Boulder Valley School District Achieves “Accreditation with Distinction” for Second Year

Overview: The Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) received notable recognition for its academic performance, earning “accreditation with distinction” for the second consecutive year. This distinction places BVSD among only four districts in the state to achieve this status. The BVSD board meeting highlighted this achievement alongside discussions on strategic planning, student growth, and intervention effectiveness.

Academy District 20 School Board Addresses Safety Concerns and Celebrates Academic Success.

Overview: The recent meeting of the Academy District 20 School Board tackled several issues, emphasizing student safety, academic achievement, and community engagement. Amid discussions on the use and safety of portable classrooms, the board also celebrated the district’s continued recognition for educational excellence and addressed public concerns about student health and safety.

Poudre School Board Tackles Enrollment Projections, Mental Health, and Special Education Concerns

Overview: The Poudre School Board meeting on September 9, 2025, addressed issues including declining enrollment projections, mental health initiatives, and challenges facing students with Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). The board discussed the implications of demographic changes and school choice on future enrollment, underscored the importance of mental health support following a resolution for National Suicide Prevention Month, and acknowledged community concerns regarding special education services.

Boulder Valley School Board Faces Concerns Over Proposed School Boundary Changes

Overview: During a recent Boulder Valley School Board meeting, concerns regarding proposed school boundary changes took center stage, as parents and board members engaged in discussions about the implications of these adjustments for students and families. The boundary changes aim to manage school capacities and maintain balanced enrollment across the district, impacting schools like Crest View and Centennial, and proposing a shift in attendance to Heatherwood and Platt. The proposals have sparked an outcry from families worried about the social and emotional ramifications for their children.

Douglas County School Board Faces Community Debate Over Opt-In Policy for Health Survey

Overview: The Douglas County School Board meeting focused on the proposal to change the Healthy Kids Colorado Survey from an opt-out to an opt-in model, sparking a discussion among board members and community stakeholders. The board also addressed other matters, including student performance data, teacher compensation, and digital literacy policy.