• District tracking education legislation
• Community budget forums
• District seeks your input
• District's 2005-06 Annual Report available
• February construction fact sheet
• Board of Education meetings

The Frey
David Welsch (second from left)
Ben Wysocki (first from right)
Ralston Valley High School alumni
2007 Grammy Nominees

The Bright Stars program recognizes Jeffco Public Schools' graduates who have gone on to distinguished careers or have accomplished a significant achievement. If you have a Bright Star you would like to nominate please e-mail Communications Services.

Proposed legislation tied to education

As a Key Communicator, it is important to stay informed about potential changes in the law as it relates to K-12 education. Below are four bills currently being reviewed that may have an impact on Jeffco Public Schools:

HB-1118 (High School Graduation Requirements): This bill proposes that local districts must establish graduation requirements based on community input and consideration of guidelines adopted by State Board of Education. Introduced in Senate and assigned to Education Committee (Date Jan. 31).

SB-73 (English Competency Graduation Requirement): This bill establishes English language competency as a graduation requirement. Passed out of Senate Education Committee and assigned to Appropriations (Date Jan. 31). Not expected to pass out of Appropriations due to high cost implications for districts.

SB-131 (Math and Science Graduation Requirements) : This bill states that districts must require four years of math and four years of science, beginning for freshman starting after July 1, 2009 , as a condition of high school graduation. Allows districts to designate specific courses that meet the requirements. Introduced in Senate and assigned to Education Committee (Date Jan. 30).

SB-080 (Cervical Cancer Prevention): This bill has been amended to state that a female student between the ages of 11 and 18 and her parent/guardian shall be given information about the link between Human Papillomavirus and cervical cancer and the availability of a vaccine. No female student shall be admitted to the sixth grade in any school in Colorado unless she submits acceptable evidence to the school that she has been vaccinated, or that the student's parents have elected for the student not to receive the vaccine. Introduced to the Senate, amended and sent to the Appropriations Committee (Date Feb. 8).
How frequently would you like to receive legislative updates?

The community is encouraged to participate in upcoming budget forums to help the Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education finalize next year's budget. The district is in the second year of Budgeting for Results, a process designed to support the district's commitment to student achievement with its limited annual resources.

The budget development forums are scheduled for Saturday, March 17 from 10 a.m – Noon at the following locations:

Pomona High School, 8101 Pomona Drive, Arvada
Belmar Public Library, 55 S. Allison Parkway, Lakewood
Dakota Ridge High School, 13399 West Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton
Arvada Public Library, 7525 West 57 Avenue, Arvada
Conifer High School, 10441 County Highway #73, Conifer

The forums will include a presentation by board members and then breakout sessions will follow. Budgeting for Results creates a balanced budget that requires district leadership to align resources, services and structures with the core mission of increasing the achievement of every student.
What type of district budget information would be helpful for you?

The Board of Education holds study/dialogue sessions (Seminar Room, 4th floor) and business meetings (Board Room, 5th floor) at the Educational Services Center, 1829 Denver West Drive, Bldg #27, Golden, unless otherwise noted.