Jeffco Public Schools, CO

Study Session

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss the proposed sale of the Wilmore-Davis Elementary school site to the City of Wheat Ridge for $2,840,000. The meeting also includes an update on the state's interest-free loan program, a review of policy revisions, and a preview of the interim superintendent evaluation process. No final votes on these items are scheduled for this session.

• Proposed sale of Wilmore-Davis Elementary (approx. 7.2 acres) to City of Wheat Ridge for $2,840,000
• Update on Colorado Interest-Free Loan Program for seasonal cash-flow management
• Review of proposed revisions to policies GP-07, GP-17, and EL-15
• Discussion of Monitoring Report 2.3 regarding student data usage
• Preview of the Interim Superintendent evaluation process

Retreat

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss and plan several key items: the procurement process for a superintendent search firm, the board's role in mill levy measures and community engagement, and the structure and liaison assignments for board advisory committees. They will also review and discuss EL-15, considering adding a clause that caps central administrators' percentage. This is a working session, not a formal decision-making meeting.

• Leadership transition: select procurement plan for superintendent search firm
• Mill Levy Measures: board roles and community engagement
• Board Advisory Committees: liaison assignments for 26/27, review GP-07
• Review and discussion of EL-15, consider adding percentage cap on central administrators
• Preview survey

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda that includes approving contracts for alternative student transportation (up to $3.5 million) and extending the Workday ERP data conversion partner agreement to $990,000. The board will also consider resolutions for mill levy override revenue sharing with charter schools, accept donations to two elementary schools, and approve participation in the November 2026 coordinated election. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting includes recognitions of state champion athletes.

• Contract approvals up to $3,500,000 for alternative student transportation with EverDriven, Hop Skip Drive Inc., and River North Transit
• Extend Protiviti agreement for Workday ERP data conversion to $990,000 (increase of $156,000)
• Adopt Charter School Mill Levy Override Revenue Sharing Plan for 2026-2027 (100% share, 95% per pupil, 5% for free/reduced lunch students)
• Accept $67,000 donation to Governor's Ranch Elementary and $63,638 donation to Meiklejohn Elementary
• Approve resolution to participate in November 3, 2026 coordinated election

Study Session

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session to review financial forecasts and potential ballot initiatives for November 2026. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss property-related matters for Moore Middle School and a special public comment period on possible revenue-generating ballot measures. Board members will also discuss potential ballot language for a Mill Levy Override and preview consent agenda items for the August 20 regular meeting.

• Executive session to discuss Moore Middle School property matters (4:05–5:00 p.m.)
• Special public comment on MLO Ballot Initiatives (5:10–6:10 p.m.)
• Study session on Mill Levy Override and Special Purpose Mill Levy options (6:30–7:30 p.m.)
• Board discussion on potential ballot language for November 2026 election (7:30–8:00 p.m.)
• Consent agenda preview for August 20 regular meeting (8:00–8:10 p.m.)

Retreat

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is holding a retreat to discuss partnership outcomes and review polling results on potential ballot measures. They will consider four investment scenarios: nothing passes, a $75M General Purpose Mill Levy Override, a $60M Special Purpose Mill Levy, or a combined $135M single measure. The board will also review ballot language options with bond counsel and political advisors.

• Review of $75M General Purpose MLO, $60M Special Purpose Mill, and combined $135M single measure scenarios
• Discussion of Partnership/FAC/CAAC outcomes and recommendations
• Review of ballot language options with bond counsel and political advisors
• Presentation of results from second community poll

Study Session

The Board of Education will meet in executive session to receive legal advice regarding OCR CN08-25-5902. Following that session, the Board will decide whether to approve the initiation of legal action based on the advice of counsel.

• Executive session regarding legal advice for OCR CN08-25-5902
• Decision on the initiation of legal action

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Board of Education is meeting to appoint an Interim Superintendent following the departure of Superintendent Dorland. The Board will also vote on appointments for the District Accountability Committee.

• Appointment of Dr. Robert Stein as Interim Superintendent effective July 6, 2026
• Approval of the interim superintendent contract
• Appointment of 15 recommended members to the District Accountability Committee (DAC)

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education meets to recognize student honors, adopt proclamations, and take action on contracts and appointments. The board will vote on a $3.6M change order to extend an ERP implementation contract with Accenture, raising the total not-to-exceed amount to $16.8M. It will also approve administrative appointments, committee members, and a natural gas transportation contract.

• Approve $16.8M Accenture ERP contract extension (originally $13M, now $16.8M)
• Adopt proclamations for Pride Month, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and Juneteenth
• Approve $4M annual natural gas transportation contract with Spark Energy
• Recognize 18 National Merit Semifinalists and 23 student artists
• Approve cell phone policy (JSA & JSA-R) for district implementation

Retreat

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold an executive session to discuss the purchase, acquisition, lease, transfer, or sale of Wilmore-Davis and Molholm Elementary Schools. The remainder of the retreat session is dedicated to general study and discussion of board practices without specific decisions.

