Denver Public Schools public meetings in 2024
29 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education approved a consent agenda including air conditioning projects at Asbury, Cory, Doull, Ellis, Johnson, McMeen, and Skinner elementary schools, as well as door replacement and security vestibule projects at multiple sites. The board also approved an amendment to the French American School of Denver's charter to serve grades K-5, accepted an administrative law judge's recommendation regarding Tania Kane's TECDA hearing, and approved a new Public Comment Policy. The meeting included an executive session to discuss legal advice and personnel matters.
- Approved air conditioning projects at Asbury, Cory, Doull, Ellis, Johnson, McMeen, and Skinner elementary schools
- Approved Multi-Site Door Replacement Project and security vestibule projects (FNE, NE SW, North West)
- Approved French American School of Denver charter amendment to serve grades K-5
- Accepted ALJ recommendation related to Tania Kane's TECDA hearing No. TA 2024-0002
- Approved new Public Comment Policy on second reading
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This meeting is dedicated to receiving public comment. No other business items or decisions are listed on the agenda.
- Public comment limited to 2 hours total
- Individual speakers allotted three minutes each
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The Board will vote on certifying the 2024 mill levies for the 2024-25 school year and adopt a new Board Budget Policy (GP 16). They will also discuss the Legacy Options HS lease renewal in executive session and consider moving the Public Comment Policy to a final read.
- Certification of the 2024 Mill Levies for School Year 2024-25
- Reimbursement of $21,291 to board member John Youngquist for penalties from working over 140 days
- Adoption of GP 16, the Board's Budget Policy
- Discussion of Legacy Options HS lease renewal in executive session
- Public Comment Policy (GP 17) moved to final read (motion to waive final read failed)
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The Board of Education Special Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing a bond authorization resolution and various facility upgrades. The committee is processing multiple items for the Board of Education's consent agenda, including air conditioning and security projects. The meeting also includes a review of the Q1 financial report and recent grant awards.
- 2024 Bond Authorization Resolution
- Air conditioning projects for Asbury, Cory, Doull, Ellis, and Johnson Elementary Schools and Skinner Middle School
- Multi-site security vestibule and door replacement projects
- Sale of Delaware Garage
- DURA 38th and Huron School Funding Agreement amendment
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education will vote on renewing charter contracts for nine schools, including AUL Denver, Colorado High School Charter-Osage, DSST: Cedar, Cole, College View, and Elevate Northeast, French American School, Girls Athletic Leadership School, and KIPP Northeast Elementary. The board will also consider accepting the Annual Comprehensive Finance Report and audit results, approving personnel transactions, and acting on a recommendation related to a teacher dismissal hearing. The meeting includes procedural items like approving the agenda and minutes from prior meetings.
- Approval of Resolution No. 5179 - AUL Denver Renewal
- Approval of Resolution No. 5178 - Colorado High School Charter-Osage Renewal
- Approval of Resolution No. 5177 - DSST: Cedar High School Renewal
- Approval of Resolution No. 5176 - DSST: Cole High School Renewal
- Approval of Resolution No. 5175 - DSST: College View Middle School Renewal
Regular Board Meeting
The Denver Public Schools Board of Education approved consent agenda items including the Annual Comprehensive Finance Report and audit results, personnel transactions, and charter renewals for AUL Denver, Colorado High School Charter-Osage, DSST: Cedar, Cole, College View Middle, Elevate Northeast, French American School, Girls Athletic Leadership School, and KIPP Northeast Elementary. The board also accepted an ALJ recommendation regarding Dominique Jefferson's TECDA hearing and approved the superintendent's recommendation on the Denver Schools Thrives Initiative, with discussion on a proposed amendment to EL18 school consolidation and closure.
- Approval of Resolution No. 5179 - AUL Denver Renewal
- Approval of Resolution No. 5178 - Colorado High School Charter-Osage Renewal
- Approval of Resolution No. 5177 - DSST: Cedar High School Renewal
- Approval of Resolution No. 5176 - DSST: Cole High School Renewal
- Approval of Resolution No. 5175 - DSST: College View Middle School Renewal
BoardDocs- Archive
The Board of Education is meeting for an executive session to receive legal advice and discuss personnel matters. The meeting also includes time for public comment on specific district initiatives and charter renewals.
