Boulder Valley School District, CO

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will consider resolutions opposing Proposition 134 and supporting Proposition NN for the November 3, 2026 ballot. The meeting includes updates on school safety and legislative policy, as well as a study of policies regarding bullying and criminal history records.

• Resolution 26-30 in opposition to Ballot Proposition 134
• Resolution 26-31 in support of Ballot Proposition NN
• Authorization of $60,500 from 2022 Bond Proceeds for Culinary Center Kitchen structural foundation work
• Study of revised Board Policy GBI (Criminal History Record Information) and Policy JDHB (Bullying)
• Personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements

School Visit - BVSD Is The Place To Be Showcase

Board members and community members are invited to attend an annual tradeshow event showcasing district schools and departments. This is not a special meeting and no action will be taken.

• BVSD Is The Place To Be Showcase tradeshow event at the University of Colorado Events Center

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will decide on a student's expulsion appeal and approve the District Unified Improvement Plan for submission to the state. The meeting includes votes on several school donations, a new middle school fee schedule, and a grant for a pilot program at New Vista High School.

• Resolution 26-29: Determination on a student expulsion appeal
• Approval of the District Unified Improvement Plan due October 15, 2026
• Donations: $97,167.78 (Eisenhower Elementary), $27,038.93 (Lafayette Elementary), and $15,098 (Southern Hills Middle School)
• Approval of a standardized Middle School Curricular Fee Schedule
• $63,145 grant from Levitt Lab for the New Vista-The Levitt Lab Pilot

Notice of School Board Quorum

The Board of Education is providing notice that a quorum will be present at a court hearing on October 8, 2026. The board stated they will not conduct public business or take formal action during the event.

• Court hearing for preliminary injunction in Harvie et al. v. Boulder Valley School District Board of Education (Case No. 2026 CV 30894)

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will consider adopting Resolution 26-27, the Resilient Schools Proposal, which includes school closures, consolidations, relocations, grade reconfigurations, and boundary changes for the 2027-28 school year. The board may also vote on an amendment regarding enrollment for students at High Peaks Elementary and Community Montessori. Other action items include approving personnel items, minutes, and a $2.4 million grant for mental health services.

• Resolution 26-27 adopting Resilient Schools Proposal (closures, consolidations, relocations, boundary changes)
• Grant from Boulder County: $2,400,000 over three years for school-based mental health services
• Approval of 2026-27 District Accountability Committee membership
• Policy study: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity (AC) and Bullying (JDHB) revisions
• Public hearing and participation (sign-up by 12 p.m. on meeting day)

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting with procedural items and a study session. The main item is continued discussion of the Resilient Schools proposal and draft Resolution No. 26-27, which outlines school and program changes to address enrollment decline. No formal action will be taken at this meeting; the board is scheduled to vote on September 22.

• Discussion of Resilient Schools proposal and draft Resolution No. 26-27
• Proposal aims to maintain learning outcomes, balance enrollment, and use resources responsibly amid enrollment decline
• Public comment on the proposal was heard on September 8
• Formal action scheduled for September 22
• Future use of affected facilities to be evaluated separately

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will study a proposal for school closures, consolidations, and attendance-area changes effective July 2027. They will also consider a new five-year contract for Summit Middle School and several school donations.

• Study of Resilient Schools Proposal including school closures and grade reconfigurations
• Renewal of five-year Summit Charter contract
• $75,000 donation to Meadowlark School from Meadowlark PTSA
• $32,500 donation to Crestview Elementary from Reach Out Crestview
• $17,400 donation to Southern Hills Middle School from Southern Hills Middle School PTO

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board will consider a $1 billion purchase of a 35-book Magic Tree House collection and a motion to swap the August 25 regular business meeting with the August 18 work session. The board will also enter executive session to discuss property, legal advice, negotiations with employee unions, and other confidential matters. Consent items include personnel, bond and IT contracts, and approval of June 16 minutes.

