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Public commenters assail Cherry Creek over budget cuts, administrative payouts and ‘toxic’ culture
Summary
Multiple speakers told the board that proposed cuts — including the elimination of dozens of staff — prioritize reserves over classrooms; speakers alleged administrative payouts, nepotism and misuse of bond funds and called for transparency and policy changes.
Several public commenters used the board’s public-comment period to sharply criticize district leadership and budget priorities.
Anne Moore, a longtime district volunteer and former educator, said proposed reductions of $23 million will hit classrooms and pointed to what she characterized as a questionable $15,000,000 bond payment tied to Denver’s professional women’s soccer facility. "Just imagine what $15,000,000 invested in student safety would…
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