Please check out the October Rabbit Newsletter!
6 months ago, Victoria Lopez
September came and went about as fast as the leaves changed. The mornings are getting just a little bit colder, days are getting shorter, and soon we will be looking at snow capped moutains throught the Valley. I have started to do site assessments on all of our schools to identify concerns. I am looking at everything from the potential vulnerabilities of unlocked or propped open exterior doors, hazards around the school that pose a safety concern, and safety concerns within the buildings themselves. I am looking at things that are stored in closets that could be a potential hazard such as flammable liquids near electrical boxes or gas boilers. I am checking the types of door handles on each classroom and how they lock