Opinions: February 2009

Brighton General Issues

Welcome, City of Brighton, we look forward to hearing your comments and concerns about Brighton.

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and concerns, please do so and we will post it for you.

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Dustin McIntyre, Gateway News and gatewaynews.org

Saint Valentine's Messages 2009

Show the one you Love just how much you Love them by posting a personal Valentine's Message.
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Commerce City General Issues February 2009

Another month has past and once again it has been a very interesting education of your thoughts and concerns. Thank you to all that have posted and we look forward to hearing more of your comments and concerns.

If you are confused about how to post on the blog or feel more comfortable e-mailing me your comments and concerns, please do so and we will post it for you.

E-mail:dustin.mcintyre@yahoo.com
Dustin McIntyre, Gateway News and gatewaynews.org

School District 27J Snap-Shot: 3 years... $12.9 million cut... 1,800 students added...

In 2009-2010: School District 27J had to cut 2.2 million out of its budget. Supplies and fees were drastically reduced which lead to the loss of needed materials in the classroom.

In 2010-2011: School District 27J had to cut 8.4 million out of its budget. 81 teachers were cut (Programs were lost and class sizes increased across the district). 54 classified staff were cut (Loss of instruction and classroom support). There was an increase in fees (Parents were asked to pay even more to go to class and school). There was a reduction of Hours for 109 positions (Loss of instruction and classroom support).

In 2011-2012: School District 27J will have to cut an additional 2.3 million out of its budget. A result in a hiring freeze (Programs will be lost and class sizes will increase across the district). A possible transportation fee will be implemented (Parents will be asked to pay even more to go to school). A possible loss of Middle school athletics and other programs.

School District 27J is the fastest growing district in the state. The district is also the lowest per pupil funding...