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DPS Q&A on Finances: Where Does DPS’s $1.5 Billion Budget Actually Go?
In this DPS Q&A, Denver Public Schools Chief Financial Officer Chuck Carpenter sits down with DPS Communications Manager Nicole Brady to answer community questions about school finances.
The conversation breaks down how DPS budgets work, what a “clean audit” means, and why the district carries long-term debt. Chuck explains how voter-approved bonds are used to fund school construction and improvements, how financial oversight works, and how DPS ensures that resources are focused on students.
They also discuss enrollment trends, future funding challenges, and how families and community members can review DPS financial information and stay informed.
This video is part of our ongoing effort to make DPS finances more transparent and accessible to the community.
Learn more about DPS finances and find additional resources at: dpsk12.org