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Jeffco Public Schools public meetings in 2022

43 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 15, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to vote on student expulsion appeal after closed session

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on December 15, 2022, starting with an executive session to conduct an expulsion hearing for a Golden High School student, followed by a public vote on the appeal. The board will also discuss the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and audit, receive updates on capital improvement projects, and consider consent agenda items including proclamations and a mill levy certification resolution.

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Wed Dec 7, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco board to review Q1 finances, mill levy certification, and school start times

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study/dialogue session to discuss the Q1 2022-23 financial report and preview the mill levy certification, which must be submitted by December 15, 2022. They will also review the new equitable and healthy school start times for 2023-24, discuss a monitoring report calendar, and begin defining a thriving K-8 and middle school. The board will receive updates on preschool programming, draft CIP projects for Phase 1 ROFTS, and consider board committee liaisons.

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Sat Dec 3, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board hears superintendent's plans and reviews evaluation, contract

This is a special study/dialogue session where the Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hear from Superintendent Tracy Dorland about her plans for the rest of the school year. Board members will also review their work together over the past five months and prepare for the remaining year's board work, including lessons learned, thriving K-8 and middle schools, and the superintendent's evaluation and contract extension. The meeting is a retreat session with no formal decisions listed.

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Fri Dec 2, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board discusses 2023-24 budget at winter retreat

This is a special meeting and study/dialogue session where the Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will receive information and discuss the district's 2023-24 budget. The meeting is primarily a retreat session with a presentation by the chief financial officer. No formal decisions are scheduled; it is for information and dialogue.

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Tue Nov 29, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to discuss pending legislation with Jeffco legislators

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special study/dialogue session to discuss pending legislation and other issues of mutual interest with Jefferson County state legislators. The session is a discussion and information item, not a decision-making meeting. The agenda includes only this discussion and adjournment, with no action items.

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Thu Nov 10, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco school board to hear public comment, approve proclamations and minutes

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on November 10, 2022, starting at 5:00 p.m. The agenda includes public comment on any topic for up to two hours, followed by a consent agenda with several proclamations and approval of meeting minutes. The board will also consider approving the meeting agenda itself.

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Thu Nov 3, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Public hearing on possible closure of Emory Elementary School

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a public hearing to receive community comments on the recommendation to close Emory Elementary School. The hearing is one hour long, with each speaker limited to three minutes, and the board will not respond during the hearing. This is part of the process before a vote on the closure.

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Wed Nov 2, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Public hearing on Campbell Elementary closure recommendation

The Board of Education is holding a one-hour public hearing to receive comments specifically about the recommendation to close Campbell Elementary School. The hearing is scheduled for 6-7 p.m. at Oberon High School, with each speaker limited to 3 minutes. The board will not respond to comments during the hearing, but all written comments will be shared with board members.

Wed Nov 2, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to review enrollment, budget, and school consolidation plan

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a study/dialogue session to discuss the 2022-23 enrollment and budget update, the Regional Opportunities for Thriving Schools community conversation report ahead of a November 10 vote, and the fourth quarter 2021-22 financial report with the Financial Oversight Committee. No formal votes are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion and information.

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Fri Oct 28, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Public hearing on possible closure of Bergen Meadow Elementary

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a one-hour public hearing to receive community comment on the recommendation to possibly close Bergen Meadow Elementary School. The hearing is limited to this school's closure recommendation, with speakers given three minutes each. The board will not respond to comments during the hearing, but all written comments will be shared with board members.

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Thu Oct 27, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Public hearings on possible closures of Peiffer, Colorow, Green Mountain

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding three one-hour public hearings, one for each of the three elementary schools recommended for possible closure: Peiffer, Colorow, and Green Mountain. The public can comment on each school's closure recommendation, with each speaker limited to 3 minutes and the first 7 spots reserved for current staff and families of that school. The Board will not respond during the hearings. No vote is scheduled at this meeting.

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Wed Oct 26, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Public hearings on possible closures of Peck, Molholm, Glennon Heights

The Board of Education is holding three one-hour public hearings, one for each of the three elementary schools recommended for possible closure: Peck, Molholm, and Glennon Heights. Each hearing allows public comment focused solely on that school's closure recommendation, with speakers limited to 3 minutes and the first 7 spots reserved for current staff and families. The board will not respond during comments, but all written comments will be shared with board members. This is a procedural step before any closure vote.

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Tue Oct 25, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board holds public hearings on possible closures of four elementary schools

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding four one-hour public hearings, one for each of the four elementary schools recommended for possible closure: Thomson, Parr, Sheridan Green, and Witt. Each hearing allows public comment focused solely on that school's closure recommendation, with speakers limited to 3 minutes and priority for staff and families. The board will not respond during the hearings, but all written comments will be shared with board members.

