Jeffco Public Schools BoE Live Stream 4/8/26

The Jeffco Public Schools Board of Education held a meeting on April 8, 2026, focusing extensively on budget development for the fiscal year 2026-27. Key procurement-related discussions included updates on the district's revenue forecast amid state budget uncertainties, departmental budget reductions totaling $45 million with a focus on protecting school-based services, and capital budget considerations including a potential $30 million transfer to the capital reserve fund. The board reviewed contract awards scheduled for the upcoming consent agenda, including fire alarm system upgrades at Mount Blue Sky and Windy Peaks schools and a district-wide flooring contract for Westwoods and Mandalay Middle Schools. Additionally, the board received a detailed briefing on the implementation of a new enterprise resource planning (ERP) system, Workday, with a projected cost of $26 million over three years, including phases for HR/payroll, finance, and budgeting modules. The meeting also covered legislative updates relevant to school finance, including state budget forecasts, potential impacts of orbital bills, and mill levy override discussions. The board approved convening an executive session to discuss negotiations with the Jeffco Classroom Association (JCA).