Denver Public Schools public meetings in 2023
48 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting and executive session. The board will enter a closed session to receive legal advice on the Academy 360 charter renewal, the North Denver Innovation Zone plan, and the McAuliffe International School Innovation plan. The meeting also includes student recognition, board reports, a superintendent update, and approval of a consent agenda with multiple construction and project approvals.
- Executive session on legal options for Academy 360 charter renewal, North Denver Innovation Zone plan, and McAuliffe International School Innovation plan
- Approval of CDOT transaction at Columbian Elementary
- Approval of Steele ES Project iGMP
- Approval of Schenck and Munroe Project
- Approval of Sandoval and Edison Electrical/Mechanical and Lighting Upgrades Project
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a progress monitoring session, public comment, and special meeting. The board voted to approve Resolution No. 5144, delegating authority to certify 2023 mill levies to the Superintendent. The meeting also included public comment and written updates on charter school policies and the 2024 New Quality School Application.
- Approved Resolution No. 5144 delegating mill levy certification authority to the Superintendent
- Public comment limited to 2 hours total, 30 minutes per topic, 3 minutes per speaker
- Written update on revisions to charter quality authorizing policy (AF) and regulation (AF-R)
- Written update on 2024 New Quality School Application
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This is a procedural public comment session for the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, held in person only. The agenda outlines sign-up rules, including a 2-hour total limit, 30 minutes per topic, and 3 minutes per speaker. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed; the only attachment is the speaker list.
- Public comment limited to 2 hours total, 30 minutes per topic
- Individual speakers get 3 minutes; no group sign-ups or substitutes
- In-person only at Emily Griffith Campus, 1860 Lincoln Street
- Speaker list posted on the day of the meeting
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The Special Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing various school construction projects, contract amendments, and internal audit results. The meeting includes informational updates on the mill levy certification timeline and quarterly financial reports.
- Internal School Audit and Annual Comprehensive Finance Report
- Mill Levy Certification and property tax updates
- CDOT transaction at Columbian Elementary
- Multiple school construction projects including Steele ES, Schenck and Munroe, and Hallett Academy
- K-3 literacy and PSAT/SAT tutoring contracts
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This special meeting of the Denver Public Schools Board of Education is a ceremonial and organizational session. Newly elected board members Marlene De La Rosa, Kimberlee Sia, and John Youngquist will take their oaths of office, and the board will elect its officers for the coming term. The agenda is largely procedural, with no policy or budget items.
- Oath of office for new board members Marlene De La Rosa, Kimberlee Sia, and John Youngquist
- Election of board officers
- Reaffirmation of Lori Atwood as Assistant Secretary
- Appointment of Charles Carpenter as Assistant Treasurer, conditioned on surety bond
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held its regular meeting on November 16, 2023, taking action on several items. The board approved filing an amicus brief in Rocky Mountain Gun Owners v. Polis, rescinded a previous board member compensation resolution, and approved a revised compensation resolution. It also approved consent agenda items including minutes, the annual financial report, personnel transactions, and charter school contracts.
- Approved filing amicus brief in Rocky Mountain Gun Owners v. Polis
- Rescinded Board Member Compensation Resolution No. 5035 (approved Nov 18, 2021)
- Approved Board Member Compensation Revised Resolution No. 5142
- Accepted Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) and audit results
- Approved charter contracts for DSST College View, DSST Green Valley Ranch, Rocky Mountain Prep (SMART, Westwood, Creekside), KIPP Denver Collegiate, KIPP Sunshine Peak, 5280 High School, Compass Academy
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The Special Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review enrollment updates and items proposed for the Board of Education's Consent Agenda. The committee will also receive information regarding new grant awards, financial reports, and ESSER spending updates.
