By Laura Mutton, Parent of two former Douglas County students and the president of the Strong Schools Coalition Published online March 1, 2017 in the Highlands Ranch Herald Several members of the public are once again questioning the priorities of the Douglas County School District. Although state funding to education is expected to increase slightly […]
Public Comment: Questionable Budgeting Practices and Transparency
Good evening, thank you for letting me speak tonight. I’m Tiffany Martin, parent of two children who attend DCSD schools. At the Town Hall meeting organized by parents earlier this month, I asked the following question of CFO Betz: “Cherry Creek has $3,081,743 budgeted for HR while DCSD has $40,920,023 which is approximately greater to […]
DCSD In The News: Douglas County school district leaders’ ties to conservative group central to vacancy dispute
By John Aguilar Published November 5, 2016 in Denver Post A conservative civic leadership program headed by a former Republican U.S. congressman has assumed a significant role — and stirred up controversy — in the Douglas County School Board’s protracted effort to seat a final director. Leadership Program of the Rockies, which has a connection to […]
Your Voice: School Board Vacancy
By Wendy Vogel, Parent and District A Board of Education Director Published online November 3, 2016 in Denver Post Your Hub The process to fill the vacancy in Director District E is the most important decision currently facing our board because it will set the stage for our effective operation and governance over the next year. This […]
Your Voice: Politics and Puppets in DougCo School District
By Pat Crowley, Parent of 2 former DCSD students & Community member Published online October 31, 2016 in Denver Post Your Hub As we approach the one-year anniversary of the election of three new school board members, it has become painfully apparent that the old “reform” board members believe politics are more important than proper education […]
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