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The Glenwood Springs Police Department announced Friday that its officer Sean Tatro, had been arrested on multiple felonies, including contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He was working as a school resource officer in the Roaring Fork School District’s Glenwood schools.
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Tharyn Mulberry will start as the superintendent of the Aspen School District on July 1. He discusses his goals for the district as he prepares to take the helm.
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The Aspen School District Board accepted applications from internal candidates for two weeks, but Mulberry was the only applicant. School board members will now begin contract negotiations with the assistant superintendent.
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The Healthy School Meals for All program provides free breakfast and lunch to all of Colorado’s public school students. However, it has created an unforeseen gap in funding.
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Aspen School District officials are trying to lessen classroom distractions caused by cellphones. Most students think new restrictions are unnecessary, while some value technology breaks. But it’s unclear how these kinds of policies affect students suffering from smartphone addiction.
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The Roaring Fork School District’s board announced on Tuesday that Dr. Cole, who has been serving as interim superintendent since the fall of 2023, is their sole finalist for the superintendent position. The district will engage in contract negotiations with Dr. Cole before she can officially step into the role.
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School districts in the Roaring Fork Valley made lots of news this week from Aspen to Newcastle. Halle Zander has the latest on superintendent turnover, recall elections, and smartphone policies.
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An international project combines art with community dinners in an effort to address hunger and food insecurity. The Aspen iteration features bowls painted by local students.
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The coalition organizing for Tony May’s recall had 400 more valid signatures than required by law. Following a 15-day protest period, May will have 5 days to resign or trigger a recall election, which would take place in May at the earliest.
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Baugh announced on Wednesday that he’s been offered the position of Executive Director of the Aspen Valley Ski and Snowboard Club. The Board of Education will evaluate the next steps to hire his successor at a meeting on March 6.
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The federal government has launched a new behavioral health call line for students and staff at tribal schools across the U.S., including dozens in the Mountain West.
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After a series of parent forums and student feedback sessions, school district staff have decided to implement drug-sniffing K-9 units at its schools, pending development of a formal plan. The drug prevention strategy has come under criticism for its lack of evidence in curbing student drug use.