Meetings

BOARD OF EDUCATION
BOULDER VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE2
BOULDER, COLORADO
Transmittal Date: May 18, 2007

Agenda for May 22, 2007
There will be a regular meeting of the Board of Education of the Boulder Valley School District Number RE2, Boulder, Broomfield and Gilpin Counties, at 6500 Arapahoe, Boulder, CO 80303 on May 22, 2007, at 6:30 PM
  Sandra M. Eicher
Secretary, Board of Education
There will be an Executive Session for the Board of Education at 5:30 p.m. to discuss real estate [C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a)], legal issues and advice [C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b)], and personnel matters [C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)].
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AGENDA
I. CALL MEETING TO ORDER, ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. BOARD PROCEDURES
  The Board President will outline procedures for the meeting, including an explanation of how the public may participate in the meeting, recognitions, special presentations, and other announcements.
III. SUPERINTENDENT'S REPORT
  The Superintendent will share information about events of the past two weeks or about topics coming up for future consideration.
IV. STUDENT COMMUNICATION
  Members from the Student Accountability Advisory Committee have an opportunity to report on events or to communicate with Board members.
V. PUBLIC HEARING AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION
  Members of the public may address the Board of Education on agenda and non-agenda items during this portion of the meeting, with agenda speakers first in order of agenda topic. Those persons wishing to speak are encouraged to sign up by calling the Board secretary at 303-447-5114, or signing up prior to 6:30 p.m. on the evening of the Board meeting, so that speakers can be organized by topic. However, any member of the public who comes to the meeting before the end of public participation may sign up to speak. Public participation shall end promptly at 7:30 p.m. Any speakers remaining shall be given the choice of speaking at the end of the meeting or being first at the next meeting. All speakers will be asked to limit their comments to two minutes or less.
VI. BOARD COMMUNICATION
  Each member of the Board has the opportunity to report on events or to communicate with other Board members and the community.
  If you have special needs due to a disability, and wish to request accommodations in order to participate in this activity, please notify the central office at (720)561-5114 at least two (2) days in advance of this event so that appropriate arrangements for reasonable accommodations may be made.
  Sandra M. Eicher, (720)561-5114, or
Central Office, (303)447-1010 x6082; TDD: Relay for Deaf Individuals at 1-800-659-2656
VII. INFORMATION
 A.Freshman Seminar
  To inform the Board regarding the proposed pilot of freshmen seminars in BVSD high schools next year.
 B.Youth Leadership Update
  The Board of Education has requested a year-end summary of BVSD Youth Leadership.
VIII.ACTION ITEMS – CONSENT GROUPING
 A.Personnel Items
  The Board of Education is asked to approve personnel actions contained in the personnel list.
 B.Approval of Minutes
  May 8, 2007, Regular Meeting
 C.Acceptance of Donation - Fairview High School
  A donation for $24,000 has been donated from the Fairview PTO to Fairview High School. Under policy KH, Gifts to Schools, the Board must approve donations of more than $10,000.
 D.Award of Bid for Two New Portable Classroom Buildings
   Approve the purchase of two new portable classroom buildings.
 E.Award of Contract for Supply and Installation of Synthetic Turf and Engineered Underlayment- 2006 Bond Program Project at Nederland Middle/High School
  The Board of Education is asked to award the contract for the supply and installation of synthetic turf and engineered underlayment - 2006 Bond Program project at Nederland Middle/High School for Athletic Facilities Improvements.
 F.Award of Contract for Construction Services - 2006 Bond Project at Nederland Middle/High School for Athletic Facilities Improvements
  The Board of Education is asked to award the ConstructionAgreement for the 2006 Bond program project at Nederland Middle/High School for Athletic Facilities Improvement.
 G.Award of Contract for Design Build at Community Montessori
  The Board of Education is asked to award the construction agreementfor the 2006 Bond program projectforthe Kindergarten remodel at Community Montessori.
IX.ACTION ITEMS
 A.Authorization for the Superintendent, or Designee, to enter into a Contract with Davis Partnership P.C., Architects of Denver, Co, to provide Architectural and Engineering Services for the I.T. and Professional Development Center Project
  To allow the Superintendent, or designee, to negotiate final terms of a contract with the firm of Davis Partnership P.C., Architects of Denver, CO, for the performance of architectural and engineering services for the I.T. and Professional Development Center project. The fees are subject to negotiation but will not exceed $400,000.
 B.Open Enrollment Preference Task Force Recommendation
  The Board of Education is asked to approve the recommendation from the Open Enrollment Preference Task Force.
X.STUDY ITEMS
 A.2007-08 Proposed Budget for the Boulder Valley School District
  To present the proposed budget document including all Boulder Valley School District funds for the fiscal year 2007-08.
 B.Fee Proposals 2007-2008
  To approve school requests for new fees and adjustments to existing fee amounts for the 2007-2008 school year. Included is the current fee schedule for Elementary, Middle and High School.
 C.Proposed Change to Board of Education Policy DFA, Cash Management/Investment Policy
  To propose changes to Board of Education Policy DFA, Cash Management/Investment Policy, to comply with statutory changes and current industry best practice.
XI.ADJOURNMENT