8legs: Denver public schools

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Leaders of Colorado’s largest school districts spend tens of thousands of dollars on travel

Denver Public Schools and peers spent a combined six-figure amount on superintendent travel over the 2024-25 and 2025-26 years.
Denver Public Schools Superintendent Alex Marrero spent the most on travel at $37,433, including trips to Helsinki and Shanghai.
The review notes travel is often part of professional development but raises concerns during budgeting pressures.
Other districts, such as Cherry Creek and Jeffco, also reported notable travel expenses over the same period.
Trends show international conference travel among district leaders is rising, prompting ethical scrutiny.
The travel data spans 2024-25 and 2025-26, reflecting a two-year window analyzed by The Denver Post.
Districts defend travel as beneficial for collaboration and learning from other districts.
Expenditures included airfare, mileage, meals, hotels, and other travel costs.
The findings come as districts face budget pressures from declining enrollment and school closures.

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