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2010
 
February 5

Budget timeline, District leaders take salary reductions, District transparency applauded, Jeffco board renews charter school applications, Winner of Superintendent of the Year announced next week, Want the latest information about Jeffco?, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

January 15

Jeffco Board makes decisions on closing schools, Budget crisis, Stein's hard work pays off, Jeffco students begin to organize relief for Haiti, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

2009
 
December 18

Jeffco superintendent finalist for 2010 Superintendent of the Year, Graduate rate on the rise, Jeffco Schools recognized for transparency, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

December 15

Facilities Committee finalizes options, Crunching the numbers, H1N1 clinics open to the public, Holiday video, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

December 2

Schools begin work on tough budget choices, Enrollment increase in 2009-10, H1N1 vaccination clinics, Salute to Veterans, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

November 11

Stevenson named Superintendent of the Year, Choice enrollment deadline extended, H1N1 vaccination clinics in Jefferson County, Last chance to provide input to Facilities Usage Committee, Jeffco tops in technology, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

October 30

Facilities Usage Committee seeks input on options, Charter schools given approval, Stein Elementary School recognized, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

September 25

New CSAP growth reports for students, Board of Education election in November, Win a trip to Costa Rica,
My Teacher My Hero honors southwest Jeffco teachers, Free parenting conference, Golden Civic Foundation auction, Last day to provide input to Facilities Usage Committee, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

August 11

Jeffco school board selects new member and new president, Board of Education seats open in November,
The Jefferson Foundation’s Crystal Ball, Facilities Usage Committee requests input, Board of Education
Meetings, Archive of past issues

August 7

A new way of looking at student achievement, Board of Education to select new member, Settlement reached with JCEA, Facilities Usage Committee requests input, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

June 17

Board member resigns, Board of Education approves 2009-2010 budget,Donation made to Golden
Elementary Schools, Jared Polis Foundation award winner, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

May 6

Latest news on H1N1, Good news for CSAP, Jared Polis Foundation award winner, 2009 Key Communicator Survey, Sign up for Jeffco's district parent newsletter, Board of Education Meetings

April 15

The ever elusive budget, Stimulus funds, Facilities Master Plan Community Meetings, 2009 Key Communicator Survey, Jeffco Schools recognized for budget excellence, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

April 10

Jeffco leader earns Principal of the Year honors, Launching learning online, AWRSAY ceremony, recognizes youth, Citizen committee helps Jeffco streamline, 2009 Key Communicator Survey, 2008 Employee survey results, Columbine anniversary events planned, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

March 11

2009 Federal stimulus dollars, State of the state finances, Becoming even more transparent, Golden schools get a boost, Johnson Program open house, Spring art exhibits, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues

January 19 Dropout prevention, Last chance to weigh in on budget, Choice enrollment closes January 24,
D'Evelyn Jr./Sr. High named best overall school in Colorado, Annual report available, Board of Education Meetings, Archive of past issues
2008
 
December 19 2008 Jeffco school accountability ratings reported, 2008 Jeffco school accountability ratings reported, Happy Holidays, Upcoming Board of Education meetings
December 12 Community feedback on budget requested, Schools host interest nights, Financial oversight committee vacancy, Choice enrollment applications due in January, Preschool and kindergarten registration starts in January, Board of Education Meetings
November 24 Jeffco Board looks for community feedback on budget, Charter schools denied, Construction update, Board of Education meetings
November 6 Special Edition - Volunteers & Community Acknowledged for Their Support
October 22 Board approves amended 2009-2010 calendar, Proposed charter schools file applications, Celebration of Excellence success, Board member sworn in, Construction update, Board of Education Meetings
October 15 Special Edition - Summary of written comments for the 3A/3B Ballot Propositions printed in the 2008 Jefferson County Tabor Notice booklet
October 3 Budget reductions could mean losses Board of Education names new member Celebration of Excellence Board of Education Meetings
September 12

Jeffco wants parents to weigh in on calendar, Celebration of Excellence, Second Wind Fund, Medal of Honor recipients speak at schools, Jeffco listens to community concerns and Board of Education Meetings

August 22 Jeffco sustains outstanding CSAP scores,Jeffco students earn high marks on ACT, Update on construction projects, Board considers asking voters to fund projects,School starts early this year, Celebration of Excellence
August 1 Jeffco sustains outstanding CSAP scores,Jeffco students earn high marks on ACT, Update on construction projects, Board considers asking voters to fund school projects,School starts early this year, Celebration of Excellence, Board of Education Meetings
June 1

Board approves budget, Capital construction oversight committee provides report to board
Citizen committee recommends bond and mill ballot questions, Opportunity to share information, Superintendent available to speak, Construction update, Board of Education Meetings

May 1 Graduation rates above state average,Superintendent receives award,District annual report available,Key Communicator survey,Celebration of Excellence,Board of Education Meetings
April 4

