What was discussed and reviewed
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Bond Update: Devon Merriman, a Representative of Jacobs, provided the Board with the district's quarterly bond update.
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Financial Report: Kira Horenn, Director of Finance, presented the 3rd Quarter Financial Update.
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School Consolidation: The Board reviewed the district’s recommendation regarding the potential consolidation of Sunnyside Elementary School.
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Workforce Housing: Officials held an Executive Session to discuss the status of property negotiations related to workforce housing.
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Labor Negotiations: Board members received an update in Executive Session regarding upcoming negotiations with the Durango Education Association (DEA) and the Durango Education Support Professionals Association (DESPA).
Actions taken by the Board
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Consent Agendas: The Board approved the Superintendent and Board Consent Agendas, which included the HR Consent Agenda, meeting minutes from March and April 2026, the 2020 Bond arbitrage report, and a consultant's agreement to replace the district-wide phone system.
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Policy Compliance: The Board found the Superintendent in compliance with policy OE-13, which focuses on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.
Community engagement
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Public Participation: Six community members addressed the Board on various topics, including the proposed consolidation of Sunnyside Elementary School, staffing changes, and parent liaison positions.
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Athletic Recognition: The district recognized Coach Tom Joyner, Durango High School girls' swimming and diving coach, for being named the CHSAA 4A Girls Swimming and Diving Coach of the Year.
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Scholarship Award: The Durango Education Foundation presented the annual Elizabeth Testa Scholarship to this year's recipient.
Upcoming
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Work Session: The Board will hold a Work Session at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, at Animas Valley Elementary School (373 Hermosa Meadows Road). This session will be recorded and saved on the district's YouTube page after the meeting.
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Regular Meeting: The next Board Regular Session is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 26, at the Impact Career Innovation Center (2410 Main Ave., on the Durango High School campus).