Board of Education - March 12, 2025 - Agenda, Minutes

Dinner will be provided.

1. Call to order President Green
2. Academic Growth and Performance President Green
3. Agenda Review President Green
4. Adjourn President Green

Date of Notice: March 6, 2025

Dinner was provided.

1. Call to order: 6:00 p.m.
   Director Alvarado, Director Carbajal, Director Conn, Director Green, Director Thomas, Director Trujillo, and Director Wilhelm were present for the entire study session.
2. Academic Growth and Performance
3. Agenda Review
4. Adjourn: 6:35 p.m.

1. CALL TO ORDER President Green
   All matters noticed on this agenda, in any category, may be considered for action as listed. Any item not so noticed may not be considered. Items listed on this agenda may be considered in any order, at the discretion of the chairperson.
2. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE President Green
   ROLL CALL FOR ATTENDANCE (Policy Reference: 2.C) President Green
3. COMMITMENT TO GOVERNING STYLE President Green
   The Board will govern lawfully, observing Policy Governance principles, with an emphasis on (a) outward vision rather than internal preoccupation, (b) encouragement of diversity in viewpoints, (c) strategic leadership more than administrative detail, (d) clear distinction of Board and chief executive roles, (e) collective rather than individual decisions, (f) future rather than past or present, and (g) governing proactively rather than reactively.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA President Green
   Recommended motion: “Move to approve the agenda dated March 12, 2025 as presented.”
   Board of Education Regular Meeting 3-12-25
   ROLL CALL FOR VOTE (Policy Reference: 2.C) President Green
5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Superintendent Pierce
   Superintendent Will Pierce will report on activities throughout the District.
6. MATTERS OF PUBLIC COMMENT President Green
   The Board will now hear public comment on the following topics that have been indicated on the sign-in sheet. A reminder that this Board meeting is a business meeting held in public not a public meeting. The Board hears public comment to learn about the preferences and concerns of our community. Therefore, tonight we will listen. We are prohibited by state law to take any action on the items because law requires formal public notice prior to any action on an agenda item. During our next meeting, if appropriate, we will consider your comments in our discussion, and we will ask that the Superintendent attempt to find an answer for any of your questions by that time.
   The Board welcomes the comments of our community members, but to ensure that everyone will have an opportunity to participate, we have a few ground rules we ask you to follow:
   • Anyone intending to address the Board should sign the speaker sign-in sheet. I will call speakers in the order in which they signed in.
   • Speakers’ comments are limited to three minutes.
   • If more than one person wishes to speak on the same topic, we ask that the speaker limit their comments to only new information. We ask that you do not repeat views already expressed by other speakers, although we cannot prevent you from doing so.
   • We ask you to refrain from making complaints or negative comments against individual students or District employees; however, we cannot prevent you from doing so. Such complaints and comments should be addressed first at the classroom or school level, and then if still unresolved, to the Superintendent.
   • Disturbing good order by inappropriate language or gestures is grounds for removal from the meeting. We thank you in advance for your participation tonight.
7. CONSENT AGENDA (Policy References: 2.C) President Green
   All matters listed under Consent Agenda are operational matters about which the Board has governing policies, implementation of which is delegated to the Superintendent. They will be enacted in one motion by category in the order listed below. There will be no discussion of these items prior to the time the Board of Directors vote on the motion, unless members of the board, staff or public, request specific items to be discussed separately and/or removed from this section.
   Any member of the public who wishes to discuss Consent Agenda items should notify the President of the Board at the time requested and be recognized by invitation of the President to address the Board. a. Approval of Board of Education minutes dated February 26, 2025 Study Session and Regular Meeting (Enclosures)
   b. Approval of personnel items on memorandum dated March 6, 2025, and updated on March 10, 2025 (Confidential Enclosures)
   Recommended Motion: “Move to approve the consent agenda as presented.”
   ROLL CALL FOR VOTE (Policy Reference: 2.C) President Green
8. GOVERNANCE PROCESS THAT SUPPORTS OUR GLOBAL GOALS President Green
   1. Ownership Linkage – Members: Director Carbajal and Director Conn
   2. Board Education – Members: Director Conn and Director Thomas
   3. Board Committees
      1. Facility Planning Advisory Committee – Member: Director Green
      2. Capital Facility Fee Foundation – Members: Director Alvarado, Director Conn, and Director Trujillo
      3. Rocky Mountain Risk – Member: Director Carbajal