- Speech Therapy Compensatory Education Contractor Services- Stepping Stone
- Multi Site Sprinkler Irrigation Upgrades Project
- Montbello Furniture
- Lake MS HVAC and Electrical Upgrades Project
- BD2347 High School Math Curriculum Adoption
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a public comment session on November 13, 2023, with a special session dedicated exclusively to charter school renewals, followed by the regular monthly public comment period. The special session is limited to schools in the renewal process, with each school allotted 10 minutes and individual speakers limited to 3 minutes. The regular session is limited to 2 hours total, with 30 minutes maximum per topic, and requires online sign-up.
- Special public comment session for charter renewals, limited to schools in the renewal process
- Each charter school limited to 10 minutes of public comment time
- Individual speakers limited to 3 minutes each
- Regular public comment limited to 2 hours total, 30 minutes per topic
- Public comment is in-person only at Emily Griffith Campus, 1860 Lincoln Street
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting for progress monitoring and public comment. The board will consider entering an executive session to discuss legal advice about potential legal fees in the Chen v. Anderson lawsuit. The meeting also includes proclamations and public comment.
- Executive session on legal fees in Chen v. Anderson lawsuit
- Proclamation for Inmaculada Martin-Hernandez
- Proclamation for Nestor Bravo
- Proclamation for brother jeff Fard and The Free Think Zone
- Public comment limited to 2 hours, 3 minutes per speaker
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a work session and special meeting, discussing charter renewals, board member compensation, and several policy items. The board voted to move Ends 5, EL 10, EL 13, and EL 14 to final read, and scheduled a vote on board member compensation for November 16, 2023. An executive session was held for legal advice on the Northeast Denver Innovation Action.
- Charter Renewal Recommendations 2023-2024 presented, including Academy 360 ECE memo
- Board Member Compensation: motion to vote at Nov 16 regular meeting carried (6-1, Gaytan absent)
- Ends 5 Post Graduation & Global Citizenship moved to final read
- EL 10 Student Conduct, Discipline, & Attendance moved to final read
- EL 13 Staff Compensation and EL 14 Staff Evaluation moved to final read
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting and executive session to discuss and approve the evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero. The board voted unanimously to enter executive session for personnel discussions and later approved the superintendent evaluation. The meeting was largely procedural, with no other substantive public business.
- Executive session to discuss Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero's evaluation
- Board approved the Superintendent Evaluation
- Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously
- Motion to approve evaluation carried unanimously
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The Board of Education reviewed and approved several policy governance items, including updates to staff compensation and student conduct. The meeting also included the approval of various facility upgrades, curriculum adoptions, and school innovation plans.
- Approval of First Read policies for student conduct, discipline, and attendance
- Approval of High School Math Curriculum Adoption (BD2347)
- Approval of Lake MS HVAC and Electrical Upgrades Project
- Approval of Multi Site Sprinkler Irrigation Upgrades Project
- Approval of revised School Innovation Plans for Kepner Beacon and Grant Beacon Middle Schools
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a public comment session on October 16, 2023, at the Emily Griffith Campus. The agenda outlines the process for in-person public comment, including a 2-hour total limit, 30 minutes per topic, and 3 minutes per speaker. Individual sign-up is required, with no group sign-ups or substitutes allowed. The finalized speaker list will be posted on the day of the meeting.
- Public comment limited to 2 hours total, 30 minutes per topic
- 3 minutes allotted per individual speaker
- No group sign-ups; individuals may sign up only once
- Substitutes not allowed; only the registered speaker may address the board
- Final speaker list posted on the day of the meeting
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a progress monitoring session with public comment and an executive session. The board will discuss the evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero in a closed session, and will also hear reports on Career & College Success Month, a 2024 bond planning update, and MWBE spending. Public comment is in person only, limited to 2 hours total with 3 minutes per speaker.
- Executive session to discuss evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero (C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f))
- 2024 Bond Planning Update presentation
- Minority Women Business Entrepreneurs (MWBE) Spend Update presentation
- Discussion on proposed School & City Ordinance
- Proclamations honoring Candi and Deborah 'Debbie' Staten
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education met in executive session to discuss an individual student's expulsion appeal, as permitted by state law. The board voted to enter the closed session and then adjourned. No other business was conducted.
