MEEKER | Meeker School District RE-1 issued an additional $11.135 million of bonds from its $39.70 million of voter authorization from 2018. The sale, which will close on July 31, completes the funding needed for the Meeker High School and District Transportation Facility projects. The sale also provides matching funds[Read More…]
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More than a facelift: MHS demolition, abatement underway
MEEKER I The high school in Meeker is actually getting more than just a facelift; It’s getting some major reconstructive surgery. On July 8, members of the Meeker Board of Education were given a tour of the progress of the renovations. A great deal has been done so far, including[Read More…]
PreK programs return to school districts, search underway for new BOCES Executive Director
RBC | Rio Blanco Boards of Cooperative Educational Services (BOCES) held a meeting Monday, June 17 in Rangely before a packed room at the Early Education Center. Directors present were Kevin Amack, Jason Cox (attending by phone), Samuel Tolley, Bud Ridings, Joyce Key and Dr. Bob Dorsett. Key spoke about BOCES[Read More…]
BREAKING GROUND …
Meeker School Board presents token of appreciation to Laurel Mullens
MEEKER | The regular meeting of the MSD Board of Education started promptly at 7 p.m. and followed the agenda closely. The first order of business was the recognition of Montey Franklin, a local spelling bee champ and participant in the District Spelling Bee. Franklin explained how many students he[Read More…]
“Tree-located”
Two rotten and diseased Russian Olive trees were recently removed from the Meeker School District administration building grounds. The district would like to thank Muxlow’s Lawn Service and Stump Removal service for removing the stumps at no cost. The new trees at the admin building were donated to the FFA[Read More…]
Guest column: Plan ahead for high school building work
MEEKER | In the coming days there will be a number of changes to Meeker High School and an increase in moving and construction activities associated with our building project. While the following lists are intended to share the majority of these changes that impact students, staff and community members,[Read More…]
MSD approves $32.24 million contract with Haselden
MEEKER | The high school construction project got its legal stamp of approval Monday night when Meeker School District’s board unanimously approved a contract with Haselden Construction for $32.24 million and $90,000 in pre-construction fees. The contract was extensively reviewed before making its way to the board. Saul Abraham of[Read More…]
ERBM to partner with school district for grant app
MEEKER | In response to a presentation by Meeker School Superintendent Chris Selle at it’s Feb. 19 meeting, the ERBM Board approved a letter of support to partner with the school on its pending DOLA grant application. The rationale for grant partnerships includes several factors. Grants reduce taxpayer burden. Approval of[Read More…]
MSD locks in 3.692 bond interest rate
MEEKER | Meeker School District RE-1 took advantage of historically low interest rates and sold tax exempt bonds on Jan. 16 with a true interest cost of 3.692 percent. “We were very happy with our final interest rates, as the last few weeks leading up to pricing saw considerable volatility in[Read More…]
New staff for Meeker district
MEEKER | The Meeker BOE met Monday evening primarily to discuss, and in some cases vote on, new personnel and be updated on the high school building project. NEW PERSONNEL The two new certified substitute teachers who were present were asked to share a short bio. Dr. Richard Seklecki is a[Read More…]
Guest Column: Construction on new school to begin in June
MEEKER | A significant amount of design work has occurred since the November election where voters approved a bond for construction at Meeker High School and the district’s transportation facility. As stated in the fall, our school district is grateful to our community for supporting this effort. We are committed to[Read More…]
