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Boulder Valley School District public meetings in 2020

50 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 15, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Boulder Valley School Board special meeting canceled

This special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, originally scheduled for December 15, 2020, has been canceled. The agenda included only a notice of a reception for honor roll students, with no action items.

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Tue Dec 15, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

School board holds special audit committee meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting for the District Audit Committee via Google Meet. The agenda includes only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, an information item for the audit committee to meet, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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Tue Dec 8, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD board to review pandemic-driven enrollment drop and school return plan

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will meet virtually to discuss updates on returning students to school, the 2021-22 budget timeline, and a report showing a 5.4% enrollment decline largely due to the pandemic. The board will also consider consent items including personnel actions, meeting minutes, and the 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

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Tue Dec 8, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board to review 2019-20 financial report, hold superintendent mid-year review

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to discuss the 2019-20 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR). The board will also vote to enter executive session for the superintendent's evaluation process and mid-year review. The meeting is open to the public via Google Meet and BV22.

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Thu Dec 3, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

School board to attend CASB annual convention virtually

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, held virtually as part of the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) Annual Convention from December 3-5, 2020. The board will attend the convention, with three or more members potentially participating. The agenda includes only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, information about the convention, and adjournment.

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Tue Dec 1, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board holds planning session to set priorities

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special planning session to discuss board planning and prioritization. The meeting is procedural, with no specific decisions or proposals listed beyond the planning discussion.

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Mon Nov 30, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD board meets with state legislators on 2021 education platform

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Google Meet to discuss public education issues with state legislators whose districts overlap the district. The board will review a draft of its 2021 Legislative Platform, which is attached to the agenda. The meeting is informational, with no formal decisions expected beyond adjournment.

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Wed Nov 18, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

School board holds special meeting for audit committee

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to convene the District Audit Committee. The agenda includes only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, an information item about the audit committee meeting, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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Tue Nov 17, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board to hear New Vista High School bond project update

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, held virtually. The board will convene in executive session to discuss legal issues and advice on contracts and litigation, then reconvene to hear a staff presentation on the status of the New Vista High School bond project. The meeting is primarily informational, with the only action item being the vote to enter executive session.

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Tue Nov 10, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD board to vote on $160K Boulder family-resource contract and $198K curriculum system

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is meeting to vote on a consent agenda that includes contracts, donations, and grants, as well as receiving updates on COVID-19 and legislation. The board will also hold a public hearing for community comments. The most significant items are the approval of a $160,000 intergovernmental agreement with the City of Boulder for Family Resource Schools and a $198,493 contract with Atlas Rubicon West for a curriculum management system.

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Thu Oct 29, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board meets with Broomfield City Council to discuss school reopening and strategic plan

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special virtual meeting on October 29, 2020. The primary agenda item was a discussion with the Broomfield City Council regarding topics of mutual interest. These topics included the reopening of BVSD schools, the district's strategic plan, and district organization. No other actions or decisions were listed on the agenda.

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Mon Oct 19, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD Equity Council community meeting via Zoom, no board action

This is a community meeting of the Boulder Valley School District's Equity Council, held via Zoom. The board of education may attend, but no official action will be taken. The agenda is procedural, providing notice only.

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Wed Oct 14, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD Board may attend Equity Council community meeting via Zoom

This is a community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council, not a formal board meeting. Three or more board members may attend via Zoom, but no official action will be taken. The agenda is informational only.

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Tue Oct 13, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board approves $183,795 contract amendment for Illuminate Education

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on October 13, 2020, to approve a consent agenda including personnel actions, minutes, and two software contracts. The board also adopted a policy revision regarding visitors to schools in a remote learning environment and discussed updates to interscholastic athletic codes and student records policies.

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Wed Oct 7, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD Equity Council holds virtual community meeting; no board action taken

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education scheduled a community meeting for the BVSD Equity Council via Zoom on October 7, 2020. The agenda notes that three or more board members may attend, but explicitly states this is not a special meeting of the Board and no action will be taken.

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Wed Sep 30, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD Board may attend Equity Council community meeting via Zoom

This is a community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council, not a special Board of Education meeting. Three or more Board members may attend via Zoom, but no official action will be taken. The agenda is purely informational and procedural.

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Tue Sep 29, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD board meets with Superior trustees on school reopening

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom to discuss topics of mutual interest with the Town of Superior Board of Trustees. The discussion may cover the reopening of BVSD schools, the district's strategic plan and legislative platform, and district organization. The meeting is informational and includes no formal votes or public hearings.

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Wed Sep 23, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board tours Ryan Elementary to review in-person learning prep

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is visiting Ryan Elementary School to observe preparations for the start of in-person learning for the 2020/21 school year. This is an informational visit, not a special meeting, and no formal action will be taken.

