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State lawmakers consider changes to school budget cuts
April 15, 2010 4:33 PM
DENVER (AP) - State lawmaker are moving toward requiring that property-rich communities share in a $365 million budget reduction for public schools. Representatives of the House and Senate backed a compromise proposal on the issue Thursday. Seven school districts, mostly in resort towns, rely mainly on local property... more » -
Falcon school district board OKs 92 job cuts
March 25, 2010 12:40 PM
The board of fast-growing Falcon School District 49 has approved a plan to cut 92 positions, but administrators are hoping attrition and retirements will make layoffs unnecessary. The plan approved Wednesday would save an estimated $5 million as school districts statewide deal with state budget cuts. Overall, the district... more » -
School districts spending on food, travel
March 1, 2010 10:05 AM
With budget cuts looming, Colorado's three largest school districts have been spending on food, travel and other discretionary expenses with little oversight. An analysis by The Denver Post found that Jefferson, Douglas and Denver county schools spent a total of about $280,000 on items like Starbucks, doughnuts and receptions. Districts... more »
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