Steering Committee

 

The Steering Committee has reviewed the ideas and feedback collected from the community. These materials served as the foundation for further discussion and analysis as the process moves forward.

As a result of these efforts, the steering committee has provided the options for potential recommendations shared below.

Group 1 schools: Bessemer, Columbian, Corwin (4-8), Heritage, Minnequa
Based on the rightsizing criteria and available data for Group 1, the option for potential recommendation is to merge Columbian and Bessemer.

Group 2 schools:  Belmont, Franklin, Haaff, Heaton
Based on the rightsizing criteria and available data for Group 2, the primary option for potential recommendation was that no action be taken at any of these campuses.

Group 3 schools:  South Park, Highland Park, Beulah Heights
Based on the rightsizing criteria and available data for Group 3, the primary option for potential recommendation was to close Highland Park and redistribute students.

Group 4 schools:  D60 Online, Paragon, Goodnight (K-8), Sunset Park, Pueblo Academy of Arts 
Based on the rightsizing criteria and available data for Group 4, the primary option for potential recommendation was to co-locate D60 Online Middle School and Paragon High School. Both schools would operate independently in one building.

Group 5 schools:  Risley, Bradford, Park View, Fountain (K-3), Baca 
Based on the rightsizing criteria and available data for Group 5, the primary option for potential recommendation was to close Bradford and redistribute students to Park View so that students can participate in the STREAM and Project-Based Learning programming available at that school.

Group 6 schools:  Irving, Morton, Nettie Freed (K-8)
Based on the rightsizing criteria and available data for Group 6, the primary option for potential recommendation was that no action be taken at any of these campuses.

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Advisory Steering Committee Members

This committee is tasked with taking a deeper look at the information gathered during our community meetings and will help guide the next steps of this important process. The steering committee is scheduled to meet on April 29, June 3, August 5, and September 30, 2025.