Spring Survey 2026

Spring SAC Survey is Now Open!

The Spring Survey will open February 25! We encourage all families to participate—your feedback is essential in shaping the future of BFA.SAC Spring Survey 26

The purpose of the Spring survey is to give staff a snapshot of you and your family’s experiences at BFA so modifications can be made as needed over the coming months. Unlike the Fall Survey, which focuses on classroom-specific topics such as culture and safety, the Spring Survey takes a broader, school-wide approach. The Board of Directors and Administration use these results to evaluate and make informed decisions.

Your participation is very appreciated and contributes to the success of the school. Only one survey per family household will be accepted. The survey closes at noon on March 11.

To make it even more exciting, we’re offering some great incentives:

  • If 75% of the school participates, EVERY student will enjoy a school-wide Dress of Choice day!

  • Parents earn 2 volunteer hours just for completing the survey.

  • Five lucky families will be entered into a drawing to win a $30 Gift Certificate to use at our Spirit Wear Store!

     

A huge thank you to our SAC Committee Members who worked hard to help create and maintain the survey.

Fill Out the Survey Today

2025/2026 SAC SURVEY RESULTS

Fall Survey 2025

The SAC Fall Survey provided valuable feedback from the BFA community, offering insights that will help guide future improvements and initiatives.

Some highlights are:

  • Families consistently praised caring, dedicated teachers who build strong relationships with students.
  • Parents value the school’s communication, structure, and sense of partnership between families and staff.
  • Students are happy, motivated, and enjoy engaging classroom experiences.

Take a moment to look through the full Fall Survey Results by clicking on the button below.

Click Here for the 2025 fall survey results

Spring Survey 2026

Spring SAC Survey is Now Open!

A huge thank you to our SAC Committee Members who worked hard to help create and maintain the survey.

RESULTS COMING SOON

Previous Survey Results

Spring Survey 2025

The SAC Spring Survey provided valuable feedback from the BFA community, offering insights that will help guide future of school-wide improvements and initiatives.

Some highlights are:

  • Strengths/Challenges
  • Safety/Core Values
  • Support Plans
  • Elementary & Middle School Summaries

Take a moment to look through the full Spring Survey Results by clicking on the button below.

Click here for the 2025 spring survey

Fall Survey 2024

The SAC Fall Survey provided valuable feedback from the BFA community, offering insights that will help guide future improvements and initiatives.

Some highlights are:

  • Teachers are praised for warmth, patience, and creating positive environments.
  • Clear and timely communication with parents is highly appreciated.
  • Creative, hands-on teaching methods keep students engaged.
  • Teachers provide individualized support and encourage self-paced learning.

Take a moment to look through the full Fall Survey Results by clicking on the button below.

Click Here for the 2024 fall survey

About

The state of Colorado requires each school to have a School Accountability Committee (SAC) consisting of parents, teachers, and community members charged with advising the administration on the improvement of the school. The SAC is tasked with informing, encouraging, and providing opportunities for parent and community members to be involved in the planning and evaluation of the school’s instructional program and quality improvement processes. The SAC reports to the principal and participates in the District Accountability Committee (DAC). SAC also serves as a sounding board for community concerns.

To achieve these goals throughout the year the SAC members will:

  • Review Standardized Assessment Data with school administration – identify areas of needed growth
  • Review the schools Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) developed by the school administration to address needed areas of growth
  • Participate in monthly District Accountability Committee (DAC) Meetings with the Douglas County School District
  • Administer Parent Satisfaction Surveys – report results and SAC recommendations to the Board
  • Administer Student Satisfaction Surveys – report results and SAC recommendations to the Board

All meetings are open to the public and publicized beforehand.  We encourage parents and other community members to attend. The list of committee members can be found using the link below. Please email SAC to reach the committee chair. 

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Committee Documents

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Karen Ramon

SAC Chair

James Lidstone

DAC Liaison

Betsy Brown

Committee Member

Lara Chatterton

Parent at Large

Erika Kranz

Committee Member

Ms. Inman

Allison Putman

6th Grade Teacher, SAC Teacher Representative

Bio

Ms. Putman is delighted to return to Ben Franklin Academy as the 6th grade science teacher. She began teaching at BFA in 2018, seven years ago. Science is a passion of hers, and she loves teaching middle schoolers.
 
After earning a Bachelor of Science from the University of Arizona in Psychology with a Biochemistry minor she studied Pathobiology at the University of Arizona Graduate School and was the second author for the Journal of Applied and Environmental Microbiology publication of Prevalence of Salmonella spp. in Oysters in the United States. Shortly thereafter, she attended Arizona State University and completed an Elementary Education licensing program. Currently, she is working toward a Master’s of Engineering in Systems Engineering through Colorado State University.
 
In her free time, Ms. Putman spends time in nature. She can be found hiking or paddleboarding with her four children and rowdy goldendoodle in Colorado’s beautiful state parks.

Favorites

Birthday: December 14

Favorite Fast Food Restaurant: Chik Fil’ A

Favorite Restaurant: Postino

Favorite Snack Food: Fruit

If I had an unexpected day off, I would spend it hiking, paddle boarding, golfing, or going to a concert.

On a bad day, these would cheer me up: Coffee or fruit

Favorite Starbucks/Dutch Bros Drink: Vanilla oatmilk latte

Chocolate or Fruit?: Fruit

Favorite place to shop: L.L.Bean

Favorite color(s): Yellow

Favorite sports team: Broncos, Rockies,

My hobbies are reading and puzzling.

Favorite Ben Franklin Virtue(s) is (are) Tranquility

My family includes my 4 kiddos, 2 cats, and a fluffy dog.

Greg Todd

Parent at Large

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