A Garfield Re-2 School Board Candidate Forum was held at the Rifle Branch Library on Monday. Hosted by the West Garfield Education Association, the candidates in attendance included Fathom Jensen, who is running unopposed in.
Six candidates are vying for three Garfield Re-2 School Board seats up for re-election this year, the district announced last week in a news release. On Wednesday, however, District D Director Dawn Evridge announced her.
Garfield Re-2 School Board President Meriya Stickler announced plans to soon step down from her position. Stickler told school board members on Wednesday that she’s accepting a corporate compliance position and will eventually set an.
Garfield County commissioners would rather public and private schools be allowed to set their own decisions at this stage of the game around COVID-19 policies.