Tag: Chris Smith

By: Tony Kovaleski, Joe Vaccarelli | Denver7 Chris Smith told principals and staff that he will retire. His last day is Friday. GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo. — Cherry Creek Schools Superintendent Chris Smith announced he would resign and retire on Wednesday, effective Jan. 30. A press release from the district states that Smith submitted a letter of resignation to the district’s board of directors, which was accepted during a meeting in executive session on Tuesday. Multiple sources tell Denver7 Investigates that Smith informed a group of principals and staff on a group call at around 1 p.m. Wednesday. An email to parents went out shortly thereafter. In the letter, Smith writes, “After thoughtful reflection and extensive conversations with my family and coll...