Food & Nutrition is looking for employment
With the anticipation of most students returning to the classroom on a full-time basis beginning April 5, 2021, we at Jeffco Food & Nutrition Services are facing a severe and dire need for employees to help serve breakfasts and lunches to kids in our schools. Please click HERE for more information.
2-Hour Delay Schedule
After careful thought and consideration regarding the impact on schools, families, and district operations, the district has decided to implement a 2-Hour Delay Schedule when the weather situation indicates it is necessary. Click here for Leawood's schedule.
Tracy Dorland Named As Superintendent Finalist
The Jefferson County Board of Education is pleased to announce the selection of Tracy Dorland as their preferred candidate and sole finalist for superintendent of Jeffco Public Schools (Jeffco). Click HERE for more details.
Help us Celebrate Members of #TeamJeffco
Share and Record a Message for this Year's Values Awards Ceremony
Celebrate all of the incredible members of #TeamJeffco! We are asking our community to help us in creating a video montage (or "tribute") for Jeffco Public Schools employees which will be shown at the Values Awards virtual event taking place on Tuesday, April 13.
While we will be celebrating and recognizing a select group of District Values Awards winners at this event, we would also like to take a few moments during the event to express gratitude to ALL employees. Share and record a quick message to show your appreciation!
Board of Education Advisory Committee Openings
Opportunities for the 2021-22 School Year
Interested in learning more about district issues and efforts and providing input to the Board of Education on education and district topics? District committees are now seeking applicants. Read more about each one and apply:
Capital Asset Advisory Committee (CAAC)
District Accountability Committee (DAC)
Technology and Data Privacy Advisory Committee (TDPAC)
The Board of Education will review applications in May and appoint members in June, allowing new members to begin committee work for the 2021-22 school year in August. Details on the next steps will be shared with applicants by email.
CMAS Update
Colorado State's Plan Conditionally Approved by Department of Education
What does that mean for Jeffco?
On Friday, March 26, the Colorado Department of Education announced the State's plan for state assessments has been conditionally approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Under the approved plan, districts are required to administer some of the Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS) and Colorado alternate (CoAlt) assessments, while other assessments will become optional or will be suspended. Grade 8 Science, PSAT 9 and 10, as well as the SAT for grade 11 will be administered as previously scheduled.
Jeffco's spring 2021 CMAS test window is March 22 - May 14. Each school tailors its testing schedule within this window to meet the unique needs of its students and community. Schools will be communicating with their students and families about specific test dates and other CMAS information.
The reduced assessment requirements are for this spring only. Parents and caregivers who want to know how their children are progressing in both English language arts and math may have their children take both tests. Schools will notify families about how students may take assessments in both subject areas.
Click on the resources below for additional information regarding Colorado’s state assessment waiver as well as state assessment information from the District for spring 2021:
CLICK HERE FAMILY RESOURCES