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School News: Board meets tonight on budget

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Wednesday, June 3, 2015 11:47 PM

The school board hosts "Critical Budget Meeting" tonight at 6-8 p.m. Superintendent Scott Cooper says the meeting includes the current mill levy override, the use of the funds for "high quality teaching" and time for the public to weigh in. There will also be talk of future funds. The meeting includes a spaghetti and meatball dinner and free child care. For more information, call 882-7255.

Upcoming board meetings

Additional school board meeting dates can be found on the right side of the school website. The 2015-2016 calendar is also available.

June 4: 6-8 p.m. critical budget meeting

June 18: 5 p.m. policy review

June 24: 5 p.m. board meeting: budget

Aug. 4: board/administrative retreat

Aug. 13: 5 p.m. board meeting

Job opportunities

Information about teaching positions can be found under the "Job Opportunities" link on the left side of the main page of the school website. They include:

High school special ed teacher

High school math teacher

Middle school language arts teacher

Middle school math teacher

Elementary school special ed teacher

Elementary fifth-grade teacher

Holgate nominated for seminar

Dolores sophomore Tristan Holgate has been nominated for the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership seminar in Lakewood on June 11. Each year, a sophomore is nominated by teachers based on leadership skills. The seminar includes skill-building activities and presentations.

FFA students attend state meet

Dolores FFA students attended the state convention in Pueblo June 2-4. You can watch live webcasts of sessions on the BARN Media website, who partnered with Colorado Ag News Network to make the webcast possible.

Summer Sports

Basketball Open Gym is on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5-7 p.m. in the main gym. Current high school students and incoming freshman are welcome. The boys are participating in the Skyhawks tournament at Fort Lewis College, June 4-7. The girls are preparing for a tournament in Pagosa Springs on June 19-20. There are spots on both rosters for incoming freshman. If you have any questions,contact Larry Schwartz.

Deadline for football camp

Today is the last day to register second- and eighth-graders for the Southwest Football camp. The camp takes place June 11-12 at the Parque De Vida. Registration is $40; pick up a form at the Cortez Rec Center, High Mesa Designs, or by emailing swfootballcamp@yahoo.com.

More info: (970) 882-4269.

Regan Umberger

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