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District 49 School Board Faces Challenges: Fiscal Exigency, School Safety, and Program Cuts
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Overview: At the recent District 49 School Board meeting, issues such as fiscal exigency, school safety, and program cuts took center stage. The board discussed the impact of financial constraints on teaching contracts and the controversy surrounding the closure of the dual language immersion (DLI) program. Concerns about school safety were also raised during public comments.
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Superintendent:
Peter Hilts
School Board Officials:
Jamilynn D’Avola, Deb Schmidt, Marie La Vere-Wright, Lori Thompson, Mike Heil
Peter Hilts
School Board Officials:
Jamilynn D’Avola, Deb Schmidt, Marie La Vere-Wright, Lori Thompson, Mike Heil
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Meeting Type:
School Board
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Committee:
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Meeting Date:
03/12/2026
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Recording Published:
03/13/2026
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Duration:
76 Minutes
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Notability Score:
Routine
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State:
Colorado
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County:
El Paso County
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Towns:
Colorado Springs
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