Pueblo District 60 Faces Outcry Over Potential Removal of Senior to Sophomore Courses

Overview: The Pueblo District 60 School Board’s recent meeting was marked by discussions and public comments concerning the proposed removal of the Senior to Sophomore (STS) courses and the district’s preschool programming challenges under new state funding guidelines. The meeting drew attention as students, teachers, and parents voiced their concerns, emphasizing the potential impact on educational opportunities and the district’s financial strategies.

Elizabeth School Board Meeting Tackles Lawsuit Transparency and Cell Phone Policies

Overview: At the recent Elizabeth School Board meeting, the board addressed a lawsuit involving the district, emphasizing transparency through regular updates on the district’s website. Additionally, the board discussed policies concerning cell phone use in schools. Other topics included midyear academic assessments and financial updates.

Greeley-Evans School Board Explores Downtown Revitalization Partnership with City and County

Overview: The Greeley-Evans District 6 School Board meeting on February 24, 2025, featured discussions on a downtown revitalization project involving Weld County, the City of Greeley, and the school district. The proposed partnership aims to address facility needs across the entities, potentially transforming the downtown area into a vibrant mixed-use development. The board considered the complexities of coordinating among stakeholders and land ownership issues, with plans for incorporating a new district building, city hall, private offices, and a hotel within a redesigned downtown block. The project envisions a modern, smaller, yet more functional district office to replace the current, largely unusable one. Discussions also addressed potential parking logistics and building constraints.

Widefield 3 School Board Faces Funding Challenges Amid Legislative Changes

Overview: The Widefield 3 School Board meeting on February 20 focused heavily on financial concerns, with discussions about recent legislative developments threatening to impact school funding and operations. The board expressed concerns over a projected budget deficit and the implications of several pending bills that could further strain resources. In addition to financial matters, the meeting also celebrated student achievements in athletics and academic competitions, while approving several administrative appointments and travel requests for school programs.

Roaring Fork School Board Evaluates Superintendent and Explores New Health Center Grant

Overview: In the latest Roaring Fork School Board meeting, discussions centered on the evaluation of Superintendent Dr. Anna Cole and the board’s resolution to support a grant application for a school-based health center at Roaring Fork High School. The meeting also addressed student survey results, operational updates, and strategic planning initiatives.