We've Reached a Tentative Contract Agreement with Our Teachers

The last several weeks have been very hard on our community and especially hard on our families, educators and students. I very much appreciate our community’s support and understanding throughout the contract talks — the outpouring of appreciation and kindness for our teachers and the urgings to those of us at the negotiating table to reach an agreement.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Tentative Agreement Reached

We're pleased to share that the Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association reached a tentative agreement on a new ProComp contract shortly after 6 a.m. on Thursday, after negotiating through the night.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Joint Statement from DPS and DCTA

"Today, Denver Public Schools and the Denver Classroom Teachers Association worked in good faith to find common ground on ProComp. We exchanged proposals that are moving us closer and are hopeful that we will get to an agreement soon ..."  Read More  | Comments (-1)

All DPS Schools to Remain Open on Tuesday; Contract Negotiations to Resume at 10 a.m.

We’re also doing everything we can to make sure the strike is over as soon as possible.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Union Walks Out on Negotiations at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Rejects District Offer that Adds $2 Million for Base Pay

I'm disappointed that the DCTA walked away from the table today.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Continuing to Negotiate Toward an Agreement

DPS shared a proposal, the DCTA gave us feedback and we committed to return tomorrow to continue working. This is how we will avert a strike -- by staying at the table to get an agreement.  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Important Update about Potential Teacher Strike

Governor Polis announced this afternoon that the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment will not intervene at this time in our contract negotiations with the Denver Classroom Teachers Association (DCTA).  Read More  | Comments (-1)

Three Years of Guaranteed Raises for Teachers and SSPs

I know that every day matters when it comes to reaching an agreement and preventing a strike. It is important that we make every effort to reach agreement before we see a strike.  Read More  | Comments (-1)