Adams 12 Five Star School Board Extends Superintendent’s Contract Without Salary Increase Amid Budget Challenges

Overview: In a meeting brimming with budgetary implications and community engagement, the Adams 12 Five Star School Board voted to extend the superintendent’s contract without a salary increase for the next two years, while addressing other critical district matters such as school remediation funding and legislative advocacy for teacher support.

Brighton 27J School Board Faces Parental Concerns Amid Budget Challenges and Student Achievements

Overview: During the Brighton 27J School Board meeting, substantial issues were addressed, including community concerns about parent engagement, budgetary challenges due to proposed funding changes, and recognition of student achievements.

Adams 12 Board Voices Concerns Over Federal Tax Program Impact on Public Schools

Overview: The Adams 12 Five Star School Board meeting addressed several issues, with the board voicing strong opposition to a federal tax program that could divert funds from public to private education. Other topics included budget challenges, school safety enhancements, and community engagement activities.

Brighton 27J School Board Faces Scrutiny Over Transgender Bathroom Policies and Financial Management

Overview: The Brighton 27J School Board meeting on January 28, 2026, was marked by discussions on the district’s bathroom policies for transgender students, financial management issues, and student safety concerns. Community members voiced their apprehensions about the implications of allowing transgender students to use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity, while the board also grappled with a financial restatement due to accounting missteps and scrutinized student feedback on safety in schools.

Adams 12 School Board Grapples with Thunder Vista School Repairs Amid Expansive Soil Issues

Overview: The Adams 12 Five Star School Board meeting centered on critical procurement discussions, with a focus on ongoing structural issues at Thunder Vista school due to expansive soils. The board reviewed compliance with procurement policies, highlighted costly repairs, and debated future land sales and conflict of interest policies.