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- Teller County
- 4/9/25
- 04/09/2025
- 237 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Woodland Park RE-2 School Board meeting focused on concerns regarding financial management and a controversial property sale, alongside notable student achievements and ongoing administrative searches. Tensions were evident as community members voiced dissatisfaction with the board’s handling of district finances and transparency.
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- Garfield County
- 4/9/25
- 243 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Garfield Re-2 School Board meeting focused on approving the Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program as the new English Language Arts curriculum for K-5, addressing rising healthcare costs, and discussing extensive facility improvements. The board’s decision to adopt CKLA reflects a strategic move to enhance literacy education, while financial constraints and infrastructure needs underscore the district’s challenging landscape.
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- Garfield County
- 4/9/25
- 04/09/2025
- 157 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Roaring Fork School Board recently convened to discuss advancements in energy management, approve new housing guidelines, and navigate complex health insurance recommendations.
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- Douglas County
- 4/8/25
- 04/08/2025
- 351 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The recent Dougco School Board meeting was dominated by discussions on the proposed school consolidations, which elicited strong reactions from the community. Concerns ranged from the impact on special education services to the emotional ties families have with their local schools. The board faced criticism for a perceived lack of transparency and communication with the public, particularly regarding the consolidation affecting Saddle Ranch Elementary and El Dorado Elementary, among others.
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- Boulder County
- 4/8/25
- 04/08/2025
- 245 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: During the recent Boulder Valley School Board meeting, concerns from parents about communication practices following a safety incident at Boulder Creek School dominated discussions. Parents criticized the district for failing to provide timely and transparent information after an April 3 incident involving a disruptive adult outside a classroom. The incident, which led to police intervention, left many children frightened, yet parents reported receiving vague communication days later. The board acknowledged the need for improved transparency while balancing privacy obligations, with members expressing gratitude to parents for highlighting these issues.
