The Salida School District Board of Education has initiated a process to review new charges brought against SHS Principal Talmage Trujillo.
The Board will meet in a special board meeting at the District’s Administrative Office at 627 Oak Street on Friday, February 18 at 5 pm in closed executive session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters concerning Principal Trujillo as authorized by CRS 24-6-402(4)(f) and conferring with the district’s legal counsel as authorized by CRS 24-6-402(4)(b).
Information is being collected to help the Board have as much insight as possible to have an informed conversation and determine next steps. In the meantime, Principal Trujillo will remain on paid administrative leave, in accordance with contractual and statutory requirements. Director of Academic Affairs Jackie Crabtree is acting principal at Salida High School.
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Teachers and staff continue to show up each day to focus on students and their needs. We are a small and tight-knit community which will have students and families potentially impacted by these events and how we as a school and community respond. We ask that all parties are thoughtful in their responses and civil discourse remains appropriate in discussing the situation. We want to remind everyone that Principal Trujillo has not been convicted of any charges at this time.
Staff have noted the importance of coming together as a community to take care of our kids. Safety is always a top priority for the district and students should always feel safe on school property.
