Jeffco Public Schools

Board of Education Members

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.

Board Agendas, News and meeting schedule

Access the Jeffco Public Schools BoardDocs site, to find Board of Education meeting agendas and policies in a searchable format as well as the latest news and important documents. View the meeting schedule by clicking below. 

Guidelines for Board Recognitions

One of the goals of Jeffco’s Board of Education is to recognize the accomplishments of Jeffco Public Schools staff, students, and community members who advance the district’s vision and mission, and uphold the values outlined in Jeffco’s strategic plan, Jeffco Thrives 2025.

The Board’s recognition program selects individuals who go above and beyond to achieve an award/accomplishment and exemplify the district’s values. Each month at a regular board meeting during the school year, these individuals are celebrated by the Board. 

Any Team Jeffco employee can nominate an individual by completing a recognition form. Criteria for nominations is included below. Jeffco’s Board of Education members will review submissions to determine which individuals fit the criteria and select a handful to recognize each month.

The following criteria will be used to determine the Board recognitions: 

• Students: The Board may publicly recognize students for achievements in academics, athletics, activities, and more, including those who:
  •  Have won a state competition
  • Have won or placed highly in a national or international competition
  • Have won a national scholarship or been recognized as a national scholar (awards of merit)
  • Have achieved a school-wide or districtwide accomplishment
  • Have been elected as an officer of a state or national student organization
  • Have given extraordinary service
  • Have achieved a unique accomplishment

• Schools, Departments, or District-Based & School-Based Staff: The Board may publicly recognize teams or staff members who:
  •  Have been selected to represent the state in a national or international program
  • Have won a state or national award in competition
  • Have been elected as an officer of a state or national professional organization
  •  Have given extraordinary service
  • Have mastered a rare or unusual accomplishment
  • Have written or developed outstanding professional work
  • Have achieved a program milestone (i.e. school anniversary)

• Community Members or Community Organizations: The Board may publicly recognize those in the community who:
  •  Have performed extraordinary service for the district or an individual school or department

Note: Amazing achievements and accomplishments take place daily across the district. If you want to recognize an employee, student, school, or department that you think deserves recognition but does not fit the board criteria, you can submit to our good news submission form. The district will share the good news across district channels including social media, newsletters, and more.

Board recognitions are categorized as the following: 

•  Our Learners, Our Future that includes:
•  Our People, Our Strength
•  Our Operations, Our Foundation
•  Our Community, Our Legacy
•  Jeffco Thrives Recognition: This recognition is awarded to a team or individual who collectively embody the mission, vision and values of Jeffco Public Schools.

Board and District Policies

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 revised as needed to meet our mission to provide a quality education that prepares all children for a successful future. Access the searchable policy database.

The Board of Education's Ends governing statement and policies are as follows:

Jeffco students need and deserve robust academic, enrichment, and social-emotional programming that challenges them to grow and that prepares them for college, for careers, and for community life. Within available resources, the board prioritizes thriving educational experiences for students as its primary focus. This commitment will be achieved through system-wide accountability to make budget and policy decisions that are aligned with the board's ends.

The Board's Ends policies present Board goals for the district:

• Ends 1: Jeffco Public Schools provides the educational experience students need and deserve, today.
• Ends 2: Jeffco Public Schools acts with integrity to make an impact, focus on solutions, respect partnerships, and be accountable for successful outcomes.
• Ends 3: Jeffco Public Schools cultivates an environment of safety, belonging, respect, inclusivity, and encouragement.

Call 303-982-6801 for questions related to the Board of Education.

School boards were created as a way for citizens to be involved in the public education system.

What does a school board member do?

School board members act as representatives for their community and create local policy that helps shape their school system. School board members have many jobs, including employing a superintendent and ensuring they are managing the school district in accordance with federal law, state law and the school board’s policies. School boards members also work on setting educational goals that adhere to state laws and champion community values.

Resource: What is a the Role of the School Board?

Why serve on a school board?

As a school board member, you have the opportunity to contribute to the success of your local school system. This volunteer position gives you and other elected citizens the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of students, families and staff members.

Learn more about serving as a school board member

Are you interested in becoming a member of the Jeffco Board of Education? Learn more about what being a board member entails and how to become a candidate on the Colorado Association of School Boards website.