Jeffco Public Schools public meetings in 2021
31 substantive meetings from 2021, 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: first-quarter financial results, fall 2021 academic and social-emotional screening results, a literacy update, and next steps for a new district strategic plan. The board will also meet in executive session to seek legal advice regarding a public health order. The meeting is largely informational and discussion-focused, with no major votes expected beyond routine agenda approval.
- Executive session for legal advice on Jeffco Public Health Order 21-002
- 1st Quarter Financial Report discussion, including potential amended budget in January
- Fall 2021 results for MAP, Acadience, and SEL screener
- Literacy update on science of reading and district efforts
- Strategic plan development discussion following assessment of academic functions
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education convened a special study and dialogue session to conduct a board process review. The session focused on reviewing governance processes, communication, and legal and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Board Process Review retreat
- Review of communication processes
- Review of legal and fiduciary responsibilities
- Agenda planning discussion
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to certify the November 2, 2021 election results, administer the oath of office to newly elected members, and reorganize board officers. The meeting is largely procedural, with no policy or budget decisions on the agenda.
- Certify official abstract of votes for the November 2, 2021 school board election (districts 1, 2, 5)
- Administer oath of office to new board members Danielle Varda, Paula Reed, and Mary Parker
- Elect board president and vice president, appoint second vice president, treasurer, secretary, assistant treasurer, and assistant secretary
- Appoint Brenna Copeland as assistant treasurer and reappoint Helen Neal as assistant secretary
Board of Education Regular Meeting
This is a special study/dialogue session, not a regular decision-making meeting. The Board of Education will meet with Jefferson County state legislators to discuss pending legislation and other issues related to public education in Colorado before the legislative session. The meeting is held at Warren Tech Central in Lakewood with limited audience seating.
- Discussion with Jeffco legislators on pending education legislation (EL-11)
- Meeting location: Warren Tech Central, 13300 W 2nd Pl., Bldg. A, Lakewood, CO
- Limited audience seating due to location
- COVID-19 guidance from Jefferson County Public Health in effect
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a study/dialogue session to discuss several key topics: an update on the review of academic functions, the fourth quarter financial report for 2020/2021, a mid-program assessment of the 2018 Capital Improvement Program, and an enrollment and budget update for 2021/2022. These are discussion and information items, not final votes.
- Update on review of academic functions (EL-11) with consultant Jaime Aquino
- Fourth Quarter 2020/2021 Financial Report review with Financial Oversight Committee
- 2018 Capital Improvement Mid-Program Assessment by Moss Adams, LLP; $567M bond, $829M program
- 2021/2022 Enrollment & Budget Update
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study/dialogue session on the current state of student discipline, restorative practices, safety, and security, followed by a regular business meeting. The board will also recognize award-winning staff and honor outgoing board members, and hear public comment on agenda items.
- Discussion of restorative practices, discipline, safety, and community partnerships (EL-11)
- Recognition of Scott Burke for $100,000 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize
- Honoring outgoing board members Susan Harmon, Brad Rupert, Rick Rush
- Proclamation for Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week (Nov 13-21, 2021)
- Approval of minutes from October 14 and October 20, 2021 meetings
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education held a study and dialogue session to review the 2018 Capital Improvement Program status and potential financing for the Meyers Pool Replacement. The meeting also included discussions on indoor air quality pilot results and updates on academic function reviews.
- Third Quarter Report on the 2018 Capital Improvement Program
- Financial modeling for the Meyers Pool Replacement in partnership with the City of Arvada
- Results from the Indoor Air Quality Pilot Program
- Review of 2022 Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) resolutions
- Update on the review of district academic functions
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study/dialogue session on career pathways programming, including CTE, work-based learning, and college opportunities, and discuss a draft resolution for expansion. The board will also convene in executive session for legal advice on an intergovernmental agreement with Arvada regarding the Meyers Pool project and a JESPA grievance arbitration. The regular meeting includes recognitions, public comment via Zoom, and approval of minutes.
