At Thursday night's Jefferson County School board meeting, representatives of the Colorado school district's teacher's union announced a "no confidence" vote in Superintendent Tracy Dorland.
Jefferson County School Board votes on whether to close 16 schools
Superintendent Tracy Dorland speaks during a Jefferson County School Board meeting on Nov. 10, 2022 in Golden, Colorado. RJ Sangosti/MediaNews Group/The Denver Post via Getty Images
"This is not a ploy, not connected to bargaining and -- for the record -- we have never done this as far as I've been a leader in Jeffco," Jefferson County Education Association President Brooke Williams said.
In a letter shared on the union's website prior to the meeting, JCEA's elected council and board of directors shared the reasoning behind the unanimous decision, saying in part:
"This decision was not taken lightly but is a reflection of the overall direction of the district under Superintendent Dorland's leadership which has created a disconnect between the central administration and the educators, families, and communities we serve."
JCEA representatives told board members Thursday that a lack of transparency and accountability also factored into their decision.
Vice President Dale Munholland ended with comment period with a call for action.
"Hold your employee accountable and demand Jefferson County schools once more move forward and restore partnership and trust," he said.
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