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. You can find the CASB 2021 Proposed Resolution Book on our website.
• 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 81st Annual CASB Convention: Resilient, Ready, Relentless for Colorado Students will be held on Dec 2-4 at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs. The Marriott Courtyard still has rooms available.
• Submit your district’s artwork and showcase your students’ talents! The deadline to submit your district’s artwork has been extended to Friday, October 22.

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. 
• 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. 
• 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.
• 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

• Frequently Asked Questions About the National School Boards Association’s Letter to the President
• NSBA, AASA Issue Joint Statement Calling for End to Threats and Violence Around Safe School Opening Decisions
• Upcoming NSBA Events
• January 22, 2022—NSBA Equity Symposium in Washington, DC
• January 23-25, 2022—NSBA Advocacy Institute in Washington, DC

OTHER ANNOUNCEMENTS

• The Early Childhood Listening Tour was held recently to share information about Colorado creating a new unified state department to oversee early childhood care and education, including the state’s voter-approved universal preschool program. For more information, visit the listening tour webpage and to give feedback use this form.
• Two School Bus Rebate programs are now open for districts to help replace older diesel buses. Learn more on our website.
• Building a Better Colorado (BBCO) will be hosting conversations in 37 communities this fall. Be sure to engage!
• If you have a few minutes, you can support a UCCS student by filling out this survey regarding educational programs and decision making.

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.