Boulder Valley School District public meetings in 2021

Special Meeting

This special meeting is primarily procedural: the board will convene, vote to enter executive session to discuss legal issues and the superintendent’s evaluation process, then adjourn. No public decisions or substantive votes are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss legal advice on litigation and personnel matters including superintendent mid-year review

The Board of Education convened a special meeting to discuss legal issues, advice, and personnel matters in executive session. No public decisions or policy changes were recorded.

• Approved motion to convene in executive session for legal and personnel matters (unanimous)

Regular Meeting

The board will hear information on the 2022-23 budget development process, including state economic outlook and BVSD budget projections. Enrollment data shows a decline of 279 students overall (1%), with middle school enrollment dropping 4.3%. A legislative update will also be presented. No voting items are scheduled beyond approval of the agenda.

• Discussion of 2022-23 budget development timeline and state economic outlook
• Enrollment update: total K-12 enrollment down 279 (1%) to 28,087; middle school down 4.3%
• Kindergarten enrollment rebounded 13.5% but remains second lowest in decades
• Legislative update on state education issues
• Public participation via Zoom with two-minute speaking limit

The Board of Education adopted a new policy regarding the use, storage, and dissemination of criminal history record information. The Board also approved a large consent grouping of personnel actions, grants, and construction closeouts.

• Adopted Board Policy GBI (Criminal History Record Information) (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions list (7-0)
• Approved certification of mill levies (7-0)
• Approved two CDE grants for College and Career Connections (7-0)
• Approved construction project closeouts for Justice High School, Halcyon School, and University Hill Elementary (7-0)
• Approved donations for Centennial Middle, Eisenhower Elementary, and Manhattan Middle schools (7-0)
• Approved consulting contracts for driver's education and Kidz To Pros (7-0)
• Cancelled Board meetings for December 21 and 28, 2021 (7-0)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to convene an executive session to discuss legal issues and litigation advice, as well as personnel matters including the Superintendent's evaluation and mid-year review. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• Executive session for legal issues and litigation advice (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b))
• Executive session for personnel matters including Superintendent's evaluation and mid-year review (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f))
• Meeting held at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO
• Livestream available on BV22

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is meeting to receive information on the 2022-23 budget development process and state economic outlook, as well as an update on enrollment trends showing a decline of 279 students. The board will also hear a legislative update and take action on consent items including personnel changes, meeting minutes, and donations.

• 2022-23 budget development process and outlook presented
• Enrollment down 279 students (-1%) to 28,087 as of Oct 1, 2021
• Middle school enrollment down 255 students (-4.3%)
• Acceptance of $55,292.50 donation to Centennial Middle School
• Acceptance of $10,000 donation to Centennial Middle School

Special Meeting - Meeting with Legislators

The Board of Education will hold a discussion with state legislators from districts within the school district's boundaries regarding public education issues. The board will also review the draft 2022 legislative platform. No formal votes are scheduled; this is an informational and discussion session.

• Discussion with state legislators on public education issues
• Review of draft 2022 BVSD Legislative Platform
• Meeting held at 7:30am with virtual option via Google Meet

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss the district's state and its 2022 legislative platform with attending state representatives and senators. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting on December 8, 2021, to discuss public education issues with state legislators whose districts overlap with the school district. The agenda included reviewing the draft 2022 BVSD Legislative Platform. No votes or binding decisions were recorded in the provided text.

• Discussion with state legislators regarding public education issues
• Review of the draft 2022 BVSD Legislative Platform

Special Meeting - CASB Annual Convention

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to note attendance at the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) annual convention. The agenda included a call to order, an information item stating that three or more board members may attend the convention at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs from Dec 2‑4 2021, and an adjournment. No formal decisions or actions were taken at this meeting.

• Board members to attend CASB Annual Convention, Dec 2‑4 2021, Broadmoor Resort, Colorado Springs

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special meeting for the Board of Education to attend the Colorado Association of School Boards annual convention. The event takes place from December 2 to December 4, 2021, at the Broadmoor Resort in Colorado Springs.

• Attendance of three or more Board members at the CASB Annual Convention

Special Meeting

The school board will certify the November 2, 2021 election results for Director Districts B, E, and F. Following certification, newly elected board members will take the oath of office and be seated. The board will also elect a president and vice president, and appoint a treasurer and secretary. Additionally, the board will approve a resolution authorizing the use of the treasurer's facsimile signature and sign confidentiality affidavits.

• Certify election results for Director Districts B, E, and F
• Administer oath of office to elected board members and seat them
• Elect board president and vice president by secret ballot
• Appoint treasurer, assistant treasurer, secretary, and assistant secretary
• Approve Resolution 21-34 authorizing use of treasurer's facsimile signature

The Board of Education certified the November 2, 2021, election results for Director Districts B, E, and F. New board members were sworn in and seated, and the Board elected its officers for the upcoming term.

• Certified November 2, 2021, election results for Director Districts B, E and F (6-0)
• Approved Kathy Gebhardt as President (unanimous)
• Approved Lisa Sweeney-Miran as Vice President (unanimous)
• Approved Nicole Rajpal as Treasurer (7-0)
• Appointed Laura Shafer as Secretary, Chris Buchholtz as Assistant Secretary, and Bill Sutter as Assistant Treasurer (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-34 authorizing the use of the Treasurer's facsimile signature (7-0)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting to certify the November 2, 2021, election results for Director Districts B, E, and F, and to transition board leadership. The board voted to certify the results, administered the oath of office to elected members, seated new members, and elected officers including a President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary. The board also approved a resolution authorizing the use of the Treasurer's facsimile signature and signed confidentiality affidavits for executive sessions.

• Certified November 2, 2021, election results for Director Districts B, E, and F
• Oath of office administered to elected board members by Judge Ingrid Bakke
• Elected board officers: President, Vice President, Treasurer, and Secretary
• Approved Resolution 21-34 authorizing use of Treasurer's facsimile signature
• Reception honoring Tina Marquis and Donna Miers for dedicated service

Transportation Center Visit

Board members may attend a visit by Governor Polis to BVSD's Boulder Transportation Center on Nov 10, 2021. The governor will tour a new electric bus and ride in it. This is a media event; no board action will be taken.

• Governor Polis visit to Boulder Transportation Center (1951 63rd St) from 2:00-2:35 p.m.
• Tour and ride of new electric bus
• Governor to promote budget request for statewide electric bus funding
• Media event with no board decisions

School Visit

The Boulder Valley Board of Education is visiting High Peaks Elementary for a Blue Ribbon assembly to celebrate the school's recognition by the U.S. Department of Education. The event includes a plaque reveal, staff appreciation, and gifts for students. No board action will be taken.

• Blue Ribbon Assembly at High Peaks Elementary, 3995 E. Aurora Avenue, featuring a new plaque from the U.S. Department of Education

Community Meeting - Equity council meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Equity Council is holding a community meeting via Zoom on November 10, 2021. Three or more Board of Education members may attend, but this is not a special meeting and no action will be taken. The agenda consists solely of a notice about the meeting.

• Notice of Community Meeting for the BVSD Equity Council

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a community meeting of the Boulder Valley School District's Equity Council, held via Zoom. It is not a special board meeting, and no formal action will be taken. Board members may attend, but the agenda is informational only.

• Community meeting of BVSD Equity Council
• Held via Zoom at 6:00 PM on November 10, 2021
• No action will be taken; informational only

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is visiting the Boulder Transportation Center for a media event where Governor Polis will see the district's new electric bus and take a ride. The visit supports the governor's budget request for funding electric buses for school districts statewide. No board action will be taken; it is an informational visit.

• Visit to Boulder Transportation Center at 1951 63rd St, Boulder, CO
• Governor Polis to tour new electric bus from 2:00-2:35 p.m.
• Media event supporting governor's budget request for electric buses

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Board of Education is visiting High Peaks Elementary School for a Blue Ribbon Assembly, where the school will display its new U.S. Department of Education plaque and celebrate staff and students. This is an informational and recognition event, not a special meeting, and no official action will be taken.

• Blue Ribbon Ceremony at High Peaks Elementary, 3995 E. Aurora Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303, at 2:00 PM
• School received a plaque from the U.S. Department of Education
• Event includes staff celebration and gift of Blue Bell ice cream to each student
• Three or more Board members may attend; no action will be taken

Regular Meeting

The Board of Education will receive an informational update on the Mill Levy Correction, a state-mandated adjustment to collect previously undercollected local property taxes for education, effective from December 2021. The board will also vote on a consent agenda including personnel actions, donations, and a contract for athletic trainers. Reports from the superintendent and on strategic partnerships are also scheduled.

• Mill Levy Correction update – legislative directive to fix undercollection of local property taxes for education, starting with 2021 certification
• Acceptance of $100,000 donation from James Barlett to Boulder High School for the RV12 airplane build project
• Acceptance of $35,500 donation from Bear Creek PTO to Bear Creek Elementary for personnel and classroom/playground items
• Approval of $383,955.09 contract between BVSD and Boulder Community Health for 6 athletic trainers for 2021-22
• Cancellation of the November 23, 2021 regular meeting due to Thanksgiving holiday

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of items including personnel actions, school donations, and construction closeouts. The Board also authorized a fiber optic cable replacement project for Nederland schools and a contract change order for ERP implementation.

• Approved personnel actions (6-0)
• Approved minutes from Oct 26, 2021 special and regular meetings (6-0)
• Accepted donations for Bear Creek Elementary and Boulder High School (6-0)
• Approved BVSD/Boulder Community Health Athletic Trainer Contract 2021-22 (6-0)
• Cancelled November 23, 2021 regular meeting (6-0)
• Authorized final acceptance of Boulder High School Recht Field House renovations (6-0)
• Authorized final acceptance of Nederland Middle-Senior High School roofing project (6-0)
• Approved fiber optic cable replacement contract for Nederland schools (6-0)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a superintendent's report, and information items on strategic partnerships, the mill levy correction, and legislative updates. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, donations, contracts, and project closeouts.

• Approve $383,955.09 contract with Boulder Community Health for 6 athletic trainers (2021-22)
• Accept $100,000 donation from James Barlett to Boulder High School for RV12 airplane build project
• Accept $35,500 donation from Bear Creek PTO to Bear Creek Elementary School
• Authorize final acceptance of Boulder High School Recht Field House renovation, total $2,640,650
• Authorize final acceptance of Nederland Middle-Senior High School roofing project, total $602,898

School Visit

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will conduct a school visit at Foothill Elementary School, 1001 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder, CO, at 2:30 PM on November 1, 2021. The agenda notes that three or more board members may attend. No special meeting is called and no action will be taken during this visit.

• School visit to Foothill Elementary School, 1001 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a school visit to Foothill Elementary School. This is an informational visit, not a special meeting, and no official action will be taken.

• School visit to Foothill Elementary School, 1001 Hawthorn Ave, Boulder, CO 80304

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Board of Education is providing notice of a community meeting for the BVSD Equity Council via Zoom. This is an informational session and not a special meeting of the Board of Education.

• Equity Council community meeting via Zoom at 6:00 PM

Community Meeting - Equity council meeting

This is a community meeting of the Boulder Valley School District's Equity Council held via Zoom. No action will be taken; it is a discussion and information session only.

• Notice of community meeting for BVSD Equity Council

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special meeting for a worksession with the Louisville City Council. The discussion will cover an enrollment update, the district's strategic plan, legislative platform, and district organization. No formal decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for information and discussion.

• Worksession with Louisville City Council to discuss enrollment update, strategic plan, legislative platform, and district organization

The Board of Education conducted a worksession with Louisville City Council members and staff. Superintendent Anderson provided updates on the Return to Learn, Strategic Plan, district staff organization, the legislative platform, and enrollment. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Regular Meeting

The board will hear updates on culturally responsive disciplinary planning (Resolution 20-33) and state legislation affecting PK-12 education. It will consider revisions to open enrollment policy JECC-R and approve consent items including personnel actions, meeting minutes, and donations totaling $83,682 from three school PTOs.