- Executive session for student expulsion appeal under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(h)
- Motion to enter executive session carried unanimously
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a work session, special meeting, and executive session. The board will enter executive session to discuss the evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero, and will also discuss and vote on policy governance items, including a first read of an executive limitation on expulsion alternatives.
- Executive session to discuss Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero's evaluation (C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f))
- First Read of Executive Limitations 10.12a on expulsion alternatives (approved 6-1, Baldermann nay)
- Discussion of Executive Limitations 18 on school consolidation and unification
- Discussion of Executive Limitations 19 on enrollment
- Discussion of Ends 7 Financial Literacy policy
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a proposal to join national litigation against social media companies, a presentation on 2022-23 test results, and an executive session on the superintendent's evaluation. The board also approved the consent agenda, including personnel transactions and meeting minutes.
- Approved proposal to join national litigation concerning social media companies (motion carried).
- Presentation on READ Act, CMAS, and CO P/SAT 2022-23 results for district-run schools.
- Approved personnel transaction report for Aug 1-31, 2023.
- Executive session on superintendent evaluation failed (motion failed).
- Proclamations for Arzelle D. Lewis, Charleszine 'Terry' Nelson, and Councilwoman Shontel Lewis.
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is meeting for a progress monitoring session and public comment. The agenda includes only public comment and adjournment, with no specific policy or action items listed. Public comment is in person only, limited to two hours total, with three minutes per speaker.
- Public comment limited to 2 hours total, 30 minutes max per topic
- Individual speakers allotted 3 minutes, no group sign-ups
- In-person only public comment; no substitutes allowed
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education will hold a virtual work session to discuss district updates, including a recommendation on renaming the Ceylon Campus and a report from the Special Education Advisory Committee. The board will also review proposed executive limitations on school consolidation and enrollment, which are first-read policy discussions. Additional items include public comment updates, the treasurer's report, and board directors' reports.
- Discussion of Executive Limitations 18 on School Consolidation and Unification
- Discussion of Executive Limitations 19 on Enrollment
- Ceylon Campus Renaming Committee recommendation
- District Special Education Advisory Committee (DSEAC) update
- Treasurer's report with transaction details for FY23
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 24, 2023, covering reports on safety, back-to-school, immunization, and multilingual education. The board voted to move two policy items—Executive Limitations 18 (School Consolidation and Unification) and Executive Limitations 19 (Enrollment)—to a second read, and approved a consent agenda with numerous contracts and project approvals.
- First read of Executive Limitations 18 on School Consolidation and Unification, moved to second read
- First read of Executive Limitations 19 on Enrollment, moved to second read
- Approved consent agenda including contracts with Blazerworks, Stepping Stones Group, Aura, AMN Healthcare, Epic Staffing, Ampersand, Sewall, Chancelight, Schmitt, and others
- Approved construction projects: East and Mitchell, College View (ESSER), Bradley and Holm, Ebert, and FNE29 land purchase
- Approved participation in November 7, 2023 Biennial Election and IGA with Denver Elections Division
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a public comment session on August 21, 2023, at the Emily Griffith Campus. The agenda is procedural, detailing how to sign up to speak, with in-person comments only. Individual speakers get three minutes, groups get ten minutes, and the speaker list will be posted the day of the meeting.
- Public comment sign-up opens online at 9:00 a.m. the Monday before the meeting and closes Thursday at 5:00 p.m.
- In-person public comment only at Emily Griffith Campus, 1860 Lincoln Street, First Floor Multi Purpose Room.
- Three minutes allotted per individual speaker; ten minutes for groups, with no individual in a group speaking more than three minutes.
- No substitutes allowed; only the person who signed up may address the board.
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a progress monitoring session with public comment and a written update on new administrative policies. The policies cover False Claims Act protections, artificial intelligence, HIPAA privacy, and system lifecycle management, some in response to a data breach. No board action is required for these policies, which take effect immediately.
