SUBJECT:
Title
A Resolution of the Board of Trustees of the Town of Erie Affirming the Boulder Valley School District and St. Vrain Valley School District Commitments to an Education and Working Environment that is Free of Harassment and Intimidation, Promotes Equity and Inclusiveness, and is Safe for Students and Staff
Body
DEPARTMENT: Administration
PRESENTER: Malcolm Fleming, Town Administrator
Melissa Wiley, Deputy Town Administrator
TIME ESTIMATE: 10 minutes
only required for non-consent items
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
Approve the Resolution
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SUMMARY AND BACKGROUND OF SUBJECT MATTER:
At the request of Trustee Loflin and Mayor Carroll, the Town Administrator, Deputy Town Administrator, and Town Attorney worked with Boulder Valley School District, Saint Vrain Valley School District, and Alicia Graves to address concerns raised by Trustees in the June 8 Board meeting. All parties agreed that a resolution reflecting the letters submitted by Ms. Graves to the school districts would be an appropriate response to demonstrate the Town’s commitment to the school districts’ work already in progress. Town staff want to thank Ms. Graves for sharing her extensively researched and tailored response letters to each school district (attached) and want to credit her for language in the resolution that pulls directly from her letters.
Board Priority(s) Addressed:
ü Engaged and Diverse Community
ü Small Town Feel
ü Safe and Healthy Community
ü Effective Governance
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Resolution
2. May 26, 2021 letter from NAACP to SVVSD
3. April 28, 2021 letter from NAACP to BVSD
4. June 17, 2021 letter from SVVSD to Town
5. May 25, 2021 media release from SVVSD