Jeffco Students First Action

03/17/2022

Will the Board keep Fitzmorris open until there is a comprehensive school closure plan or will it close without community engagement. http://ow.ly/F3sG50Ii95l

03/16/2022

How much of our hard earned money would be enough to see any improvement in outcomes?

Colorado economists predict $4.7 billion in state tax refunds between now and 2025. Education advocates want voters to send some of that to schools instead.

03/15/2022

Finally, a judge rules tactic which leaders use all the time to conduct business behind the scenes must STOP.

The school board's majority has adamantly maintained that they did not violate any open meeting laws

03/14/2022

With lunch program, led by Steve Bell, already taking more of the money meant for classrooms, how will federal funds that are ending be backfilled?

With pandemic waivers set to expire, schools are bracing for higher meal costs and summer planning hiccups.

03/13/2022

Will increased teacher requirements help improve early literacy outcomes?

About 23,000 early elementary teachers must complete the 45-hour teacher training, either by taking a free online course or completing other state-approved options

03/11/2022

Moss Adams told the Board that the GAAP audit which doesn't look at the bond program doesn't meet the ballot language promises. Doesn't the Financial Oversight Committee understand the report? http://ow.ly/NRFl50If0NR

03/10/2022

Why are there more employees in the facilities category in the last three years? http://ow.ly/jmIS50Ib45R

03/09/2022

With so many of the bond projects over budget is the CFO warning there will need to be another budget appropriation? http://ow.ly/5MbP50Ib3SY

03/08/2022

What goals have been set for the new Community Superintendent who has a track record of declining achievement but will oversee the most at risk students?

After the controversial firing of Douglas County School District Superintendent Corey Wise, a neighboring school district quickly brought him aboard for the duration of the school year.

03/07/2022

Is equity the new buzz work for students achieving at or above grade level get less resources that those that are behind? http://ow.ly/Fbgl50I6XxH

03/06/2022

With kindergarten and first grade enrollment down nearly 10% what adjustments will the school board make in staffing and facilities?

In many districts, more families opted for kindergarten this year even if their children were eligible for first grade.

03/05/2022

Why did Board not follow up on the $32 million teacher incentive fund grant which showed quality mentor teacher programs improved outcomes?

Early career educators aren’t getting the feedback they require to thrive.