Recap: Jan. 14 Board of Education Work Session

Here’s a short summary of the meeting:

Discussions and presentations

  • Reviewed monitoring policy OE-12 (Technology) and edits to policy OE-07 (Asset Protection), showcasing extensive technology use across schools.
  • Introduced a Charter School Review Manual.
  • Proposed naming the DHS field after retired Coach Ron Keller. If you have comments about this proposed new name, please email [email protected]
  • Student Board members updated progress on peer-to-peer communication projects.
  • Discussed priorities and potential legislation affecting education from the newly seated Colorado state legislature.

Key actions taken

  • Approved changes to the Public Meeting Notice location: 281 Sawyer Dr., Suite 100, Durango, CO.
  • Updated Board Member Remote Policy (BC-02) and the Immigration Policy to reflect legislative changes.
  • Agreed on updates to Public Participation processes, including remote comments and online sign-ups for meetings.

Community engagement highlights

  • Miller Middle School special education students presented the Miller coffee cart project, connecting their work to key Portrait of a Graduate competencies.
  • The Juniper School Head of School Phillip Werline discussed the school’s reauthorization process, with the Board extending review time due to a late submission.
  • Celebrated School Board Appreciation Month with a video featuring students, educators, and staff from across the district.

Upcoming Meetings

  • Board of Education Regular Meeting: January 28, 2025, 5:30 PM at the IMPACT Center, 2390 Main Ave, Durango, CO.
  • Board of Education Work Session: February 11, 2025, 5:30 PM at Park Elementary School, 510 E 6th Ave, Durango, CO.

 

If you have any questions or would like further details, contact the Board of Education at [email protected].

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