Tag: Denver School Board
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It’s about time DPS board gets independent counsel | Jimmy Sengenberger
Rare kudos are in order for the majority of Denver’s school board, which is holding its ground on implementing a policy to hire outside, independent counsel — a non-staff lawyer to lean on when necessary. The board has good reason. Last spring, when the previous board prematurely extended Superintendent Alex Marrero’s contract — locking in a $346,529 salary with added job protections before…
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Field for at-large Denver school board seat down by one
One of five candidates running for the at-large seat on the Denver school board dropped out of the race citing fundraising concerns, specifically money coming in from the outside. Ulcca Joshi Hansen withdraw from crowded field running for the Denver Public Schools Board of Education to replace the at-large seat held by Vice President Auon’tai…
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Denver student killed near East High School frames end of mayoral debate
Death of Luis Garcia, 16, frames conversation around school safety at recent mayoral debate
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After 3 days of counting, Denver School Board seated
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save After three days of counting ballots and a couple of tight races, the Denver School Board has four new members, and for the first time in recent history, all of them are backed by the Denver teachers union instead of by education reform organizations. Board Director…
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Tay Anderson says he will be censured on Friday
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Denver Public Schools board member Tay Anderson said in a Twitter posting Thursday night that he will be censured by his fellow board members on Friday. I have official confirmation, I will be censured tomorrow by the School Board.Before the vote at 12:15 I will…
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Free menstrual products arrive in restrooms at DPS schools
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Free menstrual products have begun to be placed in restrooms at schools across Denver Public Schools. Denver School Board Director Tay Anderson took to Facebook on Tuesday to share the news. “FREE menstrual products have…
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Hundreds call for Trump’s impeachment in Denver rally
Several hundred activists gathered in person and virtually Sunday in Denver calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump. Cars, trucks and SUV’s filled the parking lot of South High School in the Washington Park neighborhood around noon Sunday with signs reading, “Trump Is A Traitor,” “Impeach 45” and “We The People Want Him Out.”…