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Approved agenda — The board approved the meeting agenda by voice vote with all board members recorded as voting aye.

Proclamation: Classified Employee Appreciation Week — The board adopted a proclamation declaring October 2025 Classified Employee Appreciation Week. The motion passed on a roll-call vote with Directors Assad Lucas, Battistelli, Goldstein, Marsh Holshin and Potter recorded as aye.

Minutes — The board approved minutes for the work-study and regular board meetings of Aug. 20, 2025 and a special board meeting on Aug. 27, 2025. The motion carried on a recorded vote; all voting board members recorded aye.

Monitoring reports acknowledged — The board acknowledged the superintendent’s internal monitoring report for policy 2 (General Operating Limitations) for the period July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 and accepted finance and audit committee (FACT) monitoring reports relating to financial conditions and activities, asset protection, employment compensation and benefits, and staff ethics/conflict-of-interest policy 41-30. Both acknowledgments were made by motion and recorded as supported by the full board.

Consent agenda and personnel actions — The board approved personnel actions and other items on the consent agenda by motion; roll-call votes recorded all ayes.

No votes failed or were tabled during the meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Adams 12 Board of Education Meeting 9/17/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved the meeting agenda, adopted a proclamation recognizing classified employees, approved minutes and accepted internal and FACT monitoring reports; consent and personnel items passed on voice votes.","taxTitle","Adams 12 Five Star Schools, School Districts , Colorado","taxId",14322,"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},6463770,"Board proclaims October 2025 Classified Employee Appreciation Week; members discuss pay, negotiations and next steps",320,3529230,3849440,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785026-9c0571f5e7191556c3363aee62da6075&start=3529&end=3849","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785026-9c0571f5e7191556c3363aee62da6075/thumbnail_3529230.jpg","/articles/6463770/Colorado/Board-proclaims-October-2025-Classified-Employee-Appreciation-Week-members-discuss-pay-negotiations-and-next-steps","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463770-4b17c2d35a4fe2ce7c769dbb44c8050c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138022&Signature=D8v2MwdNw5RGUM541hZ-6Nd47kE1z0XSp1smDdPBL1wLMxF1gWTlQtpdkls1SqWOd~sYmLFQBCP9zne-CvtPU2WCIPcHsr062ieb21xIeBEzzFSlDQ3s1BeYN4uJt5Fw3Rms1lS0Y3pR82ln5DLgCUI3ZUxjYJ1GZluafafV640XSY-9SvnHbBg2jBT21WjrX8nz98ZK7xhHutR3jOlS8S8Y5R-~zltItOroc6J-cE8J39QBPPaCV~tK~H8mY8PwSOazfdCYXtC6Y4j~TmCKF-TV19Vvkq2PiobxlJiaxU21864W49g-H1OoON06ku30WhzW-eUXzo373~aPssYbOA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education voted unanimously on Sept. 17 to adopt a proclamation declaring October 2025 Classified Employee Appreciation Week and to meet with representatives of classified employee groups during the observance.

Board members used the discussion to emphasize the role of classified staff — bus drivers, custodians, maintenance and other noncertified employees — in students’ daily experiences and to call for pay-structure review. Director Courtney (last name not specified in the transcript) said she hopes to see “real meaningful changes in kind of their pay structure come this next negotiation cycle.”

Superintendent Chris Kuroski said district leaders have met with CSCA and DTA leadership about schedules and proposals tied to potential revenue if an upcoming mill-levy measure succeeds. Kuroski cautioned that even with additional funding the district expects to remain “below the middle of the curve” and that any adjustments would be phased. He said Paul Williams and Lisa (last name not specified) have been part of those discussions with district leaders.

