Tag: Douglas County School Board
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Douglas County school board faces $22M budget deficit
The Douglas County School Board on Tuesday previewed its proposed 2026–27 budget amid declining enrollment and a projected $22 million deficit. District officials said the shortfall will be partially covered by a one-time drawdown of the district’s general fund, bringing the balance in line with pre-COVID levels. However, leaders warned the approach is temporary and…
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Douglas County School District outlines academic success and financial future
Douglas County school officials highlighted strong academic performance, ongoing financial pressures and plans for school consolidation during the district’s annual State of Douglas County School District address Monday. Superintendent Erin Kane said the district continues to outperform neighboring school systems while navigating funding constraints tied to Colorado’s school finance formula. “Tonight, I’m going to tell…
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Douglas County School District weighs new mill levy override
The Douglas County School District board took the next step toward a potential 2026 mill levy override (MLO) by voting unanimously last week to direct staff to continue refining a proposal. Superintendent Erin Kane presented an overview of the developing plan, outlining several proposed areas of investment. These include funding for the district’s charter schools,…
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Union presses Douglas County School District to negotiate first contract in 13 years
A Douglas County teachers’ union is urging the Douglas County School District to begin negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement after going for more than 13 years without one. The Douglas County Federation of Teachers (DCF) asked the Douglas County School District Board of Education to pass a resolution recognizing the union as the bargaining…
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Douglas County School District backs affordable housing project for school employees
The Douglas County School Board put its support behind an affordable housing project Tuesday that would prioritize applications from public school employees. The board voted unanimously to declare a county-owned parcel surplus property and approved a letter supporting a rezoning that will go before Douglas County commissioners. “I think the housing initiative is a good…
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Douglas County school board to discuss policy on transgender athletes
The Douglas County School District’s governing body, currently made up of a conservative majority, is discussing sports policy as it applies to transgender athletes right before four new progressive-leaning school board members are set to take over in about two weeks. The board plans only to discuss – not act – on any policy, according…
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Outgoing Douglas County School Board to vote on last-minute 10-year charter school extensions
Lame duck elected leaders do not get held accountable for their actions. They have already been voted out or have reached the end of their term limits. Four conservative Douglas County school board members, voted out in last week’s election, will meet Tuesday for one last meeting and decide a last-minute agenda item to extend…
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Democrats cheer as Colorado voters hand wins to ballot measures, candidates backed by party | ANALYSIS
It was a good night for Democrats in Colorado Tuesday, as voters passed statewide and local ballot questions endorsed by the party, while rejecting Republican candidates in key municipal and school district elections. While none of the choices in the state’s off-year election carried partisan labels, both major parties poured resources and attention into contests…
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Douglas County School District swears in newest member
The Douglas County School District Board of Education swore in Jason Page Tuesday night to replace a member who abruptly resigned last month in protest over how the board handled the firing of a former superintendent. Members approved the appointment in a 4-2 vote. Directors David Ray and Susan Meek were the dissenting votes. In…
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Board director’s mid-meeting resignation latest turmoil to hit DougCo schools
A Douglas County Board of Education director abruptly resigned Tuesday night during a public meeting, citing concerns about the district’s legal fees, politicization of the board and implementation of the district’s equity policy. Director Elizabeth Hanson’s mid-meeting departure Tuesday is the latest turmoil to hit the district, as it continues fighting a legal battle that…