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The Denver Public Schools Podcast
DPS 101 with Chuck Carpenter
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Go behind the scenes of how Denver Public Schools works in this episode of the DPS 101 Podcast.
In Episode 3, host Nicole Brady sits down with Chuck Carpenter, Chief of Finance for Denver Public Schools, to break down how school funding really works. From where the money comes from to how it’s spent in classrooms, Chuck gives a clear and honest look at the financial decisions that impact students every day.
You’ll hear about:
- How DPS is funded (and where your tax dollars go)
- What a $1.5 billion budget actually supports
- Why enrollment matters for school funding
- How bonds and mill levy overrides impact schools
- The balance between financial responsibility and student success
This conversation also highlights the connection between strong financial leadership and real outcomes for students across DPS.
🎧 Whether you're a parent, staff member, or community member, this is a great way to better understand how DPS operates and how decisions are made.