Jeffco Public Schools’ projected budget deficit for the current academic year grew to $49 million as K-12 enrollment dropped more than expected in the fall, according to a presentation district leaders plan to give to the Board of Education on Wednesday afternoon.⁠ ⁠ The $10 million increase — the deficit had been estimated at $39 million — comes as Jeffco Public Schools notified 50 employees last month that their jobs will be eliminated at the end of the school year as part of the district’s efforts to trim $45 million in spending.⁠ ⁠ Read more at the link in our bio. ⁠ ⁠ 📝: Jessica Seaman, The Denver Post⁠ ⁠ #Colorado #Jeffco #Education #Schools ⁠