Way to go JeffCo AND DougCo in taking back your school boards! Thank you for showing us how important it is to pay attention to school board races and look beyond campaign rhetoric and that informed voters can defeat big money.

“‘It sends a large message that you need to be responsive to your constituents, your teachers and your community,’ Harmon said.

“Both races were being watched closely for clues as to what might happen with ongoing public education reform efforts in Colorado.

“Conservative board members during their years in control tied teacher pay to new evaluations, advocated for more conservative spending, and, in turn, strained relations with unions in both districts.

“After years of discontent from teachers and parents, voters this year rejected conservative board members who were elected in years when less attention was paid to school board politics.”

Read more here: http://www.denverpost.com/election/ci_29066338/jeffco-recall-election-brings-out-voters-dougco-school