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Tue Sep 22, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD board to hear fall school reopening update, approve $45K donation

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will meet in a hybrid format to receive updates on the Phase 2+ reintroduction plan for fall 2020, the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee's work, and state legislation. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, approval of minutes, acceptance of a $45,000 donation to Boulder High School, and approval of the 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic calendars. Additionally, the board will discuss revisions to Policy KI on visitors to schools and approve the 20-21 District Accountability Committee membership.

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Tue Sep 22, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

School board hears 2020-21 budget update and 2021-22 budget process

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to receive an update on the 2020-21 budget and a presentation on the proposed 2021-22 budget development process and timeline. No votes are scheduled; the items are for information only.

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Wed Sep 16, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD Equity Council community meeting via Zoom, no board action

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a community meeting of the Equity Council via Zoom. This is an informational discussion session, not a special board meeting, and no official action will be taken. Board members may attend.

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Tue Sep 15, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board to discuss SRO/law enforcement data and Phase 2+ learning options

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. The board will hear a presentation on School Resource Officers (SROs) and law enforcement data, facilitated by the Colorado Education Initiative, and will receive an update on innovative learning options for Phase 2+. No formal decisions are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Sep 8, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board to review proposed 2021-22 and 2022-23 school calendars

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting via Zoom to review proposed academic calendars for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. The board will also discuss the district's 2021 legislative platform, considering recommendations from the Superintendent and relevant legislation. The meeting is primarily informational, with no formal votes scheduled beyond the procedural call to order and adjournment.

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Tue Aug 25, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board meets with DAC to set annual study areas

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The main item is an annual worksession with the District Accountability Committee (DAC) Executive Committee to cooperatively determine the areas and issues the committee will study, as required by state law. The meeting is broadcast live on BV22.

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Tue Aug 25, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD board to review enrollment shortfall, back-to-school plan

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will meet via Zoom to discuss the Back Together BVSD plan for the 2020-21 school year, an enrollment update showing a significant shortfall, and a Dreambox math software contract. The board will also consider consent items including personnel actions, a donation to Whittier Elementary, and an out-of-district special education contract.

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Tue Aug 11, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD board to vote on $6.5M Halcyon School construction contract amendment

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, primarily to consider consent agenda items including a $6.5 million amendment for construction at Halcyon School, a $258,592 change order for furniture at Arapahoe Ridge High School, and a $319,872 service agreement with Mental Health Partners. The board will also receive informational presentations on equity efforts, the role of School Resource Officers, and a legislative update.

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Tue Aug 4, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board to hear fall 2020 school reopening health and safety update

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom to receive an update from staff on the reintroduction plan for fall 2020. The update will cover health and safety protocols for students and staff, including the possibility of school care in Phase 3, and is tentative due to changing pandemic conditions.

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Tue Jul 21, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board approves resolution to delay first day of school amid pandemic

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting via Zoom to discuss and act on items related to the fall 2020 school year. The board approved a resolution supporting a delay of the first day of school and received an update on the reintroduction plan, including health protocols. It also approved a consent agenda with personnel items, minutes, and several grants.

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Tue Jun 16, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board of Education holds special planning session

The Board of Education convened a special meeting via Zoom for a board prioritization planning session. The agenda consisted of procedural items and an information-only discussion regarding board planning.

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Tue Jun 16, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board reviews progress on strategic plan initiatives

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom to receive updates on several Phase I Strategic Initiatives from the district's strategic plan, 'All Together for All Students.' Staff will present on initiatives covering scope and sequence, instructional model, culturally responsive practices, multi-tiered systems of support, academic return on investment, and strategic partnerships. The meeting is informational, with no votes scheduled except for adjournment.

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Tue Jun 9, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board to hear update on strategic plan metrics

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The main item is an information update on the development of long-term outcome metrics for the district's strategic plan, including research from the University of Colorado-Boulder. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no action items listed.

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Thu Jun 4, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board holds special meeting to enter executive session

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, held via Zoom. The board voted unanimously to convene in executive session to discuss legal issues and personnel matters, including the Superintendent's evaluation. No other business is on the agenda.

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Tue May 26, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Boulder Valley School District Audit Committee holds special meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education convened a special meeting on May 26, 2020, via Google Meet. The agenda consisted entirely of procedural items, including the call to order, a roll call, and the adjournment. The District Audit Committee met from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM as an informational item. No specific decisions, contracts, or policy changes were listed on the agenda.

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Tue May 26, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD Board reviews 2020-21 budget with flat per-pupil funding scenario

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the proposed 2020-21 budget, which assumes flat per-pupil funding. The agenda included a public hearing where residents could comment on the budget and its priorities, such as minimizing classroom impacts and protecting vulnerable students. The board noted that modifications would be needed to balance the budget as state funding outlooks changed.

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Tue May 19, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board discusses budget outlook and COVID-19 response

The Board of Education held a special meeting to review the current budget outlook. Members discussed potential actions regarding the budget in response to COVID-19.

