Board of Education Bullying Policies
JDHB - Bullying (English)
JDHB SP - Intimidación o Acoso Escolar (Bullying) (Spanish)
Boulder Valley School District wants all families to have access to helpful resources and supports.
Below you will find information about:
Multi-Tiered System of Supports
Simply put, Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) is a philosophy on how support is provided to students both academically and socially-emotionally. It ensures that all students receive universal instruction/support, but also that more flexible, individualized help is available when a student needs it.
As school based MTSS teams meet and plan interventions or progress monitoring for students, they include educators and families in the process. Information may come in the form of informal communication, meetings, conferences or email. Contact your student’s teacher, counselor, or the school’s MTSS leadership team for more information. Learn more on our MTSS webpage here.
Special Education
Special Education services and supports are provided for students who qualify due to the impact of their identified disability and a need for specialized services to access the school environment. Special Education services assist students in accessing their general education curriculum in the least restrictive environment. Learn more on our Special Education webpage here
Gifted Education
Gifted Education services are provided to those students who are so exceptional or developmentally advanced that they require special provisions to meet their cognitive and social-emotional needs. Students who are gifted-identified include those with disabilities (called "twice exceptional") and students with exceptional abilities or potential from all socio-economic, ethnic, and cultural populations. An Advanced Learning Plan (ALP) is developed annually for each student defining the service options the student will receive to support academic and affective goal attainment. Learn more on our Gifted and Talented webpage here.
Language Supports
Students new to the district are identified by the Home Language survey that is completed during the online registration process. After talking with the student's family, and an assessment, eligibility for language development services are determined.
We offer various instructional programs to meet the needs of our emerging bilingual students including:
Two-way Dual Language (at dual language schools)
Co-teaching (English Language Development teachers teach alongside classroom teachers)
Pull-out ELD ( separate English Language Development classes)
Newcomer Programming is offered at ELD program elementary and middle schools and at Boulder/Centaurus high schools. This is for students who have been in the country less than 1 year and score at the earliest levels of English proficiency.
Learn more on our Language Supports webpage here and take a look at our Family Handbook here.
Who is Eligible for Busing?
Eligibility is defined as:
Living outside the walk distance boundary defined for your neighborhood school.
Walk distances are defined as the shortest street and/or walk path distance outward from the school.
Walk distances are defined by policy for different grade divisions as follows:
PK: 1.0 mi.
K-5: 1.5 mi.
6-8: 2.0 mi.
9-12: 2.5 mi.
Some school-specific programs provide transportation and eligibility is determined by the school.
Those who open enroll to another school do not qualify for bussing.
How do I register for a bus?
Families need to register their student to ride the bus in the Infinite Campus parent portal by July 1 at 5 p.m. Students new to the district will need to contact Transportation directly to determine whether or not they are eligible for Transportation. Contact your school if you don’t have access to the parent portal. Registering lets us know exactly who intends to ride the bus, which helps us plan routes to maximize the number of students we are able to transport.
For those who don’t qualify for a bus based on the above criteria, they may apply for space-available seats at existing bus stops and on existing routes beginning in July. Availability is not guaranteed.
Registered students will be issued their bus pass through their bus drivers at the beginning of the school year.
Bus registration is not required for University Hill, Community Montessori, and Pioneer as eligibility is determined by the schools.
Alternative transportation Options
There are lots of ways to get to school! Walking, biking, public buses and carpooling are all great (and green!) options for getting to school. There are many great resources on our website about planning your route to school. To learn more, visit our Safe Routes to School website or email SafeRoutes@bvsd.org.
Contact
Email: transportation@bvsd.org
Phone: 720-561-5120
Website: bvsd.org/transportation
BVSD has many great child care options from 6 weeks old through school aged children with passionate and licensed childcare professionals.
Early Connections
Early Connections (EC) provides a safe, nurturing environment in a licensed facility that invites children ages 6 weeks to 3 years to explore and discover together. Engaging, experienced caregivers build relationships and provide quality early experiences. Stimulating play and age-appropriate activities support all areas of development. This program is housed at the Arapahoe Ridge Campus. Learn more on the website here: https://childcare.bvsd.org/earlyconnections
School Aged Care
BVSD School Age Care offers inclusive, fun and licensed surroundings for kindergarten through 8th grade students before and after the bell. Seven enriching Learning Zones give time for creative exploration, homework and outdoor play to complement the school day. On no-school days, Adventure Camps provide full-day excitement at local entertainment centers.
