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District NewsSchool Board Member ResignsThe president of the Jefferson County School Board, Scott Benefield, is resigning from the board effective Tuesday, June 30, 2009. In a letter to fellow board members, Benefield said he is stepping down because of personal reasons.“I have truly loved serving on the board with all of you,” said Benefield. “I believe we have been a good board and have made good sound decisions and given direction that will enable Jeffco to lead Colorado in public education,” he said. Read More. Jeffco’s Graduation Rate IncreasingThe number of students graduating from Jeffco high schools increased during the 2007-2008 school year according to information released on Thursday, May 28, by the Colorado Department of Education. Jeffco’s graduation rate is 77.1 percent – a one percent increase over 2006-2007. The dropout rate for Jeffco is 3.2 percent – a decrease from last year’s 3.7 percent. Read More. |
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