Adams 14 Education District public meetings in 2024

Adams 14 Board of Education - Joint Meeting with the City of Commerce City (6:00 p.m.)

The Adams 14 Board of Education and the City of Commerce City are holding a joint meeting. No formal action will be taken during this session.

• Superintendent update
• Discussion on frequency and format of future meetings
• Discussion on special activities and collaboration opportunities

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

The Board of Education decided on property tax rates and approved several infrastructure and student activity items. Key actions included authorizing electric bus purchases and charging infrastructure.

• Resolution 24-009: Property tax mill levy for 2024 set at 48.761
• Approval of Veregy scope of work for electric bus charging infrastructure
• Approval of electric bus purchase orders from Colorado West Equipment and McCandless Truck Center, LLC
• Approval of bond-related purchase order for Adams City High School cafeteria furniture
• Ratification of overnight field trip for Adams City High School theater students to the 2024 Annual Thespian Conference

Adams 14 Board of Education - Retreat and Special Meeting 3:30 p.m

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting and retreat. The session includes an executive session to discuss property transactions and legal advice regarding a Commerce City property request and the ALSUP & HOPE CENTER.

• Executive session regarding Commerce City property request (ALSUP & HOPE CENTER)
• Executive session regarding Accountability and Bond
• Board retreat discussion on board governance and operations

Adams 14 Board of Education - 2024 Colorado Association of School Board Convention

The Board of Education is attending the Colorado Association of School Board's Annual Convention from December 5-7, 2024. The event is for professional learning and will not involve conducting public business or formal action.

• Attendance at the Colorado Association of School Board's Annual Convention in Colorado Springs

Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting (Virtual) (7:00 p.m.)-CANCELLED

The Adams 14 Board of Education special meeting scheduled for November 25, 2024, was cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place. The meeting was to include procedural items, a vote on a Verogy scope of work, an overnight field trip for theater students, and an executive session.

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

The Board of Education met to approve several community proclamations and conduct an executive session. The session included discussions on property transactions and legal advice regarding bonds and mill levies.

• Executive session regarding property transactions (Veregy, Alsup property)
• Executive session for legal advice on accountability, bonds, and mill levies
• Proclamation recognizing Native American Heritage Month
• Proclamation of November 18-22, 2024, as American Education Week
• Proclamation of November 11-15, 2024, as National School Psychology Week

Adams 14 Board of Education - Executive Session (4:30pm) (VIRTUAL)

The Board of Education is meeting in a virtual executive session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss personnel matters regarding the superintendent's evaluation.

• Executive session for superintendent's evaluation per C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(f)(I)

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session (5:30pm)

The Board of Education is holding a study session to review reports and receive updates on district projects. Members will discuss the timing for involving stakeholders regarding the potential use of the old Alsup land.

• E1 Student Achievement board presentation and internal monitoring report
• Restorative structure update
• DAC quarterly report
• Electric vehicle project update from Veregy
• Discussion on potential usage of the old Alsup land

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to approve routine items including personnel actions, a high school student field trip to a leadership academy, and proclamations recognizing National Principals Month and Indigenous Peoples' Day. The meeting includes procedural items like roll call and agenda approval.

• Approve personnel actions (September 6–26, 2024)
• Approve overnight field trip for high school students to Colorado Association of School Boards Student Leadership Academy in December 2024
• Proclaim October 2024 as National Principals Month
• Proclaim October 3, 2024 as Indigenous Peoples' Day

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session (5:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education held a study session to discuss and review multiple district plans and updates. Items included the Unified Improvement Plan, Gifted and Talented 5-Year Plan, Strategic Priorities, a data update on the Footsteps2Brilliance initiative, and the board’s planning calendar. No formal decisions were listed; the meeting focused on information sharing and discussion.

• Review of Unified Improvement Plan 2024-2025
• Discussion of Gifted and Talented 5-Year Comprehensive and Annual Plan
• Presentation of Strategic Priorities 2023-24 with preliminary results
• Update on Footsteps2Brilliance data initiative
• Discussion of GP-8-E Board Planning Calendar

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education will meet to approve routine procedural items, recognize Hispanic Heritage Month and Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and vote on consent items including personnel actions and an overnight field trip for Kemp Elementary 6th graders to CalWood in March 2025. No major policy decisions are scheduled.

• Approve personnel actions (consent agenda)
• Approve Kemp Elementary 6th grade overnight field trip to CalWood Mar 26-28 2025 ($7,780 total: $138/student, $110/staff, $800 bus)
• Proclaim Hispanic Heritage Month (Sep 15–Oct 15 2024)
• Proclaim National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month (Sep 2024)
• Approve minutes of Aug 8 2024 meeting

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session (5:30pm) and Special Board Meeting-POSTPONED FROM 8/22/2024

The Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss strategic priorities, budget, and policy. The special meeting includes a vote on Resolution 24-006 regarding ballot questions for November 2024.

• Resolution 24-006: Adams County School District 14 November 2024 Ballot Questions
• Discussion of Bond Council/Campaign
• Discussion of Policy GP-8-E Agenda Planning Calendar
• Discussion of 7th grade transition
• Discussion of budget for Board of Education and District Accountability Committee structure

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

The Board of Education will consider several software and curriculum purchases for the 2024-25 school year. The meeting includes a second reading and adoption of various executive limitations and board operations policies.

