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Becky Allen introduced the nominees and summarized qualifications for each. The recommendations were:

- Amy Magnoni, recommended for Assistant Principal, Discovery Canyon Campus Elementary; Magnoni holds a B.S. in Human Development and Family Studies (CSU) and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction (UCCS); she has served in District 20 in multiple classroom and MTSS roles and spoke briefly thanking the board and district for the opportunity.

- Ryan Rafferty, recommended for Assistant Principal, Pioneer Elementary School; Rafferty holds a B.A. and a Master of Education in moderate special needs and has experience teaching and serving as MTSS coordinator; he thanked the board and staff and referenced his interim year in the role.

- Carrie Mitchell, recommended for Principal, Academy Endeavor Elementary School; Mitchell is a District 20 cohort graduate with years of classroom and instructional leadership experience at Academy Endeavor and spoke about her long service to the site and commitment to students.

- Diana Fricke, recommended for Director for Digital Innovation Services; Fricke holds a Master of Library Science, is a certified educational technology leader and currently serves as a technology integration specialist; she spoke about using technology and AI to support teaching and learning.

Each nominee was introduced at the board meeting and offered brief remarks. The board then approved the consent agenda; roll-call votes during the meeting recorded “Aye” responses from Mister Wilburn, Missus Shandy and Missus Gans as the motion passed.

The administration said the hires complete internal selection and cohort processes referenced in presentation materials; start dates and HR appointment paperwork were not specified in the public record provided.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","March 13, 2025 BOE Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board packet included recommendations to hire Amy Magnoni (Discovery Canyon assistant principal), Ryan Rafferty (Pioneer assistant principal), Carrie Mitchell (Academy Endeavor principal) and Diana Fricke (Director for Digital Innovation Services); each candidate spoke briefly and the consent agenda was approved by roll call.","taxTitle","Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El, School Districts , Colorado","taxId",12900,"location","Colorado","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6627121,"District 20 reports midyear gains in third-grade reading and steady math pass rates; attendance remains below goal at secondary levels",356,4661000,5017000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730162-1ef4bf369cc937af25dc8078366d3710&start=4661&end=5017","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730162-1ef4bf369cc937af25dc8078366d3710/thumbnail_4661000.jpg","/articles/6627121/Colorado/District-20-reports-midyear-gains-in-third-grade-reading-and-steady-math-pass-rates-attendance-remains-below-goal-at-secondary-levels","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627121-643ffce5bb2aa1e3517e56f9bf621dbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1776178863&Signature=HNiX4dgv27am2az9UrOu8vixlegZ2VnkDN6Bw4UTS7XO5I5d19zCKS2wUZ4GAAkItVth4QBQ6ltl7U6DMViZbbjP~GR-rKzhm8COvkA8k2l-Vn-5hXnfHp19rJKckkVXuRPOYyztWCJJ5xJkeATsOSR8duPHga2sv7EIxtb5loI70buOvv600Y-UBTf3Ai0GobyKGG5E1hT03K3sAYQUFP-1vxdteNj1J30uv4m8OrPRmBoa0-voRs-HvYOYjbOSO-62J6dWz0wHanNsxspUjZTDIaGBFaGB0z7MOvA~wByJuNoXJRujx39bphCP2k8O1nvIv96i2k2KrCjf~Nj8jg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Academy School District 20 officials reported midyear assessment results and strategic-plan monitoring on March 17, saying several literacy and math measures are on track while attendance at secondary levels remains an area of focus.

District staff told the board that 74 percent of third-grade students were on or above grade-level benchmark on the DIBELS-8 midyear composite (fall-to-winter window), close to the district target of 75 percent by year end. Andy Ruskin, director for literacy, and JoLynn Patterson, director for assessment, explained the district uses MAP Growth (NWEA) as a midyear predictor for the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS); district midyear median MAP percentiles for third grade indicate the district is likely to meet its CMAS targets for the year.

On middle- and high-school math course passing, staff reported that just under 94 percent of sixth graders and about 95 percent of ninth graders were passing first-semester math courses; district leaders noted second-semester pass rates historically rise and said interventions are in place for students who do not earn credit the first semester.

