Denver Public Schools public meetings in 2022
65 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education met in executive session on December 15, 2022, to discuss personnel matters concerning the superintendent's contract and to receive legal advice on pending litigation. The board voted to enter the closed session, with one member voting against. The meeting then adjourned.
- Executive session for superintendent contract discussions
- Legal advice on pending litigation
- Motion carried 6-1, with Scott Baldermann voting nay
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on December 15, 2022, covering reports, policy discussions, and a consent agenda. The board approved multiple items including construction project guarantees (Montbello, Ceylon, Denver School of the Arts South Campus, Fallis), technology contracts (wireless refresh, audio-visual, print services), and policy updates. The meeting also included discussions on school year calendars and a proclamation on gun violence prevention.
- Approved Reimagining Montbello GMP, Ceylon Project GMP, Denver School of the Arts South Campus Project iGMP, and Fallis Project GMP construction contracts
- Approved BD2310 Wireless Refresh, BD2307 Projection Audio Visual, and BD2308 Print Services contracts
- Approved Mile High Early Learning Colorado Preschool Program contract
- Approved Ends Policies 1.1 Equity and 1.6 Climate Action
- Discussed 2023-24 and 2024-25 school year calendars
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education will hold a progress monitoring session and special meeting. The board will vote to certify the 2022 mill levies for the 2022-23 school year, receive a superintendent update on Denver Online School, and discuss the EL-17 Asset Protection policy. The meeting also includes recognition of student athletics and public comment.
- Certification of Mill Levies for 2022-23 school year (approved unanimously)
- Superintendent update on Denver Online School
- EL-17 Monitoring: Asset Protection policy discussion
- Highlights on Student Athletics with proclamations for East and Northfield
- Policy updates to ADE, ADE-R, AF-R
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This is a public comment session for the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, held in-person at the Emily Griffith Campus. The agenda covers sign-up procedures and the speaker list; no decisions or policy discussions are listed. It is procedural in nature, allowing residents to address the board.
- Public comment is in-person only at Emily Griffith Campus, 1860 Lincoln Street
- Online sign-up opens 9:00 a.m. Monday before the meeting, closes Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
- Individual speakers get 3 minutes; groups get 10 minutes total
- No substitutes allowed; only the person who signed up may speak
- Speaker list posted to the agenda on the day of the meeting
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear the chair's report, and review the draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit results. The committee will also consider items for the Board of Education's consent agenda, including pre-approvals for construction services at multiple schools and various project GMPs, plus information items on grants, purchases, and financial reports.
- Pre-approval of construction services for Cheltenham, Fallis, Thomas Jefferson, Steele, Place Bridge Academy, Kennedy, and Cowell
- Indoor Air Quality Sensors and Monitoring
- Third Party Transportation-Everdriven (formerly American Logistics Corp-ALC)
- New Grant Awards > $50k for August 2022
- FY22 Q4 Financial Report and Bond Redemption Fund Update
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special public comment session on November 28, 2022, at the Emily Griffith Campus. The meeting is in-person only, with online sign-up required. Speakers can register from November 22 to November 25, with individual speakers allotted 3 minutes and groups 10 minutes.
- In-person only public comment at Emily Griffith Campus, 1860 Lincoln Street
- Online sign-up opens Nov 22 at 9:00 a.m. and closes Nov 25 at 5:00 p.m.
- Individual speakers limited to 3 minutes; groups limited to 10 minutes
- No substitutes allowed; only registered speakers may address the board
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on November 17, 2022, where it voted on several action items. The board rejected the School Unification Plan for DDS and MSLA, rescinded the Small Schools Resolution No. 5022, and approved the consent agenda, including the DPS-DURA agreement for the 27th and Larimer redevelopment and the Personnel Transaction Report. The board also moved discussion of the Board/Superintendent Relationship policy to a future work session.
- School Unification Plan for DDS and MSLA rejected (motions failed)
- Small Schools Resolution No. 5022 rescinded
- Intergovernmental Agreement with DURA for 27th and Larimer redevelopment approved
- Personnel Transaction Report approved
- Board/Superintendent Relationship policy discussion deferred to work session
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a progress monitoring session to review Executive Limitations 3 (development of administration policies, regulations, and procedures) and Executive Limitation 16 (financial administration). Public comment at this meeting is dedicated to the Superintendent's proposal to unify 10 elementary and middle schools due to declining enrollment. A separate special public comment for other topics is scheduled for Nov. 29.
