Election Results, Suicide Prevention, National PTA Survey

Post date: Nov 9, 2019 11:16:07 PM

November 2019 Election Resutls

At the county level, Jefferson County’s ballot question 1A asked voters to approve a “de-Brucing” measure that would have allowed the county to keep (and not refund) $16.1 million in revenues collected over the formulaic cap set in TABOR.

Based on the election results, the voters have spoken and have told the county to refund them the $16.1 million and make whatever budget cuts are necessary. Jeffco Public Schools relies on numerous county services including in the areas of school safety, public and mental health, and a sizable portion of our county’s road system. We will begin planning on some trimming of these services as the county makes the necessary budget cuts.

At the state level, Proposition CC was a request to undo one portion of the TABOR Amendment and to allow the state to “de-Bruce” and not refund revenues collected over the TABOR revenue formula cap beginning with monies collected in the 2019-20 fiscal year. The funds retained by the state would have been used for education (PreK-12 and higher education), transportation (roads and bridges), and transit services.

The voters have also spoken on this matter and directed the state to refund any dollars collected over the TABOR revenue cap. As such, Jeffco Public Schools will begin making budget forecasts for next year and into the future without these incremental funds.

School board election results: Stephanie Schooley, District 3 & Susan Miller, District 4.

Suicide Prevention Training (QPR) – December 7, 2019

Colorado ranks number one in youth suicide. It’s time to take the steps to be proactive, join us in learning and potentially save lives. There is a $3 fee for materials; our goal is to try to find sponsors to cover this but donations to help us do so are appreciated. Thank you to Westerra Credit Union for sponsoring this training! Register here

National PTA Survey - Available until November 12th

TheNational PTA is conducting a membership marketing survey to better understand current perceptions, how we can improve the member experience and better articulate the value of the PTA.

The survey will be available until Nov. 12. Please be assured that the survey data collected will be used for research purposes only. All responses you provide are voluntary, will be kept private to the extent of the law, and will be reported only through analysis of trends and findings within all of the responses collected.