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Douglas County schools to consolidate administrative offices into $29M headquarters to cut costs
The Douglas County School Board is moving forward with a $29 million plan to consolidate district administrative operations into a new headquarters. It’s part of an effort to reduce annual costs as the district faces ongoing budget pressures. In June, the board voted 5-1 to authorize the purchase of Meridian One, a 140,000-square-foot office building…
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Douglas County school board faces $22M budget deficit
The Douglas County School Board on Tuesday previewed its proposed 2026–27 budget amid declining enrollment and a projected $22 million deficit. District officials said the shortfall will be partially covered by a one-time drawdown of the district’s general fund, bringing the balance in line with pre-COVID levels. However, leaders warned the approach is temporary and…
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Union presses Douglas County School District to negotiate first contract in 13 years
A Douglas County teachers’ union is urging the Douglas County School District to begin negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement after going for more than 13 years without one. The Douglas County Federation of Teachers (DCF) asked the Douglas County School District Board of Education to pass a resolution recognizing the union as the bargaining…
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Douglas County school board to discuss policy on transgender athletes
The Douglas County School District’s governing body, currently made up of a conservative majority, is discussing sports policy as it applies to transgender athletes right before four new progressive-leaning school board members are set to take over in about two weeks. The board plans only to discuss – not act – on any policy, according…
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Outgoing Douglas County School Board to vote on last-minute 10-year charter school extensions
Lame duck elected leaders do not get held accountable for their actions. They have already been voted out or have reached the end of their term limits. Four conservative Douglas County school board members, voted out in last week’s election, will meet Tuesday for one last meeting and decide a last-minute agenda item to extend…
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Democrats cheer as Colorado voters hand wins to ballot measures, candidates backed by party | ANALYSIS
It was a good night for Democrats in Colorado Tuesday, as voters passed statewide and local ballot questions endorsed by the party, while rejecting Republican candidates in key municipal and school district elections. While none of the choices in the state’s off-year election carried partisan labels, both major parties poured resources and attention into contests…
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Douglas County School Board puts bond issue on ballot
The Douglas County School Board of Education started out the first official meeting of the 2022-23 school year in an unusual way – they agreed with one another. “Gosh I’m just excited that we all agree!” said Board Member Christy Williams. As expected, in a 7-0 vote, the board put any hard feelings from their…
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Bill to protect Colorado educators from doxxing on its way to governor
Colorado lawmakers passed a bill Friday seeking to protect educators from doxxing, sending the legislation to Gov. Jared Polis for final consideration. If signed into law, Senate Bill 171 would add educators to the list of people who can request to have their personal information removed from government websites after they or their family receive…
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Douglas County School Board hears spirited public comment on choosing new superintendent
Parents, teachers and Douglas County residents sounded off in person and online about teacher turnover, student education, trust and transparency during the public comment portion of the Douglas County Board of Education meeting Tuesday night. Some said they are excited about the future of the district while others expressed dismay and fear. Additional business at…
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Behind tumultuous scenes: The battles of the Douglas County Board of Education
After a tumultuous two weeks for the Douglas County School Board, an exodus of teachers has begun in the state’s third-largest school district. Thirty Douglas County teachers have resigned from the school district in the two weeks since superintendent Corey Wise was fired by the Douglas County Board of Education, 16 of whom quit the…