Collaborative School Committee (CSC)

The CMS Collaborative School Committee (CSC) is made up of school administrators, parents, teachers, and community members who work together to help ensure our school provides an effective learning environment aligned with Denver Public Schools objectives.

CSC Duties Include:

Unified Improvement Plan (UIP): Review achievement data and define goals and strategies to drive growth and improve school performance.
Staffing Allocations: Assist the principal by recommending how staffing resources provided by the Board of Education are used.
Annual School Budget: Review and approve the budget in line with district guidelines to support the UIP objectives.
Calendar/Schedule: Make recommendations to help achieve school goals.
Academic Issues & Policies: Gather input from parents, teachers, and community members and make recommendations on academic matters as appropriate.

What the CSC Does Not Do:

Manage day-to-day school operations.
Handle issues involving individual students, staff, or parents.
Make personnel decisions (handled by the School Personnel Committee per the DPS/DCTA contract).

More information about the purpose and scope of the CSC is available on the DPS website.

CMS CSC meetings:

10/7/26
12/7/26
2/1/27
4/5/27

Meetings are open to the public, and we welcome and encourage community participation!

Why Enrollment Matters

Did you know enrollment directly affects the resources available to our students? At CMS, funding is allocated primarily on a per-pupil basis. This means each student enrolled has a direct impact on our school’s capacity to thrive:

Impact on Budget: More students = more funding to support programs.
Impact on Staff & Support: Budget determines staffing levels, including classroom teachers, interventionists, paraprofessionals, and enrichment opportunities like art and PE.
Impact on Resources: Funding supports technology, curriculum materials, and extracurricular programs.

The Role of the CSC with Enrollment:
The CSC uses enrollment data to advise the principal on budget priorities and resource allocation to maximize student achievement.

By choosing CMS and encouraging others to enroll, you are directly investing in the future stability and success of our school.

2026-2027 Minutes

2025-2026 Minutes

2024-2025 Minutes

CMS Enrollment Numbers 2026-2027