- Executive session for legal advice on IGA with Arvada (Meyers Pool) and JESPA Grievance #878
- Discussion of career pathways expansion and draft resolutions (EL-11)
- Public comment via Zoom (up to 1 hour, 3-minute limit per speaker)
- Approval of minutes from Aug 26, Sep 2, Sep 9, 2021
- Recognitions for principals, safety staff, family engagement, dyslexia support
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a study/dialogue session to discuss several items, including a proposed partnership with the City of Arvada and APEX Park and Recreation District to replace the aging Meyers Pool with a new aquatics complex, a proposal to repurpose the former Allendale Elementary building for a day treatment program for students with disabilities, and an update on COVID-19 mitigation efforts. The board will also receive an update on the superintendent's review of academic functions. No formal votes are scheduled on these items.
- Discussion of $33-35 million North Area Aquatics Facility partnership with Arvada and APEX
- Proposal to repurpose Allendale Elementary for a day treatment program for students with disabilities
- COVID-19 update on county health order implementation and testing program
- Update on superintendent's review of academic functions
- Agenda approved with addition of COVID update item
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 2, 2021, starting with an executive session on a personnel matter related to Arbitration Decision Grievance #855. The board will then conduct routine business, including approving minutes, appointing Financial Oversight Committee members, and receiving reports from the superintendent and board members. Public comment is scheduled for up to one hour on agenda-related topics.
- Executive session to discuss personnel matter related to Arbitration Decision Grievance #855
- Approve agenda with removal of consent item 6.05 (Work-Based Learning resolution) and moving contract items 6.17 and 6.23 to discussion
- Honor Evergreen High School girls lacrosse team for 4A state championship
- Honor Warren Tech for Colorado Succeeds Prize for Technology-Enabled Learning
- Appoint Jessica Keene and Christine Havlin to Financial Oversight Committee
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education met for a special retreat session to review the past year and prepare for the upcoming school year. The session included an overview of the superintendent's plans and a closed executive session regarding the superintendent's evaluation.
- Superintendent's annual plan overview and retreat session
- Executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the superintendent's evaluation
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to adopt the 2021/2022 budget, including resolutions authorizing the use of fund balance and interfund borrowing, and a supplemental appropriation for the 2020/2021 budget. The board also approved several committee appointments and a policy revision to increase the Capital Asset Advisory Committee membership. The meeting includes public comment on agenda items.
- Adoption of 2021/2022 budget and appropriation resolutions
- Supplemental expenditure appropriation for 2020/2021 budget
- Appointments to District Accountability Committee (33 vacancies)
- Appointments to Capital Asset Advisory Committee (Laura Perry, Daniel Oakley, Christina Mauro)
- Policy revision GP-13 to increase CAAC membership to 13
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 3, 2021, starting with an executive session to discuss negotiations strategy with district employee associations. The board will then reconvene in open session to handle routine business, including approving minutes, recognizing student achievements, and hearing public comment. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed.
- Executive session to discuss negotiations strategy with district employee associations (C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(e))
- Approval of minutes from April 8, April 14, May 6, and May 12, 2021 meetings
- Recognition of student art purchases for the 50th Annual District Purchase Awards
- Recognition of Ellen Krivtsova for the City of Arvada Majestic View Nature Center poster contest
- Recognition of Warren Tech students for Never Summer snowboard designs
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special study/dialogue session to discuss and take action on several key items. The board will vote on a proposed contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for K-5 literacy materials, with an estimated cost not to exceed $1,000,000. They will also review the third-quarter financial report, discuss the 2021/2022 proposed budget, and receive updates on summer learning and the pandemic recovery plan. The meeting includes two executive sessions to discuss negotiation strategy with employee associations and receive legal advice regarding vaccinations.
- Action item: Authorize agreement with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt for K-5 literacy (Into Reading/Arriba la Lectura), estimated cost not to exceed $1,000,000; motion carried 4-1.
- Discussion: Third Quarter Financial Report for period ending March 31, 2021, and Single Audit for FY 2019/2020.
- Discussion: 2021/2022 proposed budget, including updates on state funding and pandemic-related expenditures.
- Discussion: District Accountability Committee (DAC) updates on budget recommendations, DUIP process, and plans for next year.
