Budget cuts have been in the works for Jefferson, Douglas, and Denver counties; and a recent report by the Denver Post is another example of why they’re needed.
After keeping track of school spending school spending over 2009.
According to the Post, the three counties spent a total of about $280,000 on items like sandwiches and starbucks for receptions and meetings. Districts have also been spending thousands to send staff to conferences in places like Las Vegas.
For example, Jefferson County spent $580,000 on outside food and drink and even $3,598 for 80 staff to go on a retreat in Estes Park.
However, budget cuts are being put in place, as well as (unfortunately) teachers are being laid off because of an expected 6-8% drop in state funding, which will come around to about $20 million for Jeffco. So, whether it’s a good thing or not, money shortages are about to change things around our schools.