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Colorado State Board of Education
Meeting Dates
2025 Meetings:
- Apr. 25**
- May 14-15
- June 11-12
- July 16-17*
- Aug. 20-21
- Sept. 10-11
- Oct. 8-9
- Nov. 12-13
- Dec. 10-11 *
*Virtual meeting to be held if needed.
**Tentative legislative update meeting
See also: Public Comment Guidelines
Meeting Types
- Regular Meetings: Held on the second Wednesday and Thursday of each month at 9:00 a.m. at the Colorado Department of Education, 201 E. Colfax, Denver. The public may attend in person or via live stream. For special accommodations, notify the State Board of Education Office at least 48 hours in advance.
- Executive Session: The Board may recess and enter a closed session during a public meeting to discuss legally permitted topics, such as personnel matters, real estate, security, or legal consultations. These sessions are private, and no votes are taken.
- Special Meetings: Held outside the regular schedule as needed.
- Legislative Update Meetings: Scheduled as needed during the legislative session (January-May), typically on the last Friday of each month. These virtual meetings are available via live stream for public viewing.
Announcements
Please note, CDE is aligning our building security to match that of other state agencies and the state capitol. As such, visitors will now screen through a metal detector before entering.
Public Comment for the Central Elementary School (Adams 14) and Mitchell High School (Colorado Springs D11) Accountability Hearings
The Colorado State Board of Education is seeking input from students, families, school staff, and community members on two separate Accountability Hearings; Central Elementary School (Adams 14) and Mitchell High School (Colorado Springs D11). Comments may be submitted ANY of the following ways:
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By completing a short online survey.
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By sending an e-mail to state.board@cde.state.co.us.
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By submitting in writing to the State Board of Education Office: State Board Office, 201 E. Colfax, Room 405-A, Denver, CO 80203.
Public comment submissions may not be related to personnel matters.
The deadline for all written comments for both hearings is Friday, May 9th, at 5:00PM (MT).
- [EN] NOTICE OF WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT - Central Elementary School (Adams 14) - May 2025
- [ES] AVISO DEL PERIODO DE COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS POR ESCRITO - Escuela Primaria Central (Adams 14) - May 2025
- [EN] NOTICE OF WRITTEN PUBLIC COMMENT - Mitchell High School (Colorado Springs D11) - May 2025
- [ES] AVISO DEL PERIODO DE COMENTARIOS PÚBLICOS POR ESCRITO - Escuela Secundaria Mitchell (Colorado Springs D11) - May 2025
Current Meeting
Agendas & Materials
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State Board of Education Members
Photo from February 2025
Top row, left to right: Sherri Wright, Lisa Escárcega, Rebecca McClellan, Kristi Burton Brown, Steve Durham
Bottom row, left to right: Yazmin Navarro, Commissioner Susana Córdova, Karla Esser, Kathy Plomer, Kathy Gebhardt
Board Member Profiles
- Rebecca McClellan, Chair (D)
- Yazmin Navarro, Vice-chair (R)
- Kathy Gebhardt (D)
- Sherri Wright (R)
- Kristi ("KBB") Burton Brown (R)
- Steve Durham (R)
- Karla Esser (D)
- Lisa Escárcega (D)
- Kathy Plomer (D)
- Susana Córdova
Quick Links
- Guidelines for Public Comment
- 2023-24 CDE Regulatory Agenda (PDF)
- 2025 Legislative Priorities (DOC)
- Fact Sheet Regarding Waiver Requests Pursuant to C.R.S. 22-2-117 (District Waivers) (PDF)
- Upcoming State Board Accountability Hearings
- Procedures for State Board Accountability Actions (PDF)
- Administrative Procedures for Considering Early Accountability Action (PDF)
- Charter School Procedures
- Position Votes on Legislation
Contact the State Board
Office of the Colorado State Board of Education
201 East Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80203
Email: state.board@cde.state.co.us
Phone: 303-908-4580
Members of the media who wish to speak with a state board member should contact the CDE Communications Division.
News Releases
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March 13, 2025
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February 13, 2025
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