The LCS Chronicle

Your Digital Newsletter from The Legislative Council Staff

Looking Forward to 2022

As 2021 nears its close, Legislative Council Staff are reflecting on another year spent doing what we do best - serving the Colorado General Assembly.  The 2021 legislative session brought many new procedures as the COVID pandemic continued to challenge our normal ways of doing business.  The LCS helped the legislature develop new ways for members and the public to safely participate in the legislative process.  We also adopted new and more efficient ways to conduct our work too.  Throughout all the changes of the past year, however, our commitment to serve the Colorado General Assembly safely and effectively remains unchanged.  As you prepare for the 2022 legislative session, please know that LCS staff are available to assist with any issue.
  
Do you have a question for LCS?  Contact LCS today by stopping by our front office in Room 048 in the State Capitol, by emailing [email protected], or calling 303.866.3521.

EDITOR’S NOTE
This is the final issue of ED Review for 2021.  Publication will resume January 7, 2022.  We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season.

FIGHTING COVID-19: WINTER PLAN

The Colorado Academic Standards revision committees for the Arts and Social Studies have released draft recommendations for revision of the academic standards. The feedback window will be open until Jan. 1, 2022.

The State Board of Education is required to review and revise approximately one-third of the standards beginning in 2022 and an additional one-third every two years thereafter. The review and revision of all academic standards will be divided into three groups and each of the three groups will go through the following cycles:

CASB Serving You!

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Save the Date for the 2022 Winter Legislative Conference — February 24 and 25 at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver. Learn more on our website.
• Whether you attended the 81st Annual CASB Convention or not, members want to be sure to access many of the presentations and resources on our website. (member login is required)
• Encourage new board members to watch the CASB Conversations webinar: What You Need to Know About the Mill Levy Correction. This important issue is relevant now as districts are certifying their mill levies. CDE’s Mill Levy Correction communication toolkit provides additional resources for boards and districts.

ADVOCACY

CASB Serving You!

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• Save the Date for the 2022 Winter Legislative Conference — February 24 and 25 at the Grand Hyatt in downtown Denver.
• Encourage new board members to watch the CASB Conversations webinar: What You Need to Know About the Mill Levy Correction. This important issue will become even more relevant in December as districts are certifying their mill levys. CDE’s Mill Levy Correction communication toolkit provides additional resources for boards and districts. 

ADVOCACY

CASB Serving You!

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• 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.
• CASB Connections Podcast Onboarding New Board Members Part 2 is now available. This series focuses on sharing the district's vision, mission, and strategic plan process. A shared vision is imperative for a well-functioning board governance team. A vision action plan is necessary in order to move the district forward with the goal of improved student achievement for all students. A vision without a plan is not actionable. Get new board members on the same page by sharing the process up front.

ADVOCACY

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 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.

ADVOCACY

CASB Serving You!

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• All school board presidents are invited to join the next Board Presidents Cafe on Thursday, September 16, at 11:30 a.m. Registration is free.
• In case you missed the webinar — COVID-19 in Children: Colorado Situation Update on 8/31/21 — CASB members can access the video on this member-only page. Several resource documents are also posted on our public page: COVID-19 in Children Update; CDPHE Update; Literature Review on Masking in Schools.
• CASB Regional Meetings are now underway! Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect with your peers in person this fall. In addition, any member can register for the Virtual Regional Meeting on September 29.

CASB Serving You!

PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

• CASB Regional Meetings are now underway! Don’t miss this great opportunity to connect with your peers in person this fall:

Letter from CASB representative on CHSAA Board of Directors

Hello Fellow Board Members,