• Update on Culturally Responsive Disciplinary Planning and Board Resolution 20-33
• Revisions to Board Policy Regulation JECC-R (Open Enrollment Procedures & Information)
• Legislative update on Colorado PK-12 public education policy and funding
• Approval of $19,000 donation from Douglass Elementary PTO for classified personnel
• Approval of $39,682 donation from Louisville Elementary PTO for classified personnel

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of items including the purchase of five electric passenger buses and a contract for occupational therapy services. The Board also accepted donations for three schools and approved a bullying prevention grant from the Colorado Department of Education.

• Approved purchase of 5 new Type C Electric Passenger School Buses (6-0)
• Approved contract with ProCare Therapy, LLC for occupational therapy services (6-0)
• Approved Colorado Department of Education grant for Bullying Prevention and Education (6-0)
• Accepted donations for Douglass Elementary, Louisville Elementary, and Southern Hills Middle School (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions list (6-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from October 12 and October 19 (6-0)
• Approved meeting agenda (6-0)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including a $1.9 million purchase of five electric school buses, approval of donations, and updates on disciplinary planning and legislation. The board will also hear public comments and receive reports from the superintendent and board members.

• Purchase of 5 electric Type C school buses for $1,898,095, funded by a $1,648,016 RAQC grant and $298,080 from BVSD Capital Reserve
• Acceptance of $19,000 donation from Douglass Elementary PTO for classified personnel hours
• Acceptance of $39,682 donation from Louisville Elementary PTO for classified personnel hours
• Acceptance of $25,000 donation from Southern Hills Middle School PTO for teacher grants
• Contract amendment with ProCare Therapy, LLC for $50,112 to cover occupational therapy staffing gaps

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting, the main item being a worksession with the Louisville City Council. They will discuss topics of mutual interest, including an enrollment update, BVSD's strategic plan, the legislative platform, and District organization. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with roll call and adjournment.

• Worksession with Louisville City Council
• Discussion topics: enrollment update, strategic plan, legislative platform, District organization

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with informational presentations on two topics: a community schools model for wrap-around supports, and an update on the Strategic Plan and Instructional Infrastructure. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists of these presentations followed by adjournment.

• Presentation on 'Wrap Around Supports Through a Community School Model'
• Update on Strategic Plan and Instructional Infrastructure
• Meeting livestreamed on BV22

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a special meeting to receive two informational presentations: a Community Schools model for wrap-around supports and an update on the Strategic Plan and Instructional Infrastructure. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Community Schools Presentation on 'Wrap Around Supports Through a Community School Model'
• Strategic Plan and Instructional Infrastructure update from staff
• Special meeting with only informational items and adjournment

The Board held a special meeting to receive presentations on the community school model and the implementation of instructional infrastructure. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the meeting.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is providing notice of a community meeting for the Equity Council via Zoom. This is an informational session and not a special meeting of the Board of Education.

• Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting via Zoom at 6:00 PM

Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Equity Council will meet via Zoom on Oct. 13, 2021 at 6:00 PM. Three or more Board of Education members may attend. The meeting is for discussion and information only; no official action will be taken.

• Zoom community meeting for Equity Council – informational only
• Three or more Board of Education members may attend

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board will open the meeting, hear a presentation by Directors Tammy Lawrence and Katie Romero on social emotional and mental health supports for students, and then adjourn. No decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Call meeting to order and roll call (procedural)
• Presentation on social emotional/mental health supports by Directors of Student Support Services
• Adjournment

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive an update on social-emotional and mental health supports for students. No substantive policy or financial decisions were made during the session.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting on October 12, 2021, at 6500 East Arapahoe Road. The board will receive reports from the superintendent and on strategic plan metrics, hear public comment, and vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, minutes, a $10,000 donation, and several contracts. Notable consent items include Colorado Preschool Program agency agreements totaling $428,490, a $101,616 agreement with Mental Health Partners for Halcyon services, and out-of-district special education placement contracts totaling $367,650.64.

• Approve Colorado Preschool Program agency agreements totaling $428,490 for five providers (Boulder County Head Start, Family Learning Center, Louisville Preschool, New Horizons Cooperative Preschool)
• Approve $101,616 MOU with Mental Health Partners for therapeutic services at Halcyon School for up to 32 students
• Approve out-of-district placement contracts: Joshua School-Boulder up to $161,288.40 and Laradon up to $196,362.24 for special education students
• Accept $10,000 donation from University Hill PTA to University Hill Elementary for classroom supplies
• Receive presentation on strategic plan metrics and revisions to Board Policy Exhibit AC-E1 (Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Notice)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting with a single informational item: a presentation by Directors of Student Support Services on social emotional and mental health supports for students. The meeting is procedural and includes roll call and adjournment.

• Presentation on mental health supports by Tammy Lawrence and Katie Romero
• Special meeting at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO
• Livestream available via BV22

Regular Meeting

The board approved a consent agenda including personnel items, minutes, a $10,000 donation, Colorado Preschool Program agency agreements totaling $428,490, and a $101,616 MOU with Mental Health Partners for Halcyon school services. The board also received information items on strategic plan metrics, revisions to the nondiscrimination policy, and a legislative update. Public comment was heard via Zoom.

• Approved Colorado Preschool Program agency agreements for $428,490 with Boulder County Head Start, Family Learning Center, Louisville Preschool, and New Horizons Cooperative Preschool
• Approved a $101,616 MOU with Mental Health Partners for therapeutic services at Halcyon School for up to 32 students
• Accepted a $10,000 donation from University Hill PTA for teacher classroom supplies
• Received a presentation on strategic plan metrics
• Notified of revisions to Board Policy Exhibit AC-E1 (Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Notice) reflecting a new Equity Counsel/Title IX Coordinator

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of items including personnel actions, agency agreements for the Colorado Preschool Program, and out-of-district placement contracts. The board also accepted a donation for University Hill Elementary and approved an expenditure for Mental Health Partners for Halcyon Services.

• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2021 Special Meeting (7-0)
• Approved minutes from September 28, 2021 Regular Meeting (7-0)
• Approved donation for University Hill Elementary (7-0)
• Approved Colorado Preschool Program Agency Agreements (7-0)
• Approved expenditure for Mental Health Partners For Halcyon Services (7-0)
• Approved out of district placement agreements (7-0)
• Approved board agenda (6-0, Donna Miers not present at vote)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a school/program visit to the ALPS Program at the Education Center/Arapahoe Ridge campus. This is an informational visit, not a special meeting, and no official action will be taken.

• School visit to ALPS Program, Portable 3, Education Center/Arapahoe Ridge campus, 6500 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO
• Visit scheduled for October 7, 2021 at 1:45 AM
• No action to be taken during the visit

School Visit - ALPS Program

This is a school/program visit by three or more board members to the ALPS Program at the Education Center/Arapahoe Ridge campus. The agenda explicitly states this is not a special meeting and no action will be taken.

• Visit to ALPS Program, Portable 3, 6500 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO

Community Meeting - Great Ed Luncheon

This is a notice that three or more members of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education may attend a luncheon hosted by Great Ed Colorado at the Denver Botanical Gardens. It is not a special meeting and no formal action will be taken.

• Notice of Community Meeting: Board members may attend Great Ed luncheon at Denver Botanical Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a community meeting notice, not a formal board meeting. Three or more board members may attend a luncheon hosted by Great Ed Colorado at the Denver Botanical Gardens. No official action will be taken.

• Community meeting at Denver Botanical Gardens, 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
• Luncheon hosted by Great Ed Colorado
• No action to be taken by the Board

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting primarily to convene an executive session under state law to discuss security arrangements. No regular business will occur until after the session. The board voted unanimously to enter the closed session.

• Executive session to discuss security arrangements under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(d)
• Meeting begins at 5:00 p.m. with roll call, then executive session, reconvening at 6:00 p.m.
• Motion to convene in executive session passed unanimously (6-0)

The Board of Education convened a special meeting to discuss security arrangements in executive session. No public votes or policy decisions were recorded outside of the motion to enter the executive session.

• Approved motion to convene in executive session to discuss security arrangements (6-0)

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education holds a regular meeting on September 28, 2021. They will receive reports on COVID-19 in the community, the Building for Student Success Program, and the budget impact of a potential special election. The board also considers consent items including a $55,000 donation from Bear Creek PTO and a $39,750 Boulder County grant for a local food sourcing pilot.

• COVID-19 update from superintendent and public health officials
• Building for Student Success Program progress report
• Special election budget impact discussion
• Acceptance of $55,000 donation from Bear Creek PTO to increase classified personnel hours
• Approval of $39,750 Boulder County grant for local food sourcing pilot with farms

The Board passed a resolution opposing Proposition 119, which would divert public school funds to a new governing board for parent-funded tutoring reimbursements. The Board also approved several grants, personnel actions, and the District Accountability Committee membership.

• Passed Resolution 21-32 opposing Proposition 119 (6-0)
• Approved 21-22 District Accountability Committee Membership (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions (6-0)
• Approved minutes from September 14 and September 21, 2021 (6-0)
• Approved donation for Bear Creek Elementary (6-0)
• Approved Local Food Sourcing Pilot grant from Boulder County (6-0)
• Approved Substance Use Prevention grant from City of Boulder (6-0)
• Approved ARP ESSER III COVID Relief grant from Colorado Department of Education (6-0)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Board of Education reviewed updates on the Building for Student Success program, legislative changes, and the budget impact of a special election. The Board also approved various personnel actions and several grant agreements.

• Approved $13,981,357 ESSER III federal grant for COVID-19 relief and academic catch-up
• Approved $209,050 City of Boulder grant for substance use prevention programs
• Approved $39,750 Boulder County grant for a local food sourcing pilot program
• Accepted a $55,000 donation from Bear Creek Elementary PTO to Bear Creek Elementary School
• Received updates on the Building for Student Success program and special election budget impacts

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. The board will vote to enter an executive session to discuss security arrangements, as permitted by state law, then reconvene for regular business.

• Executive session to discuss security arrangements (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(d))
• Roll call and vote to convene executive session
• Reconvene at 6:00 p.m. in the Board Room for regular agenda

School Visit - Open House and Reception

Three or more board members may attend an open house and reception at Justice High School, 805 Excalibur St, Lafayette, at 5:30 p.m. on September 22, 2021, to celebrate completion of the renovation project. This is not a special meeting and no decisions will be made.

• No actionable items; ceremonial event only.

Special Meeting

The Board will hold a special meeting to discuss the district's 2022 legislative platform and receive an update on the 2021-22 budget and the 2022-23 budget development process. No votes are scheduled.

• Legislative session planning discussion for 2022 platform
• 2021-22 Budget Update and 2022-23 Budget Development Process presentation

The Board of Education conducted a special meeting focused on information sharing. No substantive policy decisions or votes were recorded; the session consisted of discussions regarding the 2022 Legislative Platform and budget processes.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss the district's 2022 legislative platform, including recommendations from the Superintendent, and to receive an update on the 2021-22 budget and the process for developing the 2022-23 budget. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no formal votes scheduled.

• Discussion of 2022 legislative platform recommendations
• 2021-22 budget status update
• 2022-23 budget development process presentation

School Visit - Reception

Three or more board members may attend a reception at Boulder High School's Recht Fieldhouse on Sept. 17, 2021, to celebrate the completion of the renovation project. The event coincides with Homecoming, and comments will be made at 5:45 p.m. before the game. This is not a formal meeting, and no action will be taken.

• Reception at Recht Fieldhouse, 1604 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, 5:00 PM on Sept. 17, 2021
• Renovation project completion celebrated in conjunction with Homecoming
• Comments at 5:45 p.m. in the stadium before the game

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a school visit and reception, not a formal board meeting. Three or more board members may attend a reception celebrating the completion of the Recht Fieldhouse renovation project at Boulder High School. No official action will be taken.

