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: 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 […]
Public Comment: Teacher Turnover, Salary Bands, and Teacher Evaluations
The first step to solving a problem is admitting you have one. I was beginning to hold hope that the district was beginning to recognize the growing problem with attracting and retaining great teachers and staff, but after reviewing tonight’s presentation, it appears that I am wrong. After too many years of refusing to acknowledge […]
Chief Human Resources Officer, Brian Cesare, Resigns
The DCSD Chief Human Resources Officer, Brian Cesare, has tendered his resignation effective November 3. Mr. Cesare implemented the “market-based” salary bands that paid teachers differently according to the subject or grade they taught, fostering the notion that some teachers were worth more than others simply because of the grade they teach, rather than their […]
Doug Benevento Vows to Make Things Difficult
Just moments after President Meghann Silverthorn pleaded with the audience at the June 21st Board meeting, “we need to come together”, “…all of us care about kids.”, “…why don’t we get together and do some of the work that we need to do?”, board majority Director Doug Benevento had this to say to minority Director […]
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