Though the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) had only one regular board meeting during the month of December, the end of the year was full of news and changes. On Dec. 3, newly-elected board members Tammy Nimmo and Kathryn Kuhlenberg were sworn in for four-year terms. The election, which spans five sections of the school […]
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RSFD Report: State grant funds locally-sourced food, Bridges principal plans exit at end of school year
In November, the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education held one regular meeting. The Nov. 12 session included an update on student enrollment and related budget work, public comment and the review of several policies and resolutions. Over the past month, the district has announced several student and family related policy changes to […]
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RFSD Report: Language program reviews, superintendent evaluation, public outreach
In October, the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) held two regular Board of Education meetings and a special session, Oct. 15, for a superintendent review. The board conducted its annual review of Dr. Anna Cole’s performance in the role. Next week, district voters will elect two new board members for four-year terms. Oct. 8 meeting […]
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RFSD Report: Reviewing strategic plan and program progress
District to host board candidate forum Oct. 2 The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) has had a busy start to the school year. As students and teachers got back into routines in September, the RFSD Board of Education regular meetings saw full agendas. The district is also preparing for the election of two new members […]
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RFSD Report: Policy discussions and a Crystal River Elementary art project
On Aug. 27, the Roaring Fork School District Board of Education discussed the start of the school year, considered policy adjustments in response to state legislation and reviewed academic strategies. Following adjustments due to unexpected challenges last school year, the district will move forward with a strategic plan put in place at that time. Notable […]
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RFSD Report: Budget and strategic plan updates, recognition of Black History Month
A notable section of the month’s first Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) board of education meeting on Feb. 12 was Superintendent Dr. Anna Cole’s report. Her presentation focused on the district budget, with analysis of internal factors, external challenges, the revised current-year budget and the draft budget for the next school year. Internal identified factors […]
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RFSD Report: Cole named sole superintendent candidate; contract negotiations next step
On Tuesday evening, at a regularly scheduled meeting, the Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) Board of Education voted unanimously to offer Interim Superintendent Dr. Anna Cole the superintendent position. The timeline of Cole’s path to the position began in mid-August 2023 when then-Superintendent Dr. Jesús Rodríguez asked Cole to fill in as acting superintendent while […]
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Roaring Fork Schools tackles student substance use
The Roaring Fork School District (RFSD) has prioritized addressing students’ use of alcohol and drugs by seeking input from parents and local nonprofit organizations on what is a growing and concerning trend across the country.A drug and alcohol community session, facilitated by Roaring Fork schools, took place the evening of Jan. 18 at Basalt High […]