• Reception for Recht Fieldhouse renovation completion at Boulder High School, 1604 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder CO
• Event coincides with Homecoming to allow alumni to see the updated building
• Comments about the project at 5:45 p.m. in the stadium before the game

Regular Meeting

The Board will consider approving an intergovernmental service agreement with the City of Boulder for Family Resource Schools at five elementary schools, at a cost of $160,000. They will also receive information on student learning measures, state test data, and the updated Sustainability Action Plan. A $50,430 donation to Creekside Elementary is on the consent agenda.

• Approve $160,000 intergovernmental agreement with City of Boulder for Family Resource Schools at Columbine, Creekside, Crest View, University Hill, and Whittier elementary schools.
• Accept $50,430 donation from Creekside Parent Organization to Creekside Elementary.
• Receive presentation on spring 2021 state test results.
• Review updated Sustainability Action Plan for next 5 years.
• Approve personnel actions (licensed, classified, administrative).

The Board of Education approved a purchase and subscription agreement with Raptor Technologies for criminal and background checks of volunteers and visitors. The Board also approved a series of consent items including personnel actions, software renewals, and a city intergovernmental agreement.

• Approved Raptor Technologies Purchase and Subscription Services Agreement (6-0)
• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved Family Resource Schools Intergovernmental Service Agreement with City of Boulder (7-0)
• Approved Newsela contract renewal for grades 3-12 (7-0)
• Approved FY22 School Messenger (Intrado) renewal (7-0)
• Approved BEST Air Quality Improvement grant from Colorado Department of Education (7-0)
• Approved donation to Creekside Elementary (7-0)
• Approved minutes from August 24 and August 31 meetings (7-0)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting with public participation. The board will receive presentations on student learning measures, spring 2021 state test results, and the updated Sustainability Action Plan. It will also consider consent agenda items including personnel actions, donations, and several contracts.

• Approve $50,430 donation from Creekside Parent Organization to Creekside Elementary
• Approve $160,000 Family Resource Schools contract with City of Boulder
• Approve $174,139 Newsela contract renewal for grades 3-12
• Approve $167,296.25 School Messenger (Intrado) renewal
• Approve $308,008 BEST Air Quality Improvement grant from Colorado Department of Education

Special Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting solely for a ballot lottery to determine candidate placement on the November 2, 2021 election. The designated election official will conduct the drawing, and no other business will be discussed or acted upon.

• Ballot lottery for candidate placement on Nov. 2, 2021 election

The Board of Education held a special meeting to determine the order of candidates on the ballot via a random lottery. The results established the listing order for Districts B, E, and F.

• Determined ballot order for District B: Nicole Rajpal, William Hamilton, Gala W. Orba
• Determined ballot order for District E: Beth Niznik, Deann E. Bucher, Kara Awaitha Frost
• Determined ballot order for District F: Kitty Sargent

School Visit - Ribbon Cutting and Reception

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education may attend a ribbon cutting and reception to celebrate the completion of the Halcyon School project at 3100 Bucknell Ct. This is not a special meeting, and no official action will be taken.

• Ribbon cutting ceremony and reception for Halcyon School project at 5:30 PM on August 31, 2021

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is scheduled to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception at the newly completed Halcyon School. This event is classified as an informational school visit, and no official board action will be taken.

• Ribbon cutting ceremony at Halcyon School, 3100 Bucknell Ct, Boulder, CO 80305
• Reception scheduled for 5:30 PM on August 31, 2021

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting on August 31, 2021, solely to conduct a procedural ballot lottery. The Designated Election Official drew candidate names to determine their placement on the November 2, 2021 ballot. No other business was discussed or decided.

• Ballot lottery conducted to determine candidate placement for the November 2, 2021 election

Regular Meeting

The Board will receive a back-to-school update on the 'Back Together BVSD' reintroduction plan for the 2021-22 school year. They will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a $275,000 contract amendment with Insight Global for COVID-19 testers and a nurse, a $141,078.60 renewal of the Schoology learning management system, and a $24,000 donation for Crestview Elementary. Public comment is available via Zoom with prior registration.

• Back to School Update on 'Back Together BVSD' plan
• Approval of $275,000 contract amendment to Insight Global for COVID-19 testers and nurse (federal ESSER funds)
• Approval of $141,078.60 FY22 Schoology (PowerSchool) renewal for grades 4-12
• Acceptance of $24,000 donation from Reach Out Crest View to Crestview Elementary
• License Agreement with East Boulder Ditch Company for Sombrero Marsh fence relocation

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education met to discuss back-to-school updates and legislative changes. The Board approved several consent agenda items including personnel actions, software renewals, and a donation to Crestview Elementary.

• Approved $275,000 contract amendment to Insight Global, LLC for COVID-19 testers and a nurse
• Approved $141,078.60 renewal for Schoology (PowerSchool) LMS software
• Accepted a $24,000 donation from Reach Out Crest View for Crestview Elementary School
• Adopted Board Policy DID regarding property accounting and asset thresholds
• Approved license agreement with East Boulder Ditch Company for Sombrero Marsh fence relocation

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting for an annual worksession with the District Accountability Committee (DAC) Executive Committee. The session is intended to cooperatively determine areas and issues for the committee to study.

• Annual BOE/DAC Worksession

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education for an annual worksession with the District Accountability Committee (DAC) Executive Committee. The meeting fulfills a state requirement (CRS 22-11-302) for the board and DAC to cooperatively determine areas and issues for the committee to study. No votes or formal actions are scheduled.

• Annual BOE/DAC Worksession to discuss areas and issues for the DAC to study

Reception/Event

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will have three or more members attend the Impact on Education Gala "Together We Climb" dinner and silent auction. The event is at the Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Avenue, Boulder, CO, at 5:00 pm. No board action will be taken at this meeting.

• Attend Impact on Education Gala dinner and silent auction at Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Avenue, Boulder, CO, 5:00 pm

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Board of Education provided notice regarding an upcoming reception/event. Three or more board members may attend the Impact on Education Gala & "Together We Climb" dinner and silent auction.

• Impact on Education Gala & 'Together We Climb' dinner and silent auction at Boulder Jewish Community Center

Special Meeting - Planning Session

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special planning session on August 17, 2021. The board first voted unanimously to convene an executive session to discuss legal issues, then moved to a planning and prioritization discussion. No other substantive decisions or public hearings were on the agenda.

• Board voted 5-0 to enter executive session for legal advice
• Board held a planning session to discuss priorities
• Meeting included only procedural items and discussion

The Board of Education met to review priorities for Fall 2021 and proposed priorities for Spring 2022. The session included a discussion led by a facilitator to prioritize topics for the annual plan.

• Approved motion to convene in executive session to discuss legal issues and advice (5-0)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education convened a special meeting on August 17, 2021, primarily for a planning session. The Board voted unanimously to enter an executive session to discuss legal issues and advice under C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b). Following the closed session, the Board reconvened to hold a general planning and prioritization session before adjourning.

• Vote to convene into Executive Session to discuss legal issues and advice
• Board planning and prioritization session

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board will approve the meeting agenda and a series of consent items, including past meeting minutes. It will consider a second amendment to the design‑build contract with Adolfson & Peterson Construction to add air‑conditioning at New Vista High School for $587,265. The Board will also approve a $701,847 agreement with VFA, Inc. for facility assessment services and a $10,000 donation to Bear Creek Elementary.

• Approve meeting agenda (procedural)
• Second amendment to design‑build contract for air‑conditioning at New Vista High School – $587,265
• Approve agreement with VFA, Inc. for facility assessment services – $701,847
• Accept $10,000 donation from Bear Creek PTO for Bear Creek Elementary
• Approve minutes from July 20, June 8 (special and regular meetings)

The Board of Education approved revisions to the student dress policy and retired several job description policies. The Board also approved a series of consent items including facility assessment services, architectural design for New Vista High School, and grants for electric buses and homeless youth services.

• Approved revisions to Board Policy JRDC regarding Student Dress (6-0)
• Retired policies GCAA-R, GCAB-R, and GCAC-R regarding Job Descriptions (6-0)
• Approved agreement with VFA, Inc. for Facility Assessment Services (6-0)
• Approved MOA contract for New Vista High School architectural and engineering services (6-0)
• Approved Fifth Amendment to ConnectME Agreement for increased internet speeds (6-0)
• Approved grants for Electric Buses and American Recovery Act Homeless Children and Youth (6-0)
• Appointed Kitty Sargent as voting delegate to CASB's Delegate Assembly (6-0)
• Approved donation for Bear Creek Elementary (6-0)

Lunch with District Leadership Team

This is an informational luncheon at the BVSD Education Center where three or more board members may gather with the District Leadership Team. No official action or decisions will be taken during this event.

• Informational gathering only — no votes or resolutions
• Luncheon at 6500 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a notice of a luncheon between the Board of Education and the District Leadership Team at the BVSD Education Center. It is not a special meeting, and no official action will be taken. The agenda is purely informational and procedural.

• Luncheon at BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO
• No action to be taken at this event

Special Meeting

The Board of Education held a special meeting to formally announce the district's participation in the November 2, 2021 coordinated election for director districts B, E, and F. The board approved Resolution 21-31, which also appoints the designated election official. The motion passed unanimously.

• Approval of Resolution 21-31 to participate in the Nov. 2, 2021 coordinated election for director districts B, E, and F
• Directors for districts B, E, and F will serve four-year terms
• Unanimous vote: Garcia, Gebhardt, Miers, Sargent, Sweeney-Miran

The Board of Education met for a special session to determine the district's participation in the upcoming coordinated election. The board voted unanimously to participate in the election scheduled for November 2, 2021.

• Approved intent to participate in the Coordinated Election on November 2, 2021 (5-0)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a brief special meeting to formally announce the district's participation in the November 2, 2021 coordinated election. The board approved a resolution to elect directors for districts B, E, and F, each serving four-year terms, and appointed the district's designated election official.

• Resolution 21-31: Official notice of intent to participate in the Nov. 2, 2021 coordinated election
• Election for director districts B, E, and F, each with a four-year term
• Appointment of the school district's designated election official
• Motion passed unanimously (5 yes votes)

Youth Equity Council Reception

Three or more Board of Education members may attend a reception celebrating the BVSD Youth Equity Council at Coal Creek Elementary School. This is not a special meeting and no action will be taken.

• Reception at Coal Creek Elementary School, 801 W Tamarisk St, Louisville, CO

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a notice that three or more Boulder Valley School District Board of Education members may attend a reception celebrating the Youth Equity Council at Coal Creek Elementary School. It is not a special board meeting, and no official action will be taken.

• Reception for BVSD Youth Equity Council at Coal Creek Elementary School, 801 W Tamarisk St, Louisville, CO
• Scheduled for June 17, 2021 at 2:00 PM
• No board action will be taken at this event

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting for the District Audit Committee. The agenda is limited to convening the meeting, holding the audit committee session, and adjourning, with no substantive items listed for public action.

• Special meeting of the Board of Education
• District Audit Committee meeting scheduled from 10:30am-11:30am
• Meeting held at BVSD Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder CO

Special Meeting - District Audit Committee Meeting

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting for the District Audit Committee. The committee will meet from 10:30am to 11:30am. No specific agenda items or actions are listed beyond procedural items.

• District Audit Committee meeting (10:30-11:30am) — no specific business listed

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will meet in special session to receive an update from the Equity Council, including recommendations on holidays, cultural celebrations, and curriculum. The Youth Equity Council will also be introduced. The meeting is otherwise procedural.

