The chief of schools for Jeffco Public Schools, David Weiss, was terminated from his position on Thursday amid a criminal investigation, a move confirmed by both the school district and the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. The nature of the investigation remains undisclosed due to its ongoing status. A statement from Jeffco Public Schools provided to Denver7 clarifies that Weiss's employment was terminated effective Thursday, while the sheriff's office abstained from providing further information, citing the active investigation.
Since Weiss assumed the role of chief of schools in February 2022, after a tenure including a stint as a principal and community superintendent within Jeffco Public Schools, his responsibilities included the oversight of the Department of School Leadership and indirectly, the management of the district's school principals his involvement in Jeffco's infrastructure was profound, stretching over a decade of service which makes his abrupt departure all the more notable. As detailed by Denver7, the chief of schools' duties encompassed the increase of student achievement, nurturing quality school leadership, and augmenting the effectiveness of the schools within the community.
Following his dismissal, Weiss's profile was quickly removed from the district's website. Before this action, his career in education was well-documented on the school's "Our Team" page, which included a biography detailing over 20 years' worth of experience in the field. According to 9NEWS before the removal, Weiss's roles ranged from being a teacher in Denver to an elementary school principal and a community superintendent.
Communications concerning his termination were reportedly disseminated to principals across Jeffco Public Schools while the exact nature of the alleged crime associated with Weiss is unclear, no charges have been filed up to this point, and details about the investigation have not been released to the public, as confirmed by both the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office and Jeffco Public Schools spokespeople in their email correspondence with media outlets including FOX31.
