Mamás alleges that DPS has mismanaged funds for decades and uses race and class-based segregation in its schools.

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The Legal Claims

Violation of DPS policy in 2024 school closures.

01

Inaccurate enrollment numbers.

Confusing “building utilization” argument.

Failure to engage community.

Ignoring overall DPS goals and outcomes.

Ulterior motive for the closures.

Breach of fiduciary duty.

02

2008 variable interest rate loan.

Shadow “Denver Schools Facilities Leasing Corporation.”

Expensive loans on DPS buildings.

Billions of dollars of bond debt.

Not making good on promises for safe and healthy buildings, small class sizes, and ECE.

Unconstitutional conditions in Denver schools.

03

Race and class-based segregation.

Huge variance in school performance.

Failure to meet basic “teaching and learning” goals.

Ignoring children with disabilities.

Relinquishing control to private corporations.

Unconstitutionally aiding private schools.

04

Transfers of funds to charter schools.

Promoting “free market” sectarianism.

Charter school real estate deals.

Allowing charters to generate and keep profit.

The charter profiteering industry.