• Request to approve $1B purchase of 35 Magic Tree House books
• Motion to change August 25 regular business meeting to August 18
• Executive session covering property, legal advice, union negotiations, personnel, and student matters
• Consent grouping includes personnel, bond contracts, and IT contracts
• Back to School 2026 update from staff

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting to review and discuss a staff proposal for school closures, consolidations, and grade reconfigurations to take effect in the 2027-28 school year, driven by sustained enrollment declines since 2017. The board will also handle procedural items including approving the agenda and outlining public participation rules.

• Discussion of Resilient Schools Proposal with proposed school closures, consolidations, and grade reconfigurations for 2027-28
• Approval of the board agenda
• Board procedures overview including public participation explanation

The Board of Education met to approve the meeting agenda and received information and updates from staff regarding the Resilient Schools proposal, student and family support structures, and dual language programming. The meeting concluded with an adjournment by acclamation.

• Approved the Board agenda (7-0)
• Adjourned the meeting by acclamation

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a superintendent's report, and action items. The board is expected to approve a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, meeting minutes, and the renewal of the Horizons Charter School contract. The board will also discuss future agenda items and may enter executive session for legal and personnel matters.

• Renewal of Horizons Charter School contract (fiscal impact, budgeted)
• Personnel items: appointments, resignations, leaves, retirements, terminations
• Approval of minutes from August 11, 2026
• Public comment period (sign-up by 12 p.m. on meeting day)
• Executive session for superintendent evaluation goals and legal advice on charter contract and mediation

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved its agenda, personnel items, minutes from August 11, 2026, and a new charter contract with Horizons, all by unanimous 7-0 votes in a consent grouping. No items were pulled from the consent grouping for separate discussion. The board also held a public hearing where students and community members spoke about antisemitism, and convened an executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation, legal advice on charter contract negotiations, and mediation with the ADL. The minutes are draft until approved by the board.

• Approved board agenda (7-0)
• Approved personnel items in consent grouping (7-0)
• Approved minutes of August 11, 2026 meeting (7-0)
• Approved new charter contract with Horizons (7-0)
• Approved consent grouping as a whole (7-0)
• No items pulled from consent grouping
• Approved executive session motion on personnel, legal, and charter matters (unanimous roll call)
• Adjourned public portion of meeting by acclamation at 6:18 PM

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on August 11, 2026, at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder. The board will consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, approval of minutes, a meeting date change, a $110 million state loan resolution, and several grants. They will also review a complaint under Policy KE, approve revisions to Policy KE and KE-R, and study revisions to policies on nondiscrimination and bullying.

• Resolution 26-26 authorizes borrowing up to $110,000,000 from the Colorado Interest Free Loan Program for 2026-27
• Grant from CDE for Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program: $115,500 for Columbine, Emerald, Sanchez, and University Hill Elementary Schools
• Grant from Boulder County for Continuum of Care: $600,000 to support school nurse professionals for substance misuse and behavioral health
• Grant from City of Boulder for Adelante!: $60,000 to support first-generation Latinx students at Boulder High School
• Approve moving August 25 regular meeting to August 18, 2026

The board voted unanimously to reject a complaint brought under Board Policies KE and KE-R. It also approved the consent grouping, which included personnel actions, the June 16, 2026 minutes, a meeting date change, a cash management plan, and three grant applications. Public participation focused on antisemitism and the ADL, with many speakers addressing the district's response.

• Rejected complaint under Policy KE and KE-R (7-0)
• Approved consent grouping including personnel items, minutes, meeting date change, cash management plan, and grants (7-0)
• Approved agenda (7-0)

Regular Meeting - Prioritization and Planning

The board approved the superintendent's contract for the 2026-2027 school year, personnel actions, and minutes from prior meetings. It also held a planning session, studied revisions to complaints policies KE and KE-R, and convened in executive session to discuss charter school contract negotiations with Summit and Horizons.

