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].