Learn more on the website here: https://childcare.bvsd.org/sac
Preschool Enrichment
BVSD PreSchool Enrichment (PSE) supports what three- and four-year-olds learn in the Integrated Preschool Program. Pre-literacy and pre-math activities are joined by outside fun, relationship building and extended creative projects. Our Supervisors foster children's natural curiosity and encourage them to practice problem solving while they play.
Learn more on the website here: https://childcare.bvsd.org/pse
Financial Assistance
BVSD is a Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) provider. Any family seeking financial assistance will need to apply to CCAP with their residing counties for assistance with their tuition.
Boulder County CCAP or call: 303-441-1000
Broomfield County CCAP or call: 720-887-2275
Adams County CCAP or call: 303-227-2350
Jefferson County CCAP or call: 303-271-4484
Contact
Email: bvsd.childcare@bvsd.org
Phone: (720) 561-5974
Website: childcare.bvsd.org
BVSD has a nationally-recognized school breakfast and lunch program that includes minimally processed, whole food ingredients, with clean labels.
What makes the BVSD Food Program unique?
Meals are prepared from scratch by a team of trained culinary experts, in our Boulder Valley School District Culinary Center.
We purchase as much locally available and wholesome ingredients as possible.
Applying for Free and Reduced Lunch
We strongly encourage families to apply for Free and Reduced Meals eligibility, as this makes you eligible for other student fees to be waived, and is critical to your school’s funding.
Applications must be completed on the enrollment section of your Infinite Campus login, directions on how to apply are here.
They can be completed at the beginning of the school year or at any point during the year if you become eligible.
BVSD policy dictates that students coming through the school lunch line will be provided with a complete school meal regardless of their meal account balance. Meals are currently available at no cost to all students, through the end of the 2021-22 school year.
Nutrition and Allergens
The BVSD Food Services team works with families and students who have food allergies. Please utilize the sheets on our website to determine allergen information for menu items, and if you have a child with a severe anaphylactic food allergy, please inform the health para, nurse, and classroom teacher at your child’s school.
Contact
Email: jorie.gronek@bvsd.org
Phone: 720-561-5942
Website: Food.bvsd.org
Additional resources can be found at bvsd.org/helpforstudents
Any written text or image, or verbal expression, or physical or electronic act or gesture, or a pattern thereof, that is intended to coerce, intimidate, or cause any physical, mental, or emotional harm to any student.
Bullying involving the use of communication technologies such as computers, cell phones, and other electronic devices to support deliberate and hostile behavior intended to do harm to others. Examples of cyberbullying can be in the form of text messages, instant messaging, emails, threatening or embarrassing photos or videos, and any use of any social media platform.
Look for changes in the child. However, be aware that not all children who are bullied exhibit warning signs.
Some signs that may point to a bullying problem are:
If you know someone in serious distress or danger, don’t ignore the problem. Get help right away.
Kids may be bullying others if they:
Bullying prevention efforts are most effective when implemented school-wide and designed to send a message that bullying will not be tolerated in schools. Well-designed bullying prevention efforts can reduce, eliminate and prevent bully/victim problems, as well as significantly improve the overall school climate. Effective bullying prevention also requires a commitment on the part of all adults to reduce or eliminate bullying and accessible reporting procedures for victims and witnesses.
Effective prevention programs may be implemented at the school level or the classroom level. The use of prevention programs may vary according to maturity level of students, grade level, learning environment goal(s) for the school, etc.
Monitoring data related to bullying is crucial to the bullying prevention efforts. Data shall be collected and may be evaluated through surveys, questionnaires, analyzing discipline statistics, and data collected for school social emotional learning goal(s).
All kids involved in bullying--whether they are bullied, bully others, or witness bullying--may experience negative outcomes including impacts on mental health, substance abuse and suicide. Parents, school staff and community all play a role in supporting our students when providing for their physical, social and emotional needs. A variety of resources are available regarding bullying prevention:
Four lesson unit that teaches students how to recognize, respond to and report bullying behaviors, and build their bystander power skills. All BVSD Students engage in these lessons, Kindergarten through 5th Grade.
