Jeffco Public Schools public meetings in 2020
18 substantive meetings from 2020, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special study/dialogue session to discuss several key topics. They will receive the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report and external audit for fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, engage with the Jefferson County Administrators Association, and discuss plans for returning to in-person learning in the second semester. The board will also receive information on the superintendent search process.
- Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) and external audit for FY ending June 30, 2020
- Discussion with Jefferson County Administrators Association (JCAA) on compensation, superintendent search, and Collaborative Monitoring Committee
- Plans for return to in-person learning in second semester within CDPHE COVID-19 framework
- Superintendent search process with Hazard, Young, Attea and Associates
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study/dialogue session with the Jefferson County Education Association (JCEA) to discuss topics including the READ Act, COVID-19, bargaining, EMOAT, Grub Club, and the superintendent search. The regular business meeting includes recognitions, approval of the agenda, and a listing of public correspondence, but no major action items are listed beyond the agenda approval.
- Discussion with JCEA on READ Act, COVID-19, bargaining, EMOAT, Grub Club, and superintendent search
- Recognition of D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High School for 2020 National Blue Ribbon Award
- Recognition of Bonnie Walker (Lakewood HS) as SHAPE Colorado 2020 High School P.E. Teacher of the Year
- Recognition of Communications Services for NSPRA awards
- Honoring outgoing board member Ron Mitchell
Board of Education Regular Meeting
This is a special meeting of the Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held virtually. The board will administer the oath of office to a newly appointed member for District 5, then reorganize by electing officers. The only action item is the appointment of Richard G. Rush as second vice president, which was approved unanimously.
- Oath of office for new District 5 board member administered by Chief Judge Jeffrey Pilkington
- Appointment of Richard G. Rush to fill District 5 vacancy (resignation of Ron Mitchell, effective Nov 12, 2020)
- Appointment of Richard G. Rush as second vice president of the board
- Meeting held via Zoom/Livestream with Spanish interpretation available
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to interview nine applicants for the vacant Director District 5 seat, left open by Ron Mitchell's resignation. After the interviews, the board voted to appoint Rick Rush to complete the term ending in November 2021. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom and livestream.
- Appointed Rick Rush to fill vacant Director District 5 seat
- Interviewed nine applicants for the seat
- Vacancy declared November 12, 2020, after Ron Mitchell's resignation
- Board had 60 days (until January 10, 2021) to fill the seat
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom and livestream
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting to review the first quarter financial report, approve a $240.51 million general obligation bond issuance and refinancing, discuss COVID-19 learning models, receive an update on the superintendent search, and declare a vacancy in Director District 5 following Ron Mitchell's resignation. The board approved the bond resolution and the vacancy declaration, with the bond vote passing 4-1.
- Approved issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020, and refinancing of Series 2012 bonds, generating at least $240.51 million for capital projects
- Reviewed first quarter financial report for FY2020-21 ending September 30, 2020
- Discussed COVID-19 learning models, including current PK-5 in-person and 6-12 hybrid instruction
- Declared vacancy in Board of Education Director District 5, with appointment deadline of January 10, 2021
- Received update on superintendent search for potential July 2021 appointment
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session on the second issuance of the 2018 voter-approved $567 million bond and refinancing of two maturities from the 2012 refunding bond. The board also moved into executive session to discuss negotiation strategy with JESPA and a personnel matter related to JESPA Grievance #858. The regular meeting includes recognitions, public comment, and a consent agenda with contract awards.
- Discussion of $567 million bond package second issuance and 2012 bond refinance
- Executive session on JESPA negotiations and Grievance #858
- Recognition of GRAMMY Music Educator semifinalists Chris Maunu and Shawna Mendez
- Recognition of National PTA Reflections awardees Madhvi Chittoor, Val Heidarsson, Kinley McDonald
- Agenda items removed: SHAPE CO Teacher of the Year, Healthy Kids Colorado Survey, and three Capital Improvement Program contracts
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding its regular meeting, which includes a study session to review proposed resolutions from the Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) for the 2021 legislative session. The board will also hear public comment on agenda-related topics, including restart plans, BLM facemasks, and other issues. The agenda includes recognition of student art and the Jeffco Schools Foundation, plus reports from the interim superintendent and board members.
- Review of 2020 CASB Resolutions Book for 2021 legislative session guidance
- Public comment on agenda-related topics, including restart plans and BLM facemasks
- Recognition of student art purchase awards and Jeffco Schools Foundation
- Approval of agenda with removal of three Capital Improvement Program contract items (Parmalee Elementary, Pomona High, Wayne Carle Middle)
- Interim Superintendent update
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting on September 3, 2020, via Zoom/Livestream. The board will consider appointments to four advisory committees, review proposed revisions to two governance policies, and discuss a list of public correspondence. The meeting includes a closed executive session to seek legal advice on the charter school application process.
- Appointments to District Accountability Committee, Financial Oversight Committee, Performance Evaluation Council, and Technology Data Privacy Advisory Committee
- Review of proposed revisions to policies GP-12 (Board Committee Principles) and GP-13 (Committee Structure)
- Closed executive session for legal advice on charter school application process
- Public correspondence on topics including restart plan, school resource officers, racism curriculum, and 2020-21 budget option busing
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a special meeting to appoint an interim superintendent following Superintendent Jason Glass's departure, and to discuss the district's restart plan for the upcoming school year amid COVID-19. The board voted to appoint Deputy Superintendent Kristopher Schuh as interim superintendent, with one dissenting vote. The meeting also includes public comment and a presentation on the restart plan by district and public health officials.