- New AFCA policy on False Claims Act protections
- New Artificial Intelligence Administration policy
- New JLCDC policy
- New HIPAA Privacy policy in response to data breach
- New System Lifecycle Management and End-of-Life Disposition policy
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to discuss property tax updates ahead of the December 2023 mill levy certification and to review audit planning. The committee will also consider a large consent agenda of contracts and projects, including construction, services, and technology purchases, and receive informational reports on grants and procurement.
- Property tax updates and preparation for December 2023 mill levy certification
- Audit planning discussion
- Consent agenda includes contracts for on-call concrete, asphalt, painting, tree trimming, and fertilizer/weed control
- Consent agenda includes HVAC projects at multiple schools (e.g., Lake Middle School, Evie Dennis, Munroe & Schenk)
- Consent agenda includes purchase of land (FNE29 Purchase) and contracts for behavioral health services, charter bus services, and translation/interpretation
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This special board meeting was held to discuss and vote on releasing the recording of the executive session from March 23, 2023, while protecting sensitive student information. The board approved the release, and the meeting was adjourned.
- Approved release of March 23, 2023 executive session recording without sensitive student information
- Motion by Scott Baldermann, second by Auon'tai Anderson
- Unanimous vote (7 yea) by all board members present
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 15, 2023, addressing a range of items including student presentations, board reports, policy updates, and a consent agenda with numerous contracts. The board voted to amend the Swigert International School Innovation Plan to remove calendar guardrails, but rejected a similar amendment for the Northeast Denver Innovation Zone. They also approved updates to the Executive Limitations on student conduct, discipline, and attendance, and approved a consent agenda covering contracts for transportation, scholarships, tutoring, construction, and other services.
- Amended Resolution No. 5101 to strike calendar guardrails in Swigert International School Innovation Plan (motion carried 4-3).
- Rejected Resolution No. 5098 amendment to strike calendar guardrails in Northeast Denver Innovation Zone (motion failed 2-5).
- Approved update to Executive Limitations Student Conduct, Discipline & Attendance 10.10, waiving second read (motion carried 4-3).
- Approved consent agenda including contracts for Everdriven transportation, Denver Scholarship Foundation, City Year, and on-call concrete/asphalt services.
- Approved contracts for trash/recycling/compost services, fresh produce supplier, translation & interpretation, and middle school social studies curriculum.
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This is a public comment session for the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, not a decision-making meeting. The agenda provides instructions for signing up to speak, including deadlines and time limits. No substantive policy items are listed.
- Public comment is in-person only at Emily Griffith Campus, 1860 Lincoln Street.
- Online sign-up opens Monday at 9 a.m. and closes Thursday at 5 p.m. before the meeting.
- 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 work session to discuss and receive updates on several topics, including the District Accountability Committee, the superintendent's update, and a policy governance item (Executive Limitations 10.10). The board will also hear from the Denver Scholarship Foundation and review innovation school plans, including those for NDIZ and non-zone schools. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion and presentation session.
- Update from District Accountability Committee (DAC)
- Policy Governance: Executive Limitations 10.10 (draft versions by Anderson and Baldermann)
- Update from Denver Scholarship Foundation
- 2022-2023 Innovation Schools Review, including NDIZ and non-zone innovation schools
- Innovation plan reviews for McAuliffe International, McAuliffe Manual, and Swigert schools
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes, discuss long-term obligations, and consider a large slate of contracts and construction projects for the Board of Education's consent agenda. The agenda includes numerous HVAC, irrigation, and other facility projects, as well as service contracts for transportation, food, translation, and educational programs. The committee will also receive informational reports on new grants, purchases, and the FY23 Q3 financial report.
- BD2290 HVAC Controls Installation, Programming, Service, and Maintenance
- Change Order for Denver School of the Arts South Campus Project
- Ebert HVAC Project
- Irrigation Project GMP
- Place Bridge MEP Project
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This was a short special board meeting held virtually, consisting of procedural items and one consent agenda action. The board voted to approve the Personnel Transaction Report, which covers employee appointments, resignations, transfers, and non-renewals. The meeting adjourned immediately after.
