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1) Approval of meeting agenda
Moved by: Jorge
Seconded by: Kitty
Vote: Chavez — Yes; Medler — Yes; Quinlan Ueda — Yes; Rajpal — Yes; Sergeant — Yes; Unger — Yes
Outcome: Motion passed

2) Action-items consent grouping (personnel items; approval of minutes 06/17/2025 and 06/20/2025 special meeting; food services grants for fresh fruit/vegetables and local food programming from the Colorado Department of Education)
Moved by: Jason
Seconded by: Kitty
Vote: Chavez — Yes; Medler — Yes; Quinlan Ueda — Yes; Rajpal — Yes; Sergeant — Yes; Unger — Yes
Outcome: Motion passed

3) Policy-action items consent grouping (interim adoption of multiple policies including IGAC/IGAC‑R, IJ, KEC/KEC‑R, BM, JO/JO‑R/JO‑E, KLMA)
Moved by: Kitty
Seconded by: Alex
Vote: Chavez — Yes; Medler — Yes; Quinlan Ueda — Yes; Rajpal — Yes; Sergeant — Yes; Unger — Yes
Outcome: Motion passed

Notes: Board members discussed the rationale for interim policy adoption, citing the need to have clear policies in effect for the start of school and to align local policy with recent state legislation and a U.S. Supreme Court remand related to curriculum materials litigation.

No votes recorded at the meeting failed or were tabled in the provided transcript excerpt.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","August 12, 2025 Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its Aug. 12 meeting the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education approved the meeting agenda, a consent grouping of action items (personnel, minutes, grants) and a policy consent grouping that included updates to policies on religion, instructional materials and related regulations.","taxTitle","Boulder Valley School District No. Re2, School Districts , Colorado","taxId",12898,"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},6516538,"BVSD board adopts interim policy changes on curriculum review and religious instruction procedures",382,3631000,4013000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5565153-eacb843bcb8e39b1d1cd6d00bd15cc7d&start=3631&end=4013","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5565153-eacb843bcb8e39b1d1cd6d00bd15cc7d/thumbnail_3631000.jpg","/articles/6516538/Colorado/BVSD-board-adopts-interim-policy-changes-on-curriculum-review-and-religious-instruction-procedures","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6516538-09ec87ceeb7fee0b3a5de700e73ebe83/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172902&Signature=Yr4WFjczSM19ZEVaDMvT1B8hu4sVAm91SSb4f2ivjpTMd2bkA4zpWq4xFDU2dxINy-RNxrmZtEzPWV7HguuFRnKZsmdYD6FJbTtuBrEIed0jlQ9oOLH5jX05quyhI1pldlytE3Exx0D35sHO17M-aQ-AQEsH6JNhe8KawMnQrS3sMAReMXs0iEculz1XmFvyfOBiRttfNsDXNMm7rMmShWoACsUljtg3OZqqV4vjOTLqbcflwSuCPDD5x7gUtIe-Q1Wz2tW4w5COlDm6Oo5SAd9-jPHWw-fv2ihBNK5M02Vx6f2xvJWj-CtPvYx4Ai31gqjU4RdFrMrGLD9S4DmRUA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education on Aug. 12 approved interim updates to multiple board policies governing instructional materials, library challenges and procedures around religion in schools.

The changes come after Colorado enacted several laws affecting school procedures and after a U.S. Supreme Court decision involving a preliminary injunction request in litigation over learning materials adopted by Montgomery County (Maryland) schools. The district’s legal counsel said the court’s decision and state legislation required clarifying policy language so staff and families understand notice and excusal procedures.

Kathleen (last name recorded as the district legal presenter) told the board that Colorado’s 2024–25 legislative session produced numerous bills with implications for district policy, and she summarized the Supreme Court action: she said the court granted relief for the plaintiff’s preliminary injunction request and remanded the case for fuller proceedings, creating a need to review local policy language on notice and excusal ahead of the school year.

“We had existing board policy IGAC that talked about when there's a burden on religion,” Kathleen said, adding that the policy revisions are intended to align district procedures with the court decision and state law and to ensure clarity for educators and families.