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Mon Oct 24, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Public hearings on proposed closures of three Jeffco schools

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding three one-hour public hearings on October 24, 2022, to receive community comment on the possible closure of New Classical Academy at Vivian, Wilmore-Davis, and Kullerstrand. Each hearing is dedicated to one school, with speakers limited to 3 minutes and the first 7 spots reserved for current staff and families. The Board will not respond during the hearings. No votes are scheduled at this meeting.

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Thu Oct 20, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco school board to hear safety update, honor staff and students

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on October 20, 2022, starting at 4:30 p.m. The agenda includes a study session on safety and security, several recognitions and proclamations, public comment, and a consent agenda with routine approvals. The board will also receive a notification of supplemental funds, including a $810,000 grant for tutoring.

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Wed Oct 12, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco school board to discuss enrollment decline, budgeting, and policy updates

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a study/dialogue session to discuss several key topics, including declining enrollment, student-based budgeting, and updates to discipline policies. The board will hear from the state demographer about population trends and receive updates on the Regional Opportunities for Thriving Schools plan, ESSER III funding, and the Capital Improvement Plan. They will also review proposed revisions to discipline and restraint policies, with final drafts scheduled for a vote on October 20.

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Thu Oct 6, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to hold executive session on superintendent's evaluation

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on October 6, 2022. The board will approve the agenda and then move into a 90-minute executive session to discuss a personnel matter related to the superintendent's evaluation, as permitted by Colorado law. The meeting is open to the public for the preliminary items and adjournment, with streaming and Spanish interpretation available.

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Thu Sep 15, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to approve $4.4M supplemental budget for teacher contract

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will consider a supplemental appropriation of $4.4 million to cover the cost of the JCEA bargaining agreement, which exceeded the adopted 2022-23 budget. The board will also hold an executive session on legal advice regarding arbitration decisions in three JESPA grievances, and recognize community members and students. The meeting includes public comment and approval of prior meeting minutes.

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Wed Sep 7, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco board to weigh school consolidation, test scores, strategic plan

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a study/dialogue session to receive updates and discuss several key topics, including the Jeffco Thrives 2025 strategic plan, the District Unified Improvement Plan, and 2021-22 CMAS/PSAT/SAT achievement data. The board will also hear an update on Phase 1 of the Regional Opportunities for Thriving Schools consolidation plan ahead of a November 10 vote, and review proposed policy revisions. No formal votes are scheduled except for agenda approval.

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Thu Aug 25, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to hear staff recommendation on school consolidation plan

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special study/dialogue session. The main item is a staff recommendation on 'Regional Opportunities for Thriving Schools,' a plan to address declining enrollment and excess capacity by consolidating elementary schools. The board is discussing, not voting on, the recommendation at this meeting.

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Fri Aug 19, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco school board holds retreat to plan year, review policies

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting and retreat day to review their work over the past year, discuss policy updates, and prepare for the coming school year. The superintendent will present her plans, and the board will engage in self-assessment and dialogue. The agenda is primarily procedural and discussion-focused, with no major decisions or public hearings scheduled.

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Tue Jul 26, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board approves JESPA contract, considers JUUL lawsuit

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a study/dialogue session. The board approved a tentative agreement with the Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association (JESPA) for 2022-23 and 2023-24 compensation, and considered joining multi-district litigation against JUUL. They also approved appointments to the District Accountability Committee and will discuss the 85 Elementary School Report on regional opportunities for thriving schools.

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Wed Jun 8, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco Board adopts 2022-23 budget and opts out of Colorado FAMLI program

The Board of Education held a special study and dialogue session to review the district's strategic plan, ESSER funding, and capital investments. The Board voted to adopt the budget and appropriation for the 2022-23 school year and formally chose to opt out of the Colorado Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) program.

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Thu Jun 2, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco Board holds public hearing on proposed 2022/2023 budget

The Board of Education is reviewing the proposed budget for the upcoming school year ahead of final adoption on June 8. The meeting also includes discussions on committee appointments and district academic performance trends.

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Tue May 24, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco school board to hold special meeting, discuss employee negotiations

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting on May 24, 2022. The board will approve the agenda and then move into a closed executive session to discuss negotiations strategy with district employee associations. The meeting will reconvene in open session to adjourn.

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Wed May 11, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to review 2022-23 proposed budget and adopt school-closing policy revisions

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study/dialogue session to receive the 2022/2023 proposed budget, discuss the Technology and Data Privacy Advisory Committee update, adopt revisions to the Closing Schools policy, and review the Colorado FAMLI program for an opt-in/opt-out decision. The board will also receive first quarter capital improvement and third quarter financial reports. The meeting includes a closed executive session on negotiations strategy with employee associations.

