An October count of 1,884 total students saw enrollment drop from Woodland Park Public School’s previous total of 2,015 reported by the Colorado Department of Education.
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The Imperative for New Leadership in Academy District 20 | by Rob Rogers | Nov, 2024 | Medium
Looks like the COO Aaron Salt is looking to leave the area. A quote from the article linked to here:
In his superintendent application to a district in Arkansas, Salt explicitly states his intention to move back east and closer to family. This acknowledgment raises concerns about his commitment to the community he currently serves. Making significant decisions while planning to leave calls into question the motivations behind his actions and their alignment with the community’s best interests.
— Read on rob-subterra-insights.medium.com/the-imperative-for-new-leadership-in-academy-district-20-dd2239411d55
CFOIC brief: Eliminating penalties for ‘cured’ violations ‘eviscerates’ enforcement of open meetings law – Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition
The Colorado Supreme Court is reviewing whether the Court of Appeals in 2023 incorrectly rejected the awarding of attorney fees to plaintiff Erin O’Connell, who successfully challenged the Woodland Park school board — at least initially — over a meeting-notice violation that the board “effectively cured” at a subsequent meeting.
— Read on coloradofoic.org/cfoic-brief-eliminating-penalties-for-cured-violations-eviscerates-enforcement-of-open-meetings-law/
New research adds up the cost of high-conflict school board politics – Chalkbeat
Culture war debates and contentious school board politics led districts to spend more on security, legal fees, and dealing with teacher turnover.
— Read on www.chalkbeat.org/2024/10/23/new-research-puts-a-cost-on-school-board-conflicts/
Peter Greene: Will Colorado Voters Be Wise Enough to Oppose This Ballot Measure? | Diane Ravitch’s blog
Peter Greene examines a proposed amendment to the state constitution in Colorado and its whacko implications. He urges voters to say NO. He writes: While other states are stumbling over constitutional language that aims public dollars at public schools (e.g. South Carolina and Kentucky), voucher fans in Colorado have proposed a constitutional amendment that comes up for a…
— Read on dianeravitch.net/2024/09/23/peter-greene-will-colorado-voters-be-wise-eniugh-to-oppose-this-ballot-measure/
Teachers in rural or small school districts can apply for $2,000 through Friday
Teachers looking to make a positive impact on their students have the chance to apply for up to $2,000 dollars through the Nathan Yip Foundation.
— Read on www.koaa.com/news/covering-colorado/teachers-in-rural-or-small-school-districts-can-apply-for-2-000-to-make-a-difference-in-the-classroom
Ute Pass BOCES to dissolve following 2024-25 school year | Pikes Peak Courier | gazette.com
Changes are coming to special education across three school districts.
— Read on gazette.com/pikespeakcourier/ute-pass-boces-to-dissolve-following-2024-25-school-year/article_23dbfc46-5c02-11ef-87bd-67908c4e948b.html
Colorado Supreme Court will review judicially created doctrine that lets public bodies ‘cure’ open meetings law violations – Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition
The “cure” case concerns a 2022 open meetings law violation by the Woodland Park school board, which considered a memorandum of understanding with a charter school under a vague “BOARD HOUSEKEEPING” agenda item.
A district court judge initially granted a preliminary injunction, ordering the board to “clearly, honestly and forthrightly” list future agenda items pertaining to the charter school. But the judge and the Court of Appeals later rejected plaintiff Erin O’Connell’s argument for the awarding of attorney fees because the board “effectively cured the prior violation” by discussing and voting on the MOU at a subsequent public meeting.
— Read on coloradofoic.org/colorado-supreme-court-will-review-judicially-created-doctrine-that-lets-public-bodies-cure-open-meetings-law-violations/
Christian Conspiracy Conference Takes on Globalists, Transgender People, and Election Fraud
CTR recently obtained an audio recording of Transform Colorado’s July 16 event in Del Norte, where speakers Richard Harris and William Federer encouraged the audience to support their conservative political agenda while indulging in wild conspiracies.
— Read on coloradotimesrecorder.com/2024/07/christian-conspiracy-conference-takes-on-globalists-transgender-people-and-election-fraud/63274/
Project 2025’s Plan to Eliminate Public Schools Has Started | TIME
Concerned about shrinking enrollments and budget crises, district leaders conclude that they must close schools, often without any evidence or analysis that it would save money—and, indeed, it hasn’t been shown to save money unless coupled with mass layoffs. They hire consultants who come up with “utilization” rates and then recommend closing schools with the lowest rates to “rightsize” the district—their euphemism for their misguided belief that school facility usage should be guided by arbitrary numbers instead of meeting communities where they are.
— Read on time.com/7001264/project-2025-public-school-closure/