Board of Education Meeting | April 13th, 2026

The Cherry Creek Schools Board of Education held a meeting on April 13, 2026, where significant attention was given to budgetary challenges and staffing decisions for the 2026-2027 school year. The board discussed the release of a $250,000 RFP for an internal controls audit and ongoing capital projects including the construction of a new Holly Hills Elementary School and campus redevelopment at Cherry Creek High School. A major focus was on the proposed 6% budget cuts to special education support staff, particularly the reduction of moderate needs paraprofessionals, which sparked extensive public comment expressing concern about the impact on student services and classroom support. The board acknowledged efforts to balance the budget without drawing from reserves, including cost-saving measures on external contracts and supplies. No specific contract awards or vendor selections were detailed, but the meeting highlighted the district's commitment to transparency and community engagement amid financial constraints.