presentations on the Grad Plus program, including industry certifications, work-based learning, the Seal of Biliteracy, and college credit options. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during this special meeting.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Regular Meeting

The board held a work session on mental health and social-emotional supports, and received a recommendation to dismiss teacher Bradley Hughes (no action taken). They approved several consent agenda items, including a $1.8 million contract amendment with HSS Inc. for video surveillance cameras in middle and PK-8 schools, a $1.5 million contract for asbestos abatement and demolition at New Vista High School, and a $394,670 purchase of casting hardware for the district.

• Work session on mental health and social-emotional supports in BVSD schools
• Recommendation to dismiss teacher Bradley Hughes for neglect of duty and immorality (informational, no vote)
• Approval of $1,805,082 contract amendment with HSS Inc. for video surveillance cameras in middle and PK-8 schools
• Approval of $1,542,268 contract with Earth Services & Abatement for asbestos abatement and demolition at New Vista High School
• Approval of $394,670 purchase of Vivi Enterprise Casting Hardware from CDW-G for the district

The Board of Education approved a revised policy on student absences and excuses, including an amendment to align implementation with IEPs and 504 plans. The Board also approved a series of consent items including school bus purchases and facility contracts.

• Approved revised Board Policy JH, Student Absences and Excuses for 2024-2025 (7-0)
• Approved purchase of 10 propane school buses (4 42-passenger, 6 71-passenger) (7-0)
• Approved contract amendment with HSS Inc. for video surveillance in Middle and PK-8 schools (7-0)
• Approved contract amendment for asbestos abatement and demolition at New Vista High School (7-0)
• Approved contract with BC Interiors for furnishing and equipment at New Vista High School (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 24-09 for Campus Drive improvements right-of-way (7-0)
• Approved purchase of Vivi Enterprise Casting Hardware from CDW-G (7-0)
• Approved applying for CDE and Transportation Safety Fndn. grants (7-0)

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on PD Days

This is a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on PD Days. Board of Education members may observe the negotiations via Google Meet; no action will be taken by the board at this meeting. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Board members may observe BVEA/BVSD PD Days sub-committee negotiations

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is reviewing the All Together for All Students strategic plan and receiving an annual enrollment trend report. The body is also deciding on personnel actions and several vendor contracts.

• Contract amendment with DirSec, Inc. for Proofpoint email protection software for $139,691.93
• Purchase from Public Sector Human Resources Consulting, LLC for a salary market study for $100,000.00
• Appointment of James Hill, Brian Munoz, and Russ Bennett to the election committee
• Review of the All Together for All Students strategic plan
• Presentation of the annual enrollment trend report from the Long Range Advisory Committee

The Board of Education approved revised policies regarding school attendance areas, school assignments, and schools of choice. The Board also approved several administrative contracts, personnel actions, and grant applications.

• Approved revised Board Policy JC, School Attendance Areas (7-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy JECC, School Assignment and School Choice (7-0)
• Approved revised Board Policy IFF, Schools of Choice (7-0)
• Approved Board Policy JECC-R, School Choice Procedure Option #2 (7-0)
• Approved contract amendment with DirSec, Inc. for Proofpoint email protection software (7-0)
• Approved purchase from Public Sector Human Resources Consulting, LLC for salary market survey (7-0)
• Approved applying for CDE and CDLE state grants (7-0)
• Cancelled the March 26, 2024 board meeting (7-0)

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Planning Time/Periods vs. Instructional Minutes

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special meeting primarily to allow board members to observe a BVEA/BVSD negotiations sub-committee meeting regarding planning time/periods vs. instructional minutes. No formal action is expected. The meeting is largely procedural with no decisions or votes scheduled.

• Board members may observe the BVEA Negotiations Sub-Committee meeting via Google Meet
• No action will be taken at this special meeting
• Sub-committee topic: Planning Time/Periods vs. Instructional Minutes

Special Meeting - BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Professional Learning

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting of the BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Professional Learning. Three or more board members may observe the subcommittee meeting via Google Meet, but no board action will be taken.

• Board members may observe BVPA/BVSD Professional Learning Subcommittee meeting

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on PD Leave and Annual Leave

This is a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on PD Leave and Annual Leave. The agenda indicates that three or more board members may observe the subcommittee meeting via Google Meet, but no action will be taken by the board. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural.

• Board members may observe BVEA/BVSD subcommittee negotiations on PD leave and annual leave
• No action will be taken at this meeting

Special Meeting - BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation/Wage Increase/BVPA President Pay

This is a special meeting of the BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee focused on compensation, wage increases, and BVPA president pay. No action will be taken; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of BVPA/BVSD compensation and wage increase

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Safe Learning Environment

This is a special meeting where three or more board members may observe the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Safe Learning Environment. No action will be taken; the only action item is adjournment.