The proclamation motion passed by roll call with all board members recorded as voting aye.","The board adopted a proclamation declaring October 2025 Classified Employee Appreciation Week and heard discussion about reviewing classified staff pay structure and potential uses of mill-levy funds if the November measure passes.",{"_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},6463776,"Parents, mental-health provider and a transgender community member urge continued support for trans students; district policy summarized",233,2762700,2995950,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785026-9c0571f5e7191556c3363aee62da6075&start=2762&end=2995","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785026-9c0571f5e7191556c3363aee62da6075/thumbnail_2762700.jpg","/articles/6463776/Colorado/Parents-mental-health-provider-and-a-transgender-community-member-urge-continued-support-for-trans-students-district-policy-summarized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463776-42ebf74c6b6e03ef53679e7e7ea0eaf6/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138022&Signature=cfktMz24KMWTh0pwvBUkI3cL9WZ1BAnBIJMTk~be83XbzO8XJHE1~PbpKjkEQ-e6rWV240aXf70SWWcSwaKmUo4FERNkPFLkmfAvjYMiWK0~pKV90gpzSfhd4iXp3XStBSvl5g7H1SOn1J1YxTIwW9ICImE~Dazxwt03oaUo~HtcIVZb88qGub~uAdHhy4P6sCVzcJPVj4Rt~mCNc65sQsCzJfNYTbBj3Fq~3xMkcrO9MquPpN54Q1zpK2CJO1gyy~IB0vmbAPQJ3ghWraQ6lQg8LYZzllgIkPW5QPvn8~twIPA5hmgTsA6avDxh9l6bGW0j0pePIRiLvZix1UsOWA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Three members of the public addressed the board during general comment to express support for policies that protect transgender and gender-nonconforming students.

Katie Lewis, a licensed professional counselor in Adams County, told the board she supports the district’s approach and described the harm that can result when schools refuse to accept transgender students. “Not supporting trans kids is doing harm,” Lewis said, and she urged continued district support for students’ safety and access to learning.

John Brown, a parent and Thornton resident, summarized the district’s guidance on supporting transgender and gender-nonconforming students as published on the Adams 12 website. Paraphrasing the guidance, Brown said school counselors “will partner with the student to encourage and support them to discuss their gender identity with their parents or guardian,” but that if the counselor believes notifying a parent would present a risk of harm, the counselor must consult the district mental-health team and the legal department before providing support without parental involvement. Brown said the policy places student safety first, citing national statistics he read from the Trevor Project about family rejection and youth homelessness.

Ivy Brooks, who identified themself as a transgender person from Thornton, addressed students directly and encouraged math learners and math teachers, offering supportive remarks to students and praise for district math teachers.

Speakers framed their comments as appeals for safety, respect and continued district support for students whose gender identities may not be affirmed at home.","Three public commenters urged the board to support transgender students. A parent read district guidance explaining when counselors notify families and when the district consults legal or mental-health teams to protect student safety.",{"_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},6463781,"Adams 12 introduces new principals and operations leaders as bond and construction work begin",785,145990,931880,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785026-9c0571f5e7191556c3363aee62da6075&start=145&end=931","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785026-9c0571f5e7191556c3363aee62da6075/thumbnail_145990.jpg","/articles/6463781/Colorado/Adams-12-introduces-new-principals-and-operations-leaders-as-bond-and-construction-work-begin","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463781-8178ed04cf4fb8d19709fcb3685098c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138022&Signature=g1eJvzLwhkSIO7kMGHU-GI~J0g7QX7MK7Wq~rkwirmxw~NDq39XpIj~qzeiNQ3EC4c~-PPGvbBSn6pjN5B5ZaXRpZjE2iCBVwcHCIS3wZkmstp52PfSKRK42pgyiYCHO0fKFBY8~XzZSKKPb0XV5VIO86LiTtRtePCxL84vqHw-L1N3ZuJeOmQQtkTfG9I8MEtSe5E7MCrYBVa3fUeNftn1LkBNXLQuWRiYdnI-S4xtnAT6rU9yq2UtNUTItvfdAxPUGTOYaPlFSgJx4F-etz~tR5ruy~soLhRiyKhxxwgP9R7pF90q6LgFEgwqZ8hVUnidjMO5zUU2vE4bmsT22lg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Adams 12 Five Star Schools officials introduced new school principals and business-services leaders during the board's Sept. 17 meeting as the district begins work tied to its recently approved bond.

Board members were introduced to new principals including Liz Russell (principal, Northglenn High School; not present), Lisonbee Helfand (principal, Vantage Point High School and Crossroads Middle School campus; not present), Jason Sheeroff (principal, Skyview Elementary), Tim Garcia (principal, North Star Elementary), Michelle Kerber (principal, Wood Glen Elementary) and Susie Odyorozio (principal, Rocky Mountain Elementary). Introducers described principals as experienced educators who recently moved into district leadership roles.

The board also heard introductions for several business-services leaders: Roy Crews, director of custodial and outside services; Kate Vogel, bond principal liaison; John Leatherman, director of maintenance, sustainability and environmental; and Peter (Piat Nimkovich), director of construction. The presenters said those leaders will oversee sites and construction work as the district implements bond projects including Whittier High School (name mentioned as an upcoming project), a Nutrition Services Center and other capital efforts.

