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District, teachers agree to new deal Jefferson County School District and teachers’ union find common ground after 2 months By Crystal Anderson canderson@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Marketgoers shop for fresh produce in the fall last year at the Cherry Creek Fresh Market. Chris and Michele Burke, cofounders of Colorado Fresh Markets, are bringing their passion of agriculture to run the Golden Farmers’ Market for the Golden Chamber of Commerce this year because the former managers retired after last year’s season. Photo courtesy of Colorado Fresh Markets
Passion for agriculture New farmers market managers bring 26 years of experience
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Chris and Michele Burke, cofounders
of Colorado Fresh Markets, always heard wonderful things about the Golden Farmers Market, they said. So in January, when the Golden Chamber of Commerce asked them to help manage the market because the previous managers retired, they happily accepted.
Their goal, Michele Burke said, is to “retain the original flavor and community aspect while bringing some new ideas” to the market. In fact, she added, every community they operate in shapes its market. Market continues on Page 5
Home invasion leaves Golden teacher in hospital Staff report A Golden resident ended up in the hospital after defending his home from a home invasion. Two suspects — a 21-year-old male and a 17-year-old juvenile male — are in custody of the Golden police. Their names are not being released until a
third suspect, also a male, has been caught. Police are also searching for a possible fourth suspect, a female, who is believed to be driving the getaway car. The incident occurred at about 9 p.m. May 16 when three people invaded a home in the 1900 block of Washington Avenue. According to police, the suspects were expecting to find $10,000 in cash
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and drugs. However, they went to the wrong house. When the victims, a husband and wife, Jesse and Jessica Swift, opened the door, the three armed men pushed their way inside. While Jesse Swift was involved in an
A proposed contract between the Jefferson County Education Association and the school district will implement a new salary schedule that gives teachers raises based on their degree, years of experience and effectiveness rating. “This puts us on the right track to build stability and halt the exodus in Jeffco,” said John Ford, president of the association, referring to the large amount of teachers leaving the district. “It’s a start.” After two months of negotiations, the union and the district agreed to a fiveyear contract — the longest contract they’ve ever had — that would put teachers back on a salary schedule instead of strictly using the pay-for-performance model implemented in 2014. Evaluation ratings still play a role in an educator’s salary. Former board members Ken Witt, Julie Williams and John Newkirk implemented the pay-for-performance plan. Community members successfully recalled the three in last November. “I think the length of the agreement is a testament to the strength of the contract,” said Superintendent Dan McMinimee in a news release. “Both parties feel stability is important and this negotiation has gone well. My staff worked hard, the board gave as much compensation as possible, and JCEA was understanding of district limits.” If ratified by the union, the agreement will come before the board for approval June 2. Union members have until May 27 to vote.
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