The mission of the Salida School District shall be to strive to provide a safe environment for all students and staff. Meaningful opportunities and innovative educational programs shall be provided for all students so that they reach their learning potential, including the attainment of content standards, through partnerships between home, school, and the community.
The Salida School Board is a group of volunteer citizens that dedicate themselves to ensure that the heart of the community, our schools, are healthy. They oversee policies, systems and the superintendent. They do not oversee the minutia of classroom activity. Citizens concerned with individual student needs should contact the teacher and principal. The board loves input from other community members as they try to represent what the school is and should be to Salida at large. Board policies are posted at the Colorado Association of School Boards.
All Board of Education meetings are public meetings and the community is always welcome. There are BOE Meeting Protocols for participating in the meeting. Participants are encouraged to understand those protocols so that his or her voice can be best heard. Agendas are posted by the Friday prior to the Regular Board Meeting.
Salida School District May Adopted January 12, 2021- Five Director Districts
Salida School District 01/12/21 Director District Detailed Map
Upcoming Meetings are posted on the Board Agendas and Minutes page
Board Members
The Salida School District Board of Education prefers that email communication to the board be sent to [email protected]. Emails to this address will be sent to all board members, the school board secretary, and the superintendent.
DISTRICT 1
Carrie Mattix
Treasurer
Re-elected 2021, Term Expires 2023*
[email protected]
*Elected to fill remaing term, election for next four-year term for this seat is 2023.
DISTRICT 2
Jodi Breckenridge Petit
Vice-President
Re-elected 2021, Term Expires 2023*
[email protected]
*Elected to fill remaining term, election for next four-year term for this seat is 2023.
DISTRICT 3
Mandy Paschall
Elected 2021, Term Expires 2025
[email protected]
DISTRICT 4
Joe Smith
President
Re-elected 2021, Term Expires 2025
[email protected]
DISTRICT 5
Jenn Schuchman
Appointed 2021, Term Expires 2023*
[email protected]
*Appointment is until 2023 election. Note the election for the four-year term for this seat will be held in 2025.
AT-LARGE REPRESENTATIVES
Matthew Hobbs
Appointed 2021, Term Expires 2023*
[email protected]
*Appointed to fill reaming term, election for next four-year term for this seat is 2023
Ben Hill
Appointed 2022, Term Expires 2023*
[email protected]
*Appointment is until 2023 election. Note the election for the four-year term for this seat will be 2025.
Board Elections
Board Elections are held biannually. The next election for directors to run for the Salida Schools Board of Education will be in November 2023. Packets will be available for potential board members in August of the election year. For more information, please attend a school board meeting or contact School Board Secretary Kim LeTourneau at [email protected].
If you are considering running for the School Board in 2023, please visit CASB's campaign resource page (Colorado Association of School Boards) website for more information and answers to many common questions. They have links for information about what Board members do, how to become a candidate, resources and an FAQ.
Thank you to the Salida School District Board of Education for all your hard work and dedication!