The Jefferson County Board of Education is the policy-making body of the school district. Its powers and duties are set by state law. The Board is responsible for educational planning and evaluation, staffing and appraisal, school facilities, financial resources and communication. The Board acts as a court of appeal for staff members, students and the public on issues involving board policy or implementation of that policy.
Access Jeffco Public Schools BoardDocs site, where you will find Board of Education agendas and district policies in a searchable format as well as the latest news and important documents.
Written and recorded minutes of Jefferson County Board of Education Meetings are available for public review. Read more.
The Jefferson County Board of Education encourages you to become involved in education. You are invited to attend Board of Education meetings. See the latest Board of Education Schedule.
Your opinion and feedback are important to the Board of Education. The community is invited to attend board meetings and speak publicly about district policy. Find out how to register to speak to the Board of Education.
The Board also has community expertise advising them through the members of the Strategic Planning Advisory Council, the Financial Oversight Committee, Capital Asset Advisory Committee and the 1338 Council.
The Board is composed of five members elected to alternating four-year terms. Elections are held every two years. Board members are elected at large, but represent a specific area of the county - their representative district. Board members are not paid; they give freely of their time to serve the community. After each School Board election, the Board chooses its officers for the next two years. If a vacancy occurs, the Board names an appointee to serve until the next election.
Jeffco Public Schools has developed policies in response to state and federal statutes, and to give direction to the educational process in Jeffco Public Schools. These policies are intended to protect the rights and well-being of our students and staff and are constantly changing to better meet our mission to provide a quality education that prepares all children for a successful future. Access the searchable policy database.
Helen Neal
Chief of Staff
for the Board and Superintendent
303-982-6801