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Tue May 12, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

School board hears transportation efficiency and equitable school day assessment

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom. The main item is a staff presentation on the Transportation Efficiency & Equitable School Day Assessment, which is for discussion and information only. The meeting also includes procedural roll call and adjournment.

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Tue May 12, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD board approves $285K boiler contract and $470K Centaurus kitchen change order

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business, including a consent agenda with personnel actions, minutes, and several contracts. Notable items include approving a $285,128 boiler replacement at Eldorado PK-8, a $470,171 change order for Centaurus High School kitchen renovation, and a $30,000 donation from Foothill PTO. The board also discusses a legislative update and hears public comments, with a limit of 10 live speakers.

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Tue Mar 10, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board to approve $559K Mesa Elementary change order and $600K fund transfer

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on March 10, 2020, at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO. The agenda includes informational updates on the Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee, the Enterprise Resource Planning system upgrade, and state legislation, followed by a consent agenda with several action items. The most consequential item is a request to approve a $559,324.03 change order to Turner Construction for Mesa Elementary School bond-funded improvements, along with a $600,000 transfer from Program Reserve, bringing the total contract to $7,602,507.50. Other consent items include personnel actions, approval of minutes, cancellation of the March 24 meeting, a temporary construction easement for a baseball field at Emerald Elementary, and a $347,938 grant for an alternative learning program.

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Sat Mar 7, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board attends PARITY Graduation ceremony; no action taken

This is an informational agenda item for a PARITY Graduation ceremony at Community Montessori Elementary School. The Board of Education may attend, but this is not a special meeting and no official action will be taken.

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Fri Mar 6, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

School board tours 2014 bond-funded improvements

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is taking a bus tour of schools that received improvements funded by the 2014 bond. The tour visits Angevine, Centaurus, and Louisville Elementary, starting at the Education Center at 8:30am. This is an informational event, not a decision-making meeting.

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Mon Mar 2, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD board may attend PARITY parent night, no action planned

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a community meeting on March 2, 2020, for a PARITY Parent Night at the BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder. Three or more board members may attend, but this is not a special board meeting and no action will be taken. The agenda contains only this informational item.

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Tue Feb 25, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD board to vote on $7.47M Bear Creek school construction contract

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on February 25, 2020, at 6500 East Arapahoe Road. The board will hear reports on student learning measures, strategic plan metrics, and legislation, and will vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, donations, and several construction contract amendments for bond-funded projects.

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Tue Feb 18, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Boulder Valley school board weighs free home internet for low-income students

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting on February 18, 2020, at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder. The board received an update and recommendation to expand the ConnectME program to provide free home internet to students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch. They also reviewed the district's December 31, 2019, financial statements and the 2019-20 General Operating Fund mid-year analysis to guide 2020-21 budget development.

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Tue Feb 11, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board to discuss timeline for 2021-22 and 2022-23 academic calendars

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. The main item is a work session to outline a proposed timeline and community input process for developing and approving the academic calendars for the 2021-22 and 2022-23 school years. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only roll call and adjournment.

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Tue Feb 11, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

School board holds special audit committee meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting for the District Audit Committee. The agenda includes only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, the audit committee meeting from 3:30-5:00 PM, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

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Tue Jan 28, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board to approve $10.5M Arapahoe Ridge High School construction contract

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on January 28, 2020, at 7:00 PM. The board will consider action items including a revised 2019-20 budget and a consent agenda with a $10.5 million construction contract amendment for Arapahoe Ridge High School. They will also receive informational updates on graduation guidelines, a strategic plan initiative, and legislation. Public comment is available, and the board may enter executive session for legal and negotiation matters.

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Thu Jan 23, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

School board and city council to discuss enrollment, vaping, equity, and more

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with the Boulder City Council for a worksession. They will discuss topics including enrollment trends, transportation, vaping, equity efforts, family engagement, the school resource tax, long-range financial strategies, and the City's Climate Mobilization Action Plan. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no formal decisions listed.

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Tue Jan 21, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Board discusses Sanitas Academy contract, draft financial plan, uniform mill levy

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the Sanitas Academy charter contract, review the 2020-21 Draft Strategic Financial Plan, and consider proposed legislation for a uniform property tax mill levy. The board also convened into executive session for legal and negotiation matters. No final decisions were made on these items.

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Tue Jan 14, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

Boulder Valley school board holds special meeting, enters executive session

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting on January 14, 2020, at 6500 East Arapahoe Road. The board voted unanimously to convene into executive session to discuss real estate and legal issues, then reconvened for its regular meeting. The agenda contained no other public business.

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Tue Jan 14, 2020

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

BVSD board to approve donations, legislative platform at Jan. 14 meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on Jan. 14, 2020, at 6:00 PM at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder. The agenda includes procedural items, a superintendent's report, a District Accountability Committee report on budget priorities, public participation, and a consent agenda with personnel actions, minutes approval, the 2020 Legislative Platform, and multiple school donations. The board will also receive updates on Career and Technical Education (CTE) and state legislation.

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