As Jefferson County's largest employer, we do business with construction companies, food suppliers, furniture manufactures, printers—businesses large and small are our partners in ensuring our students get the best education possible. Please use the links below to access information about our business operations.
Jeffco Public Schools posts all bids and requests for proposals on the Rocky Mountain E-Purchasing System (RMEPS). More information for bidding and vendors is available from the Purchasing Department.
With the support of voters, Jeffco Public Schools has been able to implement an aggressive program to create schools that meet the needs of 21st Century Learners. Learn more about being a partner with the district's Facilities Planning and Construction Management Department.
Our school buildings are more than just places of education, they are centers of the community. Schools are used as voting locations, meeting places and recreational centers. Our buildings and athletic fields are available for community use. Read more.
Some Jeffco Schools make arrangement with private groups to provide quality before and after school care programs. Care providers should first check with school principals to determine if there is a need for a program. Read more.
As part of the Federal No Child Left Behind Act, Jeffco Schools offers free tutoring to students of certain Title I schools. Tutoring providers work with the district's Title I Department to improve student achievement in reading or mathematics. Interested providers must become a contracted vendor with the district before they can work with students. Read more.
Jeffco Public Schools offers online Professional Development courses for teachers or school districts nationwide to purchase. Over fifty courses spanning the curriculum are available. Read more.
Businesses are stepping up to help Jeffco Public Schools. Some have adopted an entire school or classroom, and others have provided generous financial support. The district salutes our business partners, especially our Founding Partner, FirstBank of Colorado, which has a long-term agreement to support Jeffco Public Schools. FirstBank has been serving the Jefferson county community since its founding in Lakewood, Colorado, in 1963 and now has 115 locations. The bank and its employees give generously both in time and financial resources to ensure that Jeffco students are successful. Look for a symbol of their support, the FirstBank logo and signage, on our school buses and in our athletic facilities.
Many businesses have shown their support for the Jeffco Public Schools by advertising in school gymnasiums, stadiums and other facilities. There are numerous opportunities for business to sponsor school related activities. For additional information, contact the Purchasing Department.
Agencies or individuals desiring to conduct "external research" studies involving either district students or staff members must complete an application form and submit a written prospectus to the Jefferson County Schools Research Committee for approval prior to initiation of the study.
During each school year, the deadline to submit an application for external research review is March 1. Read more.
Betty Standley
Director of Purchasing
303-982-6830