Tag: merit academy
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State Board of Education will schedule hearing on Merit Academy funding dispute
The Colorado Board of Education has accepted a petition from charter school Merit Academy for a declaratory order regarding the timing of per-pupil payments from its chartering district, Woodland Park District RE-2 and will schedule a hearing on the matter. The board reviewed a petition for declaratory judgment filed by Merit Academy against the district…
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Teller County schools record lower CMAS scores
Teller County’s public school students predominantly decreased in reading, writing and math proficiency, according to spring test results. The Colorado Department of Education on Aug. 19 released student growth results and achievement data from the spring Colorado Measures of Academic Success (CMAS), PSAT and SAT assessments. Colorado’s overall percentage of students meeting or exceeding math…
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Woodland Park School Board discusses strategic plan
After weeks of gathering public feedback, the Woodland Park District RE-2 board of education discussed its next steps towards developing a strategic plan for the district during their regular meeting April 8. The board agreed in developing a new plan during their annual retreat in January to define the school district’s priorities and goals for…
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Woodland Park RE-2 raises concerns over 30-year charter school lease; board tables discussion
Woodland Park RE-2’s Board of Education tabled a decision on whether to approve a 30-year lease agreement for Merit Academy after hearing concerns and priorities from the district’s own personnel, along with a breakdown of needs for the charter school. The board also agreed it needed to consult with its legal counsel, who was not…
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Woodland Park RE-2 raises concerns over 30-year charter school lease; board tables discussion
Woodland Park RE-2’s Board of Education tabled a decision on whether to approve a 30-year lease agreement for Merit Academy after hearing concerns and priorities from the district’s own personnel, along with a breakdown of needs for the charter school. The board also agreed it needed to consult with its legal counsel, who was not…
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Woodland Park school board reviews public survey for superintendent search
Reconsiderations for Woodland Park School District RE-2’s superintendent search and an 11th-hour meeting over its charter school were the topics of discussion at a special board of education meeting Tuesday afternoon. Early positive returns on interim superintendent Ginger Slocum have raised the possibility of her as a permanent option. “She meets the criteria of most…
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Woodland Park school board reviews public survey for superintendent search
Reconsiderations for Woodland Park School District RE-2’s superintendent search and an 11th-hour meeting over its charter school were the topics of discussion at a special board of education meeting Tuesday afternoon. Early positive returns on interim superintendent Ginger Slocum have raised the possibility of her as a permanent option. “She meets the criteria of most…
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Woodland Park school board approves 30-year extension with charter school
The roiling tension in Woodland Park over its charter school culminated Aug. 13 when District RE-2’s board of education approved a contract renewal with Merit Academy at its regular board meeting. The new contract is set to expire in 2055 and is intended to assist Merit Academy in funding various deferred maintenance and building upgrades.…
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Woodland Park school board approves 30-year extension with charter school
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The roiling tension in Woodland Park over its charter school culminated Wednesday night when District RE-2’s board of education approved a contract renewal with Merit Academy at its regular board meeting. The new contract is…
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Woodland Park school board approves 30-year extension with charter school
Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save The roiling tension in Woodland Park over its charter school culminated Wednesday night when District RE-2’s board of education approved a contract renewal with Merit Academy at its regular board meeting. The new contract is set to expire in 2055 and is intended to assist…