Two week unit that teaches students how to recognize, respond to and report bullying behaviors, and build their upstander skills. All BVSD 7th grade students engage in these lessons via their health class.
Two week unit that teaches students how to recognize, respond to and report bullying behaviors, and build their upstander skills. All high school students engage in this learning as part of the required high school health class.
All administrators, teachers, classified staff, parents/guardians and students should take all reasonable steps to prevent and address bullying.
If there is immediate threat to your child or others call call 911 immediately.
Colorado Crisis Services
1-844-493-8255
Text "TALK" to 38255
JDHB - Bullying (English)
JDHB SP - Intimidación o Acoso Escolar (Bullying) (Spanish)
To report bullying, complete this form. The school administrator will promptly conduct an investigation and provide the parent/guardian a report after the investigation is complete. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s principal.
Grief is personal. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. How people grieve can be influenced by developmental level, cultural traditions, religious beliefs, mental health, disabilities, family, personal characteristics, and previous experiences.
Grief is not solely related to the death of a loved one. The symptoms, characteristics, and process of grieving can be similar after other types of loss (e.g., divorce, transition, moving).
Grief is often characterized by sadness, emotional pain, and introspection in adults. However, children’s grief reactions differ according to age and developmental level:
Preschool
Regressive behaviors, decreased verbalization, increased anxiety
Elementary
Decreased academic performance, attention/concentration, and attendance; irritability, aggression, and disruptive behaviors; somatic complaints; sleep/eating disturbances; social withdrawal; guilt, depression, and anxiety; repeated re-telling of the event
Middle and High School
Decreased academic performance, attention/concentration, and attendance; avoidance, withdrawal, high risk behaviors or substance abuse, difficulty with peer relations, nightmares, flashbacks, emotional numbing or depression
Grieving does not have a timeline. Schools should be aware of anniversaries, birthdays, developmental milestones, and other factors that could affect students months or years after the loss.
Grieving involves meeting specific milestones. Individuals are likely to experience (and often re-experience) some or all of the following adjustments/responses:
Grieving is an absolutely normal response to loss – but more assistance may be required when someone shows the following behaviors:
Source: National Association of School Psychologists
If there is immediate threat to your child or others call call 911 immediately.
Colorado Crisis Services
1-844-493-8255
Text "TALK" to 38255
JDHB - Bullying (English)
JDHB SP - Intimidación o Acoso Escolar (Bullying) (Spanish)
To report bullying, complete this form. The school administrator will promptly conduct an investigation and provide the parent/guardian a report after the investigation is complete. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s principal.
Substance abuse and problematic patterns of substance use among youth can lead to problems at school, cause or aggravate physical and mental health-related issues, promote poor peer relationships, cause motor-vehicle accidents, and place stress on the family. They can also develop into lifelong issues such as substance dependence, chronic health problems, and social and financial consequences.
Substance abuse is the harmful pattern of using substances—such as tobacco, alcohol, illicit drugs, and prescription drugs—leading to impairment or distress with one or more of the following behaviors:
One of the most highly abused substances among youth in the U.S. is alcohol. Youth engage in binge drinking more than adults do. This can lead to risky and potentially harmful behaviors, and many times substance abuse (60-75 percent of youth with substance abuse problems) co-occurs with mental health disorders.
Substance use, abuse, and dependence can negatively impact every aspect of an individual’s life.
The good news is youth substance use is preventable.
Protective factors may lessen the likelihood of youth using substances.
BVSD's prevention programming is focused on increasing Protective Factors and reducing Risk Factors.
If there is immediate threat to your child or others call call 911 immediately.
Colorado Crisis Services
1-844-493-8255
Text "TALK" to 38255
JDHB - Bullying (English)
JDHB SP - Intimidación o Acoso Escolar (Bullying) (Spanish)
To report bullying, complete this form. The school administrator will promptly conduct an investigation and provide the parent/guardian a report after the investigation is complete. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s principal.
The BVSD community is dedicated to health and wellness of the whole child, following the whole child model. Vaping has been on the rise and is being addressed through a multi-faceted approach between BVSD, community partners and families.
