Published June 10, 2021
Board’s Statement on Investigation and on Student Event at the Capitol The Denver Board of Education hears the voices of the community and we, six members of the Board, release this statement to share our continued commitment to action. On April 6th, 2021, this Board launched an independent external investigation to respond to allegations made on social media from BLM5280 and Never Again Colorado against Director Read More »Published May 30, 2021
Update on Director Anderson and Board Investigation Director Tay Anderson’s fellow DPS Board members agree with his decision to step back from routine board functions and events until the conclusion of the investigation authorized by the Board on April 6. Director Anderson will continue to vote on necessary matters before the Board including the hiring of a new superintendent. The Board encourages Read More »Published May 19, 2021
Message from the Board of Education to the Class of 2021 The Denver Board wishes to extend our congratulations to the Class of 2021 as well as the DPS educators, family, friends, and community organizations supporting you to reach your dreams in this very challenging year. Graduates, we are excited about your future and encourage you to take advantage of all of the opportunities it will Read More »Published May 18, 2021
Update Regarding Investigation of Tay Anderson The Investigation Law Group will be conducting final interviews in the upcoming weeks regarding allegations made against Director Anderson. If there are any additional individuals who wish to speak with the independent external investigators, they should reach out to Investigations Law Group as soon as possible. The investigators can be reached at interviews@ilgdenver.com. The Board Read More »Published May 12, 2021
A Letter from Denver Board of Education Regarding the Finalist for Superintendent The Denver Board has announced its finalists for Denver Public Schools superintendent. We have reached an important milestone in a six-month process to find a visionary leader who will move our district through and beyond COVID, make student and community-centered decisions, move equity from an abstract idea to action, and ensure that all who serve Read More »Published April 7, 2021
DPS Board of Education Announces Independent Investigation April 6, 2021 For further information: BoardofEducation@dpsk12.org. Statement from Denver Board of Education In response to allegations made public against Denver Public Schools Board Director Tay Anderson, and in fairness to all parties involved, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education is authorizing a thorough and independent fact-finding investigation. The Board has secured an Read More »Published March 27, 2021
DPS Board of Education Statement on Allegations Against Director Anderson The DPS Board of Education shares this response to the anonymous allegation made against Director Tay Anderson. Denver Public Schools honors and values the voices of individuals who courageously bring forward reports or allegations of sexual misconduct. At this point, the Board has confirmed that there is no pending criminal investigation or charge. Director Anderson Read More »Published February 4, 2021
DPS Board of Education Statement on Assessments & Funding Priorities for the 2021 Legislative Session In acknowledging the difficulty the COVID-19 pandemic continues to present to our school staff, students, and families, the Denver Public Schools’ Board of Education calls on Governor Jared Polis, the State Board of Education, and the Colorado General Assembly to urge the Colorado Commissioner of Education and Department of Education to submit an application to Read More »Published January 22, 2020
Free Parking Available for Board MeetingsGood News! We now offer free parking for our board meetings beginning this Thursday, January 23. Parking is available beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the “Yellow” Lot located just north of the Emily Griffith Campus building. The entrance and exit to the lot is from 19th. Please note parking is on a first come, first served
Read More »Published January 16, 2020
January is School Board Recognition Month!School board members are ordinary people who demonstrate extraordinary dedication to our public schools. January marks School Board Recognition Month and is the perfect time we thank our school board members for their untiring efforts. Too often we forget about the personal sacrifices school board members routinely make. Too often we forget about the important
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