Apply to serve on the District Accountability Committee in 2023-24

±«Óãtv's District Accountability Committee (DAC) is accepting applications from those who would like to serve in the 2023-24 school year. 

The DAC is made up of parent and school representatives who work together to offer recommendations about the district's spending priorities, improvement plan, and charter schools to the ±«Óãtv Board of Education. The DAC, required by the Colorado Accountability Act, also works to increase the level of parent engagement in the district. This important work is facilitated by a committee that is representative of the diversity of the district. 

The committee meets once per month, typically on the third Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the board room at the Johannsen Support Services Center, 2407 LaPorte Ave. in Fort Collins.

The DAC is accepting applications for the following positions for the 2023-24 school year:

  • Parent/guardian of a student in ±«Óãtv's Early Childhood Program
  • Parent/guardian of an elementary student
  • Parent/guardian of a student who is an English language learner
  • Parent/guardian of a student in ±«Óãtv's Gifted and Talented Program
  • Parent/guardian of a child supported by Integrated Services
  • ±«Óãtv elementary principal
  • Parent/guardian of a high school student (second term incumbent running)
  • Parent/guardian of a student who is an ethnic minority (second term incumbent running)
  • Business community representative (second term incumbent running)
  • ±«Óãtv teacher (second term incumbent running)
  • ±«Óãtv instructional classified employee (second term incumbent running)

Those interested in serving on the DAC should submit applications via email to ±«Óãtv Chief Institutional Effectiveness Officer Dwayne Schmitz at dschmitz@psdschools.org

Application Guidelines

  • All applications must be submitted in an electronic format, totaling no more than three pages.
  • Applications may be single or double spaced.
  • Members of the current DAC review applications and make recommendations for appointing new members.

In your application, please provide the information requested below:

Section I - Background Information

  • Please list your name, school(s) which your children attend, and position(s) you are applying for.

Section II - Personal Qualifications and Interest

  • What knowledge, experience, and strengths do you have that would make you an effective member of the DAC?

2023-24 School Year Meetings

The committee meets once per month, typically on the third Wednesday, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., in the board room at the Johannsen Support Services Center, 2407 LaPorte Ave.

  • Aug. 16, 2023
  • Sept. 20, 2023
  • Oct. 18, 2023
  • Nov. 15, 2023
  • Jan. 17, 2024
  • Feb. 21, 2024
  • April 17, 2024
  • May 15, 2024