• Executive session to discuss Wilmore-Davis and Molholm Elementary Schools property transactions
• Retreat session for board study and discussion of practices (no specific decisions listed)

Study Session

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session on June 3, 2026, to announce finalists for the interim superintendent position, review the third-quarter financial report and the FY 2026-27 adopted budget, and discuss a proposed districtwide cell phone policy. The board will also receive monitoring reports on school safety and other topics. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss confidential applicant documents.

• Announce finalists for interim superintendent; vote scheduled for June 18, 2026
• Review FY 2026-27 adopted budget; adoption vote on June 11, 2026
• Discuss proposed cell phone policy (JSA) and regulation (JSA-R)
• Receive monitoring reports on Board Ends 2.2 & 2.6 and EL-11 school safety
• Review 2025-26 third quarter financial report

Executive Session

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education is meeting in executive session, closed to the public, to discuss confidential documents from superintendent applicants and to receive legal advice regarding an interim superintendent contract. The board will vote to convene each session under specific Colorado statutes. No public decisions or action items are on the agenda beyond the votes to enter closed session.

• Executive session to discuss confidential documents from superintendent applicants (C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(c) and (g))
• Executive session for legal advice on negotiating an interim superintendent contract (C.R.S. § 24-6-402(4)(b))
• Meeting is not live-streamed and is closed to the public

Executive Session

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will meet to approve the special meeting agenda and then vote to enter a closed executive session to discuss confidential documents related to applicants for the interim superintendent position. Only the call to order and motion to move into executive session will be open to the public.

• Vote to approve special meeting agenda of 05/27/2026
• Motion to convene executive session to discuss confidential interim superintendent applicant documents

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold its regular meeting on May 11, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. in Golden. The board will honor student athletes, staff, and community partners, adopt proclamations for May observances, and take action on the 2026-27 district budget. Executive session will discuss a charter application and property matters.

• Adopt proclamations for Mental Health Awareness Month, National School Principals' Day, and School Lunch Hero Day
• Public hearing on the proposed 2026-27 district budget (adoption scheduled for June 11, 2026)
• Approve partial defeasance of 2018 bonds ($47,650,000) to reduce future debt service
• Approve non-renewal of 47 probationary teacher contracts (36 due to budget/temporary positions)
• Recognize Pomona Junior/Senior High School’s 8th straight boys wrestling state title

Study Session

The Board of Education will discuss the proposed FY 2026-27 budget and fee schedules. Members will also review the superintendent's recommendation for the MESA K-8 charter school application and discuss a proposed districtwide cell phone policy.

• FY 2026-27 Proposed Budget and fee setting
• Superintendent's recommendation for MESA K-8 Charter School application
• Proposed districtwide cell phone policy (JSA) and regulation (JSA-R)
• Financial Advisory Committee conclusions and recommendations
• Special public comment session regarding MESA K-8 Charter School

Retreat

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education holds a retreat to discuss budget pressures, revenue options, career-connected learning investments, and polling data. The meeting includes an executive session for labor-negotiation strategy.

• Retreat session to discuss budget pressures, revenue options, and career-connected learning investments
• Executive session to determine positions on negotiations with JCEA (Jefferson County Education Association)
• Live Spanish interpretation provided via Zoom for the public meeting

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will convene in executive session to discuss negotiations and possible sale of Bergen and Peiffer elementary schools, then hear an Evergreen High School update. The board will recognize district staff and community partners for their work restoring Evergreen High after the September tragedy and adopt seven proclamations. It will also approve a $1.1M fire-alarm contract for Mount Blue Sky and Windy Peak labs, a $36K flooring change order, and two board calendars.

• Approve $1,009,943 fire-alarm system contract with Golden Triangle Construction LLC for Mount Blue Sky & Windy Peak labs
• Approve $36,374 flooring change order for West Woods ES & Mandalay MS
• Recognize Evergreen High staff and community partners for post-tragedy restoration
• Adopt proclamations for World Autism Day, National School Librarian Day, National Student Athlete Day, Columbine Day of Service, Day Without Hate, Public School Volunteer Week, and Child Abuse Prevention Month
• Approve amended 2025-2026 and new 2026-2027 board calendars

Legislative Event

The Jeffco Public Schools board will meet for a legislative event at the Colorado State Capitol, with no official board business conducted. The event includes a legislative session and roll call, but no decisions or discussions on school district matters.

Study Session

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education holds a study session to receive updates on the FY 2026–27 budget development, a draft cell-phone policy, and monitoring report 1.4 about life-skills education. Staff also presents an ERP replacement project update and a legislative update.

• FY 2026–27 budget development update with departmental allocations and revenue forecasts
• Draft cell-phone policy review for compliance with Colorado law by July 1, 2026
• Monitoring Report 1.4 on student life-skills and post-graduation readiness
• Jeffco Horizon ERP replacement project status update
• Legislative update on 2026 Colorado General Assembly bills

Legislative Event

The Jeffco Public Schools Board will hold a legislative event at the Colorado State Capitol to engage with lawmakers. No official board business, decisions, or public hearings are scheduled for this meeting.

