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Board approves consent items, proclamations, curriculum adoptions and teacher contracts
Summary
The St. Vrain Valley School District board approved consent items, a Celebration of Excellence proclamation, science and social studies curriculum adoptions, and board approval of teacher contracts; a charter contract renewal discussion was scheduled for April 23.
At its public meeting the St. Vrain Valley School District Board of Education approved a set of motions including consent items, a district proclamation for Celebration of Excellence Day, adoption of new science and social studies materials for high school courses, and approval of teacher contracts for returning staff.
The board voted to approve all consent items as listed on the agenda after a motion and second. The chair conducted a roll call; board members present voted yes and Mr. Lechuga was recorded absent.
The board approved a proclamation designating April 11, 2025 as Celebration of Excellence Day, a recognition organized by the St. Vrain Education Foundation to honor teachers across the district.
On curriculum, the board approved the recommended science materials following a multi‑year pilot and review by a committee of teachers. The science adoption included core, elective and AP science titles, classroom sets and a seven‑year digital license, and recommended enhancements (Gizmos interactive simulations and digital probe ware) to support lab experiences.
The board also approved the social studies adoption for high school courses, selecting Savvas Learning Company titles (World History Interactive, U.S. History Interactive and Magruder’s American Government) for core courses and titles from Bedford, Freeman & Worth (McGraw‑Hill), Cengage and Social Studies School Services for AP and elective courses. The adoption covers print class sets plus a seven‑year digital license.
Human resources: the board approved teacher contracts for probationary and nonprobationary teachers currently employed by the district, with the exceptions listed by staff during the presentation.
Votes at a glance (recorded at the meeting): - Motion: Approve all consent items as listed on the agenda. Outcome: approved. Vote: Yes — Mrs. Babs; Mr. Berthold; Mrs. Gilligan; Mrs. Hranick; Mrs. Ragland; Mrs. Weiss. Mr. Lechuga absent. - Motion: Approve proclamation (Celebration of Excellence Day, 04/11/2025). Outcome: approved. Vote: Yes — Mrs. Babs; Mr. Berthold; Mrs. Gilligan; Mrs. Hranick; Mrs. Ragland; Mrs. Weiss. Mr. Lechuga absent. - Motion: Approve science curriculum adoption (agenda item 8.2). Outcome: approved. Vote: Yes — Mrs. Babs; Mr. Berthold; Mrs. Gilligan; Mrs. Hranick; Mrs. Ragland; Mrs. Weiss. Mr. Lechuga absent. - Motion: Approve social studies curriculum adoption (high school; Savvas and others). Outcome: approved. Vote: Yes — Mrs. Babs; Mr. Berthold; Mrs. Gilligan; Mrs. Hranick; Mrs. Ragland; Mrs. Weiss. Mr. Lechuga absent. - Motion: Approve teacher contracts for probationary and nonprobationary teachers (agenda item 8.4). Outcome: approved. Vote: Yes — Mrs. Babs; Mr. Berthold; Mrs. Gilligan; Mrs. Hranick; Mrs. Ragland; Mrs. Weiss. Mr. Lechuga absent.
The meeting closed after a motion to adjourn, which carried by unanimous voice vote among members present.
