- CALL TO ORDER
- PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
- INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE
- ROLL CALL
- APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Unanimously approved the agenda as amended.
- TIMED ITEMS
- OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSENT MOTION
Unamiously approved the consent agenda as indicated.
- COMMUNICATIONS
- ACTION ITEMS - STATE BOARD / COMMISSIONER / DEPUTY COMMISSIONER
- Denver Public Schools Reform Strategies for Bruce Randolph Middle School and Maria Mitchell Elementary School
Approved the request from DPS determining the district's efforts constituted major restructuring for Bruce Randolph Middle School and Maria Mitchell Elementary School under 22-7-609.3, C.R.S.
Motion made by: Rico Munn Motion seconded by: Jared Polis
Voting
Pamela Jo Suckla - Yes
Jared Polis - Yes
Bob Schaffer - No
Evie Hudak - Yes
Karen Middleton - Yes
Peggy Littleton - Yes
Randy DeHoff - Yes
Rico Munn - Yes
- ACTION ITEMS - LEARNING AND RESULTS
- ACTION ITEMS - EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
- ACTION ITEMS - STATE LIBRARY
- ACTION ITEMS - PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
- Disciplinary Proceedings Concerning License No. 242104 Charge No. 2005EC13
The State Board signified its acceptance and approval of the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement by directing the commissioner to sign the original copy of the agreement.
Consent Item
Final Disposition of State Board Disciplinary Action
Charge No. 2005EC13
License Holder: Gwen A. Cardozo
License Number: 242104
Last Known School District
of Employment: Colorado Springs School District No. 11
Last Known Community of
Residence: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Reason for Disciplinary Action: Gwen A. Cordozo received a deferred judgment
and sentence for one felony count of sexual
assault on a child by a person in a position of
trust.
Final Action of the State Board: Permanent revocation
Date of State Board Action: July 13, 2006
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Disciplinary Proceedings Concerning License No. 292673 Charge No. 2005EC17
The State Board signified its acceptance and approval of the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement by directing the commissioner to sign the original copy of the agreement.
Consent Item
Final Disposition of State Board Disciplinary Action
Charge No. 2005EC17
License Holder: Eddie F. Williams
License Number: 292673
Last Known School District of
Employment: Douglas County School District No. RE-1
Last Known Community of
Residence: Parker, Colorado
Reason for Disciplinary Acton: Eddie F. Williams received a deferred
judgment and sentence for one felony
count of criminal mischief, an offense
the underlying factual basis of which was
found by the court on the record to include
an act of domestic violence.
Final Action of the State Board: Revocation
Date of State Board Action: July 13, 2006
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Disciplinary Proceedings Concerning Authorization No. 289151 Charge No. 2005EC29
The State Board signified its acceptance and approval of the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement by directing the commissioner to sign the original copy of the agreement.
Consent Item
Final Disposition of State Board Disciplinary Action
Charge No. 2005EC29
Authorization Holder: Garry L. Weaver
Authorization Number: 289151
Last Known School District of
Employment: Jefferson County School District
No. R-1
Last Known Community of Residence: Westminster, Colorado
Reason for Disciplinary Action: Garry L. Weaver pled guilty to and
received a deferred judgment and
sentence for one felony count of 1st
degree assault, one felony count of
2nd degree assault, two felony counts
of menacing and one felony count of
tampering with physical evidence.
Final Action of the State Board: Revocation
Date of State Board Action: July 13, 2006
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Disciplinary Proceedings Concerning License No. 298053 and Authorization No. 231465 Charge No. 2005EC33
The State Board signified its acceptance and approval of the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement by directing the commissioner to sign the original copy of the agreement.
Consent Item
Final Disposition of State Board Disciplinary Action
Charge No. 2005EC33
License and Authorization Holder: William H. Foster III
License Number: 298053
Authorization Number: 231465
Last Known Community of Residence: Fort Collins, Colorado
Reason for Disciplinary Action: William H. Foster III pled guilty to
one felony count of tampering with
physical evidence.
Final Action of the State Board: Revocation
Date of State Board Action: July 13, 2006
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Disciplinary Proceedings Concerning License No. 171939 Charge No. 2005EC35
The State Board signified its acceptance and approval of the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement by directing the commissioner to sign the original copy of the agreement.
Consent Item
Final Disposition of State Board Disciplinary Action
Charge No. 2005EC35
License Holder: Ron L. Green
License Number: 171939
Last Known School District of
Employment: Cheyenne Mountain School District No. 12
Last Known Community of
Residence: Divide, Colorado
Reason for Disciplinary Action: Ron L. Green pled guilty to one felony count of
menacing.
Final Action of the State Board: Permanent revocation
Date of State Board Action: July 13, 2006
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Disciplinary Proceedings Concerning License No. 164977 Charge No. 2006EC03
The State Board signified its acceptance and approval of the terms and conditions of the settlement agreement by directing the commissioner to sign the original copy of the agreement.