      4. The 27J Believers – Members: Director Green and Director Thomas
      5. Commerce City and School District 27J Use Tax Committee – Members: Director Green and Director Wilhelm
      6. 2015/2021 Bond Oversight Committee – Members: Director Alvarado and Director Thomas
      7. 2022 Mill Levy Override Oversight Committee – Members: Director Thomas and Director Wilhelm
      8. Brighton Youth Commission – Member: Director Trujillo
   4. Other Matters of Information for the Board
9. EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD (Policy Reference 4.E) Superintendent Pierce
   1. Board acts to accept/reject the following reports due/submitted since last meeting. (ADDENDUM “A”) None at this time.
   2. Chief Human Resource Officer Michael Clow will present the Expectation of the Board Report through 3.G Compensation and Benefits. (Separate Enclosure)
      Recommended motion: “Move to accept the Expectations of the Board Report through 3.G Compensation and Benefits as conveying reasonable interpretation of the executive limitations.”
      ROLL CALL FOR VOTE (Policy Reference: 2.G.1) President Green
   3. Director of Safety, Health, Student Support and High Schools Jaime White will present the Global Goal report through 1.4 Social and Emotional Learning Dashboard (Good Humans) (Separate Enclosure) Recommended motion: “Move to accept the Global Goal Report through 1.4 Social and Emotional Learning Dashboard (Good Humans) as conveying reasonable interpretation of the executive limitations.”
      ROLL CALL FOR VOTE (Policy Reference: 2.G.1) President Green
   4. Policy Review Schedule
      1. March 12, 2025 1.4 School Social Emotional Learning Dashboard (Good Humans)
         3.G Compensation & Benefits
      2. April 23, 2025 3.E Asset Protection
      3. May 28, 2025 3.A Treatment of Students/Public
      4. June 11, 2025 3.F Financial Planning/Budgeting
      5. August 27, 2025 3.0 Global Executive Constraint
      6. September 24, 2025 1.3 School Academic Dashboard
         3.J Charter Schools
      7. October 22, 2025 3.D Financial Condition & Activities Internal
      8. November 12, 2025 3.H Emergency Executive Succession
      9. December 10, 2025 3.I Board Awareness and Support
         3.D External Financial Condition & Activities
      10. January 28, 2026 3.C Treatment of Faculty/Staff/Volunteers
          3.D Internal Financial Condition and Activities
      11. February 25, 2026 1.1 Graduation Rate
          1.2 Post Secondary Readiness (3E’s)
          3.B Treatment of Parents/Guardians
   5. The Board of Education will discuss Policy 2.C Agenda Planning and the Board of Education 2025-2026 Calendar. (Enclosure)
      Recommended Motion: “Move to approve the Board of Education 2025-2026 calendar as presented or with the following revisions:”
      ROLL CALL FOR VOTE (Policy Reference: 2.G.1) President Green
   6. The Board of Education will discuss Policy 2.J Policy Governance Investment (Enclosure and current expenditures are a separate enclosure) Recommended Motion: “Move to approve the Board of Education 2.J Policy Governance Investment Budget as presented or with the following revisions:”
   ROLL CALL FOR VOTE (Policy Reference: 2.G.1) President Green
10. SUPPORTING EQUITABLE AND ADEQUATE FUNDING OF COLORADO PUBLIC
    EDUCATION RESOLUTION President Green
    The Board of Education will consider approving Resolution Six 2024-2025 supporting equitable and adequate funding of Colorado public education. (Enclosure)
    Recommended Motion: “Move to approve Resolution Six 2024-2025 supporting equitable and adequate funding of Colorado public education.” (Enclosure)
    ROLL CALL FOR VOTE (Policy Reference: 2.G.1) President Green
11. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS
    April 9, 2025 5:30 p.m. Linkage or Planning Session
    Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room
    1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120
    Brighton, CO 80601
    April 23, 2025 5:30 p.m. Study Session
    7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
    Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room
    1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120
    Brighton, CO 80601
    April 29, 2025 6:00 p.m. 5th TUESDAY Joint Meeting with City Council Members
    27J Schools to Host
    Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room
    1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120
    Brighton, CO 80601
    May 14, 2025 5:30 p.m. Linkage or Planning Session
    Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room
    1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120
    Brighton, CO 80601
    May 28, 2025 5:30 p.m. Study Session
    7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
    Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room
    1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120
    Brighton, CO 80601
    June 11, 2025 5:30 p.m. Study Session
    7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting
    Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room
    1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120
    Brighton, CO 80601
    Note: Only Regular Meeting of the Month
12. BOARD MEETING EVALUATION
    Director Wilhelm will present the quarterly, meeting evaluation.
13. CLOSING COMMENTS
14. ADJOURNMENT