- Executive session regarding Dominique Jefferson's TECDA hearing and personnel matters
- Executive session regarding board member compensation and PERA rules for retirees
- Public comment on Charter Renewals
- Public comment on Denver School Thrives Initiative
- Recognition of Janet Estrada
BoardDocs- Archive
Board members are holding a community engagement event on November 15, 2024. The meeting consists of three scheduled discussion periods for board members to speak with staff and community members.
- Morning engagement from 8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
- Midday engagement from 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.
- Afternoon engagement from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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The Board of Education is holding a community meeting at Columbian Elementary on Nov 15, 2024. Board members will be available for discussion with community members and staff during three time blocks: morning, midday, and afternoon. No decisions or votes are scheduled on this agenda.
- Morning engagement from 7:00-8:00 a.m.
- Midday engagement from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
- Afternoon engagement from 2:15-3:15 p.m.
- All items are listed as Discussion type only
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special in-person public comment session. The meeting is limited to students, staff, and families of Columbian Elementary to discuss a closure recommendation for the school.
- Public comment regarding Columbian Elementary closure recommendation
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special public comment session limited to students, staff, and families of West Middle School. The session will address the recommendation regarding the school's closure. Public comment is in person only, with sign-up starting at 3 p.m. on November 15, 2024, and is limited to one hour with two minutes per speaker.
- Special public comment regarding the recommendation for West Middle School
- In-person only session at West Campus, 951 Elati St., Denver, CO 80204
- Sign-up begins at 3 p.m. on November 15, 2024, at West Middle School
- Public comment limited to one hour; each speaker gets two minutes
- Topics limited to the school under consideration
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The Denver Board of Education is holding a community meeting at Palmer Elementary School on November 14, 2024. Board members will be available for discussion with community members and staff during three separate engagement sessions: morning, midday, and afternoon.
- Morning engagement session from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
- Midday engagement session from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Afternoon engagement session from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- Meeting location: Palmer Elementary, 995 Grape St, Denver, CO 80220
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The Board of Education is holding a community meeting at the Denver Center for International Studies. Board members will be available for discussions with community members and staff during three scheduled time blocks.
- Morning engagement (8:00 - 9:00 a.m.)
- Midday engagement (11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)
- Afternoon engagement (3:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special in-person public comment session for students, staff, and families of Palmer Elementary regarding a recommendation to close the school. The session is limited to one hour, with each speaker allowed two minutes. Sign-up begins at 3 p.m. on November 14, 2024, at the school.
- Special public comment on the recommendation for Palmer Elementary closure
- In-person only session at 995 Grape St, Denver, CO 80220
- Limited to Palmer Elementary students, staff, and families
- Sign-up starts at 3 p.m. on November 14, 2024, at the school
- Speakers have two minutes each; no substitutes or reading on behalf of others
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special in-person public comment session. The meeting is limited to students, staff, and families of the Denver Center for International Studies to discuss a closure recommendation.
- Public comment regarding Denver Center for International Studies closure recommendation
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special public comment session for students, staff, and families of Castro Elementary regarding a closure recommendation. The session is in person only, with sign-up starting at 3 p.m. on November 13, 2024, and limited to one hour. Each speaker will have two minutes to address the board on the topic of the school under consideration.
- Special public comment regarding the recommendation for Castro Elementary closure
- In-person only session at 845 S Lowell Blvd, Denver, CO 80219
- Sign-up begins at 3 p.m. on November 13, 2024
- Public comment limited to one hour; each speaker gets two minutes
- Only Castro Elementary students, staff, and families may speak
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special in-person public comment session. The meeting is limited to students, staff, and families of Dora Moore to discuss the school's closure recommendation.
- Public comment regarding Dora Moore closure recommendation
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The Board of Education is holding a community meeting at Dora Moore School with three scheduled engagement periods for community members and staff. No decisions or proposals are on the agenda; the meeting is solely for informal discussion.
- Morning engagement from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m.
- Midday engagement from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Afternoon engagement from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
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The Board of Education is holding a community meeting at Castro Elementary. Board members will be available to speak with staff and community members during three scheduled time blocks.