Consent Item
Final Disposition of State Board Disciplinary Action
Charge No. 2006EC03
License Holder: Benito C. Martinez Jr.
License Number: 164977
Last Known School District of
Employment: Alamosa School District No. RE-11J
Last Known Community of
Residence: Alamosa, Colorado
Reason for Disciplinary Action: Benito C. Martinez Jr. engaged in
inappropriate conduct toward female
students.
Final Action of the State Board: Permanent revocation
Date of State Board Action: July 13, 2006
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Disciplinary Proceedings Concerning Authorization No. 294380 Charge No. 2006EC14
The State Board instructed department staff and the state attorney generals office to prepare the documents necessary to request a formal hearing for the revocation of the holders authorization pursuant to 22-60.5-108, C.R.S.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Disciplinary Proceedings Concerning an Application for a License Charge No. 2006EC15
The State Board dismissed the charge.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Disciplinary Proceedings Concerning Authorization No. 323720 Charge No. 2006EC16
The State Board instructed department staff and the state attorney general's office to prepare the documents necessary to request a formal hearing for the annulment or revocation of the holders authorization pursuant to 22-60.5-108, C.R.S.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Type III Authorizations-Emergency--Initial (10)
Approved the Initial Type III Authorizations requested.
Motion made by: Jared Polis Motion seconded by: Evie Hudak
Voting
Pamela Jo Suckla - Yes
Jared Polis - Yes
Bob Schaffer - Yes
Evie Hudak - Yes
Karen Middleton - Yes
Peggy Littleton - Yes
Randy DeHoff - No
Rico Munn - Yes
- Type III Authorizations - Emergency-Renewal(5)
Approved the Renewal Type III Authorizations requested.
Motion made by: Jared Polis Motion seconded by: Evie Hudak
Voting
Pamela Jo Suckla - Yes
Jared Polis - Yes
Bob Schaffer - Yes
Evie Hudak - Yes
Karen Middleton - Yes
Peggy Littleton - Yes
Randy DeHoff - No
Rico Munn - Yes
- Pikes Peak BOCES: Add the special education generalist endorsement to Pikes Peak BOCES approved Teacher In Residence Program
Approved the special education generalist endorsement to the Pikes Peak BOCES
Teacher In Residence Program for a two year provisional period.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Pueblo 60 @70 Teacher In Residence Programs: Add the Linguistic Diverse Endorsement to Pueblos 60 and 70 approved Teacher In Residence Programs
Approved the Linguistically Diverse Endorsement to Pueblo 60 and 70 Teacher In Residence Programs as a two year provisional approval.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- ACTION ITEMS - SPECIAL SERVICES
- Waiver request from certain statutes by the Elizabeth C-1 School District on behalf of Elbert County Charter School.
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, for a period ending June 30, 2009 as follows: 22-32-109(1)(b)(t), C.R.S.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Waiver request from certain statutes by the Elizabeth C-1 School District on behalf of Elbert County Charter High School
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, for a period ending June 30, 2011 as follows: 22-32-109(1)(b)(t), C.R.S.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Waiver request from certain statutes by the Falcon D49 School District on behalf of Rocky Mountain Classical Academy Charter School
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, for a period ending June 30, 2009 as follows: 22-7-106, 107, 207; 22-32-109(1)(n)(t)(z)(cc), 109.3; 22-32-110(1)(b)(i)(j)(k)(m)(r)(ee)(jj), 110.7, 117, 118, 119; 22-87-104, 105, C.R.S.
Motion made by: Jared Polis Motion seconded by: Randy DeHoff
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Waiver request from certain statutes by Brighton 27-J School District on behalf of Bromley East Charter School
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, for a period ending June 30, 2011 as follows: 22-32-109(1)(h)(n)(I)(t); 22-32-110(1)(k)(y); 22-33-104(4) & 105, C.R.S.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Waiver request from certain statutes by the Weld County 6 School District on behalf of Frontier Academy Charter School
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, for a period ending June 30, 2031 as follows: 22-32-109(1)(b)(n)(t)(bb), 109.7, 109.8, 109.9; 22-32-110(1)(j)(k)(ee), 22-32-119; 22-33-104(4), 105, 107, 108, C.R.S. noting that 22-32-109.7, 109.8 & 109.9, C.R.S. are delegation waivers.
Motion by Evie Hudak to amend the date from 6/30/31 to 6/30/16 failed 1:7
Motion made by: Jared Polis Motion seconded by: Peggy Littleton
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Waiver request from certain statutes by the Lamar RE-2 School District on behalf of Alta Vista Charter School
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, for a period ending December 31, 2036 as follows: 22-9-101; 22-63-101 & 103, C.R.S.
