There is currently a lawsuit against the Durango 9-R Board of Education and our Designated Election Official alleging that Andrea Parmenter vacated her residence in District D earlier than announced and asking for a special election to be held for District D. Due to Ms. Parmenter vacating her seat within 90 days of the election, the Board followed Colorado law to appoint someone to that seat.

After consulting with our legal counsel, the Board and Superintendent have decided it is in the best interest of the district to defend our actions in this case. Unfortunately, we expect this could cost the district up to $30,000.

With winter approaching, we want to remind parents and families of our Snow Day practices and policies.
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The Durango School District 9-R has a goal of optimizing student access to in-person learning while simultaneously promoting health and safety by minimizing the risk of COVID-19 transmission. The many mitigation strategies suggested and supported by the CDPHE and our local health authorities play an important role in ensuring success with this goal.

9-R will be hosting vaccine clinics for Covid-19 Vaccine 2nd doses, in conjunction with San Juan Basin Public Health (SJBPH). Our elementary school based vaccine clinics will serve students, staff, and families of Durango School District 9-R. Vaccines will be available for 5-11 year olds, as well as teens and adults.

The next 9-R Board of Education Regular meeting is Tuesday, December 14, 2021 starting at 5:30pm. It is available for viewing on Zoom, and translation services are available for public participation. Please be sure to review the guidelines and deadlines for public participation if you wish to participate.

Durango 9-R Is fortunate to have employees who have been serving the district for more than 20 years. This week we want to recognize Elena Lozano who is a school bus driver, tester, and trainer. Elena has been with 9-R for 22 years!
Elena enjoys watching the students on her routes grow and mature over the years.
On her own time Elena enjoys mechanical work.

The next 9-R Board of Education Regular meeting is Tuesday, November 30, 2021 starting at 5pm. It is available for viewing on Zoom, and translation services are available for public participation. Please be sure to review the guidelines and deadlines for public participation if you wish to participate.

The Durango School District 9-R will conduct a Job Fair on Wednesday, December 15, from 10:00AM-2:00PM to recruit for for Paraprofessionals, Teachers, Substitutes, Counselors, Social Workers, Bus Drivers, Food/Nutrition Services, Custodians, Substitutes, and Administrative Assistants.

On August 18, 2021 a Contractor meet and greet was hosted by Emily Meisner with La Plata County Economic Development Alliance and Mary Shepherd with Southwest Colorado Small Business Development Center, who with 9-R, have created the 9-R Bond to Business.

Durango 9-R Is fortunate to have employees who have been serving the district for more than 20 years. This week we want to recognize Wendy Hillmer who teaches at Riverview Elementary School. Wendy has been with 9-R for 26 years!