General Counsel Phil Spare introduced Mikayla (Mikaela) Bland as the district’s new Title IX nondiscrimination coordinator. Spare told the board that Bland comes from a national firm providing Title IX services and has immediately taken on casework and compliance work.

Presenters asked board members and the community to welcome the new leaders and noted that principals are the district’s “linchpins” in leading learning and school operations.","District staff introduced several newly hired school principals and business-services leaders, and named a Title IX nondiscrimination coordinator as bond and construction projects ramp up.",{"_33":113,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":114,"_41":115,"_43":116,"_45":117,"_47":118,"_49":119,"_51":120,"_53":121,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":122,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":123,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6463786,"Adams 12 superintendent reports staff fatality, student protests and operations costs; outlines response on staff social-media posts",727,1127288,1854650,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5785026-9c0571f5e7191556c3363aee62da6075&start=1127&end=1854","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5785026-9c0571f5e7191556c3363aee62da6075/thumbnail_1127288.jpg","/articles/6463786/Colorado/Adams-12-superintendent-reports-staff-fatality-student-protests-and-operations-costs-outlines-response-on-staff-social-media-posts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6463786-df2d5e5ed2ce56ab134ad1d4fc2bc3fe/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138022&Signature=XqswQrSGwyAXVGKRkPxJYbtyTWsAj9hfIERXazUALdVHwTAA1OyBLZig69yWBYc~fsTqvz8MljK-GhbU6yBOSVBlkZ770w~GTa5gr1kkAtXTweD-C-K-UM03ZCI05RJw4KwAXh6LhiyU32Pm6fa-K9EaXy8It0DaX2V1NmDVHu2QxWEa2DaYCxCo7FL7h1OTBqCyHip4I~17zUjiB58zGHtMYL65n7rBUwb2XOhtg2kPXFT3KMQxQEjDRehX9CYV25TGUEEu8Ax-6iUoJoci1aqvAVKVlK~kQYOXrL9kSCbryb-ERYzk9IcwRomlTk~C762BozO7eTyBatGl23SPNg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Superintendent Chris Kuroski told the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education on Sept. 17 that a transportation mechanic, identified by the district as Gerardo Campos Luna, died in a fatal automobile crash earlier in the week and that the district has been supporting staff and family while waiting for coroner confirmation and next-of-kin notification.

Kurowski said student walkouts over gun violence took place at several high schools the same day. He reported estimates of about 200 students at Horizon High School, roughly 100 at Legacy High School and 30 to 40 at Mountain Range High School and Northland High School, and said the district saw the protests as peaceful. “While they’re on campus, we keep a watchful eye and try to make sure that nothing turns into a confrontation,” Kuroski said.

Kurowski also addressed the recent shooting at Evergreen High School and said the district continues to weigh how to communicate about such incidents. “I struggle about what to say at this point,” he told the board, saying he has grown weary of messages that only offer condolences and that preventing future violence is “complicated.” He urged schools to model civil discussion in classrooms as one long-term approach to lowering tensions in the community.

On two staff members whose social-media posts drew community complaints after the Charlie Kirk assassination, Kuroski said the district reviewed the legal standards that apply to public employees and has asked their principals to meet with them. He described the legal test the district uses to assess whether off-duty speech can lead to discipline and said, after preliminary review, the district concluded that most legal factors favor not imposing discipline in these specific cases but that staff were being reminded about the possible impact of their public statements on perceptions in classrooms.

Kurowski also told the board the district has spent more than $100,000 in the past six months responding to sewer blockages and backups at multiple schools. He said much of the damage is caused by so-called flushable wipes and by students flushing large quantities of feminine products and other non-toilet items, and the district will launch messaging to students and parents to reduce avoidable repairs. “Toilets are not trash cans,” he said.

The superintendent said he will be out of the district for two days for an annual superintendent conference and that Assistant Superintendent Megan Kane and Deputy Superintendent Molly (last name not specified in the transcript) will be in charge during his absence.","Superintendent Chris Kuroski briefed the board on the death of a transportation employee, student walkouts over gun violence, the Evergreen High School shooting's local impact, staff social-media complaints and more than $100,000 in recent sewer-related expenses.","actionData","errors"]

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