Districtwide attendance was reported at 92.6 percent overall. Elementary attendance was above the district goal (about 93.6 percent), while middle and high school rates remained below the 90 percent target for those levels, prompting staff to note ongoing attendance-task-force work and strategies centered on the district’s MTSS coordinators.

Staff highlighted use of professional learning communities and data cycles, targeted interventions (\"win time\"/target time), and cohort tracking of students who began the year \"well below\" on reading screeners; administrators said they monitor pre/post-intervention growth during short summer sessions and compare beginning- and end-of-year measures to judge sustained impact.

The board also heard about district communications goals, digital adoption (ParentSquare opt-ins at 21 percent, app downloads at 24 percent so far after a January rollout) and that the district is piloting a new bus rider card system for next year. Administrators said they will follow up with additional disaggregated school-level reports and will publish family MAP Growth reports after each testing window.

Board members asked how the district evaluates program efficacy (for example, summer reading interventions) and were told the district combines vendor-vetted program selection, literacy specialists’ input, certified interventionists, and pre/post assessments over short sessions, with a focus on end-of-year DIBELS and CMAS comparisons.

No formal board action was required for the midyear assessment update; the staff presentation was informational and will be revisited in monitoring reports later in the year.","District 20 presented midyear strategic-plan and assessment data showing third-grade DIBELS composite at 74% on/above benchmark, MAP Growth medians predicting likely CMAS targets, and overall district attendance at 92.6%; board members discussed interventions and data use in PLCs.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6627126,"District 20 adopts stricter board-meeting decorum policy after months of dispute",287,7218000,7505000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730162-1ef4bf369cc937af25dc8078366d3710&start=7218&end=7505","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730162-1ef4bf369cc937af25dc8078366d3710/thumbnail_7218000.jpg","/articles/6627126/Colorado/District-20-adopts-stricter-board-meeting-decorum-policy-after-months-of-dispute","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627126-00603bff21110c99242545928a1241f6/orig.mp4?Expires=1776178863&Signature=Lbj~kF1xrSmioJr45BePV6X0yQfH9rDKu1ajzvcxpo0ERshhSbCpGwOqCtw7vUMiJTm6zgpmE8ZyAu-krW185BQ7vY0BvT31-YO3-CsBUZDeh6LzObM7-f-tZIJf45wl~sdIKdOB~p1xT0kI85wcWfFuhtwj99TOca9P9FNst7B75tdEOPsF6BYQ97cprEhux2g0625fxdMwnTokZhZFEsWgPoar8nyC0MrW4~NsDXUK6DjD3~i3zxF39tOoO4~~mzv5vLTfDSsdDGVpi6jfVEBJMVa0b0Oq0bMIlgwuUuzQRYly9TNufZVfMz~Dz9KhIe5rUeqhw7bBZXG28kwpug__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Academy School District 20 Board of Education on March 17 adopted revisions to governance policy GP 4.4 that spell out decorum rules for board meetings, including new language the board said is intended to prevent material disruptions during public comment.

Board members who supported the change said the revisions codify existing meeting expectations — for example, allowing the president to interrupt or terminate remarks that are unrelated to district business or disruptive to an orderly meeting — and to clarify procedures if a meeting must be recessed. Detractors in public comment said the changes would chill protected speech and singled out measures that could ban applause or coordinated signs.

The redline posted to board materials included guidance on managing disruptive conduct and language describing permitted actions and consequences. During discussion the board president framed the revisions as bringing existing, informal guidance into written policy, citing examples from other legislative bodies where applause and cheering are restricted. Supporters said the policy is meant to preserve the board’s ability to conduct its business; opponents said the language was vague and could be applied unevenly.

Public comment was extensive and heated. Multiple speakers urged the board not to adopt the language, calling it retaliatory or a response to recent meetings in which audience applause or other reactions occurred. Several public commenters said the board had discussed some policy changes in executive session; speakers said policy discussion belongs in public and that the revisions were drawn up in advance of tonight’s public airing. One commenter raised concerns about publishing a constituent’s email in board documents without redaction.

The board took a roll-call vote to adopt the language revision identified in the agenda as resolution 18425. Roll call recorded Mister Wilburn, Missus Shandy and Missus Conns voting “Aye.” The motion carried as recorded in the minutes.