• Purchase of Renaissance Freckle math curriculum for $87,367.48
• Purchase of Touchmath curriculum for $52,777.74
• GoGuardian classroom management tool renewal for $69,804.00
• Monday.com project management software renewal for $48,358.16
• Approval of Alsup Elementary 5th grade overnight field trip to YMCA of the Rockies

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session (5:30pm) and Special Meeting

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a study session and special meeting to discuss and vote on several items. The board will consider approving a one-year agreement with the certified teachers association, a vendor approval list for the 2024-2025 school year, and first readings of policy governance updates. The meeting includes both discussion and action items.

• Agreement with certified teachers association for July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025
• 2024-2025 vendor approval list (contracts over $25,000 require board approval)
• First reading of executive limitations 1-10
• First reading of board operations policies BE and BDAB

Special Meeting (4:30) and Board of Education Retreat

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a special meeting to adopt proclamations for Juneteenth and LGBTQ+ Pride Month, and approve consent items including contracts with PBL Works and TCI-Social Studies. Following the meeting, the board will hold a retreat to discuss proposed revisions to executive limitations under Policy Governance, which is for discussion only and not formal action.

• Adopt Juneteenth Day proclamation for June 19, 2024
• Adopt LGBTQ+ Pride Month proclamation for June 2024
• Approve PBL Works Summer Institute contract (consent)
• Approve TCI-Social Studies agreement for 2024-2025 (consent)
• Retreat discussion on Policy Governance executive limitations revisions

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on June 11, 2024, starting with an executive session for legal and negotiation matters. The board will vote on several resolutions related to the FY 2024-2025 budget, including participation in the State Treasurer's interest-free loan program, budget appropriation, use of beginning fund balance, and interfund borrowing. They will also consider approving the 2024-2025 vendor list, the meeting calendar (Tuesday or Thursday option), and a five-year agreement with the Colorado Classified Employees Association. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval, audience comments, and the superintendent's update.

• Resolution 24-002: State Treasurer's Interest-Free Loan Program
• Resolution 24-003: Proposed Budget Appropriation FY 2024-2025
• Resolution 24-004: Use of Beginning Fund Balance SY 2024-2025
• Resolution 24-005: Interfund Borrowing FY 2024-2025
• Agreement with Colorado Classified Employees Association (July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2029)

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session (5:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a study session to receive an audit presentation, discuss the 2024-2025 proposed budget, and hear an end-of-year update from the District Accountability Committee. They will also discuss 2024-2025 board meeting dates and review May monitoring reports on student achievement and community/culture. All items are for discussion or information only; no votes are listed.

• Audit presentation
• 2024-2025 proposed budget
• District Accountability Committee end-of-year update
• 2024-2025 board meeting dates
• May monitoring reports (student achievement, community/culture)

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting that begins with an executive session on property, legal advice, and personnel, followed by routine opening procedures and recognitions. The board will vote on proclamations for Teacher Appreciation Week, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and Mental Health Awareness Month, and will recognize a safety advocate. The agenda is largely ceremonial and procedural, with no major policy or budget decisions listed.

• Executive session for property (Alsup, Mapleton), legal advice, and personnel
• Proclamation for National Teacher Appreciation Week (May 6-10, 2024)
• Proclamation for Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month (May 2024)
• Proclamation for Mental Health Awareness Month (May 2024)
• Recognition of Zachary Deaguero, Safety Advocate at Adams City Middle School

Adams 14 Board of Education - Joint Meeting with the City of Commerce City (6:00 p.m.)

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a joint meeting with the Commerce City Council. The agenda states that no formal action will be taken, and the meeting is for discussion only. The city is hosting the meeting at the Commerce City Civic Center.

• Joint meeting with Commerce City Council
• No formal action to be taken
• Hosted by City of Commerce City

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session (5:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss and receive information on several topics, including a presentation for a State Board of Education hearing, 2024-2025 school start times, bond/MLO options, staffing, and updates to Ends and Executive Limitations policies. They will also review monitoring reports for April 2024. The board will then move into executive session for legal, property, security, and personnel matters.

• State Board of Education hearing presentation
• 2024-2025 school start times discussion
• Bond/MLO discussion
• Staffing discussion
• Executive session for property, legal advice, security, and personnel

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with procedural items, recognitions, and consent agenda actions. Key items include approving a $80,000 contract with USI Insurance Services for benefit broker services, and acknowledging a monitoring report on academics and innovation. The board will also vote on proclamations for National Assistant Principals Week and Autism Acceptance Month.

• Approve $80,000 contract with USI Insurance Services for benefit broker services
• Acknowledge monitoring report on E-2 Academics and Innovation
• Proclaim April 1-5, 2024 as National Assistant Principals Week
• Proclaim April 2024 as Autism Acceptance Month
• Approve personnel actions

Adams 14 Board of Education - Board Retreat (9:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education is meeting for a retreat to discuss board governance and related topics. No formal school district business will be conducted at this session, which runs from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Appenzell Inn in Estes Park.