Have you seen your kid’s USB flash drive lately? It could actually be an electronic cigarette (e-cigarette) containing nicotine. E-cigarettes are the most commonly used tobacco product among U.S. middle and high school students, and USB-shaped e-cigarettes are increasing in popularity.
E-cigarettes, or “vapes,” can explode and cause serious injury. Although rare, these explosions are dangerous.
It is illegal for youth under 18 to buy or possess them in Colorado; it is also illegal for adults to sell or give them to anyone under 18.
The 2008 Tobacco Free Schools Law prohibits the use of tobacco products on school grounds by students, staff, and visitors. Tobacco products are defined as, “any product that contains nicotine or tobacco or is derived from tobacco and is intended to be ingested, inhaled, or applied to the skin of an individual.”
In Boulder County, e-cigarette components, including batteries and e-liquids can be disposed of at the Boulder County Hazardous Materials Management Facility.
To learn more about e-cigarettes, e-hookahs, and other tobacco-related products and issues, please contact Boulder County Tobacco Education and Prevention Partnership (TEPP) staff at 303-413-7524.
Suicide is always a complex issue, and suicide is never the result of one cause. The complexity of suicide holds true for youth and adults. These conditions are treatable and suicide is preventable.
Risk factors are characteristics that make it more likely that someone will consider, attempt, or die by suicide. They can't cause or predict a suicide attempt, but they're important to be aware of.
Some warning signs may help you determine if a loved one is at risk for suicide, especially if the behavior is new, has increased, or seems related to a painful event, loss, or change. If you or someone you know exhibits any of these, seek help by calling the Lifeline.
If there is immediate threat to your child or others call call 911 immediately.
Colorado Crisis Services
1-844-493-8255
Text "TALK" to 38255
JDHB - Bullying (English)
JDHB SP - Intimidación o Acoso Escolar (Bullying) (Spanish)
To report bullying, complete this form. The school administrator will promptly conduct an investigation and provide the parent/guardian a report after the investigation is complete. If you have any questions, please contact your school’s principal.
Youth violence is a public health problem that affects thousands of young people each day, and in turn, their families, schools, and communities.
Youth violence is connected to other forms of violence, including child abuse and neglect, teen dating violence, adult intimate partner violence, sexual violence, and suicide.
The good news is youth violence is preventable.
Protective factors may lessen the likelihood of youth violence victimization or perpetration.
BVSD's prevention programming is focused on increasing Protective Factors and reducing Risk Factors.
If there is immediate threat to your child or others call 911 immediately.
Colorado Crisis Services
1-844-493-8255
Text "TALK" to 38255
National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH)
1-800-799-SAFE (7233)
National Sexual Assault Telephone and Online Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
According to RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network), Sexual violence affects hundreds of thousands of Americans each year.
It is defined as any unwanted, forced, or coerced sexual contact without the consent or against the will of another person. It can range from inappropriate touching to penetration. It includes the crimes of sexual assault, rape and sexual abuse.
LEARN MORE: Types of Sexual Violence
Sexual Assault 101
The Boulder Valley School District is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our students.
Victims of sexual harassment are encouraged to report the incident to an adult they trust, whether it is a school counselor, administrator or law enforcement. Reports can be made orally or in writing. Written reports can be made using the Board's Complaint form, AC-E2(English)/ AC-E2 (Spanish) or by email to TitleIX@bvsd.org.
https://www.bvsd.org/parents-students/be-ready/child-abuse-and-neglect-reporting
There is no place for this type of behavior in the halls of our schools or anywhere in BVSD. As a district we are taking action to better educate our students about sexual assault, consent and prevention.
Sexual Harassment Policy
It is essential that students and staff members have the confidence that the Boulder Valley School District will do everything in its power to protect victims and to take action against misconduct.
Over the past year, BVSD has been working to strengthen our sexual harassment policies (GBAA-English/ GBAA-Spanish and JBB) and investigation procedures (AC, AC-R, AC-E2 English). (AC, AC-R, AC-E2 Spanish)
Title IX
Title IX is a comprehensive federal law that prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in any federally funded education program or activity.
