Ken Witt, who is perhaps the least qualified and most disliked superintendent in the state of Colorado, has resigned from his superintendent role in Woodland Park effective 4/15! Here’s the email from the district about this:
Woodland Park, CO – 03/07/2025 — Woodland Park School District (WPSD) announced today the resignation of Ken Witt as superintendent, effective April 15, 2025, to pursue other opportunities. Aaron Salt, Chief Operating Officer of WPSD, will serve as Interim Superintendent after that date.
“Over the past two and a half years, I have been honored to lead an administrative team that has achieved remarkable milestones in advancing education for our students,” Witt stated. “I hold the board in the highest regard for your steadfast dedication and resolve to better education for all students. Your leadership and passion for creating opportunities have been a constant source of inspiration, and I am deeply grateful for the support and trust you have extended to me during my tenure.”
In recounting the achievements of WPSD in the past two and a half years, Witt added that he takes “great pride in what we have accomplished together, including lifting this district to the top 10% district performance in the state, implementing a laser-focus on academic achievement, instilling a tone of respect for our great nation, and purging DEI and gender ideology. Equally important are achievements including prioritizing the safety of our students by securing our schools with armed security personnel, improving utilization of our facilities while reducing their operating costs, and expanding CTE offerings, growing culinary arts and adding construction trades. Each step forward has been a testament to the power of this board’s vision and this administration’s hard work.”
Witt also stated, “I remain a steadfast advocate for the mission and values of the Woodland Park School District, and an unwavering supporter of this board of education. I am confident that the district will continue to thrive under your guidance, and I look forward to witnessing its continued growth and success.”
This is on the heels of some seriously sloppy financial leadership, leading to a late audit filing and lots of controversy with the local city council which was seeking greater transparency into how supplemental sales tax money was being spent.