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

• The October 26, 2021 School Board Advocate addressed the recent Delegate Assembly and the resolutions adopted by our Delegates; the open seats on the CASB Board and CHSAA Legislative Council; the 2021 November ballot; a request for CASB members to serve on the FRN; and news from the Gold Dome. You can access the recording here. 
• Access the CASB website page — 2021 November Election Information — to access the Blue Book and two sample CASB Resolutions to oppose Proposition #119 and Proposition #120. 
• 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

• CASB’s post-election resources The 2021 Election resources are available to CASB members on our 2021 Elections website, including the Board Organizational Meeting Guide, Board Member Vacancy and Appointment Process Overview, and accompanying sample forms..
• 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.

NSBA UPDATES

• The NSBA released a clarification and apology regarding its recent letter to President Biden.
• 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 Leadership Commission will host monthly informational Town Halls to provide families, providers, members of the workforce, and early childhood stakeholders with updates about the transition planning process and opportunities to get involved. The next virtual Town Hall is Tuesday, November 2 at 5:30pm. Learn more.
• 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!

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.