- Review of Executive Limitation 3: Development of Administration Policies, Regulations, and Procedures
- Review of Executive Limitation 16: Financial Administration
- Public comment on proposal to unify 10 elementary and middle schools
- Special public comment added for Nov. 29 board meeting for unrelated topics
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a public comment session on November 14, 2022, dedicated to speakers discussing the Superintendent's proposal to unify 10 elementary and middle schools due to declining enrollment. A separate special public comment session for unrelated topics is scheduled for November 29. The agenda includes sign-up procedures and a speaker list.
- Public comment on proposal to unify 10 elementary and middle schools
- Special public comment session added for Nov. 29 for unrelated issues
- Speaker registration opens Nov. 7, closes Nov. 10 at 5 p.m.
- Individual speakers get 3 minutes; groups get 10 minutes
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda, receive reports from the co-chairs, and review an overview of agenda items and meeting objectives. The meeting is largely procedural, with no substantive budget decisions listed on the agenda.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Report of the co-chairs
- Overview of agenda, information items, and meeting objectives
- Closing announcements and next steps
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss policy governance, specifically reviewing Ends 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and Executive Limitations 15 and 17. They will also discuss the School Unification Plan, focusing on applying the DEAC criteria. The meeting is a discussion and procedural session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Policy review: Ends 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 and Executive Limitations 15, 17
- School Unification Plan: Applying the DEAC Criteria (presentation)
- Meeting held at 1860 Lincoln Street Room 735 or via Vimeo
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 20, 2022, where the most consequential action was a vote to approve a new recommendation by Dr. Alex Marrero to keep Montbello Career & Technical High School open, reversing an earlier closure recommendation. The board also approved a consent agenda with multiple contracts and agreements, and discussed policy governance items including first reads of several board policies.
- Approved keeping Montbello Career & Technical High School open (motion carried 7-0)
- Approved consent agenda items including temp agency contracts with AMN Allied Services, Aura Staffing, Stepping Stones Group, and 3chords DBA Therapy Travelers
- Approved Right at School Afterschool Program at 10 schools
- Approved pre-approval of construction budget for Sabin AC and Electrical Project
- Postponed vote on Intergovernmental Agreement with DURA for 27th and Larimer redevelopment to November 17, 2022
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This is a public comment session for the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, held in person only at the Emily Griffith Campus. The agenda covers the sign-up process and the speaker list for the session; no policy decisions or discussions are listed.
- In-person public comment at Emily Griffith Campus, 1860 Lincoln Street, First Floor Multi Purpose Room
- Online sign-up opens 9:00 a.m. Monday before the meeting and closes Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
- Individual speakers get 3 minutes; groups get 10 minutes, with no individual in a group speaking more than 3 minutes
- Speaker list posted by noon on the day of the meeting
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a progress monitoring session. The main item is a superintendent update on sustainability priorities, including a presentation on the DPS Climate Action Plan. Public comment is in person only, with specific time limits. The meeting is otherwise procedural.
- Superintendent update on sustainability priorities
- Presentation on DPS Climate Action Plan (attachment: DPS_Climate Action Plan_BOE_Focus Areas.pdf)
- Public comment in person only, with time limits (3 min per individual, max 10 min for groups of 4+)
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session, special meeting, and executive session. The board is expected to vote on the Superintendent's evaluation, discuss a recommendation on Montbello Career & Technical High School, and receive presentations on Hispanic Heritage Month and policy governance.
- Board acceptance of Superintendent Evaluation
- Executive session on Superintendent evaluation
- Discussion on Montbello Career & Technical High School closure recommendation
- Presentation on Hispanic Heritage Month
- Policy governance discussion on Ends 1.4 Health and Safety
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to approve consent agenda items, including construction pre-approvals for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing work at seven schools, as well as contracts for transportation and indoor air quality sensors. The board will also hear presentations on Hispanic Heritage Month and minority/women business enterprises, and receive a teacher dismissal recommendation.
