Board Of Directors
AGENDAS
Next board meeting: November 14th, 2024 6:30pm
School year is July 1-June 30
2024-2025 School Year
2023-24 School Year
July 25th, 2023 Board Meeting
August 31st, 2023 Board Meeting
September 28, 2023 Board Meeting
October 26, 2023 Board Meeting
November 30, 2023 Board Meeting
December - No Meeting
January 3, 2024 Board Meeting
February 22, 2024 Board Meeting
March 14, 2024 Board Meeting
April 25, 2024 Board Meeting
May 23, 2024 Board Meeting
June 27, 2024 Board Meeting
- PRIOR YEAR MINUTES CAN BE FOUND
- AFTER BOARD BIOS BELOW
AAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Samuel Kornfeld (Chair)
To contact Sam: skornfeld@aakelementary.org or 970-481-7705
Samuel joined the AAK Board in 2012 and was appointed as Board Chair in 2015. He is a former AAK parent but his student has since moved up to Colorado Early College and he stayed on as a Board Member following his child’s graduation because he believes in AAK’s mission. Sam is a Colorado native and grew up along the Front Range. He graduated from Fort Collins High School, received a bachelor’s degree from Colorado State University and a law degree from the University of Wyoming. He is admitted to practice law in Colorado and Wyoming. His practice focus is wills, trusts, and estate planning for young families with minor children as well as firearms rights restoration, criminal record sealing, and expungements. He helps individuals protect themselves and their families.
In addition to his work with AAK, Samuel is a member of Kiwanis International and serves as treasurer for the Byron White Inn of Court.
To contact Sam: skornfeld@aakelementary.org or 970-481-7705
Merrily Bowers (Board Member)
To contact Merrily: mbowers@aakelementary.org
Merrily Bowers is currently a case manager for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities after spending a decade in Colorado charter schools as an ADA 504 and MTSS Coordinator. She has four children middle-school age and up. Merrily is a Colorado native and grew up north of Fort Collins, attending schools in Poudre School District. Merrily earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Liberty University as well as a graduate certificate in Autism Education. Prior to working with adults who have disabilities and in education, Merrily worked in forensic toxicology as well as being a general manager for many years. Her volunteer experience includes various roles in schools, working with individuals with disabilities, non-profit support, and has had a fun time coaching soccer through Loveland Parks and Recreation. In her free time, she loves enjoying the beauty of Colorado with her children and relatives as well as traveling and experiencing different cultures and food. Merrily is grateful to be part of the talented board of directors at AAK.
Dorothy Shapland Rodriguez, EdD (Board Member)
To contact Dorothy: dshapland@aakelementary.org
Dorothy Shapland Rodriguez is an Associate Professor in the Special Education, Early Childhood, and Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Education Department at Metropolitan State University of Denver’s School of Education. Dorothy has over 35 years of experience teaching preschool and elementary in public, private, and charter schools in Colorado and New Jersey. She has been a teacher leader and professional development provider and instructional coach for schools, centers, directors, and teachers throughout Colorado for the past 20 years. Dorothy is delighted to be able to share her experience as a member of the Board of AAK.
Scott Simmons (Board Member)
To contact Scott: ssimmons@aakelementary.org
Scott Simmons is a retired Software Architect with nearly 40 years of job experience in software design. Scott lives with his amazing wife in Windsor. Scott has a wonderful daughter and granddaughter who live in the Parker area. Scott has spent the last 25+ years in Colorado primarily in the Denver area. Scott received a bachelor’s degree from the University of Colorado and Masters degrees from the University of Nevada and Southern Illinois University. In addition to his board duties, Scott is active in climate advocacy as a leader in multiple climate change organizations. Scott likes to play tennis, golf, and continues to try to master the guitar. Scott joined the Board in 2018.
BOARD POLICIES
THE FOLLOWING ARE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES OF THE AAK BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
AAK Articles of Incorporation Updated 10.22.2020
Electronic Participation in Board Meetings 8.13.2020
For a copy of the AAK Board Application, please contact our front office
AAK Charter Contract and Waivers
The AAK Board of Directors is the governing body for the Academy. Their regular public meeting is on the second Tuesday of every month at 4pm. The link for meetings can be found on the uploaded agenda for the meeting. Additional meetings are occasionally scheduled and all meeting agendas are posted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting in the board meeting. Click here to see the resolution concerning the posting of board meetings.
To contact the Board please email us at board@aakelementary.org
2022-2023 School Year
July 20th, 2022 Board Meeting
August 24, 2022 Board Meeting
September 21, 2022 Board Meeting
October 25, 2022 Board Meeting
November 30, 2022 Board Meeting
January 24, 2023 Board Meeting
February 21, 2023 Board Meeting
March 21, 2023 Board Meeting
April 18, 2023 Board Meeting
May 23, 2023 Board Meeting
- 05.23.2023 Board Packet
- 05.23.2023 Board Minutes
June 20, 2023 Board Meeting
- PRIOR YEAR MINUTES CAN BE FOUND
- AFTER BOARD BIOS BELOW
2021-2022 School Year
July 13th, 2021 Board Meeting
August 25th, 2021 Board Meeting
September 22nd, 2021 Board Meeting
October 20, 2021 Board Meeting
November 17, 2021 Board Meeting
January 19, 2022 Board Meeting
February 16, 2022 Board Meeting
March 23, 2022 Board Meeting
April 20, 2022 Board Meeting
May 18, 2022 Board Meeting
June 15, 2022 Board Meeting
To access earlier minutes and packets, please contact the school.
2020-2021 School Year
July 30th, 2020 Board Meeting
August 13th, 2020 Board Meeting
September 10th, 2020 Board Meeting
October 22, 2020 Board Meeting
November 17, 2020 Board Meeting
January 12, 2021 Board Meeting
February 9, 2021 Board Meeting
March 9, 2021 Board Meeting
April 13, 2021 Board Meeting
May 11, 2021 Board Meeting
June 8, 2021 Board Meeting
To access earlier minutes and packets, please contact the school.