• Board members may observe the BVEA/BVSD Safe Learning Environment Subcommittee meeting via Google Meet

Special Meeting - BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on RBT-Stipend and Safety at Work

This is a special meeting of the BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on RBT-Stipend and Safety at Work. Board of Education members may observe via Google Meet, but no board action will be taken. The subcommittee will discuss stipend and safety issues.

• Board members may observe the negotiations subcommittee meeting (no action taken)
• Discussion topic: RBT-Stipend and Safety at Work

Special Meeting - Legislative Breakfast

This is a special meeting for a legislative breakfast where the Board of Education will hold a discussion with state legislators whose districts lie within BVSD boundaries regarding issues related to public education. The board's 2023-2024 Policy Platform is attached as background material. The meeting is informational and no decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion with state legislators on public education issues
• 2023-2024 Policy Platform attached as background material

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education meets in a special session. They will review proposed changes to Board Policy JH on student absences and excuses, based on a taskforce process. The board will also receive an update on Universal Preschool implementation for the current school year and plans for next year. No votes or formal decisions are scheduled.

• Discussion of proposed revisions to Board Policy JH (Student Absences and Excuses) and related regulation JH-R
• Presentation on the taskforce process and policy redlines by Robbyn Fernandez and Kathleen Sullivan
• Update on Universal Preschool (UPK) program for 2023-24 and 2024-25 by Dr. Nativity Miller and Dr. Emma Herzog

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive information and discussion on student absence policies and the Universal Preschool Program. No substantive votes or policy changes were decided during this session.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation/Extra Pay for Extra Duty

This is a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation/Extra Pay for Extra Duty. Three or more board members may observe the subcommittee discussion via Google Meet, but no board action will be taken. The agenda consists only of procedural items and a discussion item.

• Board members may observe the BVEA/BVSD Compensation/Extra Pay for Extra Duty Subcommittee meeting (discussion only, no action)

Special Meeting - BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Class Size/Caseload

This is a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Class Size/Caseload. The agenda includes a call to order and an information item noting that three or more Board of Education members may observe the sub-committee meeting via Google Meet, but no action will be taken. The meeting is largely procedural.

• Board members may observe BVEA/BVSD Class Size/Caseload Subcommittee negotiations, but no action will be taken.

Special Meeting - BVPA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Language

This is a special meeting where three or more Board of Education members may observe the BVPA Negotiations Sub-Committee on Language meeting via Google Meet. No board action or decisions will be made during this session.

• Three or more board members may observe the BVPA Negotiations Sub-Committee on Language meeting via Google Meet.

School Visit - Topping Out Ceremony

Three or more board members may attend a visit to New Vista High School for a Topping Out Ceremony. This is not a special meeting, and no action will be taken. The event is ceremonial only.

• Topping Out Ceremony at New Vista High School, 700 20th Street, Boulder

Regular Meeting

The board will hear a presentation on draft academic calendars for 2025-26 and 2026-27, then consider a consent agenda including approval of a $579,550 architectural contract for Monarch High School, a $568,048 license renewal for network infrastructure, and a $16,498 donation for Crest View Elementary. A legislative update on Colorado education policy will also be presented.

• Presentation on draft academic calendars for 2025-26 and 2026-27
• Approval of $579,550 architectural design and engineering contract for Monarch High School (bond-funded)
• Approval of $568,047.57 license renewal with Advanced Network Management for network infrastructure
• Approval of $16,497.78 donation from Reach Out Crest View to Crest View Elementary
• Approval of 2024-25 academic fees under new fee policy

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of items including academic fees for the 2024-25 school year and a network infrastructure license. The board also approved a design contract for Monarch High School and applications for four CDE extended learning grants. No items were pulled from the consent grouping.

• Approved academic fees for 2024-25 school year (7-0)
• Approved Architectural Design and Engineering Services contract for Monarch High School (7-0)
• Approved license renewal with Advanced Network Management (7-0)
• Approved CDE extended learning grant applications for Angevine MS/Centaurus HS (7-0)
• Approved CDE extended learning grant applications for Columbine ES (7-0)
• Approved CDE extended learning grant applications for Crest View/Whittier/University Hill (7-0)
• Approved CDE extended learning grant applications for Justice HS (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions and donation to Crestview Elementary (7-0)

Community Meeting - BVSD Connects

This is a community engagement meeting, not a Board of Education action session. No decisions will be made. The meeting is open to the public to discuss BVSD Connects.

• Meeting at Alicia Sanchez International School, 655 Sir Galahad Drive, Lafayette
• No board action taken; informational and discussion only

Community Meeting - BVSD Connects

This is a community engagement meeting (BVSD Connects) at Broomfield Heights Middle School. No board action will be taken; it is an informational discussion only.