- Pre-approval of construction services for Cheltenham, Fallis, Thomas Jefferson, Steele, Place Bridge Academy, Kennedy, and Cowell schools
- Approval of Indoor Air Quality Sensors and Monitoring
- Approval of Third Party Transportation with Everdriven (formerly American Logistics Corp)
- Approval of 5280 Freedom School resolution No. 5074
- Presentation of Teacher Dismissal Recommendation
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes, hear reports, and discuss items for the Board of Education's consent agenda. The agenda includes multiple pre-approvals for construction services at various schools, a contract with the Denver Scholarship Foundation, and other operational items. Most items are being moved forward to the consent agenda for full board approval.
- Pre-approval of construction services for Cheltenham, Fallis, Thomas Jefferson, Steele, Place Bridge Academy, Kennedy, and Cowell schools
- Denver Scholarship Foundation contract
- Denison MEP and Cooling Project
- District Wide Facility Master Planning Services
- Stedman Cooling and Elevator Project
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a progress monitoring session to discuss testing results (CMAS/PSAT/SAT/READ Act) and a presentation on why ethnic names matter. Public comment is in person only, with specific time limits for groups. The meeting is a discussion and presentation session, not a voting meeting.
- Discussion of CMAS/PSAT/SAT/READ Act results
- Presentation on 'Why Ethnic Names Matter'
- Public comment rules: in-person only, 3-minute individual limit, group time limits
- Meeting held via Vimeo livestream
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding an executive session to receive legal advice on specific questions regarding the 5280 Freedom School, board member visits to charter schools during the renewal process, and the Know Justice Know Peace trademark. The session is authorized under Colorado law for attorney conferences. The agenda also includes adjournment.
- Executive session for legal advice on 5280 Freedom School
- Legal advice on board member visits to charter schools during renewal
- Legal advice on Know Justice Know Peace trademark
- Motion to enter executive session by Tay Anderson, second by Scott Esserman
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Budget Advisory Committee is holding a meeting to approve its agenda, receive reports from the co-chairs, and review an overview of agenda items and meeting objectives. The agenda is largely procedural, with no specific budget decisions or dollar amounts listed.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Report of the Chairs (Angela Cobian and Alise Kermisch)
- Overview of agenda, information items, and meeting objectives
- Closing announcements and next steps
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This is a procedural executive session agenda. The Denver Public Schools Board of Education met privately to confer with an attorney on legal questions and consider protected documents, as allowed by state law. The only action was a motion to enter the closed session, which passed unanimously, followed by adjournment.
- Executive session for legal advice under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b)
- Consideration of documents protected by Open Records Act nondisclosure
- Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with presentations on vaccine awareness, the DPS Foundation, and the Modified Consent Decree. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving minutes, a gift report, several construction and service contracts, and financial agreements with multiple employee unions. A teacher dismissal recommendation is also scheduled for presentation.
- Approval of August 2022 Gift Report
- Denison MEP and Cooling Project
- Stedman Cooling and Elevator Project
- Construction Change Order for Montbello Campus
- Financial agreements for VTF, CWA, CFSSP, DFPNSE, ATU
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This is a procedural public comment session for the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, held in person at the Emily Griffith Campus. The agenda outlines the sign-up process and speaking rules, including a three-minute limit for individuals and ten minutes for groups. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Public comment is in-person only at Emily Griffith Campus, 1860 Lincoln Street
- Online sign-up opens Monday at 9:00 a.m. and closes Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
- Individual speakers get 3 minutes; groups get 10 minutes total
- No substitutes allowed; only the registered speaker may address the board
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a progress monitoring session with presentations on the return to school for 2022-23 and a focus on the Class of 2022. The agenda includes public comment and adjournment, with no formal votes or decisions listed.
- Return to School Presentation (Back to School 2022-23.pdf)
- Focus on Class of 2022 Presentation (August 2022 Monitoring Report Presentation.pdf)
- Public comment rules: 6-9 minutes for groups of 2-3, max 10 minutes for 4+, 3 minutes per individual
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss and approve several financial and operational items, including contracts, project funding, and an overtime audit. The committee will also review property tax projections and a bond refinancing opportunity. Most action items are being moved to the full Board of Education's consent agenda.
