Table of Contents for 1/26/2009 issue of BVSD Key Communicator

BVSD 2009 Legislative Platform Approved by School Board on January 13 
The Colorado General Assembly convened its annual regular session on Wed., Jan. 7, 2009. That session is
limited by the Colorado state constitution to run for no more than 120 calendar days or May 6. If an issue of
critical state importance arises at any other time the governor may call Colorado’s 35 state senators and 65
state representatives into “special session” to address that issue or issues. 

As expected, the current session is heavily focused upon the budget … read full legislative update from
Briggs Gamblin, BVSD Director of Communications and Legislative Policy.

BVSD to Serve up Big Changes on School Menu for all Children 
With rising food costs, strained tax bases and ongoing academic achievement needs, how can any large
Colorado public school district think of reforming its entire school food operation within the next few years?
The answer, according to the Boulder Valley School District, is found in a thriving community partnership,
The School Food Project, which got a kick start in December at Lafayette Elementary School. …

Phase 2 of the Bond Program Kicks Off 
This month, Bond staff began early steps for the kick off of Phase 2 of the Bond Program. Phase 2 is starting
earlier than expected to try to take advantage of the favorable construction market. …