Connecting with our community on this important topic
Before developing specific proposals for reconfiguring schools at the elementary or PK-8 level, we know is important to hear from our community—families, staff, and community members—about their values and priorities for their students and schools. Over the past several months, BVSD has reached out to connect with our community in a variety of different ways on this important topic.
On June 9, the Board held a work session to discuss the feedback from the community engagement efforts.
Community Engagement Outreach
February - March 2026
Superintendent Rob Anderson and Deputy Superintendent Lora de la Cruz visited with elementary and K-8 teachers and school staff during lunch time round tables to listen to their concerns; understand what they need most to effectively teach and support students; and hear about their hopes for what new supports could come from the process.
March 2026
Let's Talk: Livestream information session with BVSD leaders
In a special Let's Talk Education livestream series, BVSD leaders discussed the challenges of declining enrollment, its impacts on students and teachers, and potential district actions. They also answered questions from our BVSD community. Check out the discussions below:
Session I: The challenge of declining enrollment
Thursday, March 26
Watch the recording
Session II: The impact on our schools
Thursday, April 2
Session III: The options and next steps
Thursday, April 9
WATCH THE RECORDING
April 2026
Community Engagement Sessions
BVSD held seven Community Engagement Sessions focused on the challenges of declining enrollment in BVSD.
Conversations focused on our elementary and PK-8 schools because that is where the impacts of declining enrollment are being felt most.
Participants learned how these changes are beginning to impact our classrooms, asked questions, and shared their priorities and values. The input collected will help inform the decisions the Board of Education will make this fall.
Food, child care and Spanish interpretation were available at all sessions.
| Monday, April 13 New Vista High School 700 20th St in Boulder 6:30-9 p.m. |
Wednesday, April 15 BVSD Education Center 6500 Arapahoe Ave in Boulder 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. |
Thursday, April 16 Boulder High School 1604 Arapahoe Ave in Boulder 6:30-9 p.m. |
| Saturday, April 18 BVSD Education Center 6500 Arapahoe Road in Boulder 9:30 a.m. - noon |
Monday, April 20 Broomfield High School 1 Eagle Way in Broomfield 6:30-9 p.m. |
Wednesday, April 22 Monarch High School 329 Campus Dr in Louisville 6:30-9 p.m. |
Responding to Declining Enrollment: Resilient Schools Community Engagement Session slide deck
Escuelas Resilientes: Respuesta al descenso de las inscripciones
Sesión de participación comunitaria
May 2026
Resilient Schools Survey
In May, BVSD invited staff, parents, and community members to participate in an online survey to share their thoughts about their values and priorities for the Board to consider as the district moves forward with planning for reconfiguring schools in response to declining enrollment. The district received over 5,000 responses to the survey.