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JESPA Declares Impasse in Negotiations with Jeffco Public Schools

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kEfHfXs0Ug4 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE  April 25, 2024 JESPA Declares Impasse in Negotiations with Jeffco Public Schools Cites Failure in Discussions Regarding Unsafe Staffing, Outsourcing, and Healthy School Meals JEFFERSON COUNTY, CO. – During last night’s bargaining session, the Jefferson County Education Support Professionals Association (JESPA) declared an impasse in this year’s negotiations with

04/25/2024 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

Community

JESPA Urges Swift Action and Accountability for HopSkipDrive and Jeffco Administrators

JESPA Complaint Regarding Unauthorized Use of District Resources

02/14/2024 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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 No Comments

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JESPA Declares Impasse in Negotiations with Jeffco Public Schools

Honoring the Struggle for Freedom: Labor Leaders Shine at 3rd Annual Labor Seder

JESPA and Community Campaign Against Corporate Interests in Public Schools

JESPA, Coloradans for the Common Good, and Jeffco Food Policy Council Unite for Student Well-being: Jeffco Board of Education Meeting Recap

JESPA Urges Swift Action and Accountability for HopSkipDrive and Jeffco Administrators

JESPA Advances Student-Centered Proposals for Collective Bargaining

JESPA and CCG Leaders Host Board of Education Candidate Action

Could a JESPA Member Become the National ESP of the Year?

Jefferson Healthy Food Pilot Launch

Transportation and Special Education Paraeducator Staffing Needs Must be Addressed with ESSER III Dollars

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