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- Adams County
- 2/26/25
- 02/26/2025
- 77 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Adams 12 Five Star School Board meeting centered around the looming financial challenges faced by the district, particularly a projected $30 million budget shortfall. This deficit is largely attributed to declining student enrollment, which has resulted in decreased per-pupil revenue. As the board navigates budget preparations, they also grapple with rising health insurance costs and increased expenses for substitute teachers, further complicating the district’s financial outlook.
- CO
- Adams County
- 2/5/25
- 02/05/2025
- 140 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting of the Adams 12 Five Star School Board, the district grappled with significant challenges, including budgetary constraints due to declining enrollment and the cessation of federal COVID-related funding, rising immigration enforcement fears affecting student attendance, and the contentious renewal of a charter school application.
- CO
- Adams County
- 1/23/25
- 01/23/2025
- 32 Minutes
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Overview: In a recent meeting, the Adams 12 Five Star School Board focused on refining ethical policies, particularly addressing staff ethics, conflict of interest, and nepotism in procurement practices. Discussions also touched on the potential implementation of an ethics hotline and the review of high-value property acquisitions.
- CO
- Adams County
- 1/15/25
- 01/15/2025
- 191 Minutes
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Overview: The recent Adams 12 Five Star School Board meeting highlighted pressing financial concerns, notably the potential loss of over $13 million in district funding due to Governor Polis’s proposal to eliminate enrollment averaging. Superintendent Chris Gdowski warned that if enacted, the proposal could necessitate the reduction of up to 130 teaching positions, further compounding existing challenges from declining enrollment due to fewer births and escalating housing costs. While committed to minimizing the impact on educational staff, the superintendent emphasized the need to address these financial challenges to maintain educational quality.
- CO
- Adams County
- 12/19/24
- 12/19/2024
- 83 Minutes
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Overview: The Adams 12 Five Star School District recently received a clean audit opinion, indicating strong financial reporting and management, but discussions highlighted ongoing challenges, including significant pension liabilities and the implications of a failed mill levy.