- Benefits Contract
- Sunlife Contract
- Denver Public Schools Insurance Renewals FY22/23, and transfer of TPA vendor services
- Architectural Services for Thomas Jefferson High School Project
- Ceylon E-8 Project
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session with presentations on student voice and leadership and from the Denver Special Education Advisory Committee, plus team building discussions. The board will also receive written updates on transportation, heat mitigation, and several policy revisions, including changes to restraint regulations and remote learning plans.
- Student Voice & Leadership presentation
- Denver Special Education Advisory Committee presentation
- Transportation update
- Heat mitigation update
- JKA-R Restraint, Physical Holds, and Seclusion Regulation revision
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is meeting for a retreat focused on team building. The agenda states the purpose is not to conduct public business or take formal action, so no decisions are expected.
- Retreat at Wings Over the Rockies, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver
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The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to consider changes to board policies. The agenda includes a second reading and vote regarding Executive Limitation 12.
- Second reading and vote to adopt revisions to Executive Limitation 12 Board Policy
- Motion to direct the Superintendent to revise all Board policies to be proscriptive rather than prescriptive
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to plan its 2022-23 agenda, review a draft community engagement plan, and discuss public comment procedures. The board will also consider revisions to an executive limitation (EL12) and discuss proscriptive executive limitations. This is a discussion-only meeting with no formal votes.
- Agenda planning for SY 2022-23 with draft documents
- Review of draft community engagement plan
- Discussion of public comment proposal (GP.15)
- Discussion of proscriptive executive limitations
- EL12 revisions in preparation for second read
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This meeting is a dedicated session for public comment held virtually via Zoom and Vimeo. The agenda provides instructions for individuals and groups to sign up to address the Board of Education.
- Online sign-up procedures for public speakers
- Virtual meeting access via Vimeo and Zoom
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to take action on a resolution declaring a vacancy for District 5, approve the Reasonableness of the Interpretation of the Ends Policies, and consider a first read of revisions to Executive Limitation 12. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes approval of minutes, an intergovernmental agreement with RMSEL BOCES, a policy on medical marijuana administration, and numerous finance and construction contracts.
- Resolution declaring a vacancy for District 5
- Approval of Intergovernmental Agreement with RMSEL BOCES
- Policy JLCDB - Administration of Medical Marijuana to Qualified Students
- Sunlife Contract and Benefits Contract
- Architectural Services for Thomas Jefferson High School Project
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss and receive presentations on several topics, including LGBTQ+ history, declining enrollment, community engagement, healthy start times, and a District 5 board vacancy. The board will also review written updates on recommended policy changes, including revisions to medication administration policies and new charter school applications.
- Declining Enrollment Committee presentation and discussion
- Healthy Start Times Committee work and discussion
- Discussion on District 5 board vacancy candidates
- Revisions to Policy JLCD Administering Medication to Students
- New school recommendations from District Accountability Committee (5280 Freedom School, Radical Arts Academy of Denver, STEM School Denver)
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review financial and audit matters, including a 2020 bond update for the 2022A bond sale closing, an internal audit hotline update, and a series of consent agenda items. The committee will also receive reports on grants, purchasing, Q3 financials, and a settlement. Most items are for information or action, with several contracts and projects moving to the full Board of Education's consent agenda.
- 2020 Bond Update for FAC: 2022A DPS Bond Sale Closing
- Intergovernmental Agreement for redevelopment of the All in Motel and adjacent parking lot property
- Benefits contracts over $1 million for 2022-23
- Sun Life contract renewal for 2022-23
- Architectural services for Thomas Jefferson High School project
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This is a special public comment session for the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, held virtually due to COVID-19. The agenda covers sign-up procedures and the speaker list for public comment, with no other business items listed. It is primarily procedural, detailing how individuals and groups can sign up and speak.
- Online sign-up for public comment required in advance
- Individual speakers allotted 3 minutes; groups 10 minutes
- Meeting held virtually via Vimeo and Zoom due to COVID-19
- Speaker list posted as attachment: Special Public Comment May 26, 2022.pdf
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to conduct interviews for the District 5 vacancy. The session included candidate presentations and a period for special public comment.