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Jeffco Board of Education will vote on a consent agenda item to expand Oracle PeopleSoft licensing and renew annual maintenance, totaling up to $1.48 million. The meeting also includes proclamations for Read Across America Day, School Social Worker Week, School Breakfast Week, and Women's History Month, plus public comment and recognition of students and staff.

• Oracle PeopleSoft license expansion and maintenance renewal, total not to exceed $1,480,000
• Proclamation recognizing National Read Across America Day on March 2, 2026
• Proclamation recognizing National School Social Worker Week, March 1-7, 2026
• Proclamation recognizing National School Breakfast Week, March 2-6, 2026
• Proclamation recognizing National Women's History Month, March 2026

Study Session

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session to discuss monitoring reports on equity policies, a legislative update, and the FY 2026-27 budget development, including the Budget Reduction Blueprint and enrollment patterns. The board will also preview consent agenda items for the March 12 regular meeting and receive committee reports.

• Monitoring Reports 3.2 and 3.4 on equity in policy, budget, and curriculum decisions and respect for all identities
• Legislative update on state/federal activities with guest Ed Bowditch
• FY 2026-27 budget development update including Budget Reduction Blueprint and enrollment declines
• Consent agenda preview for March 12 regular meeting
• Committee reports from board members

Retreat

The Board of Education is meeting for a retreat to review its practices and ensure responsiveness to district needs. The session includes discussions on board director roles, community engagement, and policy governance.

• Mill Levy Override Study
• Legislative Dialogue
• Policy Governance from CASB
• Review of community engagement, school visits, and board liaison roles

Executive Session

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will meet in executive session to receive legal advice and develop strategy for negotiations with employee organizations. The session specifically concerns a union request to bargain over the use of MLO funds.

• Executive session regarding union bargaining for MLO funds

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will meet to approve $2.8M in facility upgrades, including mechanical chiller replacements and paving projects at multiple schools. The board will also recognize student art contest participants, honor staff for a food drive, and adopt proclamations for Black History Month and other national observances.

• Approve $1,535,878.42 contract with US Engineering Mechanical for chiller replacements at Lasley, Deane, and Rose Stein Elementary
• Approve $1,238,081 contract with JCOR Mechanical for chiller replacements at Slater Elementary, Swanson Elementary, and Mandalay Middle School
• Approve paving contracts exceeding $500K at Columbine HS, D'Evelyn JR/SR, Jefferson HS, Pomona HS, and three elementary schools
• Adopt proclamations for Black History Month, Career and Technical Education Month, and National School Counseling Week
• Recognize Fremont Elementary students for CASB Art Show participation

Study Session

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education will hold a study session to review a legislative update from the 2026 Colorado General Assembly and receive a presentation on proposed property disposition updates. The board may vote on February 12 to surplus nine former school sites in Westminster, Arvada, Lakewood, and Wheat Ridge, with proceeds supporting the Jeffco Thrives 2025 initiative.

• Discuss 2026 Colorado General Assembly legislative activities
• Vote on surplus of nine former school sites: Witt Elementary (Westminster), Moore Middle (Westminster), Fitzmorris Elementary (Arvada), Peck Elementary (Arvada), Arvada K-8 (Arvada), Molholm Elementary (Lakewood), Green Mountain Elementary (Lakewood), Kullerstrand Elementary (Wheat Ridge), Wilmore-Davis Elementary (Wheat Ridge)
• Review Monitoring Report 1.1 on academic growth goals
• Preview February 12 consent agenda items
• Receive committee reports from board members

Legislative Event

The board is meeting for a Legislative Event at the Colorado State Capitol. The agenda states that no official Board business will take place during this event.

Board of Education Regular Meeting

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education meets to recognize Fall Sports champions and high-growth schools on CMAS/PSAT/SAT tests. Five proclamations will be adopted, including World Braille Day and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. The board will also vote on a $4.2M literacy curriculum contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt and approve three charter school renewal contracts.

• Recognize Fall Sports champions (Lakewood HS Unified Bowling, Dakota Ridge HS Football, etc.)
• Honor 23 schools with high growth on 2024-25 CMAS/PSAT/SAT tests
• Adopt proclamations for World Braille Day, MLK Jr. Day, and others
• Approve $4.2M literacy curriculum contract with Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
• Renew charter contracts for Addenbrooke Classical Academy, Compass Montessori, and New America School - Lakewood

Study Session

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education holds a study session to review the revised FY 2025-26 budget and discuss a Budget Reduction Blueprint for 2026-27 amid declining enrollment and funding pressures. The board will also hear from the teachers union, preview policy changes, and set legislative priorities for the 2026 Colorado General Assembly.

• FY 2025-26 Revised Budget presentation (45 min)
• Budget Reduction Blueprint for 2026-27 school year (45 min)
• Proposed amendments to Board Policy GP-07 on advisory committees (20 min)
• 2026 Legislative Agenda Setting for state priorities (30 min)
• Preview of January 15, 2026 consent agenda items (10 min)