Advisory Board Members & Advisory Board Meetings
The CSSRC creating legislation (C.R.S. 24-33.5-1801, et seq.) outlined formation of an Advisory Board for the School Safety Resource Center to recommend policies for the Center. The legislation also identified the membership and terms of office. The Advisory Board began with thirteen members, as outlined in statute, who were appointed during 2008. Six additional members have been added at the recommendation of the Board and approved by the Executive Director of the Department of Public Safety, and an additional member was added through legislation by SB 13-138.
The board now meets four times during each year. The board receives regular updates on the activities of the Center and board members have provided significant input and advice about the Center's activities, its mission and vision. The Advisory Board approved operating By-Laws on June 1, 2010.
Advisory Board Members
| Name | Position | Organization | Appointed by | Term |
Kelly Abbott | Representative of CDPS | OAJJA, CDPS | Executive Director of Colorado Department of Public Safety of | 03/28/2024 - 03/27/2026 |
Kevin Armstrong | Sheriff | Gilpin County Sheriff Department | Executive Director of Colorado Department of Public Safety of | 06/01/2023 - 05/31/2025 |
Sarah Fishering | President of the Montrose County School Board | Colorado Association of School Boards | Executive Director Colorado Association of School Boards | 02/01/2024 - 01/31/2026 |
Rebecca Hall | Principal/Superintendent | Lake City Schools | Executive Director of Colorado Department of Public Safety of | 10/01/2023 - 09/30/2025 |
Lena Heilmann | Suicide Prevention Strategies Manager | Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | Executive Director of Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment | 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2025 |
Craig Hein | General Counsel | Colorado School Districts Self Insurance Pool | Executive Director of Colorado Department of Public Safety of | 09/01/2023 - 08/31/2025 |
Kelly Jacobsen, Chair | School Resource Officer | Westminster Police Department | Executive Director of Colorado Department of Public Safety of | 03/01/2025 - 04/30/2027 |
Stacey Jenkins | Director | Safe2Tell, Colorado Department of Law | Attorney General | 04/01/2025 - 03/30/2027 |
Christina Larson | Field Manager, NW Region | Colorado Department of Education | Commissioner of Education | 08/01/2024 - 07/31/2026 |
Jackie Lesh | Child Find Team Lead | Colorado PTA | Governor | 10/25/2024 - 08/15/2026 |
Jane Lineman, Secretary | Student Safety Coordinator | Denver Public Schools | Commissioner of Education | 08/01/2023 - 07/31/2025 |
Heidi McCollum | District Attorney | 5th Judicial District | Governor | 11/08/2024 - 08/15/2026 |
Susan (Suzy) Morris | Program Manager | Department of Human Services, Child and Youth Substance Use Disorder and School Based Services | Executive Director of Human Services | 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2025 |
Mark Pokorny | Environmental and Emergency Preparedness Manager | Institution of Higher Education | Executive Director of Commission on Higher Education | 03/01/2025 - 02/27/2027 |
Marsia Ronyak | Teacher | Cherry Creek School District | Executive Director of the Department of Public Safety | 04/01/2025 - 03/31/2027 |
Rob Sanders | Superintendent | Morgan County School District RE3 | Commissioner of Education | 03/01/2025 - 02/27/2027 |
Cory Stark | Director of Emergency Management | Colorado Community College System | Executive Director of Colorado Community College System | 03/01/2025 - 04/30/2027 |
Carolena Guiral Steen, Ph.D. | Assistant Superintendent | Cheyenne Mtn. School District | Commissioner of Education | 08/01/2023 - 07/31/2025 |
Chris Wilderman | Director - Safe & Sustainable Environments | Adams 12 School District | Executive Director of Colorado Department of Public Safety of | 07/01/2023 - 06/30/2025 |
Meetings are scheduled on the first Tuesdays of the months of February, April, August and October at 1:30 PM. Unless otherwise noted, all meetings are virtual. If you would like to attend any board meeting, simply contact Melissa.rubeo@state.co.us and a joining link will be sent to you. The link will also be posted on the website one week before each meeting.
- Agendas and Approved Minutes from Previous Advisory Board Meetings & Dates of Upcoming Meetings
Advisory Board Meeting Agenda & Notes
2025 Meetings
February 4, 2025 Agenda 2024 Meetings
October 1, 2024 August 6, 2024 Agenda Notes April 2, 2024 Agenda Notes Feb. 6, 2024
2023 Meetings
Feb. 7, 2023
Apr. 4, 2023
Aug. 1, 2023
Oct. 3, 2023
Notes
2022 Meetings
Feb. 1 2022
Apr. 5, 2022
Aug. 2, 2022
Oct. 4, 2022
2021 Meetings
Feb. 2, 2021
April 6, 2021
Aug. 3, 2021
Oct. 5, 2021
2020 Meetings
Feb. 4, 2020
April 7, 2020
Aug. 4, 2020
Oct. 6, 2020
2019 Meetings
Feb. 5, 2019
April 2, 2019
Aug. 13, 2019
Oct. 1, 2019
2018 Meetings
Feb. 6, 2018
April 3, 2018
Aug. 7, 2018
Oct. 2, 2018
2017 Meetings
Feb. 7, 2017
April 4, 2017
Aug. 1, 2017
Oct. 3, 2017
Accessibility: CDPS is committed to the full inclusion of all individuals. As part of this commitment, CDPS will ensure reasonable accommodations are provided to enable all people to engage fully in our trainings, meetings and events. To request accommodations, please contact Benjamin Cosso via Benjamin.Cosso@state.co.us at least two weeks before the meeting date for which you need an accommodation. Please make sure also to let us know if you need any of the materials in an alternative format.