- Appointment of Kristopher Schuh as interim superintendent (motion carried 4-1)
- Discussion of Restart Plan: elementary schools to open 100% in-person, secondary schools hybrid (50% in-person/remote)
- Public comment period (up to 1 hour) on agenda-related topics
- Superintendent Jason Glass's last day is September 13; board plans national search this autumn
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting on July 30, 2020, primarily to enter an executive session to seek legal advice regarding the superintendent's departure and the process for naming an acting superintendent. The board also voted to extend the executive session to discuss negotiations strategy with district employee associations. The meeting was held virtually via Zoom and Livestream, with the public able to watch the open portions.
- Executive session to seek legal advice on superintendent departure and naming an acting superintendent
- Motion to extend executive session to discuss negotiations strategy with district employee associations
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom and Livestream with Spanish interpretation available
Board of Education Regular Meeting
This is a special study/dialogue session of the Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education. The board will continue discussions on the 2020/2021 budget, including potential revenue adjustments, reductions, and use of reserves due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also check in on the district's restart plan for the next school year following the shift to remote learning. The meeting includes a public comment period and an executive session to discuss negotiations strategy with employee associations.
- Discussion of 2020/2021 budget development, including potential revenue adjustments, reductions, and use of reserves
- Check-in on the district's restart plan for next school year following COVID-19 remote learning
- Executive session to discuss negotiations strategy with employee associations
- Public comment period for agenda-related topics
- Meeting held virtually via Zoom/Livestream
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a regular meeting via Zoom/Livestream, with a public comment period for agenda-related topics. The agenda includes procedural items like approving the agenda and roll call, plus a large volume of public correspondence, mostly concerning the 2020-21 budget and fall reopening plans. The board will also consider consent agenda items, including book lists and a charter school contract amendment.
- Public comment on agenda items, including 2020-21 budget and fall reopening
- Removal of consent agenda items 4.04 (book lists) and 4.05 (charter contract amendment) for dissenting votes
- Approval of the meeting agenda as revised
- Public correspondence log with over 200 letters, many about budget and reopening
- Meeting held virtually due to Jefferson County Public Health Order 20-001
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a study/dialogue session to discuss the 2020/21 budget, focusing on potential revenue adjustments, possible reductions, and use of reserves due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The meeting is held virtually via Zoom/Livestream. No formal decisions are expected; it is a discussion and information item.
- Discussion of 2020/21 budget assumptions, including revenue reductions and district budget changes
- Presentation by CFO Kathleen Askelson and budget director Nicole Stewart
- Meeting held virtually due to Jefferson County Public Health Order 20-001 extension
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Board of Education held a study session to receive an update on the district's Remote Learning and Work Plan. The discussion covered instruction, communications, health, operations, finances, and staffing. The session also included updates regarding current plans for graduations.
- Update on Remote Learning and Work Plan (EL-11) covering instruction, evaluation, and health/operations
- Review of district plans regarding graduations
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting via videoconference on April 2, 2020, due to the COVID-19 shelter-in-place order. The board approved the agenda, entered executive session to discuss school security arrangements, and received a statement from the superintendent on current circumstances. The board also approved consent agenda items, including accepting charter school applications from Prospect Academy and Spectrum Academy for study, and was informed of supplemental grant funds.
- Accepted charter school applications from Prospect Academy and Spectrum Academy for study, with a public hearing set for September 2020 and board determination by October 2020.
- Approved minutes from March 5 and March 11, 2020 meetings.
- Informed of supplemental funds: $352,977 from Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for School to Work Alliance Program, and $354,217 from Gill Foundation for STEM labs in North Arvada.
- Held executive session to discuss specialized details of school security arrangements.
- Meeting held via Webex/Livestream; public attendance not permitted per Governor Polis' stay-at-home order.
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will receive recommendations from the District Accountability Committee (DAC) on spending priorities for the 2020-21 budget, the District Unified Improvement Plan, and DAC goals. The board will also hear public comment, recognize the CareerLinks team, and consider consent agenda items including minutes and supplemental funds.
- DAC recommendations on 2020-21 budget spending priorities
- District Unified Improvement Plan (DUIP) recommendations
- Recognition of CareerLinks Team for Arvada Chamber award
- Public comment on agenda-related topics
- Approval of minutes from January and February meetings
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held a regular meeting on January 30, 2020, to approve the agenda and prior minutes. The board moved the 2020/2021 Strategic Plan and a contract amendment for school servers from the consent agenda to the discussion agenda for 30 minutes of public review each. The meeting also included a dialogue session with City of Edgewater officials and recognition of state championship teams.
- Approval of the 2020/2021 Strategic Plan (moved to discussion agenda)
- Contract Amendment for School Servers (moved to discussion agenda)
- Engagement session with City of Edgewater mayor and councilmembers
- Recognition of 37 academic awards across 30 schools (Governor's Distinguished Improvement, John Irwin, Centers of Excellence)
- Approval of meeting minutes from December 12, 2019, and December 18, 2019
Board of Education Regular Meeting
The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a regular meeting that includes a closed executive session to discuss the superintendent's quarterly check-in, a personnel matter. The board will also recognize teachers, hear public comment, and vote on routine personnel actions and the previous meeting's minutes.
- Executive session for superintendent quarterly check-in (personnel matter)
- Recognition of Lukas ES art teacher Craig Gassen as Colorado Elementary Art Educator of the Year
- Recognition of Everitt MS PE teacher Brad Hull as SHAPE America Central District Middle School PE Teacher of the Year
- Approval of employment of 10 classified positions, 3 central admin positions, and transfers
- Approval of 32 classified staff resignations/terminations