Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero announced on Friday that the district will be cutting 38 positions in the central office to save approximately $5 million per year. The cuts, effective July 1, include eight vacant positions.
The decision was made due to financial uncertainties at the state and national levels, declining birth rates, and lower enrollment in the city and across the nation. Marrero stated, “These challenges require us to make difficult decisions to ensure our district’s long-term stability and success.”
The eliminated positions span across various departments, including those that support students of color. For example, the culture, equity, and leadership team will now be part of the Office of Student and Family Empowerment.
Denver Public Schools spokesperson Scott Pribble clarified that the job cuts are not a result of any federal funding freeze or the recent “Dear Colleague” letter from the Trump administration.
Furthermore, DPS plans to close or restructure 10 schools at the end of the academic year due to declining enrollment, expecting to save nearly $30 million annually out of their $1.4 billion budget.
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Originally published on February 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM MST.