• Equity Council update with recommendations on holidays, cultural celebrations, and curriculum

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive a presentation from the Youth Equity Council. The council presented recommendations regarding cultural celebrations, holidays, and culturally responsive instruction and curriculum. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Regular Meeting

At the June 8, 2021 regular meeting the Boulder Valley School District Board will approve the agenda and adopt several consent items, including personnel actions, minutes from May 25, 2021 meetings, an additional food‑services budget appropriation, and participation in a $75 million state interest‑free loan program for the 2021‑22 fiscal year. The Board will also review policy revisions, a charter renewal contract for Horizons K‑8, a superintendent report, a legislative update, and public comments.

• Approve participation in State Interest Free Loan Program, authorizing up to $75,000,000 borrowing for 2021‑22
• Approve additional budget appropriation for the Food Services Fund for FY 2020‑21
• Approve renewal contract for Horizons K‑8 charter school
• Approve personnel actions (appointments, resignations, leaves, retirements, terminations) under consent agenda
• Approve minutes from the May 25, 2021 special and regular board meetings

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items, including the superintendent's contract and evaluation for 2021-2022. The board also authorized several state and federal grants and a one-time COVID pandemic stipend for employees.

• Approved Superintendent's contract and evaluation for 2021-2022 (7-0)
• Approved one-time COVID pandemic stipend for current employees (7-0)
• Approved Horizons K-8 charter renewal contract (7-0)
• Approved additional budget appropriation for Food Services Fund (7-0)
• Approved Dreambox Math Agreement Renewal through August 21, 2022 (7-0)
• Approved Joint Use Agreement with City of Boulder for recreational fields (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-17 regarding 2021-2022 school year instruction (7-0)
• Approved eight grants from CDE, US Department of Education, and Division of Vocational Rehabilitation (7-0)

Reception -Board of Education Library Open House

This is a notice of a reception at the Board of Education Library, not a formal meeting. No decisions or actions will be taken; it is an informational event to welcome the community to the reorganized instructional materials space.

• Reception at Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80304 at 4:00 PM
• Open house for the newly reorganized Board of Education Library
• No action will be taken; three or more Board members may attend

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on June 8, 2021, approving a consent agenda that included a one-time COVID pandemic stipend for employees, participation in the state interest-free loan program, and the Horizons K-8 charter renewal. The board also received information on legislative updates and policy revisions, and heard public comment.

• Approved one-time COVID stipend of $5.8 million for current employees who worked during 2020-21 school year
• Authorized borrowing up to $75,000,000 from State of Colorado Interest Free Loan Program for 2021-22
• Approved renewal contract for Horizons K-8 charter school
• Approved additional budget appropriation for Food Services Fund for 2020-21
• Approved Dreambox Math Agreement Renewal for $325,500

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to hear recommendations from the Equity Council regarding holidays, cultural celebrations, and curriculum. The Youth Equity Council will also be introduced. The meeting is primarily informational, with no formal decisions listed on the agenda.

• Equity Council recommendations on holidays and cultural celebrations
• Equity Council recommendations on curriculum
• Introduction of the Youth Equity Council

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is hosting a reception and open house for the newly reorganized Board of Education Library at the Education Center. This is an informational event, not a special meeting, and no official action will be taken. The library houses instructional materials for community review.

• Reception at Education Center, 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO 80304 at 4:00 PM
• Open house for reorganized Board of Education Library
• No action to be taken; informational only

Community Meeting - Title IX Advisory Council Information Meeting

This is an informational community meeting of the BVSD Title IX Advisory Council. No action will be taken; three or more board members may attend. The meeting is a discussion and information session.

• Notice of Community Meeting for the Title IX Advisory Council

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a virtual community informational meeting for the Title IX Advisory Council. This is not a special board meeting, and no official action will be taken; it is for discussion and information only.

• Virtual community meeting of the Title IX Advisory Council at 5:00 PM
• Three or more Board of Education members may attend
• No action will be taken at this meeting

Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting

This is a community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council, with no official action taken by the Board of Education. The only agenda item is a notice that three or more board members may attend. The meeting is informational and procedural only.

• Notice of Community Meeting for BVSD Equity Council via Zoom

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a community meeting of the Boulder Valley School District's Equity Council, held via Zoom. It is not a special board meeting, and no formal action will be taken. The agenda is procedural, providing notice that board members may attend.

• Community meeting of BVSD Equity Council via Zoom at 5:00 PM
• No action will be taken; not a special board meeting

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. The board will convene, vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters, specifically the superintendent's evaluation, and then adjourn. No regular business is scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss superintendent's evaluation (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f))
• Meeting held at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board will consider a consent agenda including personnel actions, minutes, two donations totaling $44,500, weighted grades for CTE courses, and a $323,319.20 hosting agreement with Handy Networks. They will also hear updates on culturally responsive disciplinary planning, ERP implementation, and state education legislation.

• Approval of $323,319.20 hosting and managed services agreement with Handy Networks, LLC
• Acceptance of $32,000 donation from Mesa PTO for Mesa Elementary staff hours
• Acceptance of $12,500 donation from University Hill PTA for educational resources
• Approval of weighted grades for Career and Technical Education courses qualifying for concurrent enrollment or industry certificates
• Update on Culturally Responsive Disciplinary Planning and Board Resolution 20-33

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of 16 items, including software licenses, grants, and personnel changes. The board also received updates on the transition from school resource officers to a school safety advocate program and ERP system implementation.

• Approved personnel actions (6-0)
• Approved weighted grades for CTE courses (6-0)
• Approved hosting and managed services agreement with Handy Networks, LLC (6-0)
• Authorized final acceptance of ARHS/Boulder TEC renovation project (6-0)
• Approved FY22 GoGuardian and Microsoft license renewals (6-0)
• Ratified renewal of Fair Contributions Intergovernmental Agreement with Town of Erie (6-0)
• Approved non-renewal of licensed contracts per Resolution 21-18 (6-0)
• Approved three grants for American Indian Education, IDEA Part B, and IDEA Part C Preschool (6-0)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education consists of a roll call, a vote to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters including the Superintendent's evaluation, and adjournment. No regular business or public action items are scheduled.

• Executive session to discuss Superintendent's evaluation per C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)

The Board of Education convened a special meeting that consisted primarily of an executive session. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to convene in executive session to discuss personnel matters (unanimous)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on May 25, 2021, at 6:00 PM at 6500 East Arapahoe Road. The board will hear updates on culturally responsive disciplinary planning, ERP implementation, and legislation, and will vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, donations, a hosting services agreement, and a construction project closeout.

• Approval of $323,319.20 agreement with Handy Networks, LLC for hosting and managed services through June 30, 2022
• Closeout of $11,234,090.49 contract for ARHS/Boulder TEC renovation project funded by 2014 bond proceeds
• Acceptance of $32,000 donation from Mesa PTO to Mesa Elementary and $12,500 from University Hill PTA to University Hill Elementary
• Approval of weighted grades for Career and Technical Education courses
• Approval of FY22 GoGuardian license renewal for $144,000

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a notice of a reception, not a business meeting. The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education may attend an Honor Roll ceremony at Boulder High School's Christian Recht Field. No official action will be taken.

• Honor Roll ceremony at Boulder High School, 1604 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302
• Notice of reception for board members

Special BVSD Honor Roll

This is a ceremonial event, not a business meeting. Board members may attend an Honor Roll Ceremony at Boulder High School's Christian Recht Field. No action will be taken.

• Honor Roll Ceremony at Boulder High School, 1604 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO 80302, at 7:00 PM
• Not a special meeting of the Board of Education; no action will be taken

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board will convene a special meeting, begin with roll call, and then move into an executive session. In that session the Board will discuss legal advice and negotiations related to charter school contracts and personnel matters, including the superintendent’s evaluation process. After the executive session, the Board will reconvene for a discussion of the district’s strategic plan update before adjourning.

• Executive session to discuss legal issues and advice on charter school contract issues
• Executive session to discuss negotiations of charter school contract issues
• Executive session to discuss personnel matters, including the superintendent’s evaluation process
• Information session: Strategic Plan Work Session #2 on instructional framework and culturally responsive teaching
• Motion to adjourn the special meeting

The Board of Education convened in executive session to discuss personnel matters and charter school contract legal issues. Members also participated in a work session regarding the district's instructional framework and strategic plan. No public votes on policy or spending were recorded.

• Approved motion to enter executive session for legal and personnel matters (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (5-0)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting. They will vote to enter executive session to discuss legal issues and negotiations on charter school contracts, as well as personnel matters including the Superintendent's evaluation. Following that, they will hear a staff presentation on the strategic plan, focusing on instructional framework, culturally and linguistically responsive teaching, and curriculum management tools.

• Executive session for legal advice on charter school contracts (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b))
• Executive session for negotiations on charter school contracts (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(e))
• Executive session for personnel matters including Superintendent's evaluation (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f))
• Strategic Plan Work Session #2: BVSD Instructional Framework, Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Curriculum Management Tools
• Update on strategic plan 'All Together for All Students' including early learnings from Alicia Sanchez and Columbine

School Visit - Columbine Elementary School

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is conducting a school visit at Columbine Elementary School. No decisions or discussions are listed on this agenda; it appears to be a procedural visit only.

• School visit to Columbine Elementary School, 3130 Repplier St, Boulder; no formal business items.

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education scheduled a school visit at Columbine Elementary School. The agenda contains no other items, decisions, or public hearings.

• School visit at Columbine Elementary School, 3130 Repplier St, Boulder, CO 80304 at 9:30AM

Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting

This is a community meeting of the Boulder Valley School District's Equity Council held via Zoom. The agenda states that no action will be taken, and the only item is a notice of the meeting itself. Three or more board members may attend, but it is not a special board meeting.

• Only procedural item: Notice of Community Meeting (discussion only, no action)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a community meeting of the Boulder Valley School District's Equity Council, held via Zoom. It is not a special board meeting, and no formal action will be taken. The agenda is procedural, providing notice of the meeting and its purpose.

• Community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council via Zoom at 5:00 PM
• No action will be taken; not a special board meeting
• Three or more board members may attend

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved several consent items, including funding for 2021-2022 employee benefits and a Kaiser Permanente contract. The Board also authorized contracts for stop-loss insurance, alternate transportation services, and reading intervention training. Additionally, the Board retired specific elementary grading policy exhibits and corrected a previous resolution regarding licensed contract non-renewals.

• Approved 2021-2022 employee benefits funding, increasing Health Fund contribution to $638 per employee
• Approved $1,257,431.40 contract amendment with Sun Life Assurance Company for stop-loss insurance
• Approved $100,000 contract with ALC Schools for alternate transportation services due to driver shortage
• Approved $113,000 IMSE contract amendment for Orton-Gillingham reading training
• Retired Board Policy Exhibits IKA/IKAA/IKAB – E1 through E5 for elementary grading systems

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will discuss a COVID-19 update, a dyslexia screener pilot update, and a legislative update. The board will vote on a consent agenda including personnel actions, minutes, 2021-2022 employee benefits funding (increasing health fund contributions from $625 to $638 per employee and dental from $44 to $45, and approving a Kaiser Permanente contract with 0% increase in year one and 9% cap in year two), and a stop-loss insurance contract amendment with Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada for $1,257,431.40.

• Approve 2021-2022 employee benefits: health fund increase to $638/employee, dental to $45/employee, Kaiser Permanente contract renewal
• Approve stop-loss insurance contract amendment with Sun Life for $1,257,431.40 for July 2021–June 2022
• COVID-19 update from superintendent and public health officials
• Update on dyslexia screener pilot from Director of Reading Michelle Qazi
• Retire policy exhibits IKA/IKAA/IKAB E1–E5 on elementary grading systems

The Board of Education approved 2021-2022 employee benefit funding and the Kaiser Permanente contract. It also approved revised academic calendars for 2021-2023 and a contract for alternate transportation services. Several policy revisions and personnel actions were passed via consent grouping.