- Interviews for District 5 vacancy candidates Adeel Khan, Julie Bañuelos, Leonard Darnell, and Charmaine Lindsay
- Review of questionnaire for applicants
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting, approving the Reasonableness of the Interpretation of the Ends Policies (except TP.2, which was held), the consent agenda including minutes and personnel reports, and an addendum with non-renewal recommendations. The board also heard a student voice presentation and went into executive session for personnel matters.
- Approved Ends Policies TP.1, TP.3, TP.4, TP.5; held TP.2
- Approved addendum to Personnel Transaction Report with non-renewal recommendations
- Approved Personnel Transaction Report (4/7/22-5/17/22)
- Approved minutes from April 21 regular meeting and April 27 executive session
- Heard Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month presentation
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The Board of Education scheduled a virtual public comment session for May 19, 2022. The meeting was held via Zoom and live-streamed on Vimeo to allow residents to address the Board.
- Public comment session via virtual platform
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Budget Advisory Committee is holding a meeting to approve its agenda, receive a report from the co-chairs, and review an overview of agenda items and meeting objectives. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific budget decisions or dollar amounts listed in the agenda.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Report of the Chairs by Angela Cobian and Alise Kermisch
- Presentation on agenda overview, information items, and meeting objectives
- Closing announcements and next steps
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss the proposed 2022-2023 budget, a central support reorganization, Black Excellence Plans, and a FAMLI opt-out proposal. These are discussion and presentation items, not final votes.
- Proposed 2022-2023 budget (11,061 KB attachment)
- Central Support Reorganization presentation
- Black Excellence Plans update
- FAMLI opt-out proposal
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education met in executive session to hear an appeal of a student's recommendation for expulsion. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session, which is permitted under Colorado law for discussions of individual students where public disclosure would adversely affect those involved. The meeting was otherwise limited to adjournment, with no other public business on the agenda.
- Executive session held to discuss an appeal of a student's expulsion recommendation
- Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously (4-0)
- Meeting held at Emily Griffith Campus, 1860 Lincoln Street, Conference Room 1231
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss several planning topics. The board will work on completing reasonable interpretations, plan community engagement, outline a 12-month agenda, and review the proposed FY23 board budget. This is a working session, not a formal decision-making meeting.
- Community Engagement Planning discussion with attached presentation
- 12-Month Agenda Planning with monitoring report table and 2022-23 calendar
- Board Proposed FY23 Budget presentation
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to vote on revisions to its ends statements regarding Climate Action, along with a consent agenda covering contracts, property transfers, and other routine items. The board will also hear reports on student achievements, the Denver Scholarship Foundation, and superintendent updates on organizational structure.
- Approval of revisions to Ends Statements regarding Climate Action
- Intergovernmental Agreement for redevelopment of All in Motel and adjacent parking lot at 3015 E. Colfax
- Contract extension for Ricoh's Master Lease and Managed Print Services
- Approval of Resolutions 5058-5061 for Juneteenth Holiday Observance
- Approval of Transportation Bus Purchases
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This is a procedural meeting for public comment, not a decision-making session. The Denver Public Schools Board of Education will hear comments from residents via a virtual platform, with sign-up required in advance. The agenda includes instructions for speakers and a list of registered commenters.
- Public comment sign-up opens online at 10:00 a.m. the Friday before the meeting
- Individual speakers get 3 minutes; groups get 10 minutes
- Speaker list posted by noon on the day of the meeting
- Meeting held virtually due to COVID-19
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting focused on achievement, with discussions on revisions to executive limitations and reasonable interpretations of board policies. The board will also enter an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy for the contract with the Rocky Mountain School for Expeditionary Learning, a BOCES school within DPS boundaries.
- Discussion of revisions to language in Executive Limitations (DPS_ExecLimsDraft_4_18_22.pdf)
- Presentation of reasonable interpretations for policies TP.1-TP.5 (Equity, Teaching and Learning, Student and Staff Well-Being, Health and Safety, Post Graduation and Global Citizenship)
- Executive session to discuss contract negotiation strategy with Rocky Mountain School for Expeditionary Learning
- Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously (7 yea votes)
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The Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met to review construction contract memos and the 2022A bond sale closing. The committee also reviewed several items moved to the Board of Education's Consent Agenda, including curriculum adaptations and facility projects.