• Approval of Superintendent's contract for 2026-2027
• Approval of personnel actions (appointments, resignations, leaves, retirements, terminations)
• Study of revisions to Board Policy KE and KE-R on complaints
• Executive session for legal advice on charter school contract negotiations with Summit and Horizons
• Board planning and prioritization session

The Board of Education approved several administrative items including the May 19 and June 9 meeting minutes. The Board also approved the Superintendent's contract for the 2026-2027 school year. No Executive Session was convened.

• Approved Board agenda (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved May 19, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Approved Superintendent's contract for 2026-2027 (7-0)

Regular Meeting

This is a regular meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. The agenda includes recognition of students, a superintendent's report, public participation, and action on consent items such as meeting minutes. No major policy decisions or financial contracts are detailed in the agenda.

• Superintendent's Honor Roll Presentation and Reception
• Public hearing and public participation
• District Accountability Committee report
• Legislative update
• Approval of meeting minutes (consent)

Regular Meeting

The board will discuss an update on declining enrollment trends and community engagement from spring 2026, along with a report on cell phone policy implementation. They will also vote on consent items including personnel actions, superintendent evaluation, academic calendars, and ratification of three union contracts.

• Discussion of declining enrollment trends and projected impacts on elementary school utilization
• Update on implementation of cell phone policy revised in fall 2024
• Approval of personnel actions (appointments, resignations, retirements)
• Ratification of negotiated agreement with Boulder Valley Classified Employees Association (BVCEA) effective July 1, 2026
• Ratification of negotiated agreement with Boulder Valley Education Association (BVEA) effective July 1, 2026

Regular Meeting

The board will hold a public hearing on the 2026-27 proposed budget and consider a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, approval of minutes, two donations exceeding $10,000 (Coal Creek Elementary and Mesa Elementary), and a contract for independent audit services with Plante & Moran, PLLC. The meeting also includes reports on the bond oversight committee and legislative updates.

• Public hearing and input on the 2026-27 Proposed Budget (7,716 KB attachment)
• Acceptance of $27,096.67 donation from Coal Creek PTA to Coal Creek Elementary
• Acceptance of $25,000 donation from Mesa PTO to Mesa Elementary
• Approval of contract to Plante & Moran, PLLC for independent audit services (RFP No. 26-27)
• Community Bond Oversight Committee update on Building for Student Success Bond Program

The Board of Education approved the Boulder Prep Charter School Renewal Application with an amendment regarding school calendar/instructional time. Several administrative, personnel, and financial actions were also passed via consent grouping.

• Approved Board agenda (6-0)
• Approved personnel items (7-0)
• Approved May 12, 2026 minutes (7-0)
• Accepted donation for Coal Creek Elementary (7-0)
• Accepted donation for Mesa Elementary (7-0)
• Approved contract to Plante & Moran, PLLC for independent audit services (7-0)
• Authorized transfer of funds to Culinary Center Kitchen Project (7-0)
• Renewed contract with Shamrock Foods (7-0)

Regular Meeting

The Board voted on a student's expulsion appeal (Resolution 26-15) and adopted new Board Policy GCS on Professional Consulting, Publishing, and Research. They also convened an executive session covering expulsion, superintendent evaluation, charter negotiations, and legal advice.

• Resolution 26-15: action on student expulsion appeal (confidential)
• Adoption of Board Policy GCS, Professional Consulting, Publishing, and Research
• Executive session for expulsion, superintendent evaluation, charter negotiations (Horizons, Summit, Peak to Peak, Boulder Prep), and Sundance contract
• Approval of meeting agenda (procedural)

The Board of Education approved a determination regarding a student's expulsion appeal and adopted the new Board Policy GCS. The meeting included an executive session to discuss student expulsion, charter school negotiations, and superintendent evaluation matters.

