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  • BFA Board Resolution re Budget and Appropriation (dated 5/21/2019)
  • BFA Board Resolution re Officers and Directors (dated 6/25/2018) 
  • BFA Board Resolution re Budget Appropriation (FY2017-2018) (dated 11/14/2017)
  • BFA Board Resolution re Officers and Directors (dated 6/2/2017)
  • BFA Board Resolution re Budget Appropriation (FY2017-2018) (dated 5/9/2017)
  • Board Resolution re Officers and Directors (dated 6/13/2016)
  • Board Resolution re Budget Appropriation (FY2016-2017) (dated 4/12/2016)
  • A Resolution of Ben Franklin Academy, Declaring Its Official Intent to Reimburse Itself with the Proceeds of a Future Borrowing for Certain Capital Expenditures to be Undertaken by the Charter School; Identifying Said Capital Expenditures and the Funds to be Used for Such Payment; and Providing Certain Other Matters in Connection Therewith (aka the “Reimbursement Resolution”) (dated 3/8/2016)
  • Board Resolution re Articles of Incorporation (dated 1/12/2016)
  • Board Resolution re Budget Appropriation (FY2015-2016) (dated 11/10/2015)
  • Corrected Board Resolution re Officers and Directors (dated 6/19/2015)
  • Board Resolution re Budget Appropriation (FY2015-2016) (dated 6/12/2015)
  • Board Resolution re Officers and Directors (dated 6/12/2015)
  • Board Resolution re Budget Appropriation (FY2015-2016) (dated 4/14/2015)
  • Board Resolution re Officers and Directors (dated 12/9/2014)
  • Board Resolution re Limited Waiver of Cap on One Half-Day Kindergarten Class Size (dated 11/11/2014)
  • Board Resolution re Officers and Directors (dated 9/9/2014)
  • Board Resolution re Budget Appropriation (FY 2014-2015) (dated 4/08/2014)
  • Board Resolution re Budget Appropriation (FY 2013-2014) (dated 12/10/2013)
  • Board Resolution re Directors and Officers (dated 9/25/2013)
  • Board Resolution Declaring Support for Douglas County School District Mill Levy Overide Election (dated 10/11/2011)
  • Board Resolution re Limited Waiver of Cap on First Grade Class Size (dated 12/13/2011)

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2270 Plaza Dr.
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

Phone: (720) 383-4519
Fax: (303) 974-1738

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8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m

Douglas County School District Nondiscrimination Notice: The Douglas County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, religion, national origin, ancestry, creed, age, marital status, genetic information, or physical characteristics, disability or need for special education services in admissions, access to, treatment of, or employment in educational programs or activities. Ben Franklin Academy's Compliance Officer is Diana Simpson, Principal, 2270 Plaza Dr., Highlands Ranch, Colorado 80129,  dsimpson@bfacademy.org, 720.383.4519. Complaint procedures have been established for students, parents, employees and members of the public.
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  • About Us
    • About BFA
      • BFA FAQs
      • Character Education
      • What is a Charter School?
      • Our Staff
        • Leadership Team
        • Office & Support Staff
        • Teachers & Student Support
    • Board of Directors and BFA Foundation
      • Board of Directors
      • Board Transparency
      • Board Bolt Nominations
      • Board of Directors Election
      • BFA Foundation
    • Other
      • Careers
      • Contact Us
      • In The News – Press Releases
      • Visitors
  • Schools
    • Preschool
    • Elementary
    • Middle School
  • Calendars
    • Monthly Calendar View
    • Academic Calendar
  • Parents
    • Important Information
      • Absences, Late Arrivals & Early Dismissals
      • Carpool & Parking
      • Hours & Schedule
      • Policies, Uniforms & Forms
      • State-Mandated Testing
      • Student Health and Wellness
      • Weather Closures, Delays & Dismissals
    • What Makes BFA Unique
      • Before/After School Programs/Summer Camp
      • Gifted and Talented
      • Principal Newsletters
    • Additional
      • Frequently Used Links
      • Infinite Campus Parent Portal
      • Library
      • New to BFA Helpful Information
      • Volunteer
      • Visitors
  • School Committees
    • Board of Directors Sub Committees
      • Community Events Committee
      • Finance Committee
      • School Accountability Committee
      • STEM Committee
    • Parent Teacher Organization
      • Parent Teacher Organization
      • PTO Sponsors
  • Enrollment
    • K – 8 Enrollment
      • New K-8 Enrollment
      • BFA K-8 Enrollment FAQ
      • Tour BFA
      • Getting Started at BFA: Helpful Information for New Families
    • Preschool Enrollment
      • Preschool Enrollment Information
    • Student Records
      • Student Records and Transcripts
  • Student Activities
    • Afterschool Clubs & Activites
      • Full List of Clubs & Activities
      • Destination Imagination
    • Summer
      • Summer Enrichment Camps
  • STEAM
    • Fine Arts
      • Art at BFA
      • Music
        • Music Programs
        • Choir, Band and Orchestra
    • Science
      • Science Lab
    • STEAM
      • Middle School Steam
      • STEAM EXPO
  • Athletics
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    2270 Plaza Dr.
    Highlands Ranch, CO 80129

    Phone: (720) 383-4519
    Fax: (303) 974-1738 

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