- Update on 2022A DPS Bond Sale closing
- Intergovernmental Agreement for redevelopment of All in Motel property
- Architect fee adjustment for Reimagining Montbello project
- Early Literacy Curriculum Adaptation (CKLA Spanish and English)
- Contract extension for Ricoh’s Master Lease and Managed Print Services
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The Board of Education held a work session to discuss several administrative topics. Presentations included updates on declining enrollment and the sustainability student group. The Board also discussed community engagement planning and the vacancy process for Board District 5.
- Presentation on declining enrollment updates
- Discussion regarding the vacancy process for Board District 5
- Discussion of proposed GP 15 for Board Meetings
- Sustainability Student Group presentation
- Board self-monitoring of governing policies discussion
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education met to review several executive limitations and administrative reports. Key actions included approving changes to employee treatment policies and updates regarding menstrual health care.
- Approved revisions to Executive Limitation 12 regarding Employee Treatment
- Approved revisions to Executive Limitation 10 regarding Menstrual Care
- Approved the 2022-23 Board of Education meeting calendar
- Approved the Personnel Transaction Report covering employee appointments and transfers
- Presentation on Women in Construction for Women's History Month
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This meeting is a scheduled public comment session for the Denver Public Schools Board of Education. The agenda provides instructions for individuals and groups to sign up to address the Board virtually.
- Public comment sign-up procedures for virtual attendance
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss three items: updates on graduation rates and post-secondary readiness, a proposed policy on EL-standard teacher rights and protections, and the process for filling an anticipated vacancy in District 5. These are discussion and presentation items, not final votes.
- Updates on graduation rates and matriculation to higher education
- Discussion on proposed EL-standard teacher rights and protections
- Presentation on process for filling a board vacancy in District 5
- Draft superintendent proposal on executive limitations attached
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Budget Advisory Committee is holding a meeting to approve its agenda and receive a presentation on agenda items and meeting objectives. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific budget decisions or dollar amounts listed on the agenda.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Report of the Chairs (procedural)
- Presentation on agenda overview, information items, and meeting objectives
- Closing announcements and next steps
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The Board of Education is conducting a day-long retreat to discuss various policy interpretations and planning items. Discussions include community linkage planning, public comment practices, and reviewing survey results regarding teacher rights and protections.
- Discussion of reasonable interpretations for equity, teaching and learning, student/staff well-being, health and safety, and global citizenship
- Review of community engagement plan cycle draft
- Review of stakeholder feedback on proposed Standard Teacher Rights and Protections
- Discussion regarding the process for introducing new policies
- Treasurer's Report
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The Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee meeting scheduled for March 7, 2022, was canceled. The agenda originally included reviews of various contracts, project updates, and financial reports.
- Centura Health Contract
- Community Site Contract
- West Cooling and MEP Contract
- Washington MEP Project
- Smedley ES Project
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes the second issuance of new funding for 2020 bond projects, a bond premium allocation recommendation, and several contracts for technology, food services, and summer programs. The board will also hear a student voice report from Teller Elementary on Black Excellence and Culture, and discuss a second read of an executive limitation related to menstrual care products.
- 2020 Bond: Second Issuance of New Funding for 2020 Bond Projects
- General Obligation Bond Premium Allocation Recommendation
- Discovery Link Price Increase
- Cisco UCS Environment Upgrades
- BD2225: Apple Reseller, MAC/iPad Devices with White Glove Service
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a virtual public comment session on February 24, 2022, at 6:15pm. The agenda covers the sign-up process and speaker rules, including a 3-minute limit for individuals and 10 minutes for groups. This is a procedural meeting focused on hearing public input, not on making decisions.
- Public comment sign-up required in advance; window closes day before at 5:00 p.m.
- Individual speakers allotted 3 minutes; groups 10 minutes
- Meeting held virtually via Vimeo and Zoom due to COVID-19
- Speaker list posted by noon on meeting day
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The Board of Education convened a Focus on Achievement session to discuss transition priorities and the Business Diversity Program. The meeting also included a recognition for Ricardo Martinez.
