Collaborative School Committee
DSA Collaborative School Committee
The purpose of the Collaborative School Committee (CSC) is to enhance student achievement and school climate by engaging the school community in collaborative efforts that support school-wide and district goals. The CSC provides strategic direction in support of the school’s mission and vision as stated in the Unified Improvement Plan (UIP).
The Denver School of the Arts Collaborative School Committee (CSC) is the Colorado law-mandated body, which “brings together families, staff, and community members, to increase the amount of accountability and FAMILY involvement … [and]… create and implement a plan to promote high achievement” within each school in Colorado.
Being a part of the CSC is an exciting opportunity to be involved in our school community and participate in the education of our students. The CSC is also vital to establishing a healthy school environment and promoting important collaborative initiatives in various areas. DSA is currently working towards very important goals. Thus, now more than ever, it is vital that DSA families, leadership, faculty, staff, and students work together towards achieving them.
Please find complete information on the CSC on the Denver Public Schools’ website by clicking here.
24/25 CSC Handbook
24/25 Revised By-Laws
CSC Meeting Schedule
CSC meetings are held Quarterly during the school year from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Additional meetings are scheduled as the need may arise. Meetings are held virtually and everyone is invited and welcome to attend. Click on this link for meeting agendas and notes for the 2024/2025 school year.
2024/2025 CSC Meeting Dates
September 16, 2024
Meeting agenda: welcome, member introduction, DPS CSC training, By-law updates & resources, Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) and School Performance Framework (SPF) rating, fall budget update, CSC position nomination & voting process
December 9, 2024
Meeting agenda: welcome, norms/setting the tone, principal’s report, class size report, budget training/planning for January & February, UIP/update & brainstorming, open feedback & questions
January 2025 – TBD based on DPS budget meeting
February 10, 2025
May 12, 2025
Meeting Join Info
Use the following link to attend the Meetings: https://meet.google.com/jhy-fveb-met
Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 413-889-2170 and enter this PIN: 772 041 684#
To view more phone numbers, click this link: https://tel.meet/jhy-fveb-met?hs=5
2024/2025 CSC Members
Parent Representatives: Kara Penn, Chelsea Bell, Lisa Davis
Community Representative: Deronn Turner
Teacher Representative: Melissa Murphy
Classified Staff Representative: Lily Casillas-Garcia
Administration Representative: Aspen Burkett
Student Representative: Irene Kim
Most Recent Meeting Minutes
CSC Minutes December 2024
CSC Minutes September 2024
CSC Minutes June 2024
CSC Minutes February 2024
CSC Minutes January 2024
CSC Minutes December 2023
CSC Minutes September 2023
CSC Minutes May 2023
CSC Minutes March 2023