Tag: Jefferson County Public Schools
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Jeffco Public Schools talks about navigating federal executive orders on DEI, gender
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Jeffco Public Schools does not expect to make any significant policy changes in response to a flurry of federal executive orders dealing with issues of gender, history as well as diversity, equity and inclusion. The Trump administration has campaigned to root out DEI programs across…
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Jeffco students go back to school
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Schools reopened in Jefferson County Tuesday morning. Students at Governor’s Ranch Elementary School lined the red carpet, flashing smiles and pictures as they walked into the school and started the new 2025-2026 school year. “Part of our school’s creed is to invest deeply in ourselves…
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Jeffco Public Schools to be investigated by U.S. Department of Education
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Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The U.S. Department of Education announced Monday that it is investigating the Jeffco Public Schools district regarding potential Title IX violations. The Department of Education announced the investigation to mark the 53rd anniversary of Title IX, looking into two separate schools for allegedly violating federal…
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JeffCo Public Schools budget a wash at midyear | CLASSNOTES
During a study session Thursday, board members for Jefferson County Public Schools received a mid-year update on the 2022-2023 budget. Here are the key takeaways: Declining enrollment meant the district, including charters, lost about $2.4 million in funding. The greatest increase over budget projections was salaries. Employees who continue their education can earn salary bumps.…
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Jefferson County school board approves closing 16 schools
In an effort to address a decline in enrollment, Jefferson County Public Schools Board of Education voted Thursday night to close 16 schools as part of the “Regional Opportunities for Thriving Schools” recommendation presented by staff. The resolution, which passed in a 5-0 vote, notes that the population of school aged children currently served is 69,000 —…
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Dawn Odean tapped to lead Colorado’s universal preschool program
Dawn Odean of Jefferson County Public Schools has been appointed to lead Colorado’s new universal preschool program rolling out next year, the state announced Friday. Odean will serve as director of the universal preschool program beginning on Aug. 15, responsible for the implementation and coordination of the program under the Colorado Department of Early Childhood.…
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Jefferson County school support staff to get pay raises
Support staff at Jefferson County Public Schools will soon be hired at a higher wage under a contract ratified Tuesday by the school board. Paraeducators, custodians, bus drivers, secretaries, food services workers and other support staff will be hired at $18 per hour, a 44% increase from the existing wage. The increase will take effect…
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Social media threats prompt some Denver area school districts to take extra precautions
EDITORS NOTE: This version has been corrected as Paula Hans is a spokeswoman for Douglas County Public Schools, not Jefferson County. We apologize for this mistake. A new TikTok challenge has several Denver area school districts taking heightened precautions. The challenge encourages students to bring weapons to school on Friday. Authorities do not know where the…
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Police: Pistol on campus leads to Arvada High School arrest
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Police say a pistol on campus led to the arrest of a boy at Arvada High School Tuesday. Officials learned a student had a gun on campus around 9:30 a.m. and reported the incident to the Arvada Police Department and school security, said Principal Shannon Vigil in a letter to parents, staff and students. The…
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JeffCo Public Schools will require students ineligible for the vaccine to wear masks
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Students enrolled in the Jefferson County Public Schools District between the ages of 3- and 11-years-old will be required to wear masks indoors at the beginning of the school year. Students 12 and older won’t need a mask, however, the district “highly recommends” unvaccinated students…