Six University of Colorado-Colorado Springs education students paid Montrose County a visit last week, and got a chance to check out the school district’s offerings as they explore future career
“Unattainable,” “struggle,” and “shortage” are a few words some of the largest local employers used to describe the housing situation in Montrose County, which has caused a range of impacts
By Bill Tiedjebill@ouraynews.com Details of a brokered deal among Ridgway School Board members, involving the resignation of board member Bart Skalla in exchange for the resignation of Superintendent Cheryl Gomez and extension of secondary Principal Jim Bob Hobbs' contract, emerged during a special meeting of the board held on April 8. Formal resignation agreements with Gomez and secondary guidance counselor Rick Williams were accepted by the board Tuesday night, as well as an agreement to hire Steve Smith as interim superintendent. In a formal statement, board member Greg Lawler said four board members had made written statements asking for Skalla's resignation. The statement also listed Lawler's conclusions about the climate of the board and its workings. Responding to questioning from community member Darin Hill, Skalla said although he had offered his resignation at one point, he would no longer agree to resign, as the terms of the deal were changed. "The terms
Editorâs note: This is part of a series in which the Montrose Daily Press will recap the top stories of 2020. The stories will run this week, concluding New Yearâs Day.
Educators and students adapted to the new learning environments that continuously evolved throughout 2020 as COVID-19 safety precautions changed.
Despite only months left in the 2019-2020 academic spring semester, Montrose County School District educators transitioned to remote learning. After transitioning to distance learning for a few weeks, Gov. Jared Polis announced an extension of school closures through April 30. The closure was previously set to expire on April 17 after it went into effect on March 23.