CASB believes that quality public education is the foundation for our nation’s economic prosperity, community’s quality of life,
and every child’s opportunity to live their best life. The following are current events and opportunities for our members:
NEW! CASB Bylaws Task Force is seeking feedback from the entire membership. If you or your district does not have any changes that you would recommend, no further action is necessary. If your district has changes that you would like to recommend, please do so using this form.
If you have more than one request to make, please fill out one submission per request.
Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2023.
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NEW! Jubal Yennie Named CASB Executive Director
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The Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB) Board of Directors has announced that Jubal Yennie will be the organization's new Executive Director.
“I am looking forward to working collaboratively with the various agencies, associations, elected officials, and school district leaders as we continually provide quality education for children," Yennie said. "There is a palpable passion for education and our youth, and we can build on that excitement to invest the time and resources to support our children’s futures.”
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CASB Departments Serving You
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School Board Election Resources
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- NEW! Elections Seminar
- On Friday, June 16, 2023, CASB, in partnership with the Colorado Secretary of State's Office, will provide a school election seminar as a resource to our members and to potential school board candidates. This seminar will provide an overview of the School Director Election process — including the roles and responsibilities for boards, designated election officials (DEOs), and county clerks and recorders, candidate eligibility, and the petition process. Additionally, it will provide an overview of campaign finance - including committees, disclosure reports and filing requirements, contributions, and more.
- This seminar will be in person. A recording of the seminar will be posted online following the seminar.
- Look for a sign up form in the next few weeks!
Are you interested in running for your local school board this fall? By becoming a school board member, you have the opportunity to give back to your community, impact the quality of education in your district, and strengthen the democracy and our great nation by ensuring a quality public education for all students.
'Built to Serve' school board candidate materials:
- What does a board member do?
- Becoming a candidate
- Recruiting candidates
- Resources
- FAQ
- Testimonials
We will be sending out more information regarding the November elections throughout the rest of the year.
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- NEW! Winter Legislative Conference Survey Results
- If CASB held a Winter Legislative Conference in 2024, would you be interested in attending?
- Would having both a Winter Legislative Conference and CASB Days at the Capitol be beneficial to members?
- If you could only attend one, which would you prefer?
- Winter Legislative Conference - 65%
- CASB Days at the Capitol - 35%
- CASB Connections Podcasts
- Board President's Cafes
- New Board Member Cafes
- Rural Board Member Roundtable
- CASB Board Training Services
- Take full advantage of CASB’s board training services. Fill out this request form to get started!
- Training focus areas include, but are not limited to:
- Custom Board Retreats
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Community Engagement
- Habits of Effective Boards
- And Much More
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- NEW! CASB has released a Frequently Asked Questions document with more information on the Medically Necessary Treatment policy required by HB22-1260. This policy must be implemented by July 1, 2023.
- NEW! CASB has released updated Nonrenewal Resources for 2023 on our website, including updates imposed by SB-69 and SB22-70. Some changes made by those bills will not be effective until the 2023-2024 school year.
- Litigation Update
- Colorado State Board of Education et a. v. Brannberg et al: In this recent Colorado Supreme Court case, parties disagreed whether the Colorado State Board of Education’s decisions on charter school applications, in certain situations, could be challenged in district court. The Colorado Court of Appeals had previously held that if the state and local boards agreed on the first round to reject a charter school, the State Board’s final decision in the second round could be challenged in district court. However, the Colorado Supreme Court definitively ruled on March 6, 2023 that charter school applicants cannot challenge any of the Colorado State Board of Education’s decisions on a charter school application in district court. The Supreme Court’s ruling makes it clear that these decisions are not reviewable, regardless of whether the state board and local board agreed to reject the charter school in the first round.
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- NEW! Comprehensive Health Education Funding Opportunity
- The Colorado Comprehensive Health Education Act provides funding to develop and implement local comprehensive health education programs in grades PK-12 to foster healthy behaviors through increasing students’ health knowledge and skills to establish and maintain their physical, emotional, social, mental, and sexual health and wellness in addition to the modification of risky behaviors.