- Approval of Personnel Transaction Report (appointments, resignations, transfers, non-renewals)
- Vote passed 5-2, with Auon'tai Anderson and Michelle Quattlebaum voting nay
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on May 18, 2023, taking action on several items. The board approved the superintendent's contract, a revised contract with the merged Strive Prep organization, and the second read of the Ends 1 Equity policy. They also approved consent agenda items including minutes and personnel reports, and discussed student conduct and discipline policies.
- Approved Superintendent's Contract (Marrero Contract)
- Approved revised contract with merged Strive Prep organization
- Approved second read of Ends 1 Equity policy
- Approved Personnel Transaction Report and non-renewal addendum
- Discussed Executive Limitations on Student Conduct, Discipline & Attendance 10.10
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Budget Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss budget-related items, including a review of the previous meeting's minutes, public comment, and updates on ESSER (stimulus) fund spending and planned use for 2023-24. The agenda also includes a video preview on general fund budget-to-actuals and key financial legislation. Most items are informational or procedural, with no major decisions listed.
- ESSER Spend Update
- 2023-24 Planned Use of Stimulus at District-managed Schools
- Video Preview on general fund budget to actuals through 2nd quarter and Key Financial Legislation
- Review of March 13, 2023 meeting minutes
- Public Comment and Acknowledgements
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2023-2024 budget and receive legal advice on the superintendent's contract. The board will also hear a superintendent update and may enter executive session for personnel matters.
- Proposed 2023-24 budget presented for discussion
- Executive session for legal advice on superintendent's contract
- Superintendent update
- Adjournment
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a progress monitoring session. The agenda includes student recognitions, a superintendent report on a long-term operational safety plan, and public comment. No formal votes or decisions are listed.
- Student Arts Recognition for Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy
- Recognition of outstanding female athletes from 15 schools
- Recognition of Northfield High Poms team and state champions in diving and swimming
- Superintendent report: Long-Term Operational Safety Plan Overview (discussion/presentation)
- Public comment in person only, with time limits for groups
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review items for the Board of Education's consent agenda, including contracts, construction project guarantees, and insurance renewals. The committee will also receive reports on new grants, purchases, and an anonymous hotline update. All items are for information and discussion, with no final votes expected at this committee meeting.
- MetLife retiree life liability transfer proposal
- Everdriven (formerly ALC) transportation contract
- Cignition math tutoring contract
- BD2329 flooring contract with Colorado Commercial Flooring Center
- DPS FY24 insurance premium renewal estimates
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a work session and special meeting, taking action on several items. The board approved a resolution revoking the innovation zone status for Beacon Network Schools, requested a revised plan from the Northeast Denver Innovation Zone, and ratified prior board actions. Several policy governance items were postponed due to time constraints.
- Resolution No. 5095 revoking Innovation Zone Status for Beacon Network Schools Innovation Zone (passed 5-2)
- Resolution No. 5098 requesting Northeast Denver Innovation Zone submit a revised zone innovation plan
- Ratification of Board Action of March 9, 2023 Special Board Meeting
- Postponement of Policy Governance items (First Read Ends 1 Equity, First Read EL-19 Enrollment, Second Read EL-16 Financial Administration, Second Read EL-18 School Consolidation and Unification)
- Approval of consent agenda items including personnel report, board calendar, and multiple school innovation plan resolutions
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting and executive session to discuss matters related to an incident that occurred on March 22, 2023. The board will enter a closed session to discuss confidential matters, security details, and individual students affected, and will also receive an update on school, student, and adult safety.
- Executive session under C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(c), (d), (h) regarding March 22 incident
- Board discussion and update on school, student, and adult safety (item 3.01)
- Meeting held at 1860 Lincoln Street Room 735 or via Vimeo
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Budget Advisory Committee is meeting virtually to discuss budget-related items. The agenda includes reviewing January meeting minutes, an ESSER funding update on spending through January, planned use of stimulus at district-managed schools for 2023-24, and a video preview on general fund budget actuals through the second quarter and key financial legislation. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no major decisions listed.
