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education2 years ago

"Denver Public Schools' Board of Education Sees Major Shake-Up in Recent Elections"

Voters in Denver favored change in the Board of Education elections, with two incumbents being ousted and a former high school principal elected to an open at-large seat. The reasons for the change could be attributed to concerns about school safety, demand for more school resource officers, school closings, dysfunction of the current board, support from charter school backers, or the endorsement by the new Denver mayor. While only three seats were up for election, the results indicate a shift in direction for the board.

education2 years ago

"Denver School Board Election: New Members Elected, Incumbents Ousted"

Denver voters elected three new members to the school board, signaling a desire for change amidst rising gun violence and allegations of dysfunction. Former East High School Principal John Youngquist won the citywide at-large race, replacing Vice President Auon'tai Anderson. Incumbents Scott Baldermann and Charmaine Lindsay lost their seats to Kimberlee Sia and Marlene De La Rosa, respectively. The new board members are supportive of keeping police in schools and allowing more autonomy for schools. The election was expensive, with outside groups spending nearly $1.9 million. The new members will be sworn in on November 28.