The Near Northeast Community Engagement School (NNECE), was approved by DPS last week as a middle school charter with an emphasis on developing student leadership, problem solving and critical thinking. The school will serve the I-70 corridor Elyria-Swansea-Globeville community. Antwan Jefferson will serve as first Board President. Other UCD Board members include Shelley Zion, Suzanne Arnold, and Carlos Hipolito-Delgado.