- ESSER Funding Update on Spend Through January
- 2023-24 Planned Use of Stimulus at District-managed Schools
- Video Preview update on general fund budget to actuals through 2nd quarter and Key Financial Legislation
- Review of January 23rd 2023 Meeting minutes
- Approval of Agenda
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to address declining enrollment, voting to close Denver Discovery School at the end of SY 2022-2023 and to unify Mathematics and Science Leadership Academy with Valverde Elementary and Fairview Elementary with Cheltenham Elementary in SY 2023-2024. The board also discussed innovation zone reviews and plans, received a legislative update, and discussed redistricting. Policy governance work was postponed.
- Vote to close Denver Discovery School at end of SY 2022-2023 (motion carried 7-0)
- Vote to unify MSLA with Valverde Elementary in SY 2023-2024 (motion carried 7-0)
- Vote to unify Fairview Elementary with Cheltenham Elementary in SY 2023-2024 (motion carried 6-1, Anderson nay)
- Discussion of innovation zone reviews and plans for Beacon, Luminary Learning Network, and NDIZ
- Postponement of Policy Governance Work Time (motion carried 7-0)
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on February 23, 2023, covering student presentations, board reports, superintendent discussion on declining enrollment, and multiple policy governance items. The board approved several second-read policies and consent agenda items, including construction contracts, while postponing votes on board member compensation resolutions and one policy.
- Postponed indefinitely: Rescind Board Member Compensation Resolution No. 5035 and Revised Resolution No. 5087
- Approved HVAC controls contract (BD2290) and multiple school construction projects (Ebert, Sabin, Stedman, Thomas Jefferson, Wyman, etc.)
- Approved Ends 2.3 Teaching and Learning, Ends 4 Safety, EL 4, EL 6, and SY22-23 Reasonable Interpretations
- Postponed vote on Ends 5 Post Graduation and Global Citizenship
- Discussed declining enrollment considerations and first reads of EL 5, EL 16, EL 18
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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 provides instructions for signing up to speak, with individual speakers allotted three minutes and groups ten minutes. No substantive policy decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda.
- 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. before the meeting
- Individual speakers get 3 minutes; groups get 10 minutes total
- No individual in a group may speak more than 3 minutes
- Speaker list will be posted the day of the meeting
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a progress monitoring session and executive session. The board will discuss the superintendent's contract and receive legal advice on board member compensation in closed session. They will also review reasonable interpretations of district policies and receive written updates on policy revisions and graduation/PSAT results.
- Executive session for superintendent contract and legal advice on board compensation
- Review of SY22-23 reasonable interpretations on Ends policies (Equity, Teaching and Learning, Well-Being, Health and Safety, Post-Graduation, Climate Action)
- Administration Policy JF revision to add nondiscrimination grievance procedure information
- Spring 2022 graduation and Fall 2022 PSAT results monitoring report
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Finance and Audit Committee is meeting to review and approve minutes, hear the chair's report, and discuss items for the Board of Education's consent agenda. These include numerous construction project GMPs (Guaranteed Maximum Price) and change orders, as well as information items on new grant awards and financial reports. The committee is also receiving reports on purchases and quarterly financial results.
- Approve minutes from December 5, 2022 meeting
- Review of multiple construction project GMPs (e.g., Irrigation, Place Bridge MEP, Sabin HVAC, Thomas Jefferson MEP, Turf, Wyman MEP)
- Change order for Denver School of the Arts South Campus Project
- New grant awards >$50k for November and December 2022
- FY22 Q2 Financial Report summary
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 26, 2023, where it approved several policy items, including the second reading of Ends 2 (Teaching and Learning) and Ends 3 (Student and Staff Well-Being), and an amended budget for 2022-2023. The board also postponed a vote on the Personnel Transaction Report until the next meeting. The agenda included presentations on Career and Technical Education, a proclamation for Dr. Martha Urioste, and a presentation from the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.
