What we discussed and reviewed
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Fourth quarter financial report from Director of Finance Kira Horenn
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Required policy updates from Superintendent Dr. Karen Cheser
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Quarterly bond update showing all projects on track and on budget, from Jacobs Project Manager Devon Merriman
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Results Policy 04 compliance with Dr. Laurie Rossback, Director of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment, including ways to improve the process and results collection
Actions we took
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Approved the HR consent agenda
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Approved June and August 2025 meeting minutes
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Approved the presented FAC and DAAC member lists
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Accepted edits to the probationary employee non-renewal process and the student board member selection process
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Found the Superintendent in compliance with Policy OE-02: Succession Planning
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Reviewed CASB resolutions and voted on support, amendment, or rejection of each
Community engagement
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Announced the November 2025 board election
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Heard from one remote participant who expressed concern about reported ICE actions near neighborhood schools
Upcoming
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Board Work Session: Sept. 6, 5:30 p.m., Sunnyside Elementary School (75 County Road 218)
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DEF Resource Fair: Aug. 26, 4-6 p.m., La Plata County Fairgrounds (2500 Main Ave.)
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Regular Board Meeting: Sept. 23, 5:30 p.m., Impact Career Innovation Center (Durango High School campus, 2410 Main Ave.)