Motion by Evie Hudak to amend the date from 12/31/36 to 12/31/16 failed 1:6, Rico Munn was absent for the vote.
Motion made by: Jared Polis Motion seconded by: Randy DeHoff
Voting
Pamela Jo Suckla - Yes
Jared Polis - Yes
Bob Schaffer - Yes
Evie Hudak - Yes
Karen Middleton - Yes
Peggy Littleton - Yes
Randy DeHoff - Yes
Rico Munn - No Vote
- Waiver request from certain statutes by Harrison School District #2 on behalf of James Irwin Charter Elementary School
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, ending June 30, 2010 as follows: 22-32-110(1)(i)(j)(k)(ee), C.R.S.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Waiver request from certain statutes by the Colorado Charter School Institute on behalf of Northern Colorado Academy of Arts & Knowledge Point Charter School
Denied 22-30.5-111(3), C.R.S., noting that the automatic waivers will be otherwise approved.
Motion made by: Jared Polis Motion seconded by: Evie Hudak
Voting
Pamela Jo Suckla - Yes
Jared Polis - Yes
Bob Schaffer - Yes
Evie Hudak - Yes
Karen Middleton - Yes
Peggy Littleton - Yes
Randy DeHoff - Abstain
Rico Munn - Yes
- Waiver request from certain statutes by the Lewis-Palmer School District 38 on behalf of Monument Academy
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, for a period ending June 30, 2011 as follows: 22-32-109(1)(e)(h)(n)(t)(cc); 109.7, 109.8 & 109.9; 22-32-110(1)(b)(i)(j)(k)(m)(r)(y)(jj)(ee), 110.7; 117 & 118, C.R.S. noting that 109.7, 109.8 and 109.9, C.R.S. are delegation waivers.
Motion by Evie Hudak to amend by denying 22-32-109(1)(e) failed 3:5
Motion made by: Jared Polis Motion seconded by: Randy DeHoff
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- A waiver request from certain statutes by the Boulder Valley RE-2 School District on behalf of Summit Middle Charter School
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, for a period ending June 30, 2011 as follows: 22-1-110; 22-32-109(1)(h)(n)(t), 109.7, 109.8, 109.9; 22-32-110(1)(i)(j)(k)(ee)(y); 22-32-120, C.R.S. noting that 22-32-109.7, 109.8 and 109.9 are delegation waivers.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- A waiver request from certain statutes by Brighton School District 27J on behalf of Brighton Charter School.
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved for a period ending June 30, 2030 as follows: 22-32-110(1)(i)(j)(k)(ee), C.R.S.
Motion made by: Jared Polis Motion seconded by: Randy DeHoff
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- A waiver request from certain statutes by the Colorado Charter School Institute on behalf of Stone Creek Elementary Charter School
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, for a period ending June 30, 2011 as follows: 22-7-106 & 107; 22-9-107; 22-32-109(1)(b)(n)(t), 109.7, 109.8, 109.9; 22-32-110(1)(i)(j)(k)(ee); 22-32-119; 22-33-104(4), 105, 107 & 108, C.R.S. noting that 22-32-109.7, 109.8 and 109.9 are delegation waivers.
Motion by Evie Hudak to deny 22-7-106, 107 failed 2:5, Randy DeHoff recused himself.
Motion made by: Jared Polis Motion seconded by: Karen Middleton
Voting
Pamela Jo Suckla - Yes
Jared Polis - Yes
Bob Schaffer - Yes
Evie Hudak - Yes
Karen Middleton - Yes
Peggy Littleton - Yes
Randy DeHoff - Abstain
Rico Munn - Yes
- A waiver request from certain statutes by the Colorado Charter School Institute on behalf of the Pinnacle Charter School
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, for a period ending June 30, 2011 as follows: 22-9-107; 22-32-109(1)(b)(n)(t), 109.7, 109.8, 109.9; 22-33-104(4), 105, 107 & 108, C.R.S. noting that 22-32-109.7, 109.8 and 109.9 are delegation waivers.
Motion by Evie Hudak to deny waivers 22-7-106 and 107 carried 5:2, Randy DeHoff recused.
Motion made by: Jared Polis Motion seconded by: Karen Middleton
Voting
Pamela Jo Suckla - Yes
Jared Polis - Yes
Bob Schaffer - Yes
Evie Hudak - Yes
Karen Middleton - Yes
Peggy Littleton - No
Randy DeHoff - Abstain
Rico Munn - Yes
- A waiver request from certain statutes by the Colorado Charter School Institute on behalf of The Academy at High Point Charter School
Approved the attached waiver request, in addition to the waivers that are automatically approved, for a period ending June 30, 2011 as follows: 22-9-107; 22-32-109(1)(b)(n)(t), 109.8, 109.9; 22-32-110(1)(i)(j)(k)(ee)(y); 22-32-119; 22-33-105 & 107, C.R.S. noting that 22-32-109.8 and 109.9 are delegation waivers.
