CASB Serving You!

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• The CASB Fall Conference and Delegate Assembly is quickly approaching on Oct. 22-23 in Fort Collins. The resolutions approved by the CASB Delegates help to form the CASB’s advocacy efforts at the local, state, and federal levels.
• All school board presidents are invited to the next Board President Cafe on Thursday, Oct 14, at 11:30am. It’s free to board presidents and the topic will be focused on: How your ESSER funds are being spent, How your district is using its Telling Your Story document, and how CASB can help.
• The last three CASB Regional Meetings for this fall will be held in Alamosa, Delta, and Cortez. The meetings have been a great way for members to connect with their peers. The 81st Annual CASB Convention: Resilient, Ready, Relentless for Colorado Students will be held on Dec 2-4 at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. DoubleTree Hilton and Marriott Courtyard have available rooms.
• Showcase your student art at this year’s Convention! Deadline is Oct 8!

ADVOCACY

• Access the new CASB website page — 2021 November Election Information — to access the Blue Book and two sample CASB Resolutions to oppose Proposition #119 and Proposition #120. Learn more before ballots are mailed between Oct 8 and Oct 15.

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  CASB Board Seats are now open — the qualifications necessary to serve on the CASB Board are to be a board member of good standing on a Region 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, or Large District local school board that is a member of CASB, and to have the enthusiasm and time to serve on the CASB Board. We must receive your information no later than 4:00 p.m. on 10/28 to be considered.
• CHSAA Legislative Council Seats are also open and the candidate deadline is Thursday, October 28, at 4:00 p.m. Learn more on the CASB website.
• CASB 2021 Proposed Resolution Book is now available for member boards.
• All CASB members received their own district’s “Tell Your Story — Money Matters” ESSER document. Learn more about the campaign and reach out to [email protected] if you have questions.

POLICY AND LEGAL

• The September 30 Special Policy Update is now available to members and includes updates regarding HB21-1055 (board member compensation), HB21-1108 (gender identity expression anti-discrimination), SB21-017 (sexual contact by an educator), as well as updates to reflect the current Graduation Guidelines.

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  Access the new School Board Member Compensation Overview and FAQ for additional information on HB21-1055 and board member compensation.
• The 2021 Election resources are available to CASB members on our website.

NSBA UPDATES

• NSBA, AASA Issue Joint Statement Calling for End to Threats and Violence Around Safe School Opening Decisions
• Upcoming NSBA Events
• October 22-23, 2021 Equity Symposium West (in-person) Oklahoma City
• January 22, 2022—NSBA Equity Symposium in Washington, DC
• January 23-25, 2022—NSBA Advocacy Institute in Washington, DC

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

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  Two School Bus Rebate programs are now open for districts to help replace older diesel buses. Learn more on our website.
• Early Childhood Listening Tour (Monday, October 11, to Friday, October 15) Colorado is creating a new unified state department to oversee early childhood care and education, including the state’s voter-approved universal preschool program.  Sessions will be held in Edwards, Grand Junction, Montrose, Durango, Pueblo, Alamosa, Fort Morgan, Denver and Fort Collins. Virtual options will also be available.  For more information, visit the listening tour webpage.
• Building a Better Colorado (BBCO) will be hosting conversations in 37 communities this fall. Be sure to engage!

This mission of the Colorado Association of School Boards is to advance excellence in public education and equity for each and every student through effective leadership by the collective action of locally elected boards of education.