Conversations with the Superintendent

Our Community. Our Legacy.

A Conversation with Jeffco Superintendent Tracy Dorland

Superintendent Tracy Dorland engages in conversations with communities throughout Jeffco to discuss districtwide topics and those specific to each articulation area.

Jeffco is divided into 17 articulation areas providing assigned schools for each neighborhood served as well as option and charter school choices.

These one-hour conversations are focused on family and community feedback and provide community members the opportunity to discuss important and current initiatives impacting Jeffco.

Conversations are open to the public. Families and community members are encouraged to attend the conversation within their articulation area.

Schedule

Additional conversation dates to be added soon!

Event	Date	Time	Location	Co-host
Conifer and Evergreen Community Conversation	Wednesday, September 27	5:30–7 p.m.	Conifer High School 10441 County Hwy 73 Conifer, CO 80433	Richard Kalasky, Conifer representative, District Accountability Committee (DAC)
Bear Creek and Green Mountain Community Conversation	Wednesday, October 11	5:30–7 p.m.	Bear Creek High School 9800 W Dartmouth Pl, Lakewood, CO 80227	Emily Lubkert, Green Mountain representative, District Accountability Committee (DAC)
Columbine and Dakota Ridge Community Conversation	Tuesday, November 14	5:30–7 p.m.	Dakota Ridge High School 13399 W Coal Mine Ave, Littleton, CO 80127	Jennifer Miller, Dakota Ridge representative, District Accountability Committee (DAC)
Arvada, Pomona and Standley Lake Community Conversation	Monday, December 4	5:30–7 p.m.	Pomona High School 8101 W Pomona Dr, Arvada, CO 80033	Crystal Marine, Pomona representative, District Accountability Committee (DAC) Kaylie Weese, Pomona representative, District Accountability Committee (DAC)
Arvada West & Ralston Valley Community Conversation	Thursday, January 11, 2024	5:30–7 p.m.	Arvada West High School 11595 Allendale Dr., Arvada, CO 80004	Jeff Baucum, Arvada West representative, District Accountability Committee (DAC) Kim Bierbrauer, Arvada West representative, District Accountability Committee (DAC)
Chatfield Community Conversation	Thursday, February 1	5:30-7 p.m.	Chatfield High School 7227 S Simms St, Littleton, CO 80127	Leslie Dennis, Chatfield representative, District Accountability Committee (DAC)
Alameda & Lakewood Community Conversation	Monday, February 12, 2024	5:30-7 p.m.	Alameda Jr/Sr High School 1255 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80232	Cheryl Secorski, Alameda representative, District Accountability Committee (DAC)
Jefferson	Tuesday, March 26, 2024	5:30-7 p.m.	Jefferson Jr/Sr High School 2305 Pierce St, Edgewater, CO 80214	Joel Newton, Executive Director, Edgewater Collective Esther Carrillo, Chairperson, Jefferson School Accountability Committee (SAC)
Golden & Wheat Ridge	Wednesday, April 17, 2024	5:30-7 p.m.	Wheat Ridge High School 9505 W 32nd Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033	Therese Rednor, Wheat Ridge representative, District Accountability Committee (DAC)

Discussion topics from past conversations

Our community conversations have provided the space for many rich discussions. Past conversation themes include:

How can Jeffco Public Schools value and strengthen the uniqueness of our school communities through school meal menus, curriculum, teacher hiring and retainment?
How does Jeffco Public Schools ensure that students are safe at school from violence and bullying?
What training do teachers receive on ensuring safe learning environments in the classroom?
What can be done to ensure students are adequately prepared for college or career when they graduate?
What mental health supports are available to support Jeffco students and staff?

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