August 18, 2026 Regular Meeting

The Boulder Valley School District Board of Education held a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, primarily focused on addressing issues of anti-semitism and bullying within the district's schools. The meeting featured extensive public participation, with numerous speakers—including students, parents, and community members—expressing concerns about the district's handling of anti-semitic incidents, bullying, and the involvement of the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Several speakers advocated for the reinstatement of the ADL's No Place for Hate program and called for clear policies, accountability measures, and inclusive advisory committees to better protect students. The board also discussed procedural matters, including contract consistency and transcript access improvements. The meeting concluded with a motion to enter executive session to discuss personnel matters related to the superintendent evaluation and ongoing mediation efforts with the ADL, indicating active engagement with legal and policy issues surrounding these concerns.