Board members said they will continue to refine grammar and technical edits identified during discussion; the board president noted minor typographical items that would be corrected in the published policy text.

Speakers opposing the change warned the policy could be enforced selectively and asked the district to pursue alternatives such as increased moderator training or clearer, narrowly tailored language. Supporters said uniform decorum rules preserve civil conduct and permit the board to complete its agenda.

The policy revision will be published in the district’s governance manual; the board said any future complaints about enforcement should follow the district’s formal complaint procedures.","The school board voted to adopt redlined revisions to governance process policy GP 4.4 that add specific limits on disruptive behavior during meetings, including language restricting applause and other demonstrations; the change prompted extended public comment and objections from parents and speakers who called the revision retaliatory.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6627131,"District 20 approves $48,000 preconstruction contract, moves forward on Douglas Valley PK–8 project",315,6823000,7138000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2730162-1ef4bf369cc937af25dc8078366d3710&start=6823&end=7138","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2730162-1ef4bf369cc937af25dc8078366d3710/thumbnail_6823000.jpg","/articles/6627131/Colorado/District-20-approves-48000-preconstruction-contract-moves-forward-on-Douglas-Valley-PK8-project","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6627131-40213112824bac1f22ed68c3e60f05dc/orig.mp4?Expires=1776178863&Signature=YbOEly8qXTTlLZFmo5RYch1RC6KsWKmb3AyAostZM4DPFtYV9hQ8LC1MkDWyXR6q2wJVoO7MPDrLiNPO1S8oiEG5wm5qbsy7EUoFkusDh8DSa4EHw6xYaOWCYV2FYzaZfEKP4~tkPUCc7w2mcTKDptRA4t7HsIrIKfXuw6iuJezmMiBmbAM63u-b2QF1YeJsobJf8Lzgs3cMxflKsvJQdxluzjLyGl0dMCOmbXbFkqKgjScRbQp88lrVlwAmw5xN8wBwG~INP~bVp2SWPRhdUyVbS58wlrDAQrIZRHnqe0~T3KjUTRL5cusJbaPcK6oyeCYH7c~AkoLmlhRewrvBnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Academy School District 20 on March 17 approved use of district funds and awarded preconstruction services to prepare a construction cost estimate for a new pre-K–8 school at Douglas Valley.

The board voted to appropriate $48,000 from the district's Public Schools on Military Installations Program (PSMIP) reserve to pay for preconstruction services and to award the preconstruction and potential construction contract to the firm identified in the board packet (non construction). Superintendent Haber told the board the preconstruction phase will produce a guaranteed maximum price (GMP); if the GMP is acceptable to the district, the administration will return with a construction appropriation and submit the proposal to the federal program for funding.

The funding approved is intended to support final design work and a detailed cost estimate. Haber said the PSMIP reserve contains about $12,300,000 intended as the district’s approximate 20 percent match for the overall Douglas Valley project; the $48,000 is the immediate amount needed to complete preconstruction services and pursue the GMP.

Board members described the vote as a procedural step to get the district to construction-ready documentation. No alternative construction contractor selection is required if the district accepts the GMP; if the board rejects the GMP, the district can post a new RFP for construction services.

Roll-call votes were recorded with board members Mister Wilburn, Missus Shandy and Missus Gans voting “Aye.” The motion carried as recorded in the meeting minutes.

The administration said the district selected the recommended firm after an RFP process that considered combined preconstruction and construction services; awarding the preconstruction work allows district staff to more precisely determine total project cost and return to the board for final appropriation if needed.

The Douglas Valley project is part of District 20’s work to deliver a new school on or near a military installation using PSMIP funding; staff emphasized the next steps will include the GMP, a review of escalation and contingencies, and a potential construction contract award if funding and prices align.

No timeline for construction start was approved at the March 17 meeting; staff said that will depend on the GMP, final federal approvals and the district’s appropriation decisions.","Academy School District 20 voted to appropriate $48,000 from its PSMIP reserve for preconstruction services and awarded preconstruction and potential construction work to non construction for a new PK–8 school at Douglas Valley; district staff said a guaranteed maximum price will follow preconstruction estimates.","actionData","errors"]

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