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Calendar Committee
to Reconvene Too early, too late, just right? Those questions will be the work of the Jeffco Public Schools calendar committee when it reconvenes next month to work on and possibly revise the school calendar for the next two years. Read More.

Keeping a Promise : Jeffco Public Schools Voter Funded Construction Projects| Video

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Jeffco School Board Member Resigns Vince Chowdhury is resigning from the Jefferson County Board of Education effective Aug. 21, 2008. In a written statement, Chowdhury said he was stepping down to focus on personal, family issues. Chowdhury was asked to resign by his fellow board members in the wake of his arrest and guilty plea for third degree assault in July.

The Board of Education is expected to declare a vacancy for the position at its next regular meeting on Thursday, Aug. 21 at 6 p.m.

Board Considers
Asking Voters to Fund School Projects Jeffco Public Schools’ Board of Education is considering asking voters to support a bond election in November. A local bond could be issued without an increase in property taxes because the district has paid off its bonded indebtedness. The Board has not made a final decision on any dollar amounts yet, but is considering a construction bond issue between $300 - $350 million for new schools, classrooms, renovations and improvements at most Jeffco Schools. Find out how bond money will be invested in our schools. Read More.

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Jeffco Public Schools

Jeffco Public Schools is the largest school district in Colorado with more than 84,000 students and approximately 12,000 employees.
Step inside one of our 150 schools and you will see a staff dedicated to building a bright future for every student. Our staff is supported by a committed school board, involved parents and a caring community that combine to provide quality education that prepares all children for a successful future.