District approves five-year charter with Free Horizon

Jefferson County Public School District R-1 entered into a five-year single-site charter contract with Free Horizon Montessori Charter School effective July 1, 2026. The agreement governs operation and funding of an ECE–8 Montessori program, with the District passing through per pupil revenues less defined overhead and service costs. Renewal after June 30, 2031 is subject to statutory processes and Board approval.

Scope & details

The full contract record, as filed.

Contract type

OTHER

Contract term

July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2031

Renewal date

2031-06-30

Renewal

Initial charter term runs July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2031, with potential renewal upon timely application under C.R.S. §22-30.5-110 and District Board approval. Contract is conditioned on satisfaction of terms in the May 29, 2025 Board Resolution, and future renewals will follow the renewal timeline and criteria outlined in Section Eleven.

Document type

Contract

Source document

Jefferson County Public School District R-1 Charter School Single Site Contract 2026-07-01

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APPROVED

Department of Education, ColoradoJul 1, 2026

Jeffco Public Schools Board Meeting Agenda January 2026

AWARDED

Jefferson County School District R-1, ColoradoJan 15, 2026

Jeffco Board of Education Agenda 2026-01-07

PENDING

Jefferson County School District R-1, ColoradoJan 7, 2026

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about this contract, answered from the record.

Who was awarded the government contract by Jefferson County School District R-1?

Free Horizon Montessori Charter School was awarded this government contract by Jefferson County School District R-1, as recorded on July 1, 2026.

What type of contract is this?

This is a government contract, documented as a contract record.

Where was this contract approved?

This contract appears in Jefferson County Public School District R-1 Charter School Single Site Contract 2026-07-01 (Contract), dated July 1, 2026 from Jefferson County School District R-1. Civic IQ extracts contract records directly from agency meeting documents and solicitations.

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