The board approved a consent grouping of policy actions that included: IGAC and IGAC-R (teaching about religion), IJ (instructional material selection and adoption), KEC and KEC-R (complaints about curriculum and instruction), BM (board meetings), JO/JO-R/JO-E (student records), and KLMA (relations with military recruiters and postsecondary institutions). Trustees said the interim adoptions are intended to ensure clear policies are in effect for the start of school and that the policies will be returned for fuller review under the board’s regular adoption procedures.

Board members said they support both compliance with law and the district’s goal of inclusive materials so students “see themselves” reflected in curriculum. Staff posted the revised policies on the district website for public review and invited feedback.","Trustees approved interim updates to several board policies on Aug. 12, including policies on teaching about religion and material selection, citing recent Colorado legislative changes and a U.S. Supreme Court decision related to a Montgomery County case.",{"_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},6516542,"Public commenter urges clear AI guidance; BVSD IT says it is evaluating Google’s Gemini",1735,1079000,2814000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5565153-eacb843bcb8e39b1d1cd6d00bd15cc7d&start=1079&end=2814","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5565153-eacb843bcb8e39b1d1cd6d00bd15cc7d/thumbnail_1079000.jpg","/articles/6516542/Colorado/Public-commenter-urges-clear-AI-guidance-BVSD-IT-says-it-is-evaluating-Googles-Gemini","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6516542-618e0d05683f0f94d93bd1ff23e81592/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172902&Signature=R2VtkHzBD3FeANIl10XMjDHtMEUypECYKjQdsEcynNsi7Gf2DWkPwp9NVkGEydmJ1I7YJmqddINPN97~40vNmALcU-27XKe48NwgTDRBbBfPiVh0qCBeHUIotfq9fhRHbeZqpzViXAsDKr9efw2I6jn1mhOb-oDcKMR-S-ajdfi6IaqBZ9w4aDhtWeGrsKxmGZW86pvcHu1cIoaXpD6Cj9qmk5KE4WhAr7Ae6qy8ipnIhYjg4kEj-6Fs3pt~1KTtfsTt7oQ0XUQZJfzW9gs1CE~7LW7sI-fGuEzFzRoJuhlFmrVuXhGrWeUYxQEHr35EVO439lrifHXeQKklVYh1RA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","A parent and local teacher asked the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education on Aug. 12 to prioritize a concise, public-facing artificial intelligence policy that teachers, students and parents can understand and use.

The request and district staff responses are significant because generative AI and other tools are increasingly used by students and educators; clarity on acceptable uses and guardrails affects classroom practice and academic integrity.

During public participation, Michael Whitaker, a parent with children at Fairview and Southern Hills schools, said parents are behind on technology and urged a simple, widely shared set of rules. “Could you explain it to a teacher? Could you explain it to a student?” Whitaker asked. He said he drafted a one-page infographic to distill district policy and urged the board to make guidance visible to classrooms and families before the year proceeds.

Frank from IT told the board the department is taking a deliberate approach to AI. “We are evaluating the latest AI offerings from Google and continue to mature our approach to further AI adoption,” he said. IT staff reported producing an AI maturity assessment and gap analysis and said they would make rollout recommendations based on findings.

Board members supported a fuller discussion. Director Alex (last name given as board member in roll call) asked for an in-depth briefing on AI and broader technology strategy; Director Jason also endorsed a districtwide discussion of how to think about tools and classroom use.

