Read the recap of the April 14 Board Work Session

What was discussed and reviewed

Annual Monitoring: The Board reviewed the Superintendent's OE-13 report regarding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
School Consolidation: District officials recommended the consolidation of Sunnyside Elementary School. The Board will host multiple opportunities for public input on the recommendation, including community forums and online feedback.
Workforce Housing: The Board received an update on Phase 2 of workforce housing options and requested additional details concerning a potential property purchase.
School Design: RTA Architects presented a design update for the new Three Springs Elementary School.
Committee Updates: Board members shared information and progress from their respective committee meetings.
Legislative News: Director Erika Brown provided an update on legislative bills relevant to the district.
Classroom Improvements: The Board reviewed a proposal for new furniture for science and center-based classrooms.

Public Input: The Board scheduled two community forums to discuss the Sunnyside consolidation at 5:30 p.m. on Monday, April 27, at Sunnyside Elementary School (5983 CO-172) and 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 5, at Florida Mesa Elementary School (216 CO-172).
Digital Feedback: Members agreed to open an online public comment period to gather further community feedback on the consolidation recommendation.
Information Request: The Board formally requested more data regarding Phase 2 of the workforce housing initiative.
Furniture Approval: The Board voted to approve the purchase of new furniture for science and center-based classrooms.
Scholarship Selection: In an executive session, members chose the recipient of the Durango Education Foundation Elizabeth Testa scholarship.

Student Showcase: Students from Miller Middle School presented projects and initiatives that demonstrate Portrait of a Graduate competencies.
Student Board Initiatives: Student Board members provided an update on their project to implement calm spaces and reset rooms in every school.

Regular Board Meeting: The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, at 5:30 p.m. at the Impact Career Innovation Center (2410 Main Ave., on the Durango High School campus).
Board Work Session: A work session will be held on Tuesday, May 12, at 5:30 p.m. at Animas Valley Elementary School (373 Hermosa Meadows Rd.).