Tag: Aurora Public Schools
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Danielle Jurinsky is behind in council race, as progressives take lead in Aurora
Aurora voters so far favored progressive candidates to fill five City Council seats, with Rob Andrews, Alli Jackson, Gianina Horton, Amy Wiles and incumbent Ruben Medina leading over their conservative counterparts, according to unofficial results. At-large candidates Andrews and Jackson led conservative incumbents Danielle Jurinsky and Amsalu Kassaw, with the former at 26% and 25%,…
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Candidates for Aurora Public Schools board raise thousands
Incumbent Anne Keke is leading the fundraising race for the Aurora Public Schools board, reporting $25,435 as of Oct. 27. Major contributors to Keke’s campaign included the Aurora Council for Teachers and Students, which gave more than $10,000, and Communications Workers of America Union PAF with $500. Incumbent Tramaine Duncan reported $5,169 in contributions, with…
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Aurora classified workers continue to demand union as district ‘works on a solution’
About a dozen people attended Tuesday night’s Aurora Public Schools Board of Education meeting to talk about needs for classified workers, with some repeating demands for a union and others seemingly satisfied with work the district is doing for them. Classified workers include special needs paraeducators, bus drivers, nutrition workers, custodians and other school district…
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Aurora school board agrees to discuss classified workers union
Aurora Public Schools’ Board of Education plans to talk about creating a classified workers union in an executive session later this month after hearing demands from such staff members in two board meetings. Classified staff members — non-teaching employees — include custodians, bus drivers, paraprofessionals and cafeteria workers. In August, about a dozen APS staff members…
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Aurora Public Schools classified staff demand union, higher pay
About a dozen Aurora Public Schools staff members rallied to ask for a union election at the Aurora Public School Board of Education meeting Tuesday night, speaking to board members about low salaries, turnover concerns and alleged harassment. Classified staff members — non-teaching employees — include custodians, bus drivers, paraprofessionals and cafeteria workers. At Tuesday night’s…
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Aurora Public School Board seeking public feedback to guide next 5 years
Aurora Public Schools is seeking public input on its goals and guidelines over the next five years, putting out a survey for community members to take as the district decides how to use a $1 billion bond. Ballot measures 5A and 5B passed unanimously in 2024, approving both a bond and capital mill levy. The…
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Students back to school in Aurora, Adams County
Aurora Public Schools and Adams County School District students are back in the classroom Wednesday, taking the lead in schools opening for 2025-26 school year. Following just behind, 10 other metro Denver school districts will welcome students back next week. Aurora Public Schools shared several tips for students, parents and drivers as school goes back…
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Aurora Public Schools to give staff average 5% raise
Aurora Public Schools is giving its staff an average 5% raise this year, a raise officials are claiming is likely to be the largest salary increase to staff compared to other Denver metro area school districts. The salary increase announcement came Tuesday after Aurora Public Schools reached an agreement with its teachers’ union, Aurora Education…
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Aurora Quest K-8 School to reopen Friday after flooding forced closure
Aurora Quest K-8 School in eastern Aurora, which closed early Thursday because of flooding, will reopen Friday, according to Aurora Public Schools. The district announced the closure around 7:30 a.m. Thursday after a fire sprinkler system fitting failed in one of the classrooms, causing flooding in several rooms. Officials confirmed the issue was unrelated to…
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Aurora Public Schools unveils new $3 million sports stadium
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The early Saturday sun glistened off of the fresh turf field as Aurora Public Schools students took their first steps — or sprints — on the district’s new sports stadium. Aurora Public Schools (APS) unveiled $3 million in renovations to the district’s stadium, directly behind Hinkley High…