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Read the recap of the March 10 Board Work Session

What was discussed and reviewed

  • Financial Reports: The Board reviewed the Superintendent's OE-05 and OE-06 reports, which cover annual monitoring for Operational Expectation 5 - Financial Planning and Operational Expectation 6 - Financial Administration.
  • Workforce Housing: Members discussed Phase 2 options regarding workforce housing for the district.
  • Outdoor Learning: The Board reviewed a grant opportunity intended for the completion of Durango School District's SOIL Outdoor Learning Lab (2900 Mesa Ave., on the Riverview Elementary School campus).
  • Committee Updates: Board members provided individual updates regarding their respective committee meetings.
  • Legislative News: Director Erika Brown delivered a legislative update, which included next steps for active campaigns centered on school funding.
  • Policy Updates: The Board reviewed various updates to Board and District policies.
  • Budget Status: Director of Finance Kira Horenn provided a report on the current status of the budget.
  • School Access: Discussion was held regarding the naming of the road leading to Three Springs Elementary School.

Actions taken by the Board

  • Infrastructure Approval: The Board approved an LPEA invoice related to work at Three Springs Elementary School.
  • Housing Progress: Members agreed to move forward with gathering information for Phase 2 of the workforce housing initiative.

Community engagement

  • 5th-Grade Projects: 5th-grade students from Park Elementary School shared their Legacy Projects, which proposed acquiring a Gaga Ball pit and creating an outdoor learning area.
  • 6th-Grade Projects: 6th-grade students from Escalante Middle School presented projects featuring an eco-friendly search engine, a monster tissue paper hot air balloon, and efforts to equalize a reward program.
  • Student Leadership: Student Board Members provided an update on their project initiative to establish calm spaces and reset rooms in every school.

Upcoming

  • Regular Board Meeting: The Board will hold a Regular Board Meeting on Tuesday, March 24, at 5:30 p.m. at the Impact Career Innovation Center (2410 Main Ave., on the Durango High School campus).
  • Next Work Session: A Board Work Session is scheduled for Tuesday, April 14, at 5:30 p.m. at Miller Middle School (2608 Junction St.).

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