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Recycle old tech equipment

RBC | The Meeker School District and Rio Blanco County are again offering our annual tech recycling program for Rio Blanco County citizens. Bring your old tech (computers, TVs, cell phones, printers, monitors, radios, etc.) for proper recycling for $5 an item.

May 26, 2011 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Letter: Meeker school board against anti-tax votes

This year’s general election has three measures on its ballot that warrant discussion. It’s critical that the public understand the implications of the proposed Amendments 60 and 61 and Proposition 101 before they vote on them.

October 8, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

Pfau, school district reach an agreement

MEEKER I Doug Pfau and the Meeker School District have officially parted ways. Monday night, the Meeker School Board approved a settlement agreement that will pay Pfau, who was the superintendent for one year, a severance of $77,000, plus unused vacation and sick days. Pfau had signed a three-year contract[Read More…]

July 1, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Meeker superintendent Pfau won’t return for second year

MEEKER I No one is saying why, but Doug Pfau, the first-year school superintendent, won’t return for a second year. “All we can say is that nothing has been finalized, other than the board and the superintendent have initiated negotiations regarding termination of his contract,” said Mary Strang, president of[Read More…]

June 17, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Meeker board declares financial emergency

MEEKER I In meetings Feb. 2 and 16, the Meeker School Board discussed, among other items, the declaration of financial exigency and the possibility of a staff reduction, student expulsions, MAPS testing results, policy changes in interscholastic athletics and changes in personnel.

March 7, 2010 by Special to the Herald Times Comments are Disabled

School district receives mystery e-mail

MEEKER I School district personnel received a rambling e-mail message last week from an unknown sender who it is speculated may be a disgruntled employee or former employee.

March 5, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled

Meeker considering return to four days

MEEKER I As school districts scramble to respond to impending state budget cuts, one option being considered on both ends of the county is the four-day school week. Rangely’s school district has held public forums and surveys while it studies whether to switch to the four-day school week.

February 25, 2010 by Jeff Burkhead Comments are Disabled