Date of Notice: March 6, 2025

1. CALL TO ORDER: 7:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Director Alvarado, Director Carbajal, Director Conn, Director Green, Director Thomas, Director Trujillo, and Director Wilhelm were present for the entire meeting.
3. COMMITMENT TO GOVERNING STYLE Director Green read the following statement: The Board will govern lawfully, observing Policy Governance principles, with an emphasis on (a) outward vision rather than internal preoccupation, (b) encouragement of diversity in viewpoints, (c) strategic leadership more than administrative detail, (d) clear distinction of Board and chief executive roles, (e) collective rather than individual decisions, (f) future rather than past or present, and (g) governing proactively rather than reactively.
4. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Motion by Director Thomas, seconded by Director Trujillo to approve the agenda dated March 12, 2025 as presented. Roll Call Vote: all ayes
5. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT Superintendent Pierce reported on activities throughout the District.
6. MATTERS OF PUBLIC COMMENT Name In/Out of District Topic Janine Runfola In District Literacy
7. CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Director Wilhelm, seconded by Director Carbajal to approve the consent agenda as presented. Roll Call Vote: all ayes a. Approval of Board of Education minutes dated February 26, 2025 Study Session and Regular Meeting b. Approval of personnel items on memorandum dated March 6, 2025, and updated on March 10, 2025
8. GOVERNANCE PROCESS THAT SUPPORTS OUR GLOBAL GOALS a. Ownership Linkage – Members: Director Carbajal and Director Conn: The Linkage Meeting on April 9, 2025 will be with PTO/PTA, Boosters, and school-based parent groups. Each Board members will provide two or three questions to be asked at the meeting. b. Board Education – Members: Director Conn and Director Thomas: The Board discussed academic growth and performance during tonight’s study session. c. Board Committees i. Facility Planning Advisory Committee – Member Director Green reported that Talon Ridge Middle School will be ready for opening when the district determines that timeline. The boundary recommendations will be sent to the superintendent for consideration and approval. ii. Capital Facility Fee Foundation – Members: Director Alvarado, Director Conn, and Director Trujillo: No meeting has occurred since the last Board of Education meeting. iii. Rocky Mountain Risk – Member: Director Carbajal: No meeting has occurred since the last Board of Education meeting. The group is meeting on March 17, 2025. iv. The 27J Believers – Members: Director Green and Director Thomas: Nominations have been distributed to staff members. The awards will occur at the April 23, 2025 Board meeting. v. Commerce City and School District 27J Use Tax Committee – Members: Director Green and Director Wilhelm: No meeting has occurred since the last Board of Education meeting. vi. 2015/2021 Bond Oversight Committee – Members: Director Alvarado and Director Thomas: No meeting has occurred since the last Board of Education meeting. vii. 2022 Mill Levy Override Oversight Committee – Members: Director Thomas and Director Wilhelm: No meeting has occurred since the last Board of Education meeting. viii. Brighton Youth Commission – Member Director Trujillo reported that the committee members are working on S.P.E.A.K. week. The Board will adopt a proclamation of support at the April 23, 2025 meeting. Some of the 27J Schools still need to respond about participating during that week. d. Other Matters of Information for the Board: Director Conn requested to discuss a possible teacher recognition process or awards during the next study session. This could involve adding a new committee, and coordinating with the Brighton Education Association.