Regardless of whether sexual harassment (that includes sexual violence) occurs at school, Title IX obligates school districts to address any impact of that conduct on students that interferes with their ability to access their education. This means that schools must provide students with their Title IX rights and the contact information for adults at school who can respond to allegations of misconduct and put in place interim remedies to support impacted students. If students experience harassment or retaliation resulting from the exercise of their Title IX rights, then schools are legally obligated to take action to stop it from recurring.
In terms of Title IX investigations, the School District is obligated to investigate and take action to stop misconduct that is impacting students at school, but there is not a strict timeline for such investigations. When the same allegations are being investigated by law enforcement, then the School District wants to minimize potential trauma for students by using information from law enforcement's investigation as much as possible. Most often, we do this by, among other things, using information in police reports, juvenile petitions, and information shared by the DA’s office as the substantive information for the School District’s Title IX investigation while also providing due process to the involved parties as required by the U.S. Department of Education rules and regulations governing school districts. While law enforcement investigations and any related legal proceedings are being conducted, the School District’s focus is on providing interim remedies to support students.
Title IX Rights (English pdf)
Title IX Rights (Spanish pdf)
Annual Required Staff Training
August 2022 (Users will need to create an account to view staff trainings)
If there is immediate threat to your child or others call call 911 immediately.
Colorado Crisis Services
1-844-493-8255
Text "TALK" to 38255
National Sexual Assault Telephone and Online Hotline
1-800-656-HOPE (4673)
AC: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity (English | Spanish)
AC-R: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity (Regulation) (English | Spanish)
AC-R-2: Sexual Harassment Investigation Procedures and Grievance Process (Title IX) (English | Spanish)
AC-E1: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity (Exhibit 1) (English | Spanish)
AC-E2: Nondiscrimination/Equal Opportunity (Exhibit 2: Complaint Form) (English | Spanish)
GBAA: Sexual Harassment (English | Spanish)
Elizabeth Lundell
Equity Counsel/Title IX Coordinator
Boulder Valley School District
6500 Arapahoe Rd.
Boulder, CO 80301
720.561.8091
elizabeth.lundell@bvsd.org
titleIX@bvsd.org
In the Boulder Valley School District, we believe in caring for the whole child. We know that before students can focus and succeed in the classroom, they must be supported physically, mentally and through a healthy environment. We look forward to providing a safe and healthy kindergarten opportunity for your student.
If you have any questions or need additional information please check the Boulder Valley School District Health Services website or contact your School’s Health Team.
IMMUNIZATIONS
State law requires all students attending Colorado schools to be vaccinated against certain diseases unless they have a medical or non-medical exemption on file.
Vaccines required to enter school Kindergarten include: Hepatitis B (HepB), Diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (DTap), Inactivated poliovirus (IPV), Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), and Varicella (chicken pox). More information on required vaccines, exemptions and rules are available at the CDPHE School Required Vaccines page: https://cdphe.colorado.gov/schoolrequiredvaccines
PHYSICALS and HEALTH SCREENINGS
Boulder Valley School District recommends that all students follow the American Academy of Pediatrics guidelines to maintain optimal health, including physicals and routine health screenings, however, no physical exam is required before beginning kindergarten. All students enrolled in kindergarten will be provided a vision and hearing screening within the school year.
HEALTH CONDITIONS
If your child has a health condition that may impact them during school, please notify the school’s health team. If needed, a School Nurse will work with you to develop a health care plan to address your child’s needs during school. This is especially necessary if your child has asthma, allergies requiring emergency medications, seizures or diabetes.
MEDICATIONS
Students may receive medications at school according to Boulder Valley School District policy. However, all prescription and non-prescription medications must be maintained in the health office and be administered by a trained staff member. All medications must be delivered to the health office and be accompanied by a completed authorization form signed by a healthcare provider.
ILLNESS AT SCHOOL
If a student becomes ill at school they will be escorted to the health room. A health room paraprofessional will review their symptoms, offer support and if needed (fever, vomiting, diarrhea, injury), call a parent/guardian to pick the child up.
WHEN YOUR CHILD SHOULD STAY HOME
There are four main reasons to keep a child home from school.
Someone who the child lives with or has had close contact with, has been diagnosed with COVID-19.
The child does not feel well enough to take part in usual activities. For example, a child is overly tired, fussy or will not stop crying.