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Thu May 5, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco school board to hold closed session on employee negotiations strategy

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will meet in executive session to discuss negotiations strategy with employee associations, then reconvene for a regular meeting that includes public comment and recognition of students and staff. The agenda is largely procedural and recognition-focused, with no major policy decisions or contracts listed for open session.

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Tue Apr 19, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board tours Alameda HS for possible Stride community health clinic

The Board of Education is holding a special study/dialogue session at Alameda International Jr/Sr High School to tour potential sites for a Stride community health clinic. The board will receive information to inform its June decision on Capital Improvement Program priority projects. The clinic is seen as a critical need for underserved students and families, with some grant funding already secured.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board of Education discusses negotiation strategy with employee associations

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss negotiation strategies regarding district employee associations (EL-4). The Board moved into an executive session to conduct this discussion privately.

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Wed Apr 13, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco Board discusses school security and budget recommendations

This special study and dialogue session includes a review of board practices and updates from the District Accountability Committee. The Board also moved into executive session to discuss specific details regarding school security arrangements.

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Thu Apr 7, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board discusses school consolidation plan due to declining enrollment

The Board of Education is considering a resolution to initiate a consolidation plan to address excess school capacity caused by declining student enrollment. The meeting also includes updates on district math and literacy programs and a personnel discussion regarding the superintendent's evaluation.

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Thu Mar 17, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to consider resolution regarding Fitzmorris Elementary School

The Jeffco Board of Education met for a special session to discuss the future of Fitzmorris Elementary School. The Superintendent recommended preparing to serve students and staff at other district schools starting in the 2022/2023 school year due to declining enrollment.

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Wed Mar 9, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco school board weighs school consolidation amid declining enrollment

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a study/dialogue session to discuss defining a 'thriving school,' reviewing draft Ends policies, and considering regional opportunities for school consolidation due to declining enrollment. The board will also review the second quarter financial report, discuss budget parameters for 2022-23, and receive a literacy update. The meeting includes an executive session for legal advice on the operation of district schools.

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Thu Mar 3, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to hear updates on employee negotiations and new graduation requirements

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will receive updates on negotiations with employee associations and on the status of seniors meeting new graduation requirements. The board will also recognize several achievements, hear public comment, and consider approving minutes and supplemental funds.

Wed Mar 2, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board of Education to attend COVID update with county leaders

The Board of Education is scheduled for a virtual meeting involving Jefferson County Public Health and other county leaders. The session is designated as a study/dialogue session for a COVID update and discussion.

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Wed Feb 23, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to hear COVID update from county health officials

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to receive a COVID-19 update and discussion hosted by Jefferson County Public Health. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and is a study/dialogue session, not a decision-making meeting. Public notice is given in case three or more board members attend.

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Wed Feb 16, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board approves calendar change converting two instructional days to non-instructional days

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to approve a district calendar change for the 2021-2022 school year, converting two student contact days (March 28 and April 22, 2022) to non-student-contact days for educator planning. The board also discussed developing a new district vision, mission, and values statement as part of a strategic plan update.

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Wed Feb 16, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to attend COVID update with county health officials

This is a special meeting of the Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education, held virtually with Jefferson County Public Health. The board will receive a COVID-19 update and discussion as part of a weekly session with county leaders. The meeting is procedural and informational, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

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Sat Feb 5, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board of Education holds study session to review district vision and mission

The Board of Education is conducting a special study and dialogue session to revisit the district's vision, values, and mission. This discussion is part of an ongoing process to update the district strategy and launch a new three-year strategic plan for 2025.

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Thu Feb 3, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board approves charter renewals for Collegiate Academy and Rocky Mountain Academy

The Jeffco Board of Education met to discuss administrator engagement and review various district reports. The Board voted to adopt renewal contracts for two charter schools and recognized National School Counseling Week.

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Wed Jan 26, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Jeffco school board adopts revised 2021/22 budget and fund balance use

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on January 26, 2022, to adopt the revised 2021/2022 budget and authorize the use of a portion of beginning fund balances. The board voted to approve both resolutions, which were required by state law and board policy. The meeting also included procedural items such as approving the agenda.

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Wed Jan 12, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to discuss later school start times, audit, and strategic plan

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a study/dialogue session to receive updates and provide direction on several key items. They will hear an update on the Start Time Task Force's work toward later start times for middle and high schools, review the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report and external audit for fiscal year 2020/2021, receive a legislative update as the 2022 session begins, and begin work on revising the district's vision, values, and mission as part of strategic planning.

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Thu Jan 6, 2022

Board of Education Regular Meeting

Board to discuss employee negotiations in closed session, accept $90K donation

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 6, 2022, starting with an executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with employee associations. The board will then reconvene in open session to handle routine business, including approving minutes, accepting donations, and hearing public comment. The agenda includes recognitions for state champion teams and a teacher award, but no major policy decisions are scheduled.

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