- Executive sessions: Negotiation strategy with employee associations and legal advice regarding vaccinations.
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a public hearing on the 2021/2022 proposed budget, with final adoption scheduled for June 3, 2021. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including renewing innovation status for Free Horizon Montessori and approving supplemental appropriations for the current fiscal year. The meeting begins with an executive session on negotiations strategy with employee associations.
- Public hearing on the 2021/2022 proposed budget
- Renewal of innovation status for Free Horizon Montessori PK-8 for three years
- Resolutions for supplemental appropriation and use of FY 2020/2021 beginning fund balance
- Executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with employee associations
- Recognition of student poets and a check presentation from the Outdoor Lab Foundation
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss and act on several key items, including the appointment of a new superintendent, an update on school start times, a budget update, and the future of Allendale Elementary. The board will also hear public comments on the superintendent appointment and the Allendale decision.
- Appointment of Tracy Dorland as superintendent effective April 19, 2021, and approval of her employment contract
- Update on Start Time Task Force, including consultant report on later start times for middle and high schools
- Budget update for 2021/2022, including state funding, ESSER funds, and potential $54 million in budget reductions
- Public comment and advisement on staff decision regarding Allendale Elementary due to enrollment decline
- Discussion of new online tool 'School Insights' for stakeholders
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting, starting with an executive session to discuss negotiations strategy with employee associations, which is closed to the public. The open session will include recognitions, public comment, and reports from the superintendent and board members. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.
- Executive session to discuss negotiations strategy with employee associations (closed to public)
- Recognition of healthcare providers for COVID-19 vaccination efforts
- Recognition of winter sports champions in swimming and wrestling
- Recognition of science fair award winners
- Public comment period (up to 1 hour, via Zoom)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to publicly determine the finalist(s) for the superintendent position, as required by law 14 days before appointing. The board voted to appoint Tracy Dorland as the sole finalist and authorized beginning discussions about terms of employment.
- Board voted to appoint Tracy Dorland as sole finalist for superintendent
- Authorized chief human resource officer and legal counsel to discuss employment terms with Dorland
- Superintendent search conducted with firm Hazard, Young, Attea & Associates
- Applicants accepted through February 15, 2021
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting, primarily to enter executive session to review confidential superintendent applicant documents and receive legal advice on the search process. The public portion is limited to procedural items and the vote to go into closed session.
- Vote to approve the special meeting agenda
- Executive session to review superintendent applicant documents and receive legal advice
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom/Livestream with Spanish interpretation
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to move into executive session for confidential interviews with superintendent applicants and review of their documents. The public portion is limited to procedural items before the closed session, after which the board will adjourn.
- Approve special meeting agenda (passed unanimously)
- Move into executive session for superintendent applicant interviews (passed unanimously)
- Closed session authorized under Colorado Open Meetings Law for confidential applicant identity and documents
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to move into executive session to interview applicants for the superintendent position and review confidential documents. The public portion is limited to procedural items before the closed session, after which the board will adjourn.
- Move into executive session for superintendent applicant interviews and confidential document review
- Approval of the special meeting agenda
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom/Livestream with Spanish interpretation available
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting, primarily to move into executive session to review confidential superintendent applicant documents and receive legal advice on the search process. The meeting is open to the public only briefly before the closed session, and the board will return to open session at 5:30 p.m. to adjourn.
- Executive session to review superintendent applicant documents under Colorado Open Meetings Law
- Legal advice regarding superintendent search process
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom/Livestream with Spanish interpretation available
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to move into executive session to interview applicants for the superintendent position and review confidential documents. The public portion is limited to procedural items, and the board will adjourn after the closed session.
- Move into executive session for superintendent applicant interviews under Colorado Open Meetings Law
- Review of confidential superintendent applicant documents
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom/Livestream with Spanish interpretation
- Agenda approved unanimously by the board
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting, primarily to move into executive session to interview applicants for the superintendent position and review confidential documents. The public portion is limited to agenda approval before the closed session, after which the meeting adjourns.