- Recognition of Ricardo Martinez
- Presentation on Business Diversity Program
- Mid-Year Updates/Stepback discussion regarding transition priorities
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The Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee met to review items for the Board's Consent Agenda. Discussions included 2020 Bond funding, several school facility projects, and various service contracts.
- Second issuance of new funding for 2020 Bond projects
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Early College athletic expansion and fire sprinkler projects
- Cisco UCS environment upgrades and Apple device procurement
- Early literacy coaching and tutoring contract with University Instructors
- Loretto Heights soccer field project
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a work session to discuss several topics, including an introduction to Black History Month, a community engagement policy, proposed rights for EL-standard teachers, and a superintendent update on returning to school. The meeting is a discussion session, not a final decision-making meeting.
- Intro to Black History Month
- Discussion on Community Engagement (Community Linkage Policy)
- Proposed EL-Standard Teacher Rights and Protections
- Superintendent Return to School Update
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This is a procedural agenda for the Denver Public Schools Board of Education public comment session on January 20, 2022. The board will hear live public comments virtually due to COVID-19, with sign-up required in advance. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.
- Public comment sign-up opens online at 10:00 a.m. the Friday before the meeting
- Sign-up deadline is 5:00 p.m. the day before the meeting
- Individual speakers get 3 minutes; groups get 10 minutes total
- Meeting held virtually via Vimeo and Zoom due to COVID-19
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a student presentation, reports on menstrual care and climate action, and a superintendent's report on declining enrollment. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts, budget amendments, and personnel transactions.
- Approval of Centura Health Contract
- Approval of Community Site Contract (MHEL CPP ECARE)
- Approval of West Cooling and MEP Contract
- Approval of Amended Budget for 2021-2022 Resolutions No. 5054-5057
- Approval of Personnel Transaction Report
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a Focus on Achievement Session with superintendent updates on COVID, academic state of the district, social-emotional learning (SEL), and transition priorities. The board will also review administration policies under 'B' in a policy governance work session. The meeting is a discussion session, not a voting meeting.
- Superintendent update on COVID
- Academic State of the District report
- SEL State of the District report
- Transition priorities update
- Review of administration policies 'B'
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to vote on a consent agenda of charter school renewals and one charter surrender. All items were approved, with board member Xochitl Gaytan voting against each renewal. The meeting was held virtually.
- Approved renewal of 5280 High School charter (Resolution 5037)
- Approved renewal of Compass Academy charter (Resolution 5038)
- Approved renewal of Denver Justice High School charter (Resolution 5039)
- Approved renewal of Denver Language School charter (Resolution 5040)
- Approved surrender of REACH Charter School charter (Resolution 5048)
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special virtual public comment session on January 11, 2022, to hear community input on charter school renewals. The meeting is procedural, focused on receiving public comments, with sign-up required in advance. No decisions are being made at this session.
- Public comment on charter renewals
- Virtual meeting via Vimeo and Zoom
- 3-minute individual speaker limit, 10-minute group limit
- Sign-up required by 5 p.m. the day before the meeting
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to approve its agenda and receive a presentation on meeting objectives and information items. The meeting is largely procedural, with no specific budget decisions or dollar amounts listed on the agenda.
- Approval of the meeting agenda
- Report of the Chairs
- Overview of agenda, information items, and meeting objectives
- Closing announcements and next steps
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss charter school renewals for 17 schools, the district's financial state, a return-to-school report, policy governance, and public comment policy. No votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.
- Charter renewal recommendations for 17 schools, including Girls Athletic Leadership School Middle School, Highline Academy Southeast, KIPP Sunshine Peak Academy, and DSST Byers Middle School
- Financial State of the District presentation
- Return to School report
- Policy Governance work time
- Public Comment Policy discussion
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee will meet to approve minutes, hear the chair's report, and review items for the Board of Education's consent agenda. These include contracts for tutoring, software, and staffing, as well as school construction and mechanical projects. The committee will also receive informational reports on purchase orders, grants, and the first quarter financial report for fiscal year 2022.
- Cignition (Tutoring) Contract
- South HS Career Connect
- Smiley (McAuliffe International School) Cooling and Mechanical Project
- Merrill Sprinkler Install Project
- Cheltenham ES Air Handling Unit (AHU) Replacement