December 16, 2025 Work Session

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a work session on December 16, 2025, focusing primarily on updates and progress related to the district's strategic plan, particularly in areas of academic achievement, multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS), and student discipline and well-being. The board received detailed presentations on instructional strategies such as depth of knowledge and cognitive lift, professional learning for teachers, and supports for gifted and talented students. Significant discussion centered on the implementation and monitoring of MTSS, including data-driven instruction and tiered supports, with attention to challenges such as resource allocation and sustaining efforts amid staff turnover. The board also reviewed discipline data, noting a downward trend in out-of-school suspensions and adherence to a restorative discipline framework aimed at reducing disproportionality. Mental health supports, including suicide risk reviews, mental health advocate referrals, and the role of wellness centers, were discussed with emphasis on increasing needs and limited resources. The meeting included robust dialogue on data transparency, communication with families, and the effectiveness of current programs. No specific procurement actions, contract awards, or budget allocations were detailed during this session. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session for the superintendent's midyear evaluation.