A Message from Dr. Glass:
FROM OUR BOARD OF EDUCATION:
Next meeting is March 5, 2020
Jeffco Public Schools has developed policies in response to state and federal statutes and to give direction to the educational process in Jeffco Public Schools. These policies are intended to protect the rights and well-being of our students and staff and are revised as needed to meet our mission to provide a quality education that prepares all children for a successful future. Access the searchable policy database.
Meeting schedules and agendas are posted on BoardDocs.
Meetings held in the Board Room can be watched online via streaming video at: http://new.livestream.com/accounts/10429076/events/3542310
Board of Education District Accountability Committee Application 2020-21
We are seeking engaged Jeffco parents, staff and business and community members to support the district and Board of Education by serving on advisory committees. Click here for more information on the responsibilities and functions of committee members. For the 2020-21 school year, we are seeking members for the District Accountability Committee (DAC) and Technology Data Privacy Advisory Committee (TDPAC).
The application form will open on Friday, March 13 and close on Sunday, April 19. Click here English, Español to submit an application of interest. Board of Education members will review online applications in May and appointments will occur in June to begin committee work for the 2020-21 school year. If the application meets committee membership requirements, details on next steps will be shared with applicants by email.
The following are welcome to apply:
• Teachers employed by Jeffco Public Schools
• School administrators employed by Jeffco Public Schools
• Individuals involved in business in the Jeffco Public Schools district boundary
• Parents of current Jeffco Public Schools students, and
• Community members without students attending Jeffco Public Schools
Thank you for your consideration of these vital roles to service Jeffco Public Schools.
CHALK TALK:
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Keep Up with Jeffco Athletics
To get the latest on Jeffco’s high school athletics, be sure to check out the CHSAANow.com/jeffco website, JPS-TV Sports, the Jeffco Athletics Facebook page, and scores and photos via @JeffcoAthletics on Twitter.
JEFFCO INNOVATION ACCELERATION FUND WINS CASB AWARD
Jeffco Innovation Fund wins Student Achievement Award from Colorado Association of School Boards ...
Jeffco votes: 17 year olds vote in march primary
Coloradoans who are currently 17-years-old are eligible to vote in the March 3 Presidential Primary as long as they will be 18 before or on November 3.
Register to vote:
• In person at the County Clerk's office, the DMV, or a polling center
• Through a voter registration drive
important DATEs
March 19 - NO SCHOOL (Change in calendar)
March 23 - March 27 - Spring Break
Closures & Delayed Start
We live in an area where snow is typical in the winter and unless the storm is extreme, school will not be canceled or delayed.
Many factors are taken into consideration when deciding to close schools, but the safety of students and staff is the number one consideration. Decision-makers and district staff work through the night and early morning to determine the best course of action and to clear the roads and our school sites.
Learn more about the decision making process and what to expect when a delay or closure is called by clicking on the drop-down menus below.
Jeffco introduced a two-hour delayed start protocol in 2019 that may be used during the school year. Read more below using the drop-downs, or click on this graphic to view the flyer.
Safety and Security
Security, Alerts, and Emergency Notifications
DISTRICT SAFETY PLAN AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
The district's safety plan identifies security programs and measures that focus on prevention, intervention, and crisis response.
Review our Emergency Situations at School document which describes the types of emergencies that can occur in schools and how families should respond. (Also available in Russian, Spanish, Vietnamese.)
The School Safety Plan is designed to be used by school principals to create safe and respectful school environments.
Learn about the Standard Response Protocol (Spanish) for responding to school emergencies.
Learn about the Standard Reunification Method (Spanish) for picking up students during events related to school emergencies.