Community
Honoring the Struggle for Freedom: Labor Leaders Shine at 3rd Annual Labor Seder
JESPA Executive Director Vicki Flores celebrated as an honoree at the 3rd annual Interfaith Labor Seder.
04/20/2024
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Category: Community
Campaigns
JESPA and Community Campaign Against Corporate Interests in Public Schools
In the heart of Jefferson County’s schools, the Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association (JESPA) has been championing campaigns that highlight corporate influence in our public schools. These campaigns, rooted in the principles of fairness, equity, and the welfare of students and staff, aim to address critical issues like understaffing, fair wages, as well as push
02/28/2024
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Campaigns
JESPA, Coloradans for the Common Good, and Jeffco Food Policy Council Unite for Student Well-being: Jeffco Board of Education Meeting Recap
Saturday, February 17, 2024 Thursday night’s Jeffco Board of Education meeting was marked by impassioned advocacy as community leaders converged to address critical issues affecting student well-being and access to quality education. Representatives from the Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association (JESPA), Coloradans for the Common Good (CCG), and the Jeffco Food Policy Council voiced concerns
02/17/2024
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Community
JESPA Urges Swift Action and Accountability for HopSkipDrive and Jeffco Administrators
JESPA Complaint Regarding Unauthorized Use of District Resources
02/14/2024
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Collective Bargaining
JESPA Advances Student-Centered Proposals for Collective Bargaining
The Jeffco Education Support Professionals Association (JESPA) is proud to announce our collective bargaining proposals, focused on strengthening our schools through job stability, consistent service, and student-centered staffing.
01/29/2024
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Campaigns
JESPA and CCG Leaders Host Board of Education Candidate Action
Jeffco Community Leaders Ask for Commitments on Issues Facing Jeffco Public Schools
10/19/2023
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Campaigns
Could a JESPA Member Become the National ESP of the Year?
Meet Andrea Cisneros, a JESPA member and Colorado’s ESP of the Year nominee, whose tireless advocacy for healthy school meals and community organizing has garnered national recognition.
09/26/2023
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Campaigns
Jefferson Healthy Food Pilot Launch
Students ate local farm fresh healthy and scratch cooked options during the pilot launch in September!
09/26/2023
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Community
Transportation and Special Education Paraeducator Staffing Needs Must be Addressed with ESSER III Dollars
An open letter to the Board of Education: Students need permanent staffing solutions, like increases to pay, job security, and better health benefits, and we must use available ESSER III dollars to invest in these positions.
08/24/2023
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Community
Colorado ESP of the Year is JESPA Member Andrea Cisneros
ur very own Andrea Cisneros has been recognized as the Colorado ESP of the year! She is a food service manager at West Woods Elementary and a proud member of JESPA. Andrea is known for her tireless dedication and hard work, both in her role as a food service manager and in her involvement
04/24/2023
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