Motion made by: Jared Polis Motion seconded by: Peggy Littleton
Voting
Pamela Jo Suckla - Yes
Jared Polis - Yes
Bob Schaffer - Yes
Evie Hudak - Yes
Karen Middleton - Yes
Peggy Littleton - Yes
Randy DeHoff - Abstain
Rico Munn - Yes
- ACTION ITEMS - PREVENTATIVE INITIATIVES/EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
- Adoption of the CSAP Alternate Achievement Standards (inclusive of the Performance Level Descriptors and cut-scores)
Adopted the Colorado alternate achievement standards for grades 3-10 in reading and mathematics, and for grades 5, 8 and 10 in science. The Colorado Alternate Achievement Standards include performance levels and performance level descriptors matched to cut scores on the CSAP alternate tests for grades 3-10 in reading and mathematics, and grades 5, 8 and 10 in science.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- ACTION ITEMS - MANAGEMENT, BUDGET & PLANNING
- AMOUNTS PAYABLE TO SCHOOL DISTRICTS FOR THE PUBLIC SCHOOL FINANCE ACT OF 1994 (AS AMENDED)
Approved $254,022,780.52 per month and a total of $1,270,113,902.60 for July 2006through November 2006 payable to school districts for the Public School Finance Act of 1994 (as amended) state share of total program.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- EDAC Member Replacements for Term Expirations
Approved Debi Blackwell, Lisa Escarcega, Mary McGrane, Neil Schaal, and Genie Trapp as replacements for the members of the Educational Data Advisory Committee (EDAC) whose four-year terms will expire in the 2006-07 school year.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Excess Cost Rates for Eligible Facilities for Extended School Year 2006
The State Board approved the attached list of special education excess cost rates.
Consent Item
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- Schools Exempt from School Accountability Report (SAR) Ratings
Approved to designate schools (both renewing and new applications) listed on the attached list as Alternative Education Campuses, thereby exempting them from receiving ratings on their School Accountability Reports pursuant to Section 22-7-604(1.5)(a)(II), C.R.S.
New America School - Lowry was not among the list of approved schools. Motion by Jared Polis to divide the question and vote separately on New America School and Urban Learning so that he could recuse himself was approved unanimously.
Voting
Unanimously Approved
- INFORMATION FOR FUTURE ACTION
- Proposed Principal/Administrator Induction Program submitted by the Clear Creek School District, Idaho Springs
Review the content of the proposed Principal/Administrator Induction program at the Clear Creek School District in Idaho Springs.
- Proposed Teacher Induction Program submitted by the Hope Montessori Academy and Andrews Academy, Colorado Springs
Review the content of the proposed Teacher Induction program at the Hope Montessori Academy and Andrews Academy in Colorado Springs.
- Proposed Teacher/Special Services Providers Induction Program submitted by the North Conejos School District, La Jara
Review the content of the proposed Teacher/Special Services Providers Induction program at the North Conejos School District in La Jara.
- School Capital Construction Expenditures Reserve Projects and School Construction and Renovation Fund Projects
The State Board of Education reviews the three lists of projects. One list will be projects recommended for approval and award from the "School Capital Expenditures Reserve". The second will be a prioritized list of back-up projects that will receive funding that is remaining upon completion of projects that receive grants from the "School Capital Expenditures Reserve". The third will be a list of projects recommended for approval from the School Construction and Renovation Fund.
- North East BOCES to become a Designated Agency for the Alternative Licensing Program.
Review this item which will be resubmitted to the Board as action item for the August Board Meeting.
- Resolution Concerning Environmental Education
Jared Polis and Karen Middleton are requesting the Board to consider this resolution for adoption in its August meeting.
- Contract: Colorado Department of Education, CTB/McGraw-Hill, Office of Management Services for the Colorado English Language Assessment (CELA) program.
Consider the contract between the Colorado Department of Education, CTB/McGraw-Hill, Office of Management Services for the Colorado English Language Assessment (CELA) program in an amount not to exceed $3,595,638.00 for the period of March 1, 2006 through June 30, 2006.
- Contract: Colorado Department of Education, CTB/McGraw-Hill, Office of Management Services for the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP).
Consider the contract between the Colorado Department of Education, CTB/McGraw-Hill, Office of Management Services for the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) in an amount not to exceed $ 18,059,132.00 for the period of July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.
- INFORMATION ONLY
- Human Resources At-Will Employee Salary Range Schedule
- The Colorado Library Advisory Board (CoLAB) will be asking for appointments of 5 board members; and will be asking for reappointment of 1 board member for a second 3-year term.
- OPPORTUNITY FOR CITIZENS TO ADDRESS THE BOARD
- FUTURE BUSINESS
- ADJOURNMENT
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