Advocacy

With the issues impacting public education globally, Impact on Education is stepping up to lend hands and voices to support issues that effect our students and teachers locally. To get  involved in our Advocacy work, contact us at info at impactoneducation dot org or call 303.524.6835.

Boulder Valley School District Board of Education

The Boulder Valley Board of Education meets every second and fourth Tuesday of the month except in July, when no meetings are scheduled, and in March and December, when the second meeting of the month is usually cancelled. These regularly scheduled meetings begin at 6:00 p.m.  All Boulder Valley Board of Education meetings since Dec. 12, 2006, are available online. Agendas for upcoming meetings are posted by 4 p.m. on the Friday before that meeting. To review the agenda of a meeting, use the “Meeting Search” function at http://agendapublic.bvsd.org/meetings.aspx.

Board of Education Meeting Date for the remainder of the 2010-11 School Year:

January 11 & 25, 2011
February 8 & 22, 2011
March 8, 2011
April 12 & 26, 2011
May 10 & 24, 2011
June 14 &  28, 2011

THRIVE

This publication, parent’s guide for Boulder Valley school kids, is designed to provide  information, parenting tips and resources about child development, healthy habits, and the choices our kids face very day.  Among the subjects addressed:  Wellness, Diversity Awareness, Mental & Emotional Health, Human Growth & Development, Safety & Injury Prevention, Violence Awareness, Substance Abuse.

Vote Children First

The 2010 mill levy override (3A) was passed by voters on November 2, 2010.   The community-wide effort to support this campaign did not go unnoticed!  On November 9, 2010, the BVSD Board of Education formally acknowledged the campaign at their regularly scheduled school board meeting.  Click here to see the letter of acknowledgment addressed to Impact on Education.

School 3A will enhance education in BVSD, making our community a better place to live, work, and start a business. 3A will generate $22.5 million in 2010 to:
Restore Classroom Funding $12 million will be allocated to restore recent & anticipated funding cuts. The restoration of funding will help BVSD maintain or, as possible, reduce class sizes so that students get the attention they need from their teachers. Superintendent Chris King has vowed the none of the funds will be used to restore cuts in central administration.

Compensate Teachers & Staff Boulder Valley must compete for the best teachers with Cherry Creek & other leading school districts. To attract & retain high quality teachers & staff, BVSD must offer competitive salaries & benefits. 3A will mobilize $5.5 million for teacher & staff compensation.

Enhance Early Childhood Education & Close the Achievement Gap 3A will generate $5 million to give hundreds more BVSD kids access to early childhood education. Early education is a key means of reducing &, in many cases, preventing the achievement gap.

This ballot measure is one of the key ways Boulder Valley residents can exercise local control, support public schools, & invest in our economic future. 3A would increase 2011 residential property taxes about $130 on a $350,000 home – or about 35 cents a day.

Great Futures Campaign

Impact on Education joined the Great Futures Colorado Campaign, a diverse coalition of community organizations that advocates for implementation of, and adequate funding for, an education system that will prepare all children for the challenges of the 21st century. The Campaign provides member organizations with a platform and simple tools for united action toward our shared vision.

Education Matters: Business Leadership Forum

This annual breakfast forum is focused on helping the business community understand the critical link between public education and a strong economy. In addition to updates on national, state, and local education issues and event’s keynote speakers are always sure to attract many. 2010-11 Date & Location: TBD

Last year’s keynote speaker, Senator Michael Bennet, led an energetic discussion about public education reform. Read about the January 2010 event by clicking Bennet advocates education reform

School Food Project

Impact on Education proudly supports the work of the School Food Project. As the project’s vision clearly states, “All children of Boulder Valley School District will have daily access to fresh, flavorful and nutritious food made with wholesome and when possible, local ingredients, so that every child may thrive.”