• Retreat agenda attached as MARCH 30, 2024 BOARD RETREAT.pdf

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session (5:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss and receive information on four items: an update from CDE/TNTP, discipline data sets, budget priorities and timelines, and February 2024 monitoring reports. These are discussion and information items, not final decisions.

• CDE/TNTP update
• Data sets for discipline
• Budget priorities and timelines
• Monitoring reports for February 2024 (EL-10 Student Conduct, Discipline and Attendance; EL-15 Budgeting; EL-16 Financial Administration)

Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting (Virtual) (12:30 p.m.)

The Adams 14 Board of Education held a special virtual meeting with a single business item: approving a board order related to a student matter. The board voted unanimously to approve the order, then adjourned. No other substantive items were discussed.

• Approval of board order for a student matter (motion carried unanimously)

Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting (Virtual) (5:30 p.m.)

The Adams 14 Board of Education held a special virtual meeting on February 12, 2024. The board voted to modify the superintendent's decision in an expulsion appeal and directed legal counsel to draft an order. It also entered executive sessions for legal advice, student discussions, security investigations, and negotiations, including topics related to UPrep, the Accountability Act, and Greyhound Park.

• Expulsion appeal decision: motion to modify superintendent's decision and draft order
• Executive session for legal advice and individual student discussion (expulsion appeal)
• Executive session for legal advice, security investigations, and negotiations (Greyhound Park)
• Agenda approved by 4-0 vote (Janet Estrada not present)

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with mostly procedural items, including approval of minutes and the agenda. The board will also issue proclamations for National School Counseling Week, Black History Month, and Career and Technical Education Month, and recognize a social-emotional learning champion. No major policy decisions or financial actions are on the agenda.

• Proclamation declaring February 5-9, 2024 as National School Counseling Week
• Proclamation declaring February 2024 as Black History Month
• Proclamation declaring February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month
• Recognition of Sara Grimaldo, Instructional Paraprofessional at Monaco Elementary, as Social Emotional Learning Champion
• Approval of minutes from Jan 9, 2024 regular and Jan 30, 2024 special meetings

Adams 14 Board of Education - Special Meeting (Virtual) (6:00 p.m.)

The Adams 14 Board of Education met to approve an amended appropriation resolution for the 2023-2024 fiscal year. The Board also received an update regarding the 2024-2025 school year calendar. Additionally, the Board entered an executive session for legal advice and negotiations.

• Approval of Appropriation Resolution 24-001 for the amended 2023-2024 budget
• Update on the 2024-2025 school year calendar
• Executive session regarding legal advice on mill levy statements
• Executive session regarding negotiations with Clinica and KIND

Adams 14 Board of Education - Joint Meeting with the City of Commerce City (6:00 p.m.)

This is a joint meeting between the Adams 14 Board of Education and the City of Commerce City. The agenda states that no formal action will be taken. Items for discussion include updates on the Bowen Court lease, partnership opportunities through the BuildC3 program, the Education Commission, Project 5B, accreditation, accountability, academics, and the Mile High Greyhound development.

• Bowen Court lease update
• Partnership opportunities through BuildC3 program
• Education Commission discussion
• Project 5B update
• Mile High Greyhound development discussion

Adams 14 Board of Education - Study Session (5:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a study session to discuss and receive information on several items, including an amended budget update, a community schools update, and the District Accountability Committee (DAC) quarterly report. The session also includes a presentation by Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca and a review of monitoring reports for January 2024.

• Amended budget update (discussion/information)
• Community schools update (discussion/information)
• DAC quarterly report with leadership goals
• Monitoring reports for EL-1, EL-15, EL-16
• Grupo Tlaloc Danza Azteca presentation

Adams 14 Board of Education - Board Training (5:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a training session focused on Cognia, an education accreditation organization. The agenda lists only this single discussion/information item, with no other business or decisions scheduled.

• Cognia Board Training (discussion/information)

Adams 14 Board of Education - Regular Meeting (6:30pm)

The Adams 14 Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with an executive session for legal and personnel matters. The board will vote on consent items including personnel actions, a contract for Maggie Hoekstra, an addendum for Learning Channels special education services, and the 2024-2025 school year calendar. The agenda also includes recognitions, audience comments, and the superintendent's report.

• Approval of Maggie Hoekstra's contract for $72,345.00 for the 23-24 school year
• Approval of Learning Channels addendum for $103,000.00 for special education services
• Approval of the 2024-2025 school year calendar
• Proclamation of January 2024 as School Board Recognition Month
• Executive session for legal advice and personnel matters

Adams 14 Board of Education - Virtual Special Meeting (4:00 p.m.)

The Adams 14 Board of Education held a virtual special meeting on January 2, 2024. The board voted to deny a Level IV Grievance, which affirms the superintendent's decision, and directed legal counsel to draft a decision for the Board President's signature. The meeting also included procedural items (call to order, roll call) and adjournment.

• Denial of Level IV Grievance, affirming superintendent's decision
• Motion to deny grievance carried unanimously (5-0)
• Legal counsel to draft decision for Board President's signature