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On August 25, 2026, the DCSD Board of Education voted to add a Mill Levy Override option for taxpayers on the November ballot. In this episode, DCSD Superintendent Erin Kane provides information about the reasons staff recommended the MLO to the Board, measures of transparency and return-on-investment the district provides for the benefit of students, and specifics regarding the needs to increase funding for:
- Retaining and attracting top-quality teachers and staff by providing salaries that are more competitive with neighboring school districts and better keep pace with inflation.
- Supporting the increasing cost of school security, including school resource officers.
- Reducing student waitlists for Career and Technical Education programming, including the trades.
- Restoring student programming such as instrumental music in elementary schools.
Guest this episode:
- Erin Kane, Superintendent of Douglas County School District
Host:
- Jason Hackett, DCSD Director of Communications
Resources:
- DCSD Funding Site with information, FAQs and more regarding the MLO.
- Board of Education meeting from August 25, 2026, which includes presentations and the Board’s vote to support the MLO.
About DCSD
Excellence meets opportunity in Douglas County School District. We're not just the third-largest school district in Colorado; we're a community dedicated to helping every student discover their unique talents and reach their full potential.
- DCSD is the TOP-scoring district in the Denver/Metro area for the third year in a row.
- Our graduation rate is 93.6% (the highest in the Denver/Metro area).
- The Class of 2026 earned more than $124 million in scholarships and saved over $25 million in college expenses through DCSD's concurrent enrollment partnerships.
- Our students volunteered 174,900 hours with community organizations during the 2025/26 school year.
- DCSD offers 90 Career and Technical Education and Concurrent Enrollment Pathways (including Trades) and is one of the leaders — nationwide — in "blurring the lines" between PK-12, higher education and industry.
With 89 schools spread across the 850 square miles of our nationally renowned county, we have options galore. Whether you're looking for a comprehensive neighborhood school, a charter school with specialized curriculum, or support for students with special needs, we've got you covered.
Interested in learning more? Take a look at the webpage where we answer the question Why DCSD?