• Approved 2021-2022 employee benefit funding and Kaiser Permanente contract (7-0)
• Approved $100,000 contract for alternate transportation services with ALC Schools (7-0)
• Approved revised 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 academic calendars (7-0)
• Approved natural gas purchase terms and conditions (7-0)
• Approved Board Policy Revisions to IKC regarding Weighted Grades (7-0)
• Approved emergency revisions to Policy BEDB regarding Agenda (6-1)
• Approved Third Amendment to fiber optic cable lease with City and County of Broomfield (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-16 to authorize construction and maintenance projects (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss the 2021-22 Preliminary Budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the item is for discussion and information only.

• Discussion of 2021-22 Preliminary Budget Update

The Board of Education received an update from Chief Financial Officer Bill Sutter regarding the 2021-22 Preliminary Budget. The discussion covered timelines, revenues, expenditures, and the use of ESSER funds. No substantive decisions were made during this meeting.

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. The main item is a discussion of the 2021-22 preliminary budget. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no votes scheduled on the budget.

• Discussion of 2021-22 Preliminary Budget Update

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting via Zoom on May 10, 2021. The agenda included a procedural roll call and an information item allowing three or more board members to attend the first day of negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. The meeting concluded with an adjournment.

• Special meeting held via Zoom at 8:00 AM
• Board members permitted to attend first day of negotiations with Boulder Valley Education Association

Special Meeting - Negotiations

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom to attend the first day of negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. The meeting is primarily procedural and informational, with no votes or decisions scheduled beyond adjournment.

• Board may attend negotiations with Boulder Valley Education Association (teachers union)

School Visit - Emerald Elementary School

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a school visit at Emerald Elementary School. No other business is listed on the agenda. The visit is scheduled for 10:15 AM at 275 Emerald St, Broomfield.

• School visit at Emerald Elementary School, 275 Emerald St, Broomfield, CO 80020 at 10:15 AM

School Visit - Kohl Elementary School - CANCELED

The Board of Education agenda listed a school visit to Kohl Elementary School at 9:15 AM on May 7, 2021. The visit was marked as canceled, so no discussion or decision will occur.

• School visit to Kohl Elementary School, 1000 W 10th Ave, Broomfield – canceled

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This agenda item is a scheduled school visit to Kohl Elementary School that has been canceled. The meeting notice is otherwise procedural and contains no other business items.

• School visit to Kohl Elementary School (1000 W 10th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020) canceled

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a school visit at Emerald Elementary School in Broomfield. The agenda contains only this visit, with no other business items listed.

• School visit to Emerald Elementary School, 275 Emerald St, Broomfield, CO 80020 at 10:15 AM

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Board of Education scheduled a school visit at Casey Middle School. The meeting is a site visit rather than a formal business session.

• School visit at Casey Middle School, 1301 High St, Boulder, CO

School Visit - Casey Middle School

The Board of Education will conduct a school visit at Casey Middle School. The visit is scheduled for 10:30 AM at 1301 High St, Boulder, CO 80304.

• School visit at Casey Middle School

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a virtual community informational meeting for the Title IX Advisory Council. This is not a special board meeting, and no action will be taken. Board members may attend, but the meeting is for information and discussion only.

• Virtual community meeting at 6:00 PM on April 29, 2021
• Title IX Advisory Council information meeting
• No action will be taken; discussion and information only
• Three or more board members may attend

Community Meeting - Title IX Advisory Council Information Meeting

This is an informational community meeting of the Boulder Valley School District's Title IX Advisory Council. No board action will be taken; it is a discussion and information session only. Three or more board members may attend, but this is not a special board meeting.

• Virtual community meeting at 6:00 PM on April 29, 2021
• Three or more board members may attend, but no official board business
• Category: Information and Discussion only; no action items

Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting

The Boulder Valley School District's Equity Council is holding a community meeting via Zoom on April 28, 2021. Board of Education members may attend but no official action will be taken. The meeting is informational and open to the public.

• Notice of community meeting for BVSD's Equity Council

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is giving notice of a community meeting of the Equity Council, to be held via Zoom at 5:00 PM on April 28, 2021. Three or more board members may attend, but this is not a special board meeting and no action will be taken. The meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council via Zoom at 5:00 PM
• Three or more Board of Education members may attend
• No board action will be taken at this meeting
• Meeting is categorized as discussion/information only
• Presentation file attached: _BVSD_4_28.pptx.pdf (402 KB)

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is for the board to receive a presentation on strategic plan long-term outcome metrics. No votes or public hearings are scheduled.

• Presentation on Strategic Plan Long-Term Outcome Metrics (April 2021)

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive an update on Strategic Plan Metrics. No substantive decisions were made during the session.

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a regular meeting. The board will hear reports on COVID-19, a bus driver shortage, and a sustainability update, and will vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel items, contracts, and a grant.

• COVID-19 update from superintendent, staff, and public health officials
• Report on bus driver shortage and district response
• Sustainability and energy update on 2015 plan progress and new action plan
• Contract approval for $100,118.46 for Justice High School furniture, fixtures, and equipment
• Closeout of $21,775,487.93 contract for bond-funded Administration/Warehouse building work

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on April 27, 2021, at 6500 East Arapahoe Road. The main item is a presentation on strategic plan metrics, which the board will receive as information. The meeting includes procedural roll call and adjournment.

• Presentation on Strategic Plan Long-Term Outcome Metrics (April 2021)
• Special meeting at 6500 East Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO
• Livestream available via BV22

Regular Meeting

The Board will vote on consent items including a $21.8M construction contract closeout and a $100K furniture contract for Justice High School. They will also hear updates on COVID-19, a bus driver shortage, sustainability efforts, and state education legislation. Public comment is invited.

• Closeout of $21,775,487.93 CM/GC contract with JHL Constructors for Administration/Warehouse building
• Approval of $100,118.46 contract to Boulder Commercial Interiors for Justice High School furniture
• Discussion of bus driver shortage and district response
• Sustainability and Energy update with 2021 plan progress
• COVID-19 update from public health officials

The Board of Education approved a series of consent items, including personnel actions, a furniture contract for Justice High School, and a grant for 21st Century Learning Centers. A motion to abolish the mask mandate failed to move to a vote as it received no second.

• Approved $100,118.46 contract to Boulder Commercial Interiors for Justice High School furniture (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions list (7-0)
• Approved non-renewal of licensed contracts (Resolution 21-15) (7-0)
• Approved East Network 21st Century Learning Centers grant (7-0)
• Authorized final acceptance of Administration / Warehouse project closeout (7-0)
• Approved minutes from April 13 (Special), April 13 (Regular), and April 20 (Special) meetings (7-0)
• Motion to abolish mask mandate failed (no second)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom to attend the first day of negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. The agenda includes only procedural items (call to order, information, adjournment) and no substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Special meeting via Zoom at 1:00 PM
• Board members may attend negotiations with Boulder Valley Education Association
• No action items other than adjournment

Special Meeting - Negotiations

The Board of Education is holding a special meeting to begin negotiations. Three or more board members may attend the first day of these discussions.

• Negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Board of Education has scheduled a school visit to Fairview High School. The meeting is a site visit rather than a formal business session.

• School visit at Fairview HS, 1515 Greenbrier Blvd, Boulder CO 80305

School Visit - Fairview HS

This is a procedural school visit at Fairview High School. The Board of Education is visiting the school; no decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• School visit at Fairview High School, 1515 Greenbrier Blvd, Boulder CO 80305 at 11:00 AM

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. The board will receive an informational update on the Equal School Day initiative. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Update on Equal School Day

Special Meeting - Meeting with Erie Board of Trustees

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special virtual meeting with the Town of Erie Board of Trustees. They will discuss topics of mutual interest including school reopening, BVSD's strategic plan, legislative platform, enrollment, and district organization. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Worksession with Erie Board of Trustees covering school reopening, strategic plan, legislative platform, enrollment, and district organization

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, held to observe the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee discussions on the preamble, job security, teacher workload, and HyFlex teaching. No board action will be taken; the board is only observing. The agenda is largely procedural, with the substantive work occurring in the subcommittee meetings.

• Subcommittee meeting on Preamble, Job Security, Teacher workload and HyFlex teaching on April 20, 2021, 11:30pm-2:30pm
• Subcommittee meeting on same topics on April 21, 2021, 11:30pm-2:30pm
• Board members may observe via Google Meet; no action will be taken

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting with the Town of Erie Board of Trustees. They will discuss topics of mutual interest, including the reopening of BVSD schools, the district's strategic plan, legislative platform, enrollment, and district organization. The meeting is informational and discussion-focused, with no formal decisions listed.

• Worksession with Erie Board of Trustees on school reopening, strategic plan, legislative platform, enrollment, and district organization

Special Meeting - Negotiations Sub-Committee on Preamble, Job Security, Teacher workload and HyFlex teaching

This is a procedural special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education Negotiations Sub-Committee. The agenda consists only of a call to order, informational items indicating that board members may observe BVEA sub-committee meetings via Google Meet on April 20 and 21 (no action will be taken), and adjournment.

• Board members may observe BVEA sub-committee meetings on Preamble, Job Security, Teacher workload and HyFlex teaching on April 20 and 21, 2021 (11:30pm-2:30pm each day) via Google Meet
• No action will be taken at this meeting

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. The only substantive item is an informational update from staff on the Equal School Day policy. No votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Staff presentation on Equal School Day (no action taken)

The Board of Education received a presentation on the goals and benefits of a revised equal school day proposal. No formal actions or votes were taken regarding the proposal.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting

This is a notice of a community meeting of the Boulder Valley School District's Equity Council, held via Zoom. Three or more Board of Education members may attend, but no board action will be taken; it is not a special meeting.

• No substantive items or decisions listed; the agenda is purely procedural.
• Community members can view via Zoom link provided in the notice.

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a community meeting of its Equity Council via Zoom on April 14, 2021, at 5:00 PM. This is not a special board meeting, and no action will be taken; it is for discussion and information only. Community members can view the meeting through the provided Zoom link.

• Community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council via Zoom at 5:00 PM
• No action will be taken; discussion and information only
• Zoom link provided for public viewing

Regular Meeting

The Board will hear a COVID-19 update and reports on the bond program and state legislation. Action items include a $468,410 contract for independent audit services, acceptance of donations totaling $51,659 for two elementary schools, and approval of personnel actions and meeting minutes.

• Approval of contract with CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for independent audit services, $468,410
• Acceptance of $10,000 donation from Aaron Solomon to Crestview Elementary for library non-fiction section
• Acceptance of $41,659 donation from Foothill Elementary PTO for classified personnel hours and classroom supplies
• Approval of personnel actions (licensed, classified, administrative appointments, resignations, leaves, retirements, terminations)
• Approval of minutes from March 9, 16, 18, 29 and April 5, 2021 meetings

The Board of Education approved a resolution to support legislation removing educational barriers for undocumented immigrants. Additionally, the Board approved a series of consent items including personnel actions, audit services, and fiber lease agreements.

• Approved Resolution 21-14 supporting legislation for undocumented immigrants (6-1)
• Approved contract to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for Independent Audit Services (7-0)
• Approved Fiber Lease Agreement with Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative (7-0)
• Approved Fourth Amendment to ConnectME Agreement (7-0)
• Rescinded Resolution 20-15 regarding emergency COVID expenditures (7-0)
• Approved non-renewal of licensed contracts per Resolution 21-13 (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions and donations for Crestview and Foothill Elementary (7-0)
• Denied amendment to Resolution 21-14 proposed by Donna Miers (1-6)

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special meeting that began with roll call and a vote to enter executive session to discuss real estate and legal issues related to charter school contracts. After the executive session, the board reconvened for a discussion on the 2021-22 preliminary budget.

• Board voted unanimously to enter executive session for real estate (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a)) and legal issues on charter school contracts and litigation (C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b)).
• Discussion of the 2021-22 Preliminary Budget Update, with a worksession document attached.

