VOLUME 37 | ISSUE 24
WEEK OF MAY 16, 2024
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Douglas County superintendent highlights achievements BY MCKENNA HARFORD MHARFORD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Boebert nabs endorsement from top Douglas County Republican P4 VOICES: 14 | LIFE: 16 | CALENDAR: 19 | PUZZLES: 25
U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert holds her grandchild at the Republican Women of Weld candidate forum Jan. 25 at the Fort Lupton Recreation Center. Boebert is running for election in Colorado’s 4th District.
Douglas County schools offer one of the best deals for taxpayers in any district in the metro area, according to district Superintendent Erin Kane, who shared the accomplishments and challenges of the past year during the State of the District address. The first annual State of the District celebrated students’ high test scores on the Colorado Measures of Academic Success, with 72% of students meeting or exceeding standards, the highest in the area. Last year, local voters approved a $66 million mill levy override to increase staff pay and improve school security. Even with the increase, Kane said Douglas County has the lowest mill levy rate – a tax on property owners – compared to surrounding districts. “To our taxpayers and our community, we are a pretty good return on investment,” Kane said. The State of the District celebrated wins, like the purchase of a new school building for students with disabilities, rolling out universal pre-kindergarten and providing free lunches to all students and staff. Several schools were honored with 46 awards from the Colorado Department of Education. Ten schools received the Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award for exceptional student growth; 35 schools
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