A child needs more care than teachers and staff can give while still caring for the other children.
The symptom or illness is on the CDPHE How Sick is Too Sick list, and staying home is required.
If your child is sick and you are unsure if they should attend school, call the school health team for assistance. Remember, the best way to stop the spread of infection is staying home when sick and good hand washing.
HEALTHY ACTIVITY
On a daily basis it is important for students to eat healthy, be active and get enough sleep. Learning healthy habits young provides both long-term academic and health benefits. Students in Boulder Valley School District are encouraged to get outside and move their bodies throughout the school day. Kindergarteners also learn about nutrition, hygiene, safety and other topics to get them off to a healthy start.
The Translation Services Department helps connect BVSD schools and departments with linguistically diverse parents and families by providing translation (written) and interpretation (spoken) support. It is the family's right to be given interpretation and translation services by the school district.
To request translation and interpretation services, please contact your school’s main office. Click here for a list of schools and contact information. For questions, or to submit feedback, please email translation@bvsd.org or call 720-561-5079.
In April 2020, the BVSD Board of Education approved a public-private partnership with LiveWire Networks, Inc. to provide internet services to students and families across BVSD. This partnership with LiveWire is part of the ConnectME initiative to close the Digital Divide and the Homework Gap at BVSD.
BVSD families that are free and reduced lunch eligible may contact LiveWire directly at (303) 458-5667 or email sales@livewirenet.com to receive no-cost internet service for their home. Also, Livewire offers discounted internet service for all BVSD families that live within LiveWire’s service area. View LiveWire’s full service offerings at livewirenet.com. To access the BVSD discounted pricing, let LiveWire know that a family member attends BVSD when requesting service.
Don't know where to start? Contact the Family helpline at 720-561-5200 or via email at familias@bvsd.org or families@bvsd.org.
You can also start by calling your child's school front office. Contact information for all schools can be found here.
FET is a team of educators and family members partnering together to create a more inclusive community to support the well-being of all students and families. FET aims to honor and center parent voices and to strengthen a trusting relationship between educators and underrepresented family members. Your school's team needs your valuable ideas to help all of our children to excel in school and, therefore, to create a stronger community for all. Currently there are FET teams at the following schools: Angevine, Aspen Creek, Boulder High, Broomfield High, Casey, Centaurus, Centennial, Coal Creek, Columbine, Crest View, Eisenhower, Emerald, Fairview, Fireside, Lafayette Elementary, Louisville Elementary, Louisville Middle, Manhattan, Meadowlark, Mesa, Monarch K-8, Monarch High, New Vista, Pioneer, Ryan, Summit, Uni Hill, and Whittier.
Meetings: Meets monthly
Membership: Ongoing membership, open to families from underrepresented communities
Contact: Ari Gerzon-Kessler at 720-561-6123 or ari.gerzon-kessler@bvsd.org
(Depending on the school, meetings are held in Spanish or English. Interpretation in all languages is always available upon request.)
The School Accountability Committee (SAC) is a legally-constituted accountability and advisory committee of parent representatives that report to the school principal. In general, the SAC is a representative advisory team that reviews school budgets, drives school improvements, and supports parent engagement.
PTO or PTA are school groups composed of parents who work together with teachers to volunteer in classes, raise money for school supplies, and generally support the school's efforts.
Contact: Your school principal for meeting and membership information
(English with Spanish interpretation)
CAPL is a collaborative network of parents from the Latinx, Caribbean and/or Spanish- speaking community, who come together for the educational well-being of our students and to contribute to closing the gaps. We co-create opportunities for participation and strengthening of skills and capacities so that the Latinx, Caribbean, and/or Spanish-speaking families can find a representative space for collaboration, advocacy and decision-making for the construction of educational justice within the BVSD. CAPL is a space within BVSD that contributes to amplifying families' voices and that joins the actions for the strengthening of diversity, equity, inclusion, and linguistic access in all educational areas.
Membership: Ongoing membership, open to Latinx families or families of Latinx students, please send an email to Bianca.Gallegos@bvsd.org or call her at 720-561-6062.