- Approved amended budget for 2022-2023 (Resolutions No. 5082-5086)
- Approved Ends 2 Teaching and Learning (minus Ends 2.3) and Ends 3 Student and Staff Well-Being
- Postponed vote on Personnel Transaction Report to February 23, 2023
- First read of Ends 4 Safety and Ends 5 Post Graduation and Global Citizenship
- Administrative policy updates and repeals (CASB revisions) noted as written items
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a progress monitoring session to review fall 2022 READ Act results and executive limitations 5-7, which cover commitment to accomplishment, educational program, and instructional materials. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion, followed by public comment and adjournment.
- Review of Fall 2022 READ Act results
- Executive Limitations 5-7: Commitment to Accomplishment & Accountability, Educational Program, Instructional Materials Selection & Adoption
- Public comment in person only, with time limits based on group size
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education Budget Advisory Committee is meeting to discuss the 2022-2023 amended budget, financial drivers for 2023-2024, and ESSER funding updates. They will also review guiding principles for the upcoming budget. The meeting is primarily informational and procedural, with no final decisions listed on the agenda.
- Review of November 7, 2022 meeting
- Discussion of 2022-2023 amended budget and 2023-2024 financial drivers
- ESSER funding update on spend and recommended budget allocations
- 2023-2024 budget guiding principles
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to review the district's financial state and vote on a consent agenda of charter school actions. The board approved 20 charter renewals, one non-renewal (STRIVE Prep - Kepner), and a charter surrender for STRIVE Prep - Lake, effectively closing that school. All votes were unanimous except for one abstention and one nay vote.
- Approved Resolution No. 5082-5096, 5098-5102: charter renewals for Academy 360, Colorado High School GES, Downtown Denver Expeditionary, DSST: Cole, Conservatory Green, Green Valley Ranch, Montview High and Middle, Girls Athletic Leadership, Highline Academy Northeast, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle and Elementary, Rocky Mountain Prep Southwest, SOAR at Green Valley Ranch, STRIVE Prep - Ruby Hill, SMART, Sunnyside, University Prep - Arapahoe, Wyatt Academy
- Approved Resolution No. 5097: Surrender of charter for STRIVE Prep - Lake Charter School
- Approved Resolution No. 5096: Non-renewal of STRIVE Prep - Kepner charter
- Heard presentation on Financial State of the District
- Heard Martin Luther King Jr. Day presentation from Denver East High School
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special public comment session dedicated solely to charter renewals. The meeting is in-person only, with online sign-up required in advance. Individual speakers get three minutes, and groups get ten minutes, with no substitutes allowed.
- Special public comment session for charter renewals only
- In-person only at Emily Griffith Campus, 1860 Lincoln Street
- Online sign-up from Jan 2 to Jan 5, 2023
- 3-minute individual speaker limit; 10-minute group limit
- Speaker list posted on the day of the meeting
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss charter renewals for 20 schools, review policy governance topics, and hear a superintendent update on School Board Recognition Month. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- Charter renewal discussion for 20 schools, including Wyatt Academy, University Prep - Arapahoe Street, STRIVE Prep - Sunnyside, SMART Academy, Ruby Hill, Kepner, SOAR, Rocky Mountain Prep - Southwest, KIPP Northeast Elementary, KIPP Northeast Denver Middle School, Highline Academy Northeast, Girls Athletic Leadership School High School, DSST Montview Middle and High, DSST Green Valley Ranch Middle, DSST Conservatory Green Middle, DSST Cole Middle, Downtown Denver Expeditionary School, Colorado High School Charter - GES, Academy 360
- Policy governance work time on Ends 1.2 Teaching and Learning, 1.3 Student and Staff Well-Being, 1.4 Health and Safety, 1.5 Post Graduation and Global Citizenship
- Superintendent update on School Board Recognition Month