C.R.S. § 22-12-103

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) “Educational entity” means the state board of education, a school district board of education, and a governing body of a charter school. (2) “Employee” means an individual elected or appointed to an educational entity and an individual who is an employee of an educational entity or who provides student-related services to an educational entity on a contractual basis. “Employee” includes an authorized volunteer who provides student-related services to an educational entity.