Published January 17, 2023
Board of Education’s Policy Governance Forges Path to Graduation Rate IncreaseLast week the State of Colorado Department of Education (CDE) released its annual report on graduation, completion, and dropout rates for school districts across the state. According to data released by the Colorado Department of Education, DPS’ four-year, on-time Graduation Rate increased 2.5 percent, from 74.0 percent to 76.5 percent. This was the highest Graduation
Read More »Published January 4, 2023
Letter to STRIVE Prep-Kepner FamiliesThe below message was sent by STRIVE Prep to the community on December 14th, 2022. It is shared here as an informational item. To learn more please visit the STRIVE Prep website. Dear STRIVE Prep-Kepner Families, We write to you today with heavy hearts and important news to share. STRIVE Prep – Kepner will
Read More »Published October 26, 2022
2022 Self-Evaluation for Dr. Marrero and BOE Summary In October of each year, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education evaluates the superintendent of the district. The process begins with a self-evaluation from the superintendent followed by a summary, or response, from the Board of Education. Here are the documents for 2022. Superintendent Dr. Alex Marrero's Self-Evaluation English Español العربية Tiếng Việt Soomaali Read More »Published June 10, 2022
DPS Board of Education Selects New Director for District 5 At their regular meeting on June 9, 2022, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education announced the selection of Charmaine Lindsay to fill the District 5 vacancy when Rev. Brad Laurvick resigned due to an appointment to serve as Lead Pastor to the First United Methodist Church in Ft. Collins. “We are so thankful to Read More »Published April 5, 2022
Joint Statement to Innovation Leaders and Their Communities from Scott Esserman and Carrie Olson Regarding the Passage of Parts 10 and 11 for Executive Limitation 12“Go with empty hands to those you have hurt and make amends.” – Marge Piercy On March 24, 2022, we each voted in support of new Parts 10 and 11 of Executive Limitation 12 (EL). As with most policy changes, the passage of this EL was welcomed by some and not by others. The weeks
Read More »Published March 14, 2022
Director Rev. Bradley Laurvick Resignation Letter Board Colleagues, As a United Methodist pastor, I am a part of a system in which our Bishop appoints pastors across our region. For the last 10 years, I have served the people of Denver with Highlands United Methodist Church. Today, it was announced that my Bishop intends to appoint me to First United Methodist Read More »Published February 28, 2022
DPS and Denver Board of Education Statement on Events in Ukraine Today, we are troubled by the news that Russia has invaded Ukraine, endangering the lives of countless civilians. We reaffirm our commitment to ensuring DPS is a Safe and Welcoming School District for all of our children and to fully supporting all of our students and families who have loved ones around the globe. We will ensure Read More »Published February 23, 2022
Board of Education to Host Community Feedback Gatherings on Proposed “Executive Limitations” Covering Teacher Rights and Length of School Day The Board of Education will be hosting two Community Feedback Gatherings on March 1 and March 3 on a proposal made by the board that would “provide the rights and protections of the DCTA collective bargaining agreement (as a floor) to all licensed teachers, regardless of whether they work at an innovation or non-innovation school.” Read More »Published January 26, 2022
Denver Public Schools Board of Education Statement Regarding National Black Lives Matter Week at SchoolThe Denver Public Schools (DPS) Board of Education supports schools participating in the national Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action. We encourage the teaching that racism and hate towards any person have no place in our schools. We affirm the dignity and lived experiences of every one of our students and families.
Read More »Published January 6, 2022
DPS Board Of Education Meeting to Go Virtual on Jan. 6, 2022 Due to wintry weather conditions, the Denver Public Schools Board of Education will hold its January regular meeting entirely virtually today at 4:30 p.m. Presenters, public forum speakers, and recognition guests will attend virtually. Livestream the Meeting » Read More »