Contact: Bianca Gallegos (habla español) at bianca.gallegos@bvsd.org or 720-561- 6062
(Spanish, with English interpretation)
The District Accountability Committee (DAC) is a legally-constituted accountability and advisory committee at the school district level. DAC members have the opportunity to hear district updates and provide input on many topics.
Meetings: Meetings are on the first Tuesday of each month, August through May, at the BVSD Ed Center, from 6:15-8:30 p.m. Unless otherwise noted, meetings are open to the public. For information about how to attend a meeting, please contact Laura Shafer (laura.shafer@bvsd.org).
Membership: Membership limited, one representative per school
Contact: Your school principal to see if there is an opening for your school
(English with Spanish interpretation)
The DPC meet with the Superintendent of Schools to discuss and examine timely and relevant topics that affect the students and schools of BVSD. Our meetings are open to the public and we encourage you to attend.
Meetings: Typically the second Wednesday of the month, at the BVSD Ed Center, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Membership: Membership limited, one representative per school; anyone can attend meetings
Contact: Your school principal to see if there is an opening for your school
(English with Spanish interpretation)
Under the direction of the legally mandated Colorado SEAC (with oversight from the Colorado Department of Education), our district council of parents, students, district staff, and community members actively advises all stakeholders on ways to improve outcomes for students receiving special education services, supports, and aids.
Meetings: The committee meets six times a year in the evenings- most meetings are in work committees.
Membership: Open yearly from May to early September for new applications from parents and staff
Contact: Elizabeth Lichtenstein at elizabeth.lichtenste@bvsd.org or go to the SEAC webpage
(English with translation/interpretation as needed)
Contact: Lara Van Matre at 720-425-4170 or info@bridgingdigitaldivides.org
This program is a series of eight basic computer skills classes for BVSD parents. Participants who complete the class receive their own Chromebook. Virtual one-on-one sessions available.
Contact: Elena Aranda at 303-443-9899 or at companeras@elcentroamistad.org
This program consists of 8-10 sessions designed to help parents develop specific skills to increase emotional well-being and resilience. Participants learn more about how to live in the present, regulate emotions and learn to tolerate stress in our lives to live a positive lifestyle.
CSPC offers programs, courses, and other community resources that support schools, parents, students, and childcare providers throughout Colorado. We believe every child deserves access to a high-quality education, so we help bridge opportunity gaps by investing in educators and caregivers.
Contact: Martha Avila, Director of Operations, Martha@coparentcoalition.org
Phone: 720-636-5478
www.coparentcoalition.org
Contact: Paula Nelson at 303-880-6030 or paula.nelson@penbv.org
PEN offers a variety of learning opportunities for parents such as presentations, a stress and anxiety conference, workshops, podcasts and website resources. These cover topics around communication, mental health, drugs/alcohol, technology, positive youth development, healthy relationships and others --- all with the goal of supporting families in raising healthy, happy humans.
The Translation Services Department helps connect BVSD schools and departments with linguistically diverse parents and families by providing translation (written) and interpretation (spoken) support. It is the family's right to be given interpretation and translation services by the school district.
To request translation and interpretation services, please contact your school’s main office. Click here for a list of schools and contact information. For questions, or to submit feedback, please email translation@bvsd.org or call 720-561-5079.
Board of Education Bullying Policies
JDHB - Bullying
JDHB SP - Intimidación o Acoso Escolar
Victims of sexual or gender-based violence are encouraged to report the incident to an adult they trust, whether it is a school counselor, administrator, or law enforcement. Reports can be made orally or in writing. Written reports can be made using the Board's Complaint form, AC-E2(English)/ AC-E2 (Spanish) or by email to TitleIX@bvsd.org..The BVSD Title IX Coordinator receives the report and follows up accordingly.
Report Sexual or Gender-Based Violence
Policy AC - Nondiscrimination/ Equal Opportunity
AC-R (associated regulation)
Begin at the classroom or school level
If you have a question about a lesson or something that is happening in the classroom, reach out your child's teacher.
Need help communicating?
BVSD facilitates translation and interpretation services for those parents who need it. Ask your school for help or click here to learn more about translation and interpretation.
Unresolved Issues
When staff are unable to help, the issue may then be escalated through the following chain of command, in accordance with Board Policy KE: Complaints and Concerns:
For additional mental health supports for students, see the Help for Students page here.
