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…]
Tag: Meeker School District
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.
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.
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.
Letter: Is there better option than a roundabout?
How would you like to access your driveway right in the curve of a roundabout or have your children crossing just before or after this roundabout?
Groups encounter delays on road to new road
MEEKER I There will be a road leading to the new elementary school. That much is certain. Consider it the Road to Somewhere.
Board reviews start of year
MEEKER I At its Sept. 1 meeting, the Meeker School Board reported a successful start to the new school year. Meeker Elementary Principal Jason Hightower said, “The school year started out great.”
Meeker School District gets $46,400 Morgridge grant
MEEKER I The Meeker School Board announced a grant award of $46,400 from the Morgridge Family Foundation in Denver at its Aug. 11 meeting.
Pollard receives Ph.D. from U of N
MEEKER | Lisa Pollard received a doctorate of philosophy degree from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Commencement exercises took place Aug. 14-15.
Construction may affect school traffic
MEEKER I Sewer construction at the intersection of Fifth and Garfield could affect traffic to the school district’s administration building, if work is still going on when classes start next week.
Suggested supplies for Meeker schools
Pre-school supply list 6 Elmer’s Glue Sticks 1 large container of Clorox Wipes
Doug Pfau leads Meeker schools
MEEKER I Doug Pfau was used to doing a lot of things himself. Moving up to a bigger school district, he’s finding, has its advantages.
