Academy School District 20

The board convened for a special meeting primarily to conduct executive sessions. These sessions were held to evaluate the Superintendent's performance and to receive legal advice regarding board oversight of the Superintendent's performance. The agenda was formally approved at the beginning of the meeting.

The committee meeting included a Board of Education liaison update and a dedicated session where members broke into feeder strand groups to conduct a review of district resource priorities for the 2026-2027 school year. The discussion focused on addressing learning gaps, technology needs, and social-emotional learning, with plans for the Budget Subcommittee to aggregate the collected data into a draft report for future review.

The Board of Education conducted a study session to review and discuss Administrative Policy ACA.

The meeting included a public hearing regarding the proposed fiscal year 2026-2027 budget. The Board recognized the service of a military liaison and expressed gratitude for the ongoing partnership with the United States Air Force Academy. Board members discussed educational leadership values, including the importance of political neutrality, and updates were provided on school projects and professional development activities. Additionally, the Board reviewed and approved the appointment of new administrators for various district schools.

The Board of Education meeting focused on student and faculty recognitions for Rockerman Elementary School, School in the Woods, and Aspen Valley High School. Students shared experiences regarding school traditions such as World Tour Day, the arts festival, tree coring projects involving dendrology, fire ecology, and science laboratory experiments. Discussions also covered the educational model at Aspen Valley High School, including the Big Picture Learning initiative, opportunities for internships, and community support resources like the food and clothing pantry.