Story 1: The DPS Panorama Family Survey Is Open

The DPS Panorama Family Survey opened on Monday! The survey will close Dec. 6. The survey takes approximately five to seven minutes to complete. All responses are anonymous and confidential: identifiable information (such as race, school, grade, etc.) is self-reported and not required. Your feedback will never be viewed on its own. All feedback is combined and viewed together to understand the whole-school experience. The survey is linked in our show notes and is available in Amharic, Arabic, Dari, French, Nepali, Somali, Spanish and Vietnamese. It is compatible with adaptive digital technology so all families can share their feedback.

Story 2: DPS Bond and Mill Levy

Thank you to everyone who participated in Tuesday's election and demonstrated their engagement in issues affecting public education. Several measures on this year's ballot have important implications for Denver students, families and staff. DPS will continue to provide updates as election results are finalized and implementation details become available.

One of the issues on the ballot was Denver Ballot Issue 4A (City and County of Denver): which is a $44 million property tax mill levy override providing supplemental operating revenue to Denver Public Schools.

Ballot Issue 4A:

• Expands access to high-demand CTE courses, vocational certifications and career preparation classes for Denver high school students.
• Allocates $4.9 million annually to expand mental health counseling resources and individualized education support services.
• Distributes a proportional share of funds (approximately $9.3 million) to district-authorized charter schools to support any of the named items on the ballot.

Impact on Employees

• Every full-time Denver Public Schools employee will receive a $1,750 annual salary increase. The increase will first be seen on the Dec. 22, 2026 paycheck.

Story 3: Student Winter Relief Drive

Help every student stay warm, safe and comfortable this winter season! DPS is collecting new and gently used winter apparel, as well as toys to support our Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC) students and their families! Drop off donations are being accepted now-Dec. 3 from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Emily Griffith Campus in the lobby or on the sixth floor in Room 653. All donations will be distributed directly to the student population.

Story 4: Link to SPF Rating Now Available in School Finder

Reminder, the SchoolChoice Round 1 window opens on December 1 at 10 a.m. Before you apply, find the school that best fits the needs of your student. Use the DPS School Finder tool, linked in our shownotes, to locate your neighborhood boundary school, learn which schools are in your Enrollment Zone and explore programs. All School Finder profiles now link directly to each school’s School Performance Rating (SPF) on the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) website. The SPF ratings shown on the CDE website will reflect 2025 ratings until 2026 ratings are finalized in December.