Academy School District 20

The Board meeting began with a roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance, led by a JOTC Wing Commander. The primary focus of the meeting was recognizing outstanding faculty, staff, and students from D20, specifically featuring presentations from Air Academy High School and Douglas Valley Elementary School. Air Academy High School presented updates on their new building schematic design process, emphasizing collaboration with architects and designers, and highlighting key features such as traffic flow solutions, a proposed sky bridge, and a centralized commons area for community events. Student and teacher representatives also discussed ensuring the new design preserves the school's culture and traditions, improves learning environments through better facilities (like functioning restrooms and natural light), and accommodates specialized programs like engineering and aviation. Douglas Valley Elementary School presented on their robotics team, the DVE First Lego League, which recently sent a team to the state competition.

The meeting commenced with roll call and the pledge of allegiance. Key discussions included an update on agenda revisions due to weather and board comments, where a director highlighted Air Academy's application for the Purple Star Award recognizing support for military-connected students. Board members shared reflections on leadership structure, stability, and the importance of supporting colleagues during personal loss. Superintendent comments focused on the conclusion of all 2016 Bond Program projects, noting that more projects were completed than initially planned due to bond premium income. The Superintendent also recognized January as School Board Appreciation Month, celebrated the graduation of students from the Bridges program, highlighted student achievements such as the creation of a child-friendly AI app for emotional awareness, and mentioned various school visits showcasing student work in math, geometry, and technology.

The board meeting commenced after sound checks and a three-minute warning. Following the roll call, where Director Wilburn was noted absent, the pledge of allegiance was led by students Tegan and Elijah. A key event was the administration of the oath of office to Miss Susan Payne as a school director. The session included celebrations for outstanding faculty, staff, and students of D20. Presentations were made by Eagle View Middle School regarding their Gold Medal recognitions, arts integration curriculum, Westside collaborations, and Purple Star School status. Students and staff presented on their LEGO robotics achievements, including the Grobers team who recently won first place at regionals, and the development of an anti-grave robbing camera system prototype powered by solar panels. Woodman Roberts Elementary School also presented on their enrichments, including robotics, Unified Arts (a collaborative art class emphasizing inclusion), News Crew (video announcements focusing on communication and cooperation), and Student Council (focusing on leadership and school event organization). The meeting concluded with updates to the agenda and a motion to approve the agenda.

The meeting commenced with roll call and pledge of allegiance. A key discussion item involved the consideration of a library book appeal (Item 11c) regarding the book "Perfect Chemistry," which involved testimony advocating for retaining the book based on established procedures, professional judgment, and parental choice. The board also addressed several resolutions related to administrative personnel, licensed personnel, and classified personnel actions. Further, the board approved the minutes from the June 15, 2017, regular meeting. Administration comments included updates on student achievements, staff returning for the new school year, and the introduction of Lori Hartman as the recommended Director for Information Technology Digital Integration Services.

The meeting commenced with a roll call, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by students from the Da Vinci Academy. The board recognized outstanding faculty, staff, and students from Rampart High School and the Da Vinci Academy. Representatives from Rampart High School presented on the success of the Rampart Regiment marching band, which recently secured a back-to-back 4A state championship, and the Rampart Early College Academy (RECA) program, highlighting its partnership with UCCCs and the positive impact on students' readiness for college. Students shared testimonies regarding the rigor and benefits of the RECA program, especially in making college accessible. The Da Vinci Academy presented on its arts integration model, detailing how subjects like science, world languages, and writing are taught through creative expressions such as drama, music, and visual arts. The board then addressed agenda updates, considered moving items from the consent agenda, and voted to approve the final agenda.