APS Board of Education Special Open Meeting

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 18, 2016

WHAT: APS Board of Education Special Open Meeting
WHEN: Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 11:15 a.m.
WHERE: 3rd floor conference room of the Ritchie Center, Denver University, 2240 Buchtel Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80210

Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Special Open Meeting

On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will be holding a special open board meeting.

The meeting will be held from 11:15-11:40 a.m. in conference room 3C of the Ritchie Center, Denver University, 2240 Buchtel Boulevard, Denver, CO 80210. 

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Columbia Middle School Students Challenge Teachers to Water Balloon Fight for Great Cause

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 17, 2016

WHAT: Fundraiser for Diversified Learning Center (DLC) students
WHEN: Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 12:10-12:40 p.m.
WHERE: Columbia Middle School
               17600 E Columbia Ave, Aurora, CO 80013

Columbia Middle School Students Challenge Teachers to Water Balloon Fight for Great Cause

Students at Columbia Middle School are passionate about finding creative and fun ways to help others. This year, they’re challenging teachers to a water balloon fight for a great cause.

Columbia’s Tri-M Music Honor Society is hosting the fundraiser throughout the week. Students can pay $5 to throw water balloons at their favorite teachers.

All of the money raised will be donated to help fellow students in the Diversified Learning Center.

For the past several years, Tri-M students have organized fundraisers to donate to worthy causes. Students previously donated to the Aurora Mental Health Center and Children’s Colorado.

About Tri-M
The Tri-M Music Honor Society is a music honor society for middle and high school students. It is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303-326-2755 for more information

APS Board of Education Executive Session & Special Open Meeting/Dinner Conversation

 

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2016

WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session & Special Open Meeting/Dinner Conversation
WHEN: Tuesday May 17, 2016
WHERE:  Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 East 1st Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011

Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Executive Session & Special Open Meeting/Dinner Conversation

On Tuesday, May 17, 2016, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is expected to recess into executive session under the authority of C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(b), to receive legal advice regarding statutory bonding constraints.

The executive session will take place from 5:00-5:15 p.m. in the Blanca Peak conference room of the Professional Learning and Conference Center, 15771 E. 1^st Avenue, Aurora, CO  80011.

Immediately following the executive session meeting, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education will hold a special open meeting/dinner conversation pursuant to C.R.S. 22-32-108, to gather feedback from the Board of Education around linking agenda items to district goals and/or executive limitations.

The special open meeting/dinner conversation will be held in the Blanca Peak conference room of the Professional Learning and Conference Center.

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APS Board of Education Executive Session

 

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 10, 2016

WHAT: APS Board of Education Executive Session
WHEN: Wednesday, May 25, 2016, 11:40 a.m.
WHERE: 3rd floor conference room of the Ritchie Center, Denver University, 2240 Buchtel Boulevard, Denver, Colorado 80210 

Aurora Public Schools Board of Education Executive Session

On Wednesday, May 25, 2016, the Aurora Public Schools Board of Education is expected to recess into executive session under the authority of C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(f)(I) to discuss a personnel item, specifically related to the superintendent’s evaluation and C.R.S. 24-6-402(4)(a) to discuss the Fletcher property development.

The executive session will be held from 11:40 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in conference room 3C of the Ritchie Center, Denver University, 2240 Buchtel Boulevard, Denver, CO 80210.

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Pickens Technical College Spring Plant Sale 5/5-5/11

Please join Pickens Technical College for their Annual Spring Plant Sale! Pickens students have grown a variety of beautiful plants, flowers, herbs, hanging baskets and much more for a fraction of the price of your local home improvement centers.

The sale begins Thursday, May 5. The dates and hours are as follows:

• May 5: 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
• May 6: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
• May 7: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
• May 9-May 11: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. OR UNTIL SOLD OUT

>We look forward to meeting you at Pickens Technical College - Building C for your springtime gardening needs!

• Download the Pickens Tech Spring Plant Sale Order Form.

Aurora Public Schools Leads Innovative Effort to Increase College Access and Opportunities

NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2016

Aurora Public Schools Leads Innovative Effort to Increase College Access and Opportunities

Aurora Public Schools is working with local lawmakers to propose new legislation that would help students gain access to higher education and more opportunities to shape successful futures.

One of the goals of our strategic plan, APS 2020: Shaping the Future, is that every student will have a plan for his or her future. Aurora Public Schools strongly believes that creating more opportunities for students to pursue higher education is an important step to realizing this goal.

The proposed bill, SB 16-209, has bipartisan support and would grant school districts more flexibility when seeking voter approval in bond measures. This includes allowing school districts to build and lease buildings to be used by state institutions of higher education. In lieu of lease payments or as part of a lease agreement, school districts would be able to accept in-kind services including scholarships and reduced tuition rates.

The cost of college is often an insurmountable obstacle for students and families. By easing the financial burden, Aurora Public Schools hopes to increase college and career options for every student.

Prior to leading APS, Superintendent Rico Munn was the Executive Director of Colorado’s Department of Higher Education. 

“Affordability and access to college is a challenge that we want to help students tackle,” said Munn. “We want to pursue innovative approaches and partnerships that increase opportunities for all students.”

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist
Patti Moon at 303-326-2755 for more information