Story 1: BOE District 3 Director Vacancy

The Board Director seat for District 3 on the Denver Public Schools Board of Education is currently vacant. In accordance with Colorado law, C.R.S. 22-31-107, any potential applicant for the Office of Director of District shall have been a registered elector of the District for at least 12 consecutive months prior to the appointment and reside in District 3.

Applicants must complete the application linked in our show notes and upload a resume no later than Friday, Oct. 23, 2026 at 5 p.m. Visit the Board of Education website also linked in our show notes for more information about the timeline and process for filling this position.

Story 2: Early Access Applications Close Oct. 15

The application window for Early Access to kindergarten and first grade is currently open and closes on Thursday, Oct. 15. Families interested in having their child evaluated for possible entry into kindergarten or first grade a year earlier than typical age eligibility (for enrollment beginning in fall 2027) are encouraged to visit the Early Access website, linked in the shownotes. 

Story 3: DPS AI Family and Community Meeting Has Been Rescheduled

The DPS AI Family and Community Experience Oct. 14 meeting has been rescheduled to Wednesday, Nov. 11. at the DPS Acoma Campus (1617 S. Acoma St, Denver, CO 80223) or via Google Meet. The topic will still be AI Bias and Systemic Issues. All DPS families and community members are welcome to attend – no tech background needed. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Complete the DPS AI Subcommittee Interest Form, linked in our show notes. 

Story 4: Upcoming Parent Webinar: Raising Resilient Kids: How to Talk, Set Boundaries and Prevent Substance Use

Join the DPS Substance Use Prevention and Intervention Team on Oct. 27 at noon for an exclusive Red Ribbon Week webinar. 

Gain actionable, real-world tools to support your children in making safe and healthy decisions. Spanish translation services will be provided. Topics Include: 

• Open Communication: Effective approaches for discussing substance use with your children.
• Clear Boundaries: Strategies for implementing age-appropriate guidelines and expectations.
• Local Data and Insights: Up-to-date information on substance use trends across DPS.

That’s all for this week. Thank you for tuning in to this episode of DPS Snapshots. Please remember to like and subscribe to our show to never miss an episode, and we’ll see you next time on DPS Snapshots.