Snow Day - What procedure does the district use to call a Snow Day/Delay?  Although Linda Reed, Archuleta School District Superintendent, makes the final decision on a school day delay or snow day, she does it after consulting Archuleta County Road and Bridge Department, the Colorado Department of Transportation, the district transportation department, weather information, and local superintendents.  The superintendent also contacts building principals and staff scattered throughout the district to inquire about county road conditions. Additionally, a team of district administrators drive major bus routes to determine safe passage of bus travel to and from school.  Considering severe winter weather also impacts regional schools superintendents from Dove Creek to Pagosa Springs network during storms to monitor weather patterns, road closures, and school closures.

 

District Calendar - How is the district calendar developed each year?  The district calendar is created from year to year by the District Calendar Committee.  The committee, composed of teachers and administrators from each of the district buildings, develop each year's school calendar with input from their building colleagues.  Once completed, the calendar is presented to the board for their approval.  In developing the calendar, committee members consider the state hourly requirement (1056 hours for middle and high school, 968 for elementary school), building scheduling needs, and co-curricular events. Traditionally the school year starts after Labor Day and ends around Memorial Day.