Tag: woodland park school district re-2
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School board honors Katie Rexford and Summit Elementary School
The good news just keeps on coming for Summit Elementary School in Divide. One of five schools nominated for the National Blue-Ribbon School Award, Summit was recognized last week by the Woodland Park District School Board of Education. Summit principal Katie Rexford and many of her teachers and staff celebrated the honor with the board,…
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School board honors Katie Rexford and Summit Elementary School
The good news just keeps on coming for Summit Elementary School in Divide. One of five schools nominated for the National Blue-Ribbon School Award, Summit was recognized last week by the Woodland Park District School Board of Education. Summit principal Katie Rexford and many of her teachers and staff celebrated the honor with the board,…
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Woodland Park School Board candidate column | Clayton Austin
Until academic scores finally started to improve in 2023, our district’s performance was nothing short of disappointing — for over a decade. Let’s acknowledge the hard truths and commit to a path forward that prioritizes our children’s success. Our schools have struggled for far too long in the past. Let’s review the facts: For over…
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Woodland Park School Board Candidate Column | Laura Gordon
100% ACCOUNTABILITY As an involved parent and active volunteer in our schools and a longtime member of our community, I understand that accountability is essential for district leaders to earn the trust they need to lead effectively. My name is Laura Gordon and I’m asking for your vote for the District B (At Large) seat…
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Task force report draws a packed house
A gathering like no other in Woodland Park last week reflected a community’s concern for a place ripped apart by turbulence over the school board. The Vision Forward Rally was the culmination of the task force founded by Tony Perry to offer guidance to the board and pave a path for the future. The 31-member…
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Chamber to host candidates forum
The Greater Woodland Park Chamber of Commerce will host the Woodland Park RE-2 School District Candidates Forum on Oct. 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. All certified candidates for the RE-2 School Board election have been invited to participate. This forum provides an opportunity for voters to hear directly…
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In Woodland Park case, Colorado Supreme Court rules that public bodies may cure public meeting violations
A public governing body can resolve violations of Colorado’s open meetings law through a subsequent meeting, the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed last week. The ruling stemmed from a lawsuit filed against Woodland Park RE-2’s Board of Education by a parent, who alleged that the board violated the state’s open meetings law at a 2022 meeting…
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Task force hosts community meeting for school board candidates
After releasing a 50-page report in June with recommendations for the Woodland Park school board, the WPSDForward task force hosts the Vision Forward Rally Oct. 1 at the Ute Pass Cultural Center. The rally is nearly a month before the election to give the six candidates the opportunity to meet with the community in a…
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Woodland Park School District reports decline in enrollment
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The Woodland Park School District RE-2 school board received an update on its student enrollment during its regular meeting on Nov. 12. An October count of 1,884 students saw enrollment drop from the previous year’s total of 2,015 reported by the Colorado Department of Education.…
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Woodland Park School District reports decline in enrollment
The Woodland Park School District RE-2 school board received an update on its student enrollment during its regular meeting on Nov. 12. An October count of 1,884 students saw enrollment drop from the previous year’s total of 2,015 reported by the Colorado Department of Education. These totals reflect full-time and part-time students in the district.…