Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent

Cunningham withdraws name for 9-R superintendent The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R.
Home Popular Durango-based artist Deborah Gorton launches web site Artist’s mixed media work and class information now at www.deborahgorton.com Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango named to America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations The National Trust for Historic Preservation (NTHP), the country's largest private, nonprofit preservation organization, has named Durango, Colo., to its 2007 list of America’s Dozen Distinctive Destinations Durango is a doggone friendly town! When you’re ready to escape the dog-eat-dog world of the big city, Durango is the natural choice. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. High Altitude Culinary Heaven The restaurant choices, quality of food and depth of menu selections in this town population 16,000, challenge the culinary offerings of any metropolitan hub. Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Aunt Lydia's Meat Loaf From Ken & Sue's as printed in the Denver post Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Miso Broiled Black Cod "Saikyo-Yaki" This is a favorite of chef Sergio Verduzco at East by Southwest in Durango Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. Croque Monsieur This recipe, from Jean-Pierre chef/owner Jean-Pierre Bleger can be found throughout France. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. 10 Reasons to Eat Organic—and Local Buying local, as well as organic, will allow you to feed and protect your family in the safest way possible. This Ecological Footprint Quiz Ever wondered how much "nature" your lifestyle requires? Animas River Trail Mural Project Trout Wall Mural Anticipates Completion in July 2007 Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Durango e-Coupons offering online coupons Trout Wall Public Art Work Nears Completion After three months of volunteering by a group of Durango middle school and local area high school students, the Animas River Trail Mural Trout Wall is nearing completion. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. Leadership La Plata selects 2007-2008 Class Leadership La Plata (LLP), the diverse, all-volunteer organization designed to educate and train community leaders from throughout the county, has announced selection of the 2007-2008 Class. City Begins Work on Downtown Sidewalk Design Project The City of Durango is undertaking a redesign and upgrade of its downtown pedestrian areas, including sidewalks, curbs, crossings and streetscapes. Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Durango’s award-winning craft brewers now powered by “Wind” 100 percent of beer brewed in Durango, Colorado, is now being produced using “Green Power” Home Composting Bins Available From The City of Durango The Smiley Garden: Locally grown food making sense for Durango, the world The miracle of nature is now very evident at the Smiley Garden, located along East Third Ave. on the east side of the historic Smiley Building. A model for sustainability, the Smiley Building is owned by Charles Shaw and his wife Lisa Bodwalk. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Business Improvement District comissions Conference Center feasibility study update Results of the Conference Center feasibility study update have been released by the Business Improvement District Board of Directors. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. Downtown Improvement/Economic Sustainability Programs Underway The Durango Business Improvement District (BID) and City of Durango are taking leadership roles in a number of projects designed to enhance the appearance of the Historic Downtown, as well as the economic sustainability of Durango. August 2007 Steering Committee Meeting Minutes DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion DurangoDowntown.com launches community “News” page Demand for on-line news service prompts DurangoDowntown expansion Wolverine Wednesdays supports Bayfield Theater Troupe Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth Wolverine Wednesdays supports Bayfield Theater Troupe Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth Wolverine Wednesdays supports Bayfield Theater Troupe Steamworks Brewing Co. campaign raises funds for Bayfield youth Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. Higgins Announced as Acting Director of Athletics at Fort Lewis College Fort Lewis College President Brad Bartel has announced that Kelly J. Higgins will take over the Fort Lewis College Athletic Department as acting director of athletics. College Scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association La Plata and Archuleta County high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in the rural electric industry are eligible for one of two scholarships offered by LPEA. College Scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association La Plata and Archuleta County high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in the rural electric industry are eligible for one of two scholarships offered by LPEA. College Scholarships available through La Plata Electric Association La Plata and Archuleta County high school seniors interested in pursuing careers in the rural electric industry are eligible for one of two scholarships offered by LPEA. Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs Marketing for Smarties Challenge: Marketing strategies for smart entrepreneurs Second-grade teacher hired as Animas Valley principal A Florida Mesa second-grade teacher has been nominated to become the next principal at Animas Valley Elementary School. Second-grade teacher hired as Animas Valley principal A Florida Mesa second-grade teacher has been nominated to become the next principal at Animas Valley Elementary School. Second-grade teacher hired as Animas Valley principal A Florida Mesa second-grade teacher has been nominated to become the next principal at Animas Valley Elementary School. Miller congratulates regional science fair winners Miller congratulates regional science fair winners Miller congratulates regional science fair winners Miller congratulates regional science fair winners Next GED testing Saturday, April 5 FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting. FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting. FLC Alumni Association appoints Durango insurance agent to fill vacancy on Board Marchell Fletcher was appointed to fill a vacancy on the FLC Alumni Association Board of Directors at last night's monthly board meeting. FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game. FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game. FLC Alumni Association gathering in Colorado Springs for Sky Sox game The Fort Lewis College Alumni Association will host a gathering for Southern Colorado alumni on Friday, May 9 at a Colorado Springs Sky Sox baseball game. New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan. New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan. New Service Learning Initiative Approved at Fort Lewis College By 2010, 100% of freshmen at Fort Lewis College will participate in Community-Based Learning and Research (CBLR) opportunities. Such is the goal set forth in the College’s Strategic Plan. Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26 Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26 Fort Lewis College Spring Commencement to be held Saturday, April 26 Kindergarten and preschool registration dates Kindergarten and preschool registration dates 9-R News Briefs 9-R News Briefs Summer internships available at La Plata Electric Association Looking toward the future, coop hopes to introduce students to job opportunities. Summer internships available at La Plata Electric Association Looking toward the future, coop hopes to introduce students to job opportunities. 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium highlights students’ work, draws largest crowd ever In what is becoming a Fort Lewis College tradition, the FLC School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences presented the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 17, 2008. 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium highlights students’ work, draws largest crowd ever In what is becoming a Fort Lewis College tradition, the FLC School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences presented the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 17, 2008. 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium highlights students’ work, draws largest crowd ever In what is becoming a Fort Lewis College tradition, the FLC School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences presented the 3rd Annual Undergraduate Research Symposium on April 17, 2008. Third-grade CSAP reading scores drop; district officials look to change reading program Durango School District 9-R test scores on the 2008 third-grade CSAP reading test dropped significantly from 2007, and district officials met on Wednesday with elementary school principals to identify the reasons why. Third-grade CSAP reading scores drop; district officials look to change reading program Durango School District 9-R test scores on the 2008 third-grade CSAP reading test dropped significantly from 2007, and district officials met on Wednesday with elementary school principals to identify the reasons why. La Plata Electric names college scholarship recipients Academic achievements of five area high school seniors recognized. La Plata Electric names college scholarship recipients Academic achievements of five area high school seniors recognized. 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent. 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent. 9-R board approves contract with Dr. Keith Owen The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education has approved a contract with Dr. Keith Owen to hire him as the district’s next superintendent. The Half Price Tees and Durango Embroidery and Print coming back from the fire, better than ever Six months ago, Half Price Tees garnered national, even international fame due to the fire that destroyed a portion of the 700 block on Durango’s Main Ave. What has come to light, however, in the wake of this tragedy is that this is no mere “t-shirt shop. The Half Price Tees and Durango Embroidery and Print coming back from the fire, better than ever Six months ago, Half Price Tees garnered national, even international fame due to the fire that destroyed a portion of the 700 block on Durango’s Main Ave. What has come to light, however, in the wake of this tragedy is that this is no mere “t-shirt shop. “Look Local First” campaign seeks to protect La Plata County’s economy “Look Local First” campaign seeks to protect La Plata County’s economy Sean Clark named Steamworks Executive Chef and Director of Restaurant Operations Sean Clark named Steamworks Executive Chef and Director of Restaurant Operations Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Community invited to join FLC Fall Community Service Project Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered Ladies Camp to improve mountain bike skills offered San Juan Basin Health offering immunization clinics San Juan Basin Health offering immunization clinics Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Purgatory accepting applications for Benefit Day Steamworks Brewing Co. now distributing the award-winning Colorado Kölsch in 12-oz. bottle six-packs Steamworks Brewing Co. now distributing the award-winning Colorado Kölsch in 12-oz. bottle six-packs Steamworks Brewing Co. now distributing the award-winning Colorado Kölsch in 12-oz. bottle six-packs 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23 9-R strategic planning session set for Sept. 23 Small fire at Durango High School Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities Community invited to FLC Welcome Week activities Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. Three Springs caps off summer of events with final Outdoor Movie Night October Sky, starring Jake Gyllenhaal set for this Friday at Three Springs Plaza. City Offices closed on Labor Day Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office. Applications now being accepted for solar domestic hot water rebates LPEA and 4CORE utilizing grants received from Governor’s Energy Office.	The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R. “The Board of Education has received a letter from Dr. Shalee Cunningham requesting that her name be withdrawn as a candidate for the position of superintendent in Durango School District 9-R,” said Floyd Patterson on behalf of the board. In such an event, the board had previously decided that the search would be reopened and a new group of candidates would be considered. Hazard Young & Attea will conduct the reopened search per its contract with the district and has been instructed to begin immediately, according to the statement released by the school board. Cunningham was offered the position of superintendent by the board on Jan. 28 contingent upon a site visit and negotiation of a mutually agreed-upon contract. The site visit was concluded on Thursday, Feb. 21, and the board discussed the results of the site visit during an executive session on Monday, Feb. 25. Mary Barter, who has served as District 9-R superintendent since 1999, will retire on June 30. For more information, contact Jeff Schell at 375-7721.
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The Durango School District 9-R Board of Education released a statement today that Dr. Shalee Cunningham has withdrawn her name as a candidate for the position of superintendent for District 9-R.