9. 9. EXPECTATIONS OF THE BOARD a. Board acts to accept/reject the following reports due/submitted since last meeting. (ADDENDUM “A”) None at this time. b. Chief Human Resource Officer Michael Clow presented the Expectation of the Board Report through 3.G Compensation and Benefits. Motion by Director Carbajal, seconded by Director Wilhelm to accept the Expectations of the Board Report through 3.G Compensation and Benefits as conveying reasonable interpretation of the executive limitations. Roll Call Vote: all ayes c. Director of Safety, Health, Student Support and High Schools Jaime White and Director of Intervention Services Darcy Brown presented the Global Goal report through 1.4 Social and Emotional Learning Dashboard (Good Humans). Director Wilhelm left the meeting at 7:46 p.m. Motion by Director Thomas, seconded by Director Trujillo to accept the Global Goal Report through 1.4 Social and Emotional Learning Dashboard (Good Humans) as conveying reasonable interpretation of the executive limitations. Roll Call Vote: all ayes d. Policy Review Schedule i. March 12, 2025 1.4 School Social Emotional Learning Dashboard (Good Humans) 3.G Compensation & Benefits ii. April 23, 2025 3.E Asset Protection iii. May 28, 2025 3.A Treatment of Students/Public iv. June 11, 2025 3.F Financial Planning/Budgeting v. August 27, 2025 3.0 Global Executive Constraint vi. September 24, 2025 1.3 School Academic Dashboard 3.J Charter Schools vii. October 22, 2025 3.D Financial Condition & Activities Internal viii. November 12, 2025 3.H Emergency Executive Succession ix. December 10, 2025 3.I Board Awareness and Support 3.D External Financial Condition & Activities x. January 28, 2026 3.C Treatment of Faculty/Staff/Volunteers 3.D Internal Financial Condition and Activities xi. February 25, 2026 1.1 Graduation Rate 1.2 Post Secondary Readiness (3E’s) 3.B Treatment of Parents/Guardians e. The Board of Education discussed Policy 2.C Agenda Planning and the Board of Education 2025-2026 Calendar. Motion by Director Thomas, seconded by Director Carbajal to approve the Board of Education 2025-2026 calendar as revised by deleting the December 30, 2025 5th Tuesday, Joint Meeting with City Council Members. Roll Call Vote: all ayes f. The Board of Education discussed Policy 2.J Policy Governance Investment. Motion by Director Thomas, seconded by Director Conn to approve the Board of Education 2.J Policy Governance Investment Budget as presented with no revisions. Roll Call Vote: all ayes
10. SUPPORTING EQUITABLE AND ADEQUATE FUNDING OF COLORADO PUBLIC EDUCATION RESOLUTION The Board of Education considered approving Resolution Six 2024-2025 supporting equitable and adequate funding of Colorado public education. The resolution was read by Director Thomas. Motion by Director Carbajal, seconded by Director Thomas to approve Resolution Six 2024- 2025 supporting equitable and adequate funding of Colorado public education. Roll Call Vote: all ayes
11. 11. SCHEDULE OF MEETINGS April 9, 2025 5:30 p.m. Linkage or Planning Session Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room 1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120 Brighton, CO 80601 April 23, 2025 5:30 p.m. Study Session 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room 1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120 Brighton, CO 80601 April 29, 2025 6:00 p.m. 5th TUESDAY Joint Meeting with City Council Members 27J Schools to Host Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room 1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120 Brighton, CO 80601 May 14, 2025 5:30 p.m. Linkage or Planning Session Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room 1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120 Brighton, CO 80601 May 28, 2025 5:30 p.m. Study Session 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room 1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120 Brighton, CO 80601 June 11, 2025 5:30 p.m. Study Session 7:00 p.m. Regular Meeting Lois Lesser Board and Conference Room 1850 Egbert Street, Suite 120 Brighton, CO 80601 Note: Only Regular Meeting of the Month
12. BOARD MEETING EVALUATION Director Green presented the quarterly- meeting evaluation due to Director Wilhelm’s departure from the meeting.
13. CLOSING COMMENTS: Director Thomas thanked Riverdale Ridge High School for the information about their theatre program, and the personalized postcards from the theatre company members.
14. ADJOURNMENT: 8:29 p.m.