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Board hears presentation from CLASS; consensus to consider membership after questions about content and cost
Summary
Directors heard from Dan Snowberger of Colorado Leaders for Academic Success (CLASS), who described the group's focus on academic achievement and parental‑rights policy support and offered a $1,000 introductory full‑board membership; the board asked questions about political alignment, programming and cost and gave consensus to move the item forward for an upcoming action consideration.
Dan Snowberger, executive director of Colorado Leaders for Academic Success (CLASS), presented to the board on Aug. 14, describing CLASS as an organization intended to help school board members focus on student learning, governance skills and parental‑rights policies. Snowberger said CLASS is in its second full year, that founding members include several Colorado district board leaders, and that an introductory full‑board membership is being offered at $1,000 (previously $3,500), with a contemplated future renewal rate of $1,500.
Directors asked whether CLASS is politically aligned; Snowberger replied, "I would not" describe CLASS as a conservative alternative to CASB and said the organization focuses on academic achievement and parental engagement. Director Hile and others pressed for concrete examples of what ‘‘parental rights’’ would mean in policy, and Snowberger said one example is the district practice that allows a 12‑year‑old to receive counseling without notifying a parent — CLASS encourages partnering with parents where appropriate.
Board members also sought details about what the $1,000 membership includes and how the offering overlaps with CASB services; Snowberger said conferences, webinars and networking are included and that CASB membership costs vary by district size. After questions, the board gave consensus to move the item forward for an action‑item vote at a subsequent meeting, with several directors expressing support and at least one director expressing concern about added expenditure amid budget constraints.
