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Jeffco outlines possible 2026 ballot levies totaling about $133 million

At a July 24 retreat, Jeffco Public Schools leaders presented four possible November revenue paths, including draft operating and capital levies, but the board did not advance an option or adopt ballot language.

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DPS board finalizes dismissal of Lowry teacher Susan Rayburn

The Denver Public Schools board voted 6-0 on June 22 to accept an administrative law judge’s recommendation to dismiss Susan Rayburn after findings tied to conduct at a PTO auction and special-education compliance failures.

Education

Jeffco board approves Rob Stein’s interim superintendent contract through June 2027

Jeffco’s school board approved Rob Stein’s interim contract June 18, setting a July 6, 2026 start date, a term through June 30, 2027 and a $300,000 salary as Superintendent Tracy Dorland prepares to leave the district.

Education

Jeffco school board approves DAC slate after debate over appointment process

The board unanimously appointed 15 District Accountability Committee members after directors publicly questioned whether the committee’s screening process aligned with its bylaws and board policy.

Government

Denver committee advances bill to drop local child-care license

A Denver City Council committee unanimously advanced a bill that would eliminate the city’s child-care business license while leaving state licensing and local zoning, fire and public-health oversight in place.

Education

DPS says school-boundary review remains in early phase, with proposals expected this fall

Denver Public Schools staff told the board the district’s enrollment-boundary review is still in Phase 1, with more than 3,100 survey responses collected and draft scenarios expected after summer modeling.

Transportation

Denver committee advances $1.05 million state grant for Stanley British school crossing project

The June 10 vote backs a CDOT-funded project at Quebec Street and East 4th Avenue that would add a pedestrian hybrid beacon and evaluate ADA access near Stanley British Primary School.

Education

DPS adopts $3.085 billion budget for 2026-27, with longer-term deficits projected

Denver Public Schools adopted its 2026-27 budget with a projected $4.8 million increase in general-fund balance next year, while district budget materials project a cumulative $28 million deficit over the following four years.

Education

Denver renews $1.5 million youth jobs agreement with DPS, but public records leave demand unclear

City documents show Denver kept the Denver Youth Employment Program agreement with Denver Public Schools at $1.5 million and projected about 300 participants, but they do not publicly answer how many applicants may go unserved in 2026.