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 and link to the running agenda
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 27, 2025
Meeting agenda: Budget
February 10, 2025May 12, 2025 The May CSC meeting has been postponed until late May – new date posted here soon.
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 MembersMembers of the DSA Community are invited to contact CSC members with any feedback, questions or comments that they have related to the CSC Scope of Work.
- Kara Penn, Parent (Co-Chair), Kara@missionspark.org
- Lisa Davis, Parent (Co-Chair), lisa@denverdavis.com
- Chelsea Bell, Parent, chelsea@chelseabellslp.com
- Charles Follett, Board Member for DSA Friends Foundation, cef74@cornell.edu
- Deronn Turner, Community Representative, deronn490@gmail.com, 303-898-1657
- Aspen Burkett, High School Principal (Administration Representative), aspen_burkett@dpsk12.net
- Melissa Murphy, Middle School Teacher (Teacher Representative), melissa_murphy@dpsk12.net
- Liliana Casillas Garcia, Classified Staff, l_casillas-garcia@dpsk12.net
- Irene Kim, High School Student/DSA Student Council President (students who wish to contact Irene can do so via DPS email)
Most Recent Meeting Minutes
CSC Minutes February 2025
CSC Minutes January 2025
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