The Salida Board of Education is scheduled to hold a regular meeting tonight at 6 PM, where several important topics will be discussed. The meeting will take place in the second-floor conference room at 627 Oak Street.

Key discussion items on the agenda include:

  • An end-of-year report on board strategy priorities.
  • Options for increasing staff input and involvement in decision-making.
  • Policies on sabbatical leave and long-term leaves of absence.

Prior to the regular meeting, there will be a public hearing on the 2024-25 budget at 4:30 PM. This will be followed by a community listening session from 5 PM to 6 PM regarding the proposed sale of the historic Kesner Building to Colorado Mountain College.

Superintendent Dr. David Blackburn will be present to provide insights and answer questions related to the agenda items. Community members are encouraged to attend these sessions to voice their opinions and stay informed about the decisions impacting the Salida education system.