To: Members of the Youth Commission
From: Karla McCrimmon, Staff
Title
Student Winter Legislative Kick-Off
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Discussion
What is the Student Winter Legislative Kick-Off?
This is sponsored by the Colorado Association for School Boards (CASB) for School Board Members with a separate Agenda for Youth to participate.
Purpose of this day:
Join us for CASB's Winter Legislative Kick-Off to strengthen relationships, expand your advocacy network, and engage with fellow members. Your participation helps amplify our collective impact and set the tone for the legislative session ahead.
Logistics:
• Return permission slips to Karla McCrimmon at kmccrimmon@crgov.com <mailto:kmccrimmon@crgov.com> or bring them in person to the Feb. 9 Youth Commission meeting
• Meet at Town Hall at 6:30 a.m. on February 12. Town of Castle Rock blue van will be parked in front of Town Hall
• We will have the YC phone if you need to communicate the morning of the event. You can also text Ms. Karla directly at 303-638-7894
• Registration fees have already been paid
• We expect to return to Castle Rock between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Youth Commission Members Registered for the Event:
• Chris Gawlikowski
• Evan George
• Abigail Reynolds
• Jackson Young
• Lilianna Turk
• Matthew Hans
• Mei James
• Ryan Agresti
• Jake Coover
Student Agenda for Thursday, February 12, 2026:
8:00 a.m. Welcome and light breakfast at Knights of Columbus
8:30 a.m. Walk to the Capitol for a group photo on the north steps
9:00 a.m. Colorado House and Senate proceedings
11:30 a.m. Meet on the first floor by the north entrance, walking to the Knights of Columbus
11:45 a.m. Lunch and legislative program
12:30 p.m. Adjourn
Discussion Items:
We have reached out to our local representative, Max Brooks, who serves House District 45 in Douglas County and is also a Town of Castle Rock Councilmember. Depending on the legislative schedule for that day, Representative Brooks may be able to meet with us.
Senator Lisa Frizell has also indicated she will try to meet with us. While at the Capitol, Senator Frizell has offered several options, including a tour of the dome, access to the Senate floor balcony, or a meeting in her office. Does the Youth Commission have a preference on which one of these they would like to do?