- Intent to Apply Due: Friday, March 31, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.
- Applications Due: Friday, April 28, 2023, by 11:59 p.m.
- Clean Air for Schools
- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is providing FREE HEPA Portable Air Cleaners (PACs) for K-12 schools and licensed Early Childhood Education (ECE) providers throughout Colorado.
- This program is FULLY FUNDED. There is absolutely NO COST to schools or districts.
- Apply Here!
- Girls Who Code Virtual Summer Immersion Program
- Level up by becoming a coder this summer. Get the skills, network, and community you need to change the world with our two free programs. More information can be found here!
- Teachers and Researchers Advancing Integrated Lesson in STEM
- TRAILS is taking applications for the summer workshop for Colorado at the Otero College, LaJunta June 5 – 9; virtually from June 12 - June 16, 2023.
- Learn more here!
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Colorado Association of School Boards
2253 S. Oneida St., Suite 300
Denver, CO 80224
303-832-1000
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CASB believes that quality public education is the foundation for our nation’s economic prosperity, community’s quality of life,
and every child’s opportunity to live their best life. The following are current events and opportunities for our members:
CASB invites all districts to submit their celebratory milestones and stories of success to allow CASB to celebrate them in upcoming newsletters! Submit these milestones to [email protected].
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Are you looking for a better understanding of CASB's resources and its role in Colorado's education system? Check out our new What is CASB page on our website using the link below!
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CASB Departments Serving You
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School Board Election Resources
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Are you interested in running for your local school board this fall? By becoming a school board member, you have the opportunity to give back to your community, impact the quality of education in your district, and strengthen the democracy and our great nation by ensuring a quality public education for all students.
'Built to Serve' school board candidate materials:
- What does a board member do?
- Becoming a candidate
- Recruiting candidates
- Resources
- FAQ
- Testimonials
We will be sending out more information regarding the November elections throughout the rest of the year.
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- NEW! CASB Bylaws Task Force
- The task force is seeking feedback from the entire membership. If you or your district does not have any changes that you would recommend, no further action is necessary. If your district has changes that you would like to recommend, please do so using this form.
- If you have more than one request to make, please fill out one submission per request.
- Submissions will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on April 15, 2023.
- NEW! Litigation Update
- Colorado State Board of Education et a. v. Brannberg et al: In this recent Colorado Supreme Court case, parties disagreed whether the Colorado State Board of Education’s decisions on charter school applications, in certain situations, could be challenged in district court. The Colorado Court of Appeals had previously held that if the state and local boards agreed on the first round to reject a charter school, the State Board’s final decision in the second round could be challenged in district court. However, the Colorado Supreme Court definitively ruled on March 6, 2023 that charter school applicants cannot challenge any of the Colorado State Board of Education’s decisions on a charter school application in district court. The Supreme Court’s ruling makes it clear that these decisions are not reviewable, regardless of whether the state board and local board agreed to reject the charter school in the first round.
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- NEW! Clean Air for Schools
- The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is providing FREE HEPA Portable Air Cleaners (PACs) for K-12 schools and licensed Early Childhood Education (ECE) providers throughout Colorado.
- This program is FULLY FUNDED. There is absolutely NO COST to schools or districts.
- Apply Here!
- NEW! Girls Who Code Virtual Summer Immersion Program
- Level up by becoming a coder this summer. Get the skills, network, and community you need to change the world with our two free programs. More information can be found here!
- NEW! Teachers and Researchers Advancing Integrated Lesson in STEM
- TRAILS is taking applications for the summer workshop for Colorado at the Otero College, LaJunta June 5 – 9; virtually from June 12 - June 16, 2023.
- Learn more here!
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Colorado Association of School Boards
2253 S. Oneida St., Suite 300
Denver, CO 80224
303-832-1000
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