• Approved the meeting agenda (7-0)
• Approved entry into executive session (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-15 regarding a student's expulsion appeal determination (7-0)
• Adopted Board Policy GCS, Professional Consulting, Publishing, and Research (7-0)

BVSD Graduation events - May 15, 2026 through June 4, 2026

The Board of Education provided notice of high school graduation ceremonies occurring from May 15, 2026, through June 4, 2026. This is not a special meeting and no action will be taken.

• Peak to Peak High ceremony: May 15, 5:00 PM
• Monarch High ceremony: May 15, 7:00 PM
• Nederland High ceremony: May 16, 9:00 AM
• Arapahoe Ridge HS ceremony: May 16, 1:00 PM
• Centaurus High ceremony: May 16, 4:00 PM

Special meeting - Retirement Reception

This is a ceremonial retirement reception for BVSD staff. The board will attend but no official business or votes will occur.

• Retirement reception for BVSD staff at Acreage by Stem Ciders, 1380 Horizon Ave Unit A, Lafayette

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hear a legislative session recap and a preschool programming update before voting on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes approving a $4,252,982 property and liability insurance renewal, a $1,184,900 Chromebook purchase for the 1:Web program, a $1,741,500 contract with Summit Hosting for data center services, a resolution authorizing summer contracts, and a $29,027 federal grant application for Indian education.

• Renew contract with Colorado School District Self-Insurance Pool for $4,252,982 (2.75% increase over 2025-26)
• Approve $1,184,900 one-time Chromebook purchase from Riverside Technologies for 5th-12th grade 1:Web program
• Approve $1,741,500 five-year contract with Summit Hosting for cloud data center services (fixed annual cost of $348,300)
• Resolution 26-14 to authorize superintendent to accept bids and sign contracts during summer board hiatus
• Apply for and accept $29,027 federal Title VI Indian Education grant

The Board of Education approved several items via a consent grouping, including personnel actions, the 2026-2027 insurance package, and various technology purchases. The Board also entered an executive session to discuss the superintendent's evaluation and charter school negotiations.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved personnel items via consent grouping (7-0)
• Approved April 28, 2026 minutes via consent grouping (7-0)
• Approved 2026-2027 insurance package renewal (7-0)
• Approved Riverside Technologies Inc. Chromebook purchase via consent grouping (7-0)
• Approved Summit Hosting contract via consent grouping (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-14 for summer hiatus contracts via consent grouping (7-0)
• Approved Title VI Indian Ed federal grant application via consent grouping (7-0)

Special Meeting - Negotiations BVEA and BVSD - Final session and Full Team meeting

This special meeting is the final negotiation session between the Boulder Valley School District board and the Boulder Valley Education Association (BVEA). The board will discuss and receive information on collective bargaining, with a full team meeting also planned. No specific proposals or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Negotiations final session with BVEA scheduled for April 30, 2026
• Board members may attend the full team meeting alongside the BVSD negotiations team

Regular Meeting

The board will hear the superintendent’s report, public comment, and board communications. Informational presentations include a progress update on the five-year Sustainability Action Plan (Earth Month) and a legislative update. The board will vote on a consent agenda approving personnel actions, meeting minutes, and four donations exceeding $10,000 each, including books for underserved students, construction of a mountain bike trail at Nederland Middle-Senior High School, and cafeteria/outdoor furniture for Southern Hills Middle School.

• Sustainability Action Plan – final-year progress report and development of next plan
• Legislative update on Colorado PK-12 education policy and funding
• Donation from Boulder Bookstore of books valued over $10,000 for 10 underserved schools
• Donation of construction services (High Performance Earthworks and Hero DirtWorks) for a 0.9-mile mountain bike trail at Nederland Middle-Senior High School
• Donation of $64,975 from Southern Hills PTO for cafeteria tables, picnic tables, and woodshop supplies

The Board of Education approved a wide range of consent group items including personnel actions, several donations, and multiple board policies. The Board also approved the adoption of social studies materials for Traverse Middle School and a contract with Spark Energy.

• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions (6-0)
• Approved April 14, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Approved April 21, 2026 minutes (6-0)
• Accepted donations for Instructional Services & Equity, Nederland Middle-Senior High School, and Southern Hills Middle School (6-0)
• Approved Imagine Learning Traverse Middle School Social Studies materials (6-0)
• Approved Spark Energy natural gas contract (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 26-12 regarding real property exchange (6-0)

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a community meeting at Monarch High School to discuss the challenges of declining enrollment. No formal action will be taken; the session is for information and community input.

• Community engagement session focused on declining enrollment in BVSD
• Meeting held at Monarch High School, 329 Campus Drive, Louisville
• No action expected; informational discussion only

Regular Meeting

The Board will receive a spring update on strategic priorities and Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) development. A walking work session will take place at the newly renovated Apex CTE Center, featuring student ambassadors and a tour of expanded programming. The session will conclude with lunch at the BVSD Culinary Center. Other items are procedural, including agenda approval and adjournment.

• Spring update on All Together for All Students strategic priorities
• Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) development for the next two-year cycle
• Walking work session to newly renovated Apex CTE Center with student ambassadors
• Tour of renovated CTE spaces and expanded programming
• Lunch at BVSD Culinary Center

The board approved its meeting agenda by a 6-0 vote. The remainder of the session was informational; members discussed the district’s strategic plan and Unified Improvement Plan but took no action on policies, budgets, or personnel. The meeting adjourned at 12:44 p.m.

• Approved Board agenda (6-0)

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

The Board of Education will attend a community meeting at Broomfield High School to observe discussions on declining enrollment. No official action will be taken during this session.

• Board to observe community engagement session on declining enrollment
• Meeting held at Broomfield High School, 1 Eagle Way
• No official action will be taken

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a community meeting, not a special board meeting, focused on challenges of declining enrollment. No board action will be taken; the session is for information and discussion. Three or more board members may attend and observe.

• Community engagement session on declining enrollment challenges in BVSD

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

The Board of Education is holding a community engagement session focused on addressing declining enrollment in BVSD. No official action will be taken at this meeting.

• Community engagement session on declining enrollment challenges in BVSD

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

This is a community meeting of the BVSD Board of Education featuring an engagement session focused on the challenges of declining enrollment. No action will be taken; it is strictly an informational and discussion session. The meeting includes procedural items (call to order and adjournment).

• Community engagement session on declining enrollment in BVSD

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will discuss the 2026-27 Preliminary Budget and receive an update on community engagement efforts related to declining enrollment. Other agenda items include a legislative update on Colorado PK-12 education policy and funding, and consent agenda items approving personnel actions, meeting minutes, and four donations totaling over $165,000 to Boulder, Centaurus, Foothill, and Mesa schools.

• Discussion of 2026-27 Preliminary Budget (no dollar amount specified)
• Update on Resilient Schools community engagement regarding board decisions on declining enrollment
• Donation of $14,326.93 from German federal government to Boulder High School for German language and culture
• Donation of $111,288.55 from Foothill PTO to Foothill Elementary for classified personnel and supplies
• Donations of $10,000 to Centaurus High School for scholarships and $30,000 to Mesa Elementary for classified personnel

Community Meeting - Resilient Schools Regional Engagement Session

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a community meeting at New Vista High School to discuss declining enrollment. Three or more board members may attend and observe, but no official action will be taken.

• Community engagement session on declining enrollment challenges in BVSD

Special Meeting - BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Working Conditions

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education to observe the BVEA and BVSD Negotiations Subcommittee on Working Conditions. The agenda states that no action will be taken; board members may attend and observe only. The meeting is largely procedural, with adjournment as the only action item.

• Board members may attend and observe BVSD-BVEA negotiations on working conditions
• No board action will be taken during the observation