• Community meeting scheduled for Jan 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM at Broomfield Heights Middle School, 1555 Daphne St, Broomfield CO 80020.
• Three or more board members may attend but no action will be taken.

Special Meeting - Negotiations

The board is holding a special meeting for negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. Three or more board members may attend the negotiations session. The meeting includes only procedural items and the negotiation discussion.

• Board members attend negotiations with Boulder Valley Education Association (discussion only)

Regular Meeting

The board will hold a work session to review the 2024-25 Draft Strategic Financial Plan, which outlines economic outlook and budget assumptions. They will also discuss District Accountability Committee (DAC) planning for spring semester. The consent agenda includes approval of personnel items, meeting minutes, and three donations totaling $60,928.98 to Boulder High, Eisenhower Elementary, and New Vista High.

• Review of 2024-25 Draft Strategic Financial Plan with economic outlook and budget assumptions
• Discussion of DAC focus for spring semester 2023-24
• Acceptance of $35,000 donation from New Vista Education PTO to New Vista High School for general needs
• Acceptance of $13,928.98 donation from Eisenhower PTA to Eisenhower Elementary for 48 Chromebooks
• Acceptance of $12,000 donation from Jim Bartlett to Boulder High School for robotics team support

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of action items including personnel changes, several bond-funded construction contract amendments for various schools, and four school donations. The Board also approved a contract with Field Turf USA, Inc. for new tennis courts at Fairview High School and Centennial Middle School.

• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved bond-funded construction contract amendments for Angevine Middle, Centaurus High, Alicia Sanchez Elementary, Boulder Prep High, Broomfield Heights Middle, Justice High, and Lafayette Elementary (7-0)
• Approved contract amendment for Universally Accessible Playgrounds project (7-0)
• Approved donations for Boulder High, Eisenhower Elementary, New Vista High, and University Hill Elementary (7-0)
• Approved contract with Field Turf USA, Inc. for tennis courts at Fairview High and Centennial Middle (7-0)
• Approved 2023 CASB Convention reimbursements for Board members (7-0)
• Approved minutes from January 9 and January 16 meetings (7-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss enrollment policies following recommendations from the Long Range Advisory Committee regarding enrollment decline. The meeting includes study items for several board policies related to school choice and attendance areas.

• Discussion of Enrollment Policy and Long Range Advisory Committee recommendations
• Study of Board Policy IFF (Schools of Choice)
• Study of Board Policy JC (School Attendance Areas)
• Study of Board Policy JECC (Assignment of Students to School) and JECC-R (Open Enrollment)

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review and discuss policies regarding schools of choice, school attendance areas, and open enrollment. No substantive votes or policy changes were decided during this session.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education includes two discussion items: creating Board Norms and Guiding Principles for future meetings, and appointing board members to various advisory committees. No formal action is expected on the norms, but committee appointments will be nominated and selected. The meeting is procedural with no budget or rezoning items.

• Discussion of drafts for Board Norms and Guiding Principles, to be proposed for action at a future meeting
• Appointments to advisory committees: CBOC, DAC, LRAC, Athletic Review Committee, District Audit Committee, and Quarterly Meeting with City of Boulder, Boulder County, CU, and BVSD
• Differentiation between Board-advisory and Superintendent-staff advisory committees

The Board of Education met to review the Board Norms document and discuss committee appointments. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded during this session.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Regular Meeting

The board approved consent agenda items including a $12.75 million amendment to the construction contract for bond-funded improvements at Broomfield High School and a $1.41 million amendment for Fireside Elementary School. It also accepted a $40,000 donation from Mesa PTO to Mesa Elementary. The board received an update from the Community Bond Oversight Committee on the Building for Student Success Bond Program.

• Amendment No. 1 to CM/GC contract with JHL Constructors for Broomfield High School: $12,753,806 from 2022 bond proceeds
• Amendment No. 1 to CM/GC contract with JHL Constructors for Fireside Elementary School: $1,414,810 from 2022 bond proceeds
• Acceptance of $40,000 donation from Mesa PTO to Mesa Elementary
• Community Bond Oversight Committee update on bond program progress
• Approval of personnel actions (licensed, classified, administrative)

The Board of Education certified mill levies and approved several construction contract amendments and grant applications. Additionally, the Board adopted revisions to 11 different board policies covering member conduct, ethics, and meeting procedures.

• Approved certification of mill levies (7-0)
• Approved construction contract amendments for Broomfield High School and Fireside Elementary (7-0)
• Approved closeout of construction agreement for Meadowlark School (7-0)
• Approved grant applications for Boulder Prep and New Vista High Schools (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions and donation for Mesa Elementary (7-0)
• Adopted revised Board Policy BC regarding member conduct and conflict of interest (7-0)
• Adopted revised Board Policy BCE regarding code of ethics (7-0)
• Adopted revised Board Policy BM regarding school board meetings (7-0)