The Board convened in executive session to discuss real estate and legal issues. Chief Financial Officer Bill Sutter provided an update on the 2021-2022 Preliminary Budget, including the development timeline and enrollment impacts. No formal votes were taken on the budget update.

• Approved motion to convene in executive session for legal and real estate discussions (unanimous)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on April 13, 2021, to discuss and vote on several items, including a COVID-19 update, a bond program update, and a legislative update. The board will also consider a consent agenda with multiple action items, including personnel approvals, minutes, donations, and contracts.

• Approve $468,410 contract to CliftonLarsonAllen LLP for independent audit services
• Approve $1,037,000 ConnectME/Livewire amendment to accelerate infrastructure construction
• Approve $52,704 fiber lease with Magnolia Road Internet Cooperative
• Accept $10,000 donation to Crestview Elementary and $41,659 to Foothill Elementary
• Approve personnel items and minutes from prior meetings

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. The board will convene in executive session to discuss real estate and legal issues, then reconvene for a discussion of the 2021-22 preliminary budget. The meeting is held in a hybrid format, virtually and at the district office.

• Executive session to discuss real estate and legal issues (charter school contracts, litigation)
• Discussion of 2021-22 Preliminary Budget (worksession attached)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special meeting of the Board of Education to potentially observe BVEA/BVSD negotiations subcommittee meetings on special education caseload. No action will be taken; the board is only observing via Google Meet. The agenda lists four subcommittee meetings in April 2021.

• Observation of BVEA/BVSD Special Education Caseload Subcommittee meeting on April 12, 2021, 2:00pm-6:00pm
• Observation of subcommittee meeting on April 20, 2021, 8:30am-11:30am
• Observation of subcommittee meeting on April 22, 2021, 8:00am-9:00am
• Observation of subcommittee meeting on April 22, 2021, 3:00pm-4:00pm

Special Meeting - Negotiations Sub-Committee on Special Education Caseload

The Board of Education called the special meeting to order and noted that three or more board members may observe the BVEA/BVSD Special Education Caseload Subcommittee meetings via Google Meet. The agenda lists four upcoming subcommittee sessions on April 12, April 20, and two on April 22, 2021. The board clarified that this is not a board special meeting and no action will be taken. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Observe BVEA/BVSD Special Education Caseload Subcommittee meeting – Apr 12, 2021, 2:00‑6:00 pm
• Observe BVEA/BVSD Special Education Caseload Subcommittee meeting – Apr 20, 2021, 8:30‑11:30 am
• Observe BVEA/BVSD Special Education Caseload Subcommittee meeting – Apr 22, 2021, 8:00‑9:00 am
• Observe BVEA/BVSD Special Education Caseload Subcommittee meeting – Apr 22, 2021, 3:00‑4:00 pm

Special Meeting - Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation/Benefits

This is a procedural special meeting of the BVSD Board of Education's Negotiations Sub-Committee. The board will note that members may observe the upcoming BVEA/BVSD Compensation/Benefits Subcommittee meetings scheduled for April 7 and April 15, 2021. No action is expected at this meeting.

• Board may observe BVEA/BVSD Compensation/Benefits Subcommittee meeting on April 7, 2021, 1:00-4:00pm
• Board may observe BVEA/BVSD Compensation/Benefits Subcommittee meeting on April 15, 2021, 10:30am-1:30pm

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation/Benefits. The board is meeting to discuss compensation and benefits negotiations with the teachers' association. No action is expected at this meeting; it is primarily informational and procedural.

• Special meeting of the BVEA/BVSD Negotiations Sub-Committee on Compensation/Benefits
• Board members may observe subcommittee meetings via Google Meet on April 7 and April 15, 2021
• No action will be taken at these observation sessions

Special Meeting

This special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is for discussion only, with no public participation. Board members will discuss proposed amendments to SB21-182 on school discipline, the K-12 Accountability Systems Performance Audit bill, and HB21-1051 concerning public employment applicant information.

• Discuss amendments to SB21-182 (school discipline legislation)
• Discuss the K-12 Accountability Systems Performance Audit bill
• Discuss HB21-1051 (publicly available information on public employment applicants)

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss three legislative bills. No formal votes were taken on the items discussed.

• Discussed amendments to SB 182 School Discipline
• Discussed K-12 Accountability Systems Performance Audit bill
• Discussed HB21-1051; Board President Marquis recapped that the Board is in favor of this bill
• Adjourned by acclamation

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to discuss proposed amendments to SB21-182 on school discipline, the K-12 Accountability Systems Performance Audit bill, and HB21-1051 on public employment applicant information. These are discussion items only; no formal votes are scheduled.

• Discuss amendments to SB21-182 on school discipline
• Discuss K-12 Accountability Systems Performance Audit bill
• Discuss HB21-1051 on public employment applicant information

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education's Negotiations Sub-Committee on Planning Time. The board will convene via Google Meet to potentially observe three BVEA/BVSD Middle School Planning Subcommittee meetings scheduled for April 1, 15, and 21, 2021. No action is expected; the agenda is largely procedural, with only roll call and adjournment as formal items.

• Observation of BVEA/BVSD Middle School Planning Subcommittee meeting on April 1, 2021, 12:00pm-3:30pm
• Observation of BVEA/BVSD Middle School Planning Subcommittee meeting on April 15, 2021, 12:30pm-3:30pm
• Observation of BVEA/BVSD Middle School Planning Subcommittee meeting on April 21, 2021, 12:30pm-3:30pm
• Meetings held via Google Meet; no action will be taken

Special Meeting - Negotiations Sub-Committee on Planning Time

The Negotiations Sub‑Committee on Planning Time held a special meeting to note upcoming middle‑school planning subcommittee sessions on April 1, 15, and 21, 2021. Board members may observe these sessions via Google Meet, but no board action will be taken.

• April 1, 2021 – BVEA/BVSD Middle School Planning Subcommittee, 12:00 pm‑3:30 pm (Google Meet)
• April 15, 2021 – BVEA/BVSD Middle School Planning Subcommittee, 12:30 pm‑3:30 pm (Google Meet)
• April 21, 2021 – BVEA/BVSD Middle School Planning Subcommittee, 12:30 pm‑3:30 pm (Google Meet)
• Call meeting to order and roll call (procedural)
• Adjournment (procedural)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

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. It is an informational discussion session.

• Community meeting of BVSD Equity Council via Zoom at 5:00 PM
• Board members may attend but no action will be taken

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education's Negotiations Sub-Committee on Assessment. The agenda is procedural: the board will call the meeting to order, receive information about upcoming BVEA (teachers union) subcommittee meetings, and adjourn. No decisions or votes are scheduled; board members may only observe the negotiations via Google Meet.

• Special meeting held via Google Meet on March 31, 2021
• Board may observe BVEA Negotiations Sub-Committee meetings on March 31, April 8, April 21, April 22, and April 29, 2021
• No action will be taken at this meeting

Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Equity Council is holding a community meeting via Zoom. Three or more members of the Board of Education may attend the session.

• Community meeting held via Zoom at 5:00 PM

Special Meeting - Negotiations Sub-Committee on Assessment

This special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education's Negotiations Sub-Committee on Assessment is solely for board members to observe five upcoming BVEA/BVSD assessment subcommittee meetings via Google Meet. No decisions or votes will occur at this meeting.

• Board may observe assessment subcommittee meeting on March 31, 2021 from 1:00-2:00pm
• Board may observe assessment subcommittee meeting on April 8, 2021 from 2:30-3:30pm
• Board may observe assessment subcommittee meeting on April 21, 2021 from 11:30am-1:00pm
• Board may observe assessment subcommittee meeting on April 22, 2021 from 2:00-3:00pm
• Board may observe assessment subcommittee meeting on April 29, 2021 from 1:00-3:00pm

Special Meeting

This special virtual meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education includes a scheduled discussion with Senator John Hickenlooper's education staff. No votes or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Discussion with Senator Hickenlooper's education staff (no details provided)

School Board Candidate Open House

This is a candidate open house, not a special meeting; no action will be taken. Board members may attend to share information about board service with interested community members.

• Event held via Google Meet at 6:30 PM
• Purpose: share information about running for BVSD Board of Education
• Three or more board members may attend
• No action or decisions scheduled

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, held via Google Meet with no public participation. The board will discuss proposed amendments to SB21-182, a state bill concerning school discipline. No votes or decisions are on the agenda.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to SB21-182, a school discipline bill

The Board of Education held a special meeting to discuss amendments to the SB 182 School Discipline bill. No formal votes or decisions were recorded during the session.

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a candidate open house via Google Meet at 6:30 PM on March 29, 2021. The event is informational, intended to share details about board service with community members interested in running for a position. It is not a special board meeting, and no action will be taken.

• Candidate open house for Board of Education positions
• Event held via Google Meet at 6:30 PM
• Open to community members interested in board service
• No action will be taken at this informational event

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Google Meet to discuss proposed amendments to SB21-182, a state bill concerning school discipline. The meeting is informational and discussion-only, with no public participation. The board will review attached documents including the bill and redline versions.

• Discussion of amendments to SB21-182 school discipline legislation
• Review of SB21-182.pdf, redline, and bill text attachments
• Special meeting held via Google Meet with no public participation

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special virtual meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. The only substantive item is a discussion with Senator John Hickenlooper's education staff. The rest of the agenda is procedural, covering roll call and adjournment.

• Discussion with Senator Hickenlooper's education staff

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss proposed amendments to SB21-182, a state bill concerning school discipline. The board will review the district's proposed changes, likely in a discussion and information session. The meeting is procedural in nature, with no formal votes scheduled other than adjournment.

• Discussion of BVSD's proposed amendments to SB21-182 on school discipline
• Review of SB21-182.pdf and 2021a_182_redline.pdf attachments

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will meet via Google Meet to discuss school discipline. The discussion focuses on proposed amendments to SB 21-182.

• Discussion of proposed amendments to SB 21-182 School Discipline

The Board of Education met to discuss proposed amendments to SB 21-182 regarding school discipline. Members reviewed redlined documents and discussed the role of law enforcement in schools, staff training, and funding. No formal votes or decisions were recorded.

Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting

This is a community meeting of the Boulder Valley School District's Equity Council held via Zoom. No board action will be taken; it is an informational discussion session. Three or more board members may attend.

• Notice of Community Meeting (discussion/information only)
• Meeting held via Zoom, no official decisions

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council, not a formal Board of Education meeting. Three or more board members may attend via Zoom, but no official action will be taken. The agenda includes only a notice of the meeting and a presentation attachment.

• Community meeting of BVSD Equity Council via Zoom at 5:00 PM
• Board members may attend but no action will be taken
• Presentation attachment: BVSD_3_17.pptx.pdf (515 KB)

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Board of Education met for a special meeting to review the strategic plan implementation and vote on district-wide initiatives. The Board approved the District Unified Improvement Plan required for the Colorado Department of Education and passed Resolution 21-12 regarding secure firearm storage legislation.

• Approval of the District Unified Improvement Plan
• Approval of Resolution 21-12 Supporting Secure Storage Legislation
• Information update on 'All Together for All Students' strategic plan implementation

Special Meeting

The Board of Education held a special meeting to hear a strategic plan update and approved two action items: the District Unified Improvement Plan, required by the Colorado Department of Education, and Resolution 21-12 supporting secure firearm storage legislation.

• Strategic Plan Implementation update presented by staff, covering development and major initiatives
• District Unified Improvement Plan approved unanimously
• Resolution 21-12 Supporting Secure Storage Legislation approved unanimously

The Board of Education approved the District Unified Improvement Plan and Resolution 21-12 Supporting Secure Storage Legislation. Members also received an overview of the Strategic Plan implementation process.

