Jeffco Public Schools public meetings in 2020
5 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special study/dialogue session to discuss several key topics. They will receive the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and external audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, engage with the Jefferson County Administrators Association, and discuss plans for returning to in-person learning in the second semester. The board will also receive information on the superintendent search process.
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and external audit for FY ending June 30, 2020
- Discussion with Jefferson County Administrators Association (JCAA) on compensation, superintendent search, and Collaborative Monitoring Committee
- Plans for return to in-person learning in second semester within CDPHE COVID-19 framework
- Superintendent search process with Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study/dialogue session with the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) to discuss topics including the READ Act, COVID-19, bargaining, EMOAT, Grub Club, and the superintendent search. The regular business meeting includes recognitions, approval of the agenda, and a listing of public correspondence, but no major action items are listed beyond the agenda approval.
- Discussion with JCEA on READ Act, COVID-19, bargaining, EMOAT, Grub Club, and superintendent search
- Recognition of D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School for 2020 National Blue Ribbon Award
- Recognition of Bonnie Walker (Lakewood HS) as SHAPE Colorado 2020 High School P.E. Teacher of the Year
- Recognition of Communications Services for NSPRA awards
- Honoring outgoing board member Ron Mitchell
Board of Education Regular Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held virtually. The board will administer the oath of office to a newly appointed member for District 5, then reorganize by electing officers. The only action item is the appointment of Richard G. Rush as second vice president, which was approved unanimously.
- Oath of office for new District 5 board member administered by Chief Judge Jeffrey Pilkington
- Appointment of Richard G. Rush to fill District 5 vacancy (resignation of Ron Mitchell, effective Nov 12, 2020)
- Appointment of Richard G. Rush as second vice president of the board
- Meeting held via Zoom/Livestream with Spanish interpretation available
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to interview nine applicants for the vacant Director District 5 seat, left open by Ron Mitchell's resignation. After the interviews, the board voted to appoint Rick Rush to complete the term ending in November 2021. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom and livestream.
- Appointed Rick Rush to fill vacant Director District 5 seat
- Interviewed nine applicants for the seat
- Vacancy declared November 12, 2020, after Ron Mitchell's resignation
- Board had 60 days (until January 10, 2021) to fill the seat
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom and livestream
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to review the first quarter financial report, approve a $240.51 million general obligation bond issuance and refinancing, discuss COVID-19 learning models, receive an update on the superintendent search, and declare a vacancy in Director District 5 following Ron Mitchell's resignation. The board approved the bond resolution and the vacancy declaration, with the bond vote passing 4-1.
- Approved issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020, and refinancing of Series 2012 bonds, generating at least $240.51 million for capital projects
- Reviewed first quarter financial report for FY2020-21 ending September 30, 2020
- Discussed COVID-19 learning models, including current PK-5 in-person and 6-12 hybrid instruction
- Declared vacancy in Board of Education Director District 5, with appointment deadline of January 10, 2021
- Received update on superintendent search for potential July 2021 appointment