Aurora School Board Addresses Union Recognition and Declining Enrollment Amid State Performance Improvement

Overview: The Aurora School Board meeting highlighted discussions and decisions, including the formal approval of a resolution to establish a classified workers’ union, ongoing efforts to address declining student enrollment, and recognizing improvements at Aurora Central High School in state performance ratings.

Cherry Creek School District 5 Board Confronts Leadership Changes Amid Budget, Nepotism, and Student Safety Concerns.

Overview: The Cherry Creek School District 5 Board meeting addressed issues, notably the recent resignation of Superintendent Chris Smith and the appointment of Dr. Jennifer Perry as interim superintendent. The board also discussed financial management, concerns about nepotism, and student safety protocols, with public comments reflecting dissatisfaction and calls for systemic change.

Aurora School Board Tackles Graduation Rates, Literacy Challenges, and New Financial Literacy Requirements

Overview: The Aurora School Board meeting centered on improving literacy and graduation rates, addressing disproportionality in student outcomes, and the introduction of new financial literacy graduation requirements. The board reviewed data on student progress, discussed the challenges of implementing new educational frameworks, and considered the impact of attendance on graduation statistics. Efforts to enhance diversity, equity, and inclusion within the district were also highlighted.

Brighton 27J School Board Faces Scrutiny Over Transgender Bathroom Policies and Financial Management

Overview: The Brighton 27J School Board meeting on January 28, 2026, was marked by discussions on the district’s bathroom policies for transgender students, financial management issues, and student safety concerns. Community members voiced their apprehensions about the implications of allowing transgender students to use bathrooms corresponding with their gender identity, while the board also grappled with a financial restatement due to accounting missteps and scrutinized student feedback on safety in schools.

Cherry Creek School District 5 Board Prioritizes Restorative Practices and Equity in Discipline Policies.

Overview: The Cherry Creek School District 5 Board meeting focused on the introduction of a comprehensive framework to address disproportionality in school discipline. This initiative is part of a broader effort to align discipline practices with the district’s strategic goals and ensure that every student thrives academically, emotionally, socially, and physically.