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| August, 22 2008 In this issue. . . |
Kris Hudson The Bright Stars program recognizes Jeffco |
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Board of Education approves bond and mill measure for November ballot The Jefferson County Board of Education unanimously voted on Thursday, Aug. 21, to place a 4.4 mill levy increase and a $350 million bond issue on the November 2008 ballot. The mill levy authorizes up to $34 million for Jeffco Public Schools to be used for operating expenses. The ballot language states the money will be used for educational purposes including but not limited to: The bond money would be earmarked for hundreds of school repairs and upgrades throughout the district. Jefferson County Board of Education declares vacancy The Jefferson County Board of Education has declared a vacancy on its board in the wake of the resignation of member Vince Chowdury. The board will be taking applications for the Director District 5 position which represents the Columbine, Chatfield and Dakota Ridge areas of Jefferson County. Interested residents of Jefferson County have until close of business on Wednesday, Sept. 3, to submit a letter of interest, resume and date of birth to the Board of Education. The vacancy must be filled within 60 days or by Monday, Oct. 20, 2008. Mark your calendar now so you won't miss out on the Celebration of Excellence, Wednesday, October 15 at Golden High School. The annual Celebration of Excellence is designed to recognize and feature performances from some of the Jeffco Public Schools' most promising students. Join the celebration as the district honors these outstanding students, teachers, staff and community leaders who have excelled in the academics, athletics, community service and the arts. Enjoy a wide assortment of entertainment from Jeffco students. Key Communicators will receive an invitation via e-mail or mail depending on how you receive the Key Communique newsletter. Mark your calendar and reserve your seat now by calling 303-982-6808.
Over 100 Jeffco buses have been transformed into rolling revenue makers with logos from First Bank of Colorado and other local community businesses. High fuel costs, inflation and increasing food prices have hit communities around the nation and Jeffco Public Schools is no different in feeling the pinch of budget reductions in a slowing economy. "We're trying to find ways to raise a little cash to support our kids," said district spokeswoman Lynn Setzer. One of those ways is by selling advertising on school buses. Teaming up with First Bank was an inventive idea to create a new revenue source for Jeffco schools and students. This community partnership will bring in over half a million dollars over the next four years. The Colorado company will also display their logo in the North Area Athletic Complex, Trailblazer and Jeffco stadiums and in each high school gym, on the district Web page at www.jeffcopublicschools.org and company announcements will be made during most varsity sporting events.
Update on school construction projects School construction continues on-time and on-budget. Jeffco Public Schools currently has a total number of 338 projects with the following breakdown: 243 have been completed or are being closed out, 22 are currently under construction, 40 are in the bid or design phases and 33 are not yet started. Upcoming building dedications: To keep accurately informed, and to help inform others, please download and print the August District Construction Update fact sheet. Upcoming Board of Education meetings 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.
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