- Morning engagement from 7:30 - 8:30 a.m.
- Midday engagement from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Afternoon engagement from 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special in-person public comment session for students, staff, and families of Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy regarding a closure recommendation. The session is limited to one hour, with speakers signing up in person and receiving two minutes each. No online sign-up or proxy comments are allowed.
- Special public comment on Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy closure recommendation
- In-person only session at 2250 S Quitman St, Denver, CO 80219
- Sign-up starts at 3 p.m. on November 12, 2024
- Public comment limited to one hour; each speaker gets two minutes
- Only students, staff, and families of Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy may speak
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The Denver Board of Education is holding a community meeting at Schmitt Elementary School on November 12, 2024. Board members will be available for informal conversations with community members and staff during three separate time slots: morning, midday, and afternoon. This is a discussion item, not a decision-making session.
- Morning engagement from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m.
- Midday engagement from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Afternoon engagement from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
- All sessions are at Schmitt Elementary School, 1820 S Vallejo St, Denver, CO 80223
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The Denver Board of Education is holding a community meeting at Kunsmiller Creative Arts Academy. Board members will be available for discussion with community members and staff during three separate engagement periods throughout the day.
- Morning Engagement (8:00 - 9:00 a.m.)
- Midday Engagement (10:30 - 11:30 a.m.)
- Afternoon Engagement (3:00 - 4:00 p.m.)
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special in-person public comment session limited to students, staff, and families of Schmitt Elementary. The session addresses the recommendation to close Schmitt Elementary. Sign-up begins at 3 p.m. on November 12, 2024, and speaking is limited to two minutes per person for up to one hour.
- Special public comment regarding the recommendation for Schmitt Elementary closure
- In-person only session at Schmitt Elementary, 1820 S Vallejo St, Denver
- Sign-up starts at 3 p.m. on November 12, 2024
- Two-minute speaking limit per person, one hour total session
- Only signed-up individuals may speak; no substitutes or reading on behalf of others
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The Board of Education is holding a community meeting at the Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design. Board members will be available for informal discussions with community members and staff during three separate engagement periods: morning, midday, and afternoon. No decisions or votes are scheduled on this agenda.
- Morning engagement from 8:00-9:00 a.m.
- Midday engagement from 11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
- Afternoon engagement from 3:15-4:15 p.m.
- Meeting location: 840 E 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special in-person public comment meeting. The session is limited to students, staff, and families of IAD @ Harrington to discuss the school's closure recommendation.
- Public comment regarding IAD @ Harrington closure recommendation
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The Denver Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special public comment session for students, staff, and families of Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design. The session is in person only and limited to one hour, with each speaker getting two minutes. The topic is the recommendation for DSISD.
- Special public comment regarding the recommendation for Denver School of Innovation and Sustainable Design
- In-person only session at DSISD, 840 E 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80218
- Sign-up starts at 3 p.m. on November 11, 2024, at the school
- Public comment limited to one hour; each speaker has two minutes
- Topics limited to the school under consideration
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The Board of Education is holding a community meeting at IAD @ Harrington (2401 E 37th Ave, Denver) on Nov 11, 2024. Board members will be available for informal discussions with community members and staff during three time blocks: morning, midday, and afternoon. No decisions or votes are scheduled.
- Morning engagement (7:15-8:15 a.m.)
- Midday engagement (11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
- Afternoon engagement (2:15-3:15 p.m.)
- Location: IAD @ Harrington, 2401 E 37th Ave, Denver
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The Board of Education will hold a work session to discuss and receive presentations on two items: the 2024-2025 charter school renewals and the Denver Schools Thrive Initiative. No votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only meeting.
- 2024-2025 Charter Renewals — discussion and presentation
- Denver Schools Thrive Initiative — discussion and presentation
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The Special Finance and Audit Committee is reviewing the Annual Comprehensive Finance Report and audit results for FY 2023-24. The committee is also processing various items to be moved forward to the Board of Education's consent agenda.
- Annual Comprehensive Finance Report (ACFR) and Audit Results
- Denver School of the Arts South Campus
- Mckinley Thatcher Air Cooled Chiller
- HVAC Boiler Preventative Maintenance and Repair
- New Grant Awards over $50k for July 2024 through August 2024