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Chalkbeat Colorado: A community advisory group recommended the $135 million amount in May. The group proposed the district spend $75 million on staff salaries and career and technical education programming and $60 million on building maintenance and technology.
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Bring your family to the Jeffco Back to School Bash on Saturday, August 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Jeffco Stadium (500 Kipling St., Lakewood, CO). This free event is open to all students, families, staff and community members, offering a day full of fun ahead of the first day of school!
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Need a hand getting ready for the 2026–27 school year? The Action Center is providing free school supplies for local students, so every Jeffco kid can start the year ready to learn.
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Jeffco’s Board of Education has officially voted to confirm Dr. Rob Stein as Interim Superintendent, effective July 6. With this official confirmation, our district leadership team is excited to begin transition work with Dr. Stein to ensure a strong, steady start to the 2026–27 school year.
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As the school year wraps up, Board President Michelle Applegate addresses Jeffco's leadership transition and the appointment of Interim Superintendent Dr. Rob Stein, shares an update on the newly approved 2026-27 budget, and looks ahead to a potential mill levy override this fall. Read on for June's board highlights, student honors and policy updates.
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Explore our Future Funding webpage to learn how Jeffco is addressing critical budget needs, and discover how we can work together to protect our community’s greatest shared investment.