Graduation rates above state average, Superintendent receives award, New Jeffco publication available through the newspaper, Celebration of Excellence date, Key Communicator survey, Good News Breakfast celebrates kids, Construction update, Board of Education Meetings

March 11

Strategic plan, Governor proposes education reform, Jeffco's new technology plan, Key Communicator Survey, Foster Elementary changes with the time, Construction update,  
Board of Education Meetings

February 4 Jeffco changes graduation requirements, Legislators tackle education issues, School calendars available online, Construction update, Board of Education Meetings
January 16 Kindergarten registration, Senior citizen ball, Choice enrollment, Snow video available, Construction update, Board of Education Meetings
2007
 
December 5 Accountability results released Jeffco works to meet No Child Left Behind requirements Jeffco enrollment figures Choice enrollment set to begin December construction update Board of Education Meetings
November 9 Board of Education names officers, Voterssay yes to 3A, Celebration of Excellence fall event, November Construction Update
October 23 Jeffco Board Goes Paperless, Evergreen High Receives National Honor, Weber Elementary Re-Opening, Celebration of Excellence Success, October Construction Fact Sheet, and Board of Education Meetings
September 19 Board votes on ballot measure, Board candidates announced, Fall groundbreakings and dedications; Second Wind Fund Walk, Key Communicator Event; and Board of Education Meetings
August 7 Jeffco CSAP scores improve; Weber Elementary students relocated; Fall groundbreakings and dedications; Key Communicator Event; and Board of Education Meetings
June 22 Board approves 2007-08 budget, Two new preschools named, Jeffco graduation rate exceeds national average, Weber Elementary School fire damage exceeds $6.5 million, Jefferson Foundation present board with year-end check, Board of Education Meetings
June 13

Board approves teacher contract, Final adoption of the 2007-08 budget, Key Communique survey results, Celebration of Excellence, Board of Education Meetings

May 18 Legislative wrap-up; Final Board of Education public budget hearings; Brady Exploration School restructuring;
2007 Key Communique survey reminder; Key Communicator Celebration of Excellence event; Military recruiters, postsecondary institutions and prospective employers recruiting;
May 4

Teacher Contract Agreement Reached; Third Grade Reading CSAP Scores Improve; Key Communique Survey; Legislative Update; Construction Fact Sheet; Board of Education Meetings

April 6

Impasse declared in Jefferson County teachers contract negotiations, Warren Tech open house, 2007 Graduation schedule, Watch for Key Communique survey, April construction fact sheet, Board of Education meetings

March 9

Budgeting for results, Legislative update, School calendar, Celebration of excellence event, Schools of excellence, March construction fact sheet, Board of Education meetings

Feb. 13

District tracking legislation on education, Community budget forums, Calendar committee seeks input, District's 2005-06 Annual Report available, February construction fact sheet

Jan. 24

Contract negotiations start, Support Your Schools campaign, January Construction Fact Sheet
2006
 
Dec. 5 School Accountability Ratings, December fact sheet
Dec. 1 Communications Audit, 2006-2007 enrollment, Emergency Preparedness grant, Milken Award, December fact sheet
Nov. 13 BOE approves charter school, Community Conversations' feedback, Budgeting for Results, Construction video, November fact sheet
Oct. 10 School safety, BOE opposes ballot measures, AYP results, Golden High School groundbreaking, October fact sheet
Sept. 29 District addresses safety issues, Dunstan MS dedication
Sep. 13 BOE community outreach meetings, Technology Equity pilot project, Wayne Carle MS dedication, Sept fact sheet
Aug. 25 Carmody teacher, North Area Option School opens, Arvada West Groundbreaking, BFR, BOE meeting changes
Aug. 2 CSAP results, JPS leadership updates, Board president, superintendent address new year, Construction updates
June 15 06-07 Budget approved/superintendent's contract, Final legislative results, Construction fact sheets, Public Speaking
May 24 District, employee groups, reach agreement, Final budget hearing scheduled for June 1
May 1 State Board approves two charter applications, John Irwin Schools, 2006 graduation schedule, Celebration of Excellence
April 19 Student walkouts, COO accepts superintendent role, district leadership updates, Celebration of Excelence, Survey
April 7 Make Your Voice Heard survey, Budgeting for Results, Legislative Updates, Celebration of Excellence, Columbine Community Day, Construction Fact Sheet
Mar. 22 Celebration of Excellence rescheduled, Hackberry Hill renovation ceremony, Legislative update, Construction factsheet
Feb. 24

Conduct Code, district leadership reorganizes, legislative issues update, 2006-2007 Budget Forum, Budgeting for Results teams address priorities, School construction updates, Key Communicator Network updates

Feb. 10 Board rejects charters, BOE legislative positions, Budgeting for Results Step 3, 2005-2010 Construction Updates
Jan 27 District breaks ground for new Lakewood HS, Construction project updates, Legislative Forum, Alameda Future Search