Author: Nico Brambila
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Audit: Denver school district owes more than it owns, despite nearly $1B in unspent bond cash
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Denver Public Schools is operating with a negative net position — owing more in long-term obligations than it holds in assets — a rare and troubling financial posture for a major Colorado school district, according to an audit. Presented on Thursday, the audit for fiscal year 2024–25, which ended June 30, showed the district is…
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DPS board president creates committees that may fall outside public view
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As one of her last official acts on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education, President Carrie Olson created a two-member committee that will not likely conduct its business in public as state law demands. The two-person committee headed by Vice President Marlene De La Rosa is expected to craft the district’s cell phone policy…
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Poll: Most Colorado voters fear ICE may unlawfully detain people in expanded deportation campaign
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Roughly two-thirds of Colorado voters said they are worried federal immigration agents may unlawfully detain people who should not be caught up in the Trump administration’s expanded deportation effort, a new survey has found. The worry among Latino voters is higher at 73%. Conducted by the Colorado Polling Institute (CPI) from Nov. 1-5, the survey…
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Colorado sends notices to ACA enrollees as premiums set to double
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Without the enhanced federal subsidies that reduce payments when Americans buy health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, Colorado premiums are expected to double. And if not for supplemental money Colorado lawmakers approved during special session, the 101% average increase would have been 147%, said Kevin Patterson, the CEO for Connect for Health Colorado, which…
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Denver school board censures Youngquist
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Two weeks after district officials released a report clearing Director John Youngquist of overt racial bias, the Denver school board voted 5-1 to censure him during its meeting Thursday. Director Kimberlee Sia was the lone no vote. Youngquist abstained. More than half a dozen people spoke about Youngquist, most in support. “I want to express…
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Denver school board to consider censuring Youngquist
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Two weeks after district officials released a report clearing Director John Youngquist of overt racial bias, the Denver school board will weigh censuring him when they meet on Thursday. A censure is a formal, public reprimand for serious violations of law, policy or unethical conduct. A censure does not remove a public official from office. It…
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DPS’ Alex Marrero named one of two finalists for Chicago Public Schools’ top job
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After months of speculation — and repeated assurances that he wasn’t looking to leave — Denver Public Schools (DPS) Superintendent Alex Marrero is now one of two finalists for the top job at Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Marrero did not deny or confirm he is seeking the job. “While I have great respect for Chicago…
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Tensions flare in Adams 14 as school board member films speakers during public comment
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As Nicholas Hernandez approached the podium to speak during public comment, Adams 14 School Board Director Luz “Lucy” Molina-Aguayo pulled out her cellphone and began filming. She did the same when others spoke during an Oct. 21 meeting, including former candidate Brandi Valdez — who, at the time, was running for an at-large seat on…
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Early leaders maintained lead in Denver school board race
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The Denver Public School board of education candidates who led early on Election Night continued to gain ground, as additional results were released on Wednesday, with no races tightening as the day went on. As of noon Wednesday, about 70% of the votes cast had been tallied, according to the Denver Election’s Division. Updated vote…
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Denver voters poised to oust two incumbents in school board shakeup
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In a highly anticipated election, Denver voters are poised to oust two of the three incumbents on the Denver Public Schools Board on Tuesday, early election results showed. It seems to signal a push to change the district’s direction at a time when trust in leadership is low. Director Xóchitl Gaytán, who represents southwest Denver…