• Approved District Unified Improvement Plan (7-0)
• Approved Resolution 21-12 Supporting Secure Storage Legislation (7-0)

School Board Candidate Open House

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a Candidate Open House to share information about board service with potential candidates. This is an informational session only, and no official decisions or actions will be taken.

• Candidate Open House for Board of Education positions via Google Meet at 11:30 AM

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, receiving updates on COVID-19, the District Unified Improvement Plan, culturally responsive disciplinary planning, and legislation. The board will also vote on a consent agenda that includes a $432,971 roofing contract for Nederland Middle-Senior High School, project closeouts, a reduction in force timeline, and a voter registration awareness resolution.

• Approve $432,971 roofing contract with Colorado Moisture Control, Inc. for Nederland Middle-Senior High School
• Approve closeout of Sombrero Marsh project with final contract amount $510,966.78
• Approve closeout of Monarch High School project with final contract amount $444,164.39
• Adopt Resolution 21-11 establishing reduction in force timeline for licensed staff
• Approve Resolution 21-10 supporting voter registration awareness week in BVSD high schools

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, including a COVID-19 update, a District Accountability Committee report on the Unified Improvement Plan, and updates on culturally responsive disciplinary planning and legislation. Under a consent grouping, the board will vote on personnel items, approval of minutes, a $432,971 roofing contract for Nederland Middle-Senior High School, cancellation of the March 23 meeting, and closeout of the Sombrero Marsh project for $510,966.78. Public comment will be heard.

• Approval of a $432,971 roofing services contract for Nederland Middle-Senior High School (bond-funded)
• Closeout of the Construction Manager/General Contractor contract for Sombrero Marsh project, final amount $510,966.78
• COVID-19 update from superintendent and public health officials
• District Accountability Committee feedback on proposed District Unified Improvement Plan
• Update on Culturally Responsive Disciplinary Planning and Board Resolution 20-33

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a candidate open house via Google Meet at 11:30 AM on March 9, 2021. The purpose is to share information about board service with community members interested in running for a position. No action will be taken at this event, which is not a special board meeting.

• Candidate open house for Board of Education positions
• Event held via Google Meet at 11:30 AM
• Open to community members interested in board service
• No action to be taken at the event

Special Meeting - Negotiations

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. Three or more board members may attend the negotiation discussions. The meeting includes standard procedural items such as call to order and adjournment.

• Call meeting to order and roll call
• Discussion of negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association
• Adjournment

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to discuss negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. The agenda includes a call to order, a discussion item on negotiations, and adjournment. No specific proposals or outcomes are listed.

• Special meeting on negotiations with Boulder Valley Education Association
• Meeting held at 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO
• Watch live on BV22 or Comcast Channel 22

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting. The main item is a discussion with Representative Edie Hooten to share the board's resolution on high-potency THC, which was passed on February 9, 2021. The meeting also includes procedural items for calling the meeting to order and adjournment.

• Discussion with Representative Edie Hooten about Resolution 21-08 on High Potency Marijuana Products
• Resolution 21-08 passed February 9, 2021

Special Meeting

The Board of Education passed Resolution 21-08 on high potency marijuana products on February 9, 2021. At this special meeting, they will meet virtually with Representative Edie Hooten to share the resolution and discuss its contents.

• Meeting with Rep. Edie Hooten to discuss Resolution 21-08 on high potency marijuana products

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

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. Community members can view the meeting online.

• Equity Council community meeting on March 3, 2021 at 5:00 PM via Zoom
• Board members may attend but no action will be taken
• Meeting materials include BVSD_EC_2021_Meeting1.pdf and related attachments

Community Meeting - Equity Council meeting

This is a community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council held via Zoom. No action will be taken as it is not a special board meeting, though three or more board members may attend for discussion.

• Notice of Community Meeting — discussion and information only, no decisions expected

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting on March 1, 2021, to discuss negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. The board may attend the first day of negotiations, and the meeting is primarily for information and discussion.

• Special meeting on negotiations with Boulder Valley Education Association
• Board members may attend first day of negotiations
• Meeting held at 6500 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, CO
• Watch live on BV22 or Comcast Channel 22

Special Meeting - Negotiations

This special meeting is for Board of Education members to attend the first day of negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association. No votes or other decisions are scheduled; the agenda contains only procedural items and discussion.

• Board members may attend opening negotiations with the Boulder Valley Education Association

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting to meet with Camilla Vogt from Senator John Hickenlooper's office. The board will share two resolutions passed on February 9, 2021: Resolution 21-07 supporting increased federal IDEA funding and Resolution 21-06 on standardized assessments for the 2020-2021 school year.

• Meeting with Camilla Vogt of Senator Hickenlooper's office to discuss BVSD resolutions
• Resolution 21-07 in Support of Increased IDEA Funding from the Federal Government
• Resolution 21-06 on Standardized Assessments in 2020-2021

Special Meeting

This special virtual meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education includes a discussion with Representative Judy Amabile to share the board's resolutions on assessment and special education funding, both passed on February 9, 2021. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is primarily informational.

• Meeting with Representative Judy Amabile to discuss resolutions on assessment and SPED funding

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

This is a special virtual meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education. The board will meet with Representative Judy Amabile to share two resolutions passed on February 9, 2021, concerning assessment and special education (SPED) funding. The agenda includes only this discussion item, along with procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion with Representative Judy Amabile on assessment and SPED funding resolutions
• Resolutions passed February 9, 2021

Imported Meetings: 2006- 2026, DON'T DELETE

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting. The main item is a discussion with Camilla Vogt from Senator John Hickenlooper's office to share two resolutions passed on February 9, 2021: one supporting increased federal IDEA (special education) funding and one on standardized assessments for 2020-2021. The meeting includes procedural roll call and adjournment.

• Discussion with Camilla Vogt of Senator Hickenlooper's office
• Resolution 21-07 in Support of Increased IDEA Funding from the Federal Government
• Resolution 21-06 on Standardized Assessments in 2020-2021

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting to meet with Senator Michael Bennet. They will share two resolutions passed on February 9, 2021: one supporting increased federal IDEA funding for special education, and another on standardized assessments for the 2020-2021 school year.

• Virtual meeting with U.S. Senator Michael Bennet
• Resolution 21-07 supporting increased IDEA funding from the federal government
• Resolution 21-06 on standardized assessments in 2020-2021
• Both resolutions were passed on February 9, 2021

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to meet with Senator Michael Bennet. The board will share two resolutions passed on February 9, 2021, concerning standardized assessments and increased federal funding for special education (IDEA). No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Meeting with Senator Michael Bennet to discuss Resolution 21-07 (IDEA funding) and Resolution 21-06 (standardized assessments)
• Resolution 21-07: In Support of Increased IDEA Funding from the Federal Government
• Resolution 21-06: On Standardized Assessments in 2020-2021

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board held a special Zoom meeting on February 23, 2021. The New Vista Working Group presented its recommendation for the New Vista High School bond project. The meeting also included routine procedural items and adjourned.

• Call meeting to order and roll call (procedural)
• New Vista Working Group presentation on New Vista High School bond project
• Adjournment

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive a presentation from the New Vista working group. The presentation covered existing conditions, project scenarios, financing options, and timelines. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board will conduct routine procedural business, hear a superintendent report and a COVID‑19 update, and open a public comment period. It will then vote on a consent agenda that includes personnel actions, approval of recent meeting minutes, preschool child‑care agency selections, a $227,152 Prevention‑Intervention Collaboration Agreement, and the $13,601,936.73 closeout of the Central Kitchen construction contract funded by the 2014 bond. All items are presented for a single consent motion.

• Approve personnel actions (appointments, resignations, leaves, retirements, terminations)
• Approve six preschool child‑care agencies for Colorado Preschool Program services
• Approve $227,152 Prevention‑Intervention Collaboration Agreement with city, county and mental‑health partners
• Approve $13,601,936.73 closeout of the Central Kitchen Construction Manager/General Contractor contract (2014 bond funded)
• Approve minutes from the February 9 regular meeting and February 16 special meeting

The Board of Education approved a resolution addressing the underfunding of special education services for students with disabilities. Additionally, the Board approved several consent items including personnel actions, child care agency contracts, and a mental health collaboration agreement.

• Adopted Resolution 21-09 in support of increased IDEA funding (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved six community child care agencies for Colorado Preschool Program services (7-0)
• Approved Prevention-Intervention Collaboration Agreement with City of Boulder, Boulder County Public Health, and Mental Health Center of Boulder County (7-0)
• Approved closeout for bond-funded construction contract at the Central Kitchen (7-0)
• Approved minutes from February 9 and February 16, 2021 meetings (7-0)

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education met via Zoom to approve routine personnel and minutes, along with significant financial actions. The board authorized the final acceptance of the Central Kitchen project, closing out a contract totaling $13,601,936.73 funded by 2014 bond proceeds. Additionally, the board approved a multi-party agreement for student prevention and intervention services and adopted a resolution supporting increased federal funding for special education.

• Approved closeout of Central Kitchen construction contract with JHL Constructors, Inc. for a total of $13,601,936.73
• Approved Prevention-Intervention Collaboration Agreement with Mental Health Partners for $227,152.00
• Approved six community child care agencies for Colorado Preschool Program services
• Adopted Resolution 21-09 in support of increased IDEA funding for special education
• Approved personnel actions including appointments, resignations, and retirements

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation from the New Vista Working Group on its recommendation for the New Vista High School bond project. The meeting is informational, with no action items other than procedural roll call and adjournment.

• New Vista Working Group presentation on bond project recommendation
• Special meeting held via Zoom at 5:00 PM

School Visit - University Hill Elementary School

The Board of Education will visit University Hill Elementary School to observe bond-funded building improvements. This is a school visit, not a formal meeting, and no votes or decisions will be made.

• Visit to see bond improvements at University Hill Elementary, 956 16th Street

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will visit University Hill Elementary School to see bond-funded building improvements. This is an informational visit, not a formal meeting, and no action will be taken. The agenda contains only this single item.

• School visit to University Hill Elementary School, 956 16th Street, Boulder, CO 80302
• Board to observe bond improvements to the building
• No action to be taken; not a special meeting

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special virtual meeting to meet with Congressman Joe Neguse. The board will share two resolutions passed on February 9, 2021, regarding standardized assessments and increased federal IDEA funding for special education. The meeting is primarily informational and discussion-focused, with no other substantive agenda items.

• Meeting with Congressman Joe Neguse
• Resolution 21-06 on Standardized Assessments in 2020-2021
• Resolution 21-07 in Support of Increased IDEA Funding from the Federal Government

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will meet virtually with Congressman Joe Neguse. The discussion focuses on sharing two resolutions passed on February 9, 2021, regarding standardized assessments and IDEA funding.

• Meeting with Congressman Joe Neguse to share resolutions
• Resolution 21-06 on Standardized Assessments in 2020-2021
• Resolution 21-07 in Support of Increased IDEA Funding from the Federal Government

Community Meeting - Equity council meeting

This is a community meeting of the Boulder Valley School District's Equity Council, held via Zoom. No board action will be taken; the meeting is for discussion and information only.

• Notice of community meeting for BVSD Equity Council
• Meeting held via Zoom on February 17, 2021 at 5:00 PM
• Three or more board members may attend, but no action will be taken

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This is a community meeting of BVSD's Equity Council held via Zoom, not a special board meeting. Three or more board members may attend, but no action will be taken. The agenda is procedural, providing notice and a link for public viewing.

• Community meeting of BVSD Equity Council via Zoom at 5:00 PM
• No action to be taken; discussion and information only
• Public viewing link provided: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83819457496

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a virtual special meeting to discuss topics of mutual interest with the Lafayette City Council, including school reopening, the strategic plan, legislative platform, enrollment, and district organization. The board will also receive a presentation on the COVID Catch Up Plan for students and review the December 31, 2020 financial statements and the 2020-21 General Operating Fund Mid-year Analysis to guide budget development.