The board did not adopt a formal AI policy at the meeting. Staff said they are preparing district guidance and that trustees will receive a more detailed presentation at a future meeting.","A parent urged the Boulder Valley School District board to publish a simple, public-facing AI policy before the school year begins. IT staff told trustees they are evaluating AI tools and conducting a district AI readiness assessment.",{"_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},6516547,"BVSD leaders tell board schools ready for 2025-26 as enrollment, curriculum and facilities updates roll out",2408,910000,3318000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5565153-eacb843bcb8e39b1d1cd6d00bd15cc7d&start=910&end=3318","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5565153-eacb843bcb8e39b1d1cd6d00bd15cc7d/thumbnail_910000.jpg","/articles/6516547/Colorado/BVSD-leaders-tell-board-schools-ready-for-2025-26-as-enrollment-curriculum-and-facilities-updates-roll-out","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6516547-3d7eb7e96e89f791b9f8d655b62875a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771172902&Signature=Pgueov~kkGJwhxHO1I1nYHtJ1-SVJTvw0ksrc0GDZcQDKD3A~AA7ggBY8G16-kqrdD16TYYo7AwWAzjSL3vU0HUSzmRzvcDSu~pXDOrFg3WUHDrk5IskF3i~q7vzIUsyn5cDw6-Gd21IOPj7Fk8bDoQGIrDtGMFRgQNeqSLmFqmcJlKv-SEzxmPwBkpm-3KwX0P8TMna7Vau9xFkRF-NWILaEQgRbtsqgQE9pLfdVBTjOGwwCUahwY6qBnJRp1j3xnXgh7yP86a~ew1FXgKQcDmHLlGKdXjJZks3nd4R3KizqCysMBLKTeA-5nmYb6JbHWxzL32w2N7nl4PJTWaoeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Dr. Christina Anderson told the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education on Aug. 12, 2025, that the district is prepared to open schools for the 2025-26 year and that officials will present compiled public feedback on proposed attendance boundary changes to the board at a September work session.

The update matters because it describes staffing, curriculum and facility changes that affect roughly 27,000 students across BVSD as the new school year begins.

Anderson opened the district’s annual back-to-school briefing by thanking staff and previews of preparations: “Feedback will be compiled and shared with the board at a work session in September,” she said. Cabinet members then described site-level and systemwide work completed over the summer.

Dr. Dela Cruz summarized districtwide preparation and early indicators of readiness, noting teacher professional learning and daily operational work performed in schools. Robin Fernandez reviewed the district’s three-network structure and introduced nine newly placed principals, naming Julie Garcia (Monarch PK–8), Ivy Trujillo (Cole Elementary), Erin Hinkle (Creekside Elementary), Brian Graham (Broomfield Heights Middle), Amanda Jones (Aspen Creek PK–8), Nick Vanderpaul (El Dorado PK–8), Ming Scheid (Apex), Kifani Lychak (New Vista High School) and Caleb Melamed (Nederland Elementary/High School).

Bond and facilities updates: Bond director Bill Sarr told the board that crews completed 22 bond projects this summer totaling more than $74,000,000, including six universally accessible playgrounds and new career-and-technical education spaces at multiple high schools. He said athletic fields and mechanical-unit work caused some scheduling delays at select sites and that principals had been notified.

Human resources: Assistant Superintendent James Hill summarized summer hiring work: the district posted 662 job openings, processed 9,799 applications, extended 417 offers and completed 526 hires (figures include substitute and temporary postings). Hill said the district is in a better position on unfilled roles than last year and will provide the board a year-over-year analysis with more current data.

Enrollment and early childhood: The enrollment help center served about 277 families during its recent four-day operation, providing support for free-and-reduced-price meal applications and enrollment assistance. The district reported pre-K (PK) enrollment up by 88 students compared with last August.

Academics and curriculum: The academics team described year-two implementation of its coherence work and several curriculum changes: adoption of the mCLASS literacy assessment for grades K–5 and the launch of an elementary math adoption, Illustrative Mathematics. Special education leaders are beginning a new “moderate needs” program to provide an intermediate layer of supports intended to reduce placements in more intensive programs, and the CLDE team will begin a two-year sustainability cycle of coaching and on-site support for co-teaching.

Operations and IT: Operations staff completed preventive maintenance and site upgrades while food services and transportation teams prepared for year-start needs. IT reported deploying more than 6,000 devices and refurbishing several hundred more, completing a data-warehouse load of assessment data, and issuing an RFP to modernize wired and wireless network infrastructure. IT staff said they are conducting an “AI maturity assessment” and evaluating Google’s Gemini suite as part of a measured approach to adopting AI tools.

Board members and staff invited the public and trustees to school visits planned for the first day of classes, and district leaders said they will continue to provide updates to the board and community as the year progresses.

The board did not take formal action on the informational items; agenda actions are recorded separately.","District leaders told the Boulder Valley School District Board of Education on Aug. 12 that schools are prepared to open the 2025-26 year, highlighting new principals and programs, curriculum adoptions, bond projects totaling more than $74 million and summer hiring and enrollment work.","actionData","errors"]

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