- Move into executive session for superintendent applicant interviews (C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(c))
- Review of confidential superintendent applicant documents (C.R.S. § 24-72-204(3)(a)(XI))
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom/Livestream with Spanish interpretation
- Agenda approved unanimously by the board
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to move into executive session for confidential superintendent applicant interviews and document review. The public portion is limited to the call to order, roll call, and agenda approval before the board closes the meeting.
- Executive session for superintendent applicant interviews (C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(c))
- Review of confidential applicant documents (C.R.S. § 24-72-204(3)(a)(XI))
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom/Livestream with Spanish interpretation
- Agenda approved unanimously by the board
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will discuss and receive updates on the Meyers Pool replacement project, a partnership with the City of Arvada and Apex Park and Recreation District, with preliminary cost estimates of $33-35 million. The board will also receive an update on negotiations with employee associations JCEA and JESPA. The meeting includes public comment, recognitions, and approval of the agenda and minutes.
- Discussion on Meyers Pool replacement project (EL-11) with estimated cost of $33-35 million
- Update on employee negotiations with JCEA and JESPA
- Recognition of Joe Generose as Colorado 4A Athletic Director of the Year
- Recognition of Board President Susan Harmon as CADA Outstanding School Board Member
- Approval of minutes from February 4, 10, and 23, 2021 meetings
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to receive a report on the date secondary students will return to 100% in-person learning, discuss winter 2020-21 academic performance results, and consider updates on state assessments during COVID-19. The board will also move into executive session to consider confidential documents from superintendent applicants.
- Report on secondary students returning to 100% in-person learning (EL-11)
- Winter 2020-21 district academic performance results (Acadience and MAP)
- Discussion on state assessments during COVID-19
- Executive session to consider superintendent applicant documents
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom/Livestream
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a study/dialogue session to review the second-quarter financial report, discuss plans for returning to in-person learning, and receive a budget update. The board will hear from staff and the Financial Oversight Committee on district finances, and discuss the current status and next steps for the 2021/2022 budget, including community forums.
- Second Quarter Financial Report for period ending Dec 31, 2020, with independent auditor CliftonLarsonAllen
- Learning Model Update: Return to In-Person, covering K-5 in-person since Jan 19 and grades 6-12 hybrid since Jan 25
- Budget Update: status of current fiscal year, 2021/2022 budget development, and community forums on Feb 17, 20, 23
- Agenda revised to move items 2.04 and 2.05 to Feb 23 meeting
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session on literacy, including the science of reading and district priorities, followed by a regular meeting with public comment, superintendent and board reports, and a consent agenda. The board will vote on several contracts, including a school bus camera system, interim assessment system, districtwide flooring and roofing projects, and a mechanical project, after moving them from consent to discussion.
- Literacy update discussion on PK-12 Literacy Strategic Plan
- Contract Amendment: School Bus Camera System Purchase
- Contract Renewal: Interim Assessment System
- Contract Award: 2021 Districtwide Flooring (Emory, Peck, Red Rocks, Shafer, Westgate Elementary)
- Contract Award: 2021 Districtwide Mechanical Project (Edgewater, Elk Creek, Secrest, Peck, Thomson Elementary)
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a study/dialogue session to receive a legislative update as the 2021 Colorado session begins and to discuss the status of the TeamUp Jeffco program and other student re-engagement efforts. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no votes on policy or contracts.
- Legislative update from district liaison Ed Bowditch (Bowditch & Cassell Public Affairs)
- TeamUp Jeffco program update on student re-engagement in remote/hybrid learning
- Presentation by principals and community superintendents on school-community partnerships
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session and regular meeting, including a fourth-quarter report on the 2018 Capital Improvement Program, a review of changes to the board correspondence process, and public comment. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including supplemental funds notifications and contract awards, though some contract items were removed from the agenda.
- 2018 Capital Improvement Program 4th quarter overview with CAAC members
- Board correspondence plan changes effective January 2021
- Supplemental funds: $1,782,423 Jefferson County CARES, $650,201 CDE Safe Schools Reopening Grants
- Public correspondence on in-person vs. remote learning
- Consent agenda items 5.06-5.08 removed: Marshdale ES, Prospect Valley ES, Standley Lake HS contracts