• Worksession with Lafayette City Council on school reopening, strategic plan, legislative platform, enrollment, and district organization
• COVID Catch Up Plan presentation by School Leadership
• Review of December 31, 2020 financial statements and 2020-21 General Operating Fund Mid-year Analysis
• Mid-year analysis reviewed with District Audit Committee on February 9, 2021

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a virtual special meeting including a worksession with Lafayette City Council, a presentation of the COVID Catch Up Plan for students, and a review of the 2020-21 second quarter financial statements and General Operating Fund Mid-year Analysis. The financial review will guide 2021-22 budget development.

• Worksession with Lafayette City Council to discuss reopening, strategic plan, legislative platform, enrollment, and district organization
• Presentation of the COVID Catch Up Plan for students by School Leadership
• Review of December 31, 2020 financial statements and 2020-21 General Operating Fund Mid-year Analysis
• Discussion of fiscal year-end estimates to guide 2021-22 budget development

The Board of Education met for a worksession with Lafayette City Council to discuss school reopening plans, the strategic plan, and enrollment trends. The Board also received updates on the COVID catch-up plan and second quarter financials. No substantive votes or policy decisions were recorded.

• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board will vote on several consent agenda items, including a $1,444,388 contract for renovation of Justice High School and a $137,355 contract for employee leave replacements. A $175,000 grant for Boulder Prep Charter School and an $11,875 donation to Douglass Elementary are also up for approval. The board will also hear updates on COVID-19 and the district's strategic plan.

• Contract with Alliance Construction Solutions for Justice High School renovation: $1,444,388
• Contract with ProCare Therapy for employee leaves and unfilled position: $137,355
• Grant from Colorado Department of Education for Boulder Prep Charter School: $175,000
• Donation from Douglass PTO to Douglass Elementary School: $11,875
• Update on COVID-19 impact on the district

The Board of Education approved a resolution to relieve students and staff of certain standardized assessment obligations for 2020-2021. The Board also passed resolutions supporting increased federal IDEA funding and addressing high potency marijuana products. Additionally, several personnel actions, grants, and a construction contract were approved via consent grouping.

• Approved resolution 21-06 to reduce standardized assessment obligations (7-0)
• Approved resolution 21-07 supporting increased federal IDEA funding (7-0)
• Approved resolution 21-08 on high potency marijuana products (7-0)
• Approved contract to Alliance Construction Solutions for Justice High School renovation (7-0)
• Approved contract with ProCare Therapy, LLC for employee leaves and unfilled positions (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions list (7-0)
• Approved three Colorado Department of Education grants (7-0)
• Approved donation to Douglass Elementary (7-0)

Special Meeting - District Audit Committee Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special District Audit Committee meeting on February 9, 2021. The meeting was conducted online through Google Meet from 9:00 am to 11:00 am. The agenda consisted of procedural items: call to order and roll call, an informational segment, and adjournment.

• Call meeting to order and roll call
• District Audit Committee informational segment
• Adjournment

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting for the District Audit Committee to convene from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM via Google Meet. The agenda includes only procedural items: calling the meeting to order, the audit committee meeting itself, and adjournment. No substantive decisions or discussions are listed.

• Special meeting of the Board of Education
• District Audit Committee meeting scheduled from 9:00am-11:00am
• Meeting held via Google Meet

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, covering routine procedures, a superintendent's report, a COVID-19 update, and public comment. The board will also receive updates on the strategic plan and state legislation, and vote on a consent agenda that includes a $1.44 million contract for Justice High School renovations and several other items.

• Approve $1,444,388 contract to Alliance Construction Solutions for Justice High School renovation
• Approve $11,875 donation from Douglass PTO to Douglass Elementary
• Approve $137,355 contract with ProCare Therapy for leaves and unfilled positions
• Approve $175,000 EASI grant for Boulder Prep Charter School
• Approve $401,830 Child Care Relief Grant for preschool and child care programs

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education met by Zoom on Feb. 8, 2021. The agenda included a call to order, a discussion of consensus‑training for board members, and adjournment. No formal actions or decisions were scheduled.

• Call meeting to order (procedural)
• Consensus training discussion for board members (information only, no action)
• Adjournment

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Zoom on February 8, 2021, at 1:00 PM. The agenda includes a consensus training session for board members, with no action to be taken. The meeting is procedural and informational only.

• Consensus training for all BOE members (discussion/information, no action)
• Special meeting via Zoom at 1:00 PM
• Call to order and roll call (procedural)
• Adjournment (action)

Special Meeting

This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education to discuss the District Accountability Committee's (DAC) focus for the spring 2021 semester. No formal votes or decisions are scheduled on the agenda.

• Discussion of DAC planning for second semester 2021

The Board of Education and District Accountability (DAC) Executive members discussed focus points for the spring 2021 semester. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during this special meeting.

• Discussed DAC focus points including District UIP, Policies, SAC program, Mental Health resources, and parent group bridge-building
• Adjourned meeting by acclamation

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Google Meet. The main item is a discussion with the District Accountability Executive Team about planning the District Accountability Committee's (DAC) focus for the spring 2021 semester. The meeting includes procedural items for calling the meeting to order and adjournment.

• Discussion of DAC planning for second semester 2021
• Special meeting held via Google Meet at 5:00 PM
• Procedural call to order and roll call
• Adjournment

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, receiving updates on COVID-19, the state supplemental budget, bond oversight, transportation efficiency, and legislation. The board will vote on a consent agenda that includes the revised 2020-21 budget, a $10,000 donation to New Vista High School, a $20,648 CTE concurrent enrollment grant, and a $212,792 contract for Classlink identity management.

• Approve Resolution 21-02 adopting revised 2020-21 budget, with related resolutions for appropriations, capital reserve projects, and use of beginning fund balances
• Approve $10,000 donation from Susan and Scott McVicker to New Vista High School
• Approve $20,648 grant from Colorado Department of Education for Career and Technical Education concurrent enrollment
• Approve $212,792 three-year contract with Classlink for Identity and Access Management system
• Receive COVID-19 update and transportation efficiency assessment

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education met virtually to review updates on state funding, COVID-19, and bond projects. The board approved a consent grouping that includes personnel actions, meeting minutes, the 2020-21 revised budget, and a $10,000 donation to New Vista High School. These budget adjustments and funding updates determine district resource allocation and school operations for the current fiscal year.

• Approval of the 2020-21 Revised Budget (Resolutions 21-02 through 21-05)
• Acceptance of a $10,000 donation from Susan and Scott McVicker to New Vista High School
• Review of the 2020-21 State Supplemental Budget and COVID-19 community impact
• Update on the Building for Student Success Program bond oversight
• Approval of personnel actions and minutes from January 12 and 19 meetings

The Board of Education approved a revised budget for the 2020-21 fiscal year and adopted updated policies regarding community use of facilities and childcare programs. Several grants and a three-year contract for an identity management system were also approved. The meeting included reports on COVID-19 data and plans for returning to in-person learning.

• Approved revised 2020-21 budget and appropriations (7-0)
• Adopted revised Board Policy KF, Community Use of Facilities (7-0)
• Adopted revised Board Policy KFB, Operation of ChildCare and Enrichment Programs (7-0)
• Approved three-year contract for Classlink Identity and Access Management system (7-0)
• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved donation for New Vista High School (7-0)
• Approved CDE grants for Career and Technical Education and State Connecting Colorado Students (7-0)
• Approved minutes from four January 2021 meetings (7-0)

Special Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a special meeting to review the 2021-22 Draft Strategic Financial Plan. No votes or other actions are scheduled beyond adjournment.

• Review of 2021-22 Draft Strategic Financial Plan

The Board of Education met to receive a presentation on the 2021-22 Draft Strategic Financial Plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded during the meeting.

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is holding a special meeting via Google Meet. The main item is a review of the 2021-22 Draft Strategic Financial Plan, presented as information. The meeting includes procedural call to order and adjournment.

• Review of 2021-22 Draft Strategic Financial Plan (4,784 KB attachment)

Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education will hold a regular virtual meeting starting at 6:00 PM. The consent agenda includes approval of personnel actions, minutes, two donations totaling $46,483.87 for Eisenhower and Foothill Elementary, adoption of Alicia Sanchez Elementary's Unified Improvement Plan, and a $77,022.20 mowing and landscaping contract with Longs Peak Landscaping. The board will also receive a COVID-19 update from public health officials and a legislative update on state education policy and funding.

• Approval of contract with Longs Peak Landscaping for mowing and landscaping services at $77,022.20
• Acceptance of $12,483.87 donation from Eisenhower PTA for staffing at Eisenhower Elementary
• Acceptance of $34,000 donation from Foothill Elementary PTO for staffing at Foothill Elementary
• Adoption of Alicia Sanchez Elementary's Unified Improvement Plan due to priority improvement status
• COVID-19 update from superintendent, staff, and public health officials

The Board of Education approved a consent grouping of 12 items, including personnel actions, facility donations, and a landscaping contract. The Board also approved proposed courses and fees for Nederland MS/HS CTE Pathways. Superintendent Rob Anderson announced the district would adopt Metro Denver Partnership for Health recommendations for wrestling.

• Approved personnel actions (7-0)
• Approved minutes from Dec 8, 2020 Special and Regular meetings (7-0)
• Accepted donations for Eisenhower and Foothill Elementary schools (7-0)
• Adopted Alicia Sanchez Elementary improvement plan (7-0)
• Approved mowing and landscaping services contract (7-0)
• Accepted arbitration decision to terminate bus driver Patrick Myers for cause (7-0)
• Approved Foothill Elementary bond-funded construction contract closeout (7-0)
• Approved ConnectME/Livewire infrastructure amendment (7-0)

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a special executive session on January 12, 2021, via Google Meet. The meeting was convened to discuss legal issues, specifically receiving legal advice on an arbitration decision regarding the termination of a bus driver. No public agenda items or decisions were listed outside the executive session.

• Executive session to discuss legal advice on contracts and litigation
• Discussion of employment arbitration decision supporting termination of a bus driver

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The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education is meeting virtually to hear reports on COVID-19 and district updates, receive public comment, and vote on a consent agenda. The consent agenda includes personnel actions, donations, a landscaping contract, and a construction closeout. The board will also consider adopting an improvement plan for Alicia Sanchez Elementary.

• Approve $77,022.20 mowing and landscaping contract with Longs Peak Landscaping
• Accept $7,894,534 closeout for Foothill Elementary bond-funded construction
• Approve $12,483.87 donation from Eisenhower PTA and $34,000 from Foothill PTO
• Adopt Alicia Sanchez Elementary Unified Improvement Plan
• Accept arbitration decision terminating bus driver Patrick Myers

Special Meeting - Executive Session

The Boulder Valley School District Board will vote to enter an executive session to receive legal advice on an arbitration decision. The advice concerns the district's termination of a bus driver after allegations of improper conduct on a field trip. The meeting is virtual via Google Meet at 9:30 a.m. on Jan 12 2021.

• Vote to convene executive session for legal discussion
• Review legal advice on arbitration supporting termination of a bus driver
• Call meeting to order and roll call
• Adjournment

The Board of Education convened a special meeting and entered an executive session to discuss legal issues and advice. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Approved motion to convene in executive session for legal issues and advice (Unanimous)

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This is a special meeting of the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education, held via Zoom. The board will receive an information presentation about the negotiation processes with all associations within the district. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with only roll call and adjournment listed.

• Information presentation on BVSD negotiation processes with all associations
• Special meeting held via Zoom at 5:00 PM

Special Meeting

The Board of Education will hold a special meeting via Zoom. The session includes information regarding the negotiation processes with all associations within the district.

• Information on BVSD negotiation processes

The Board of Education held a special meeting to receive information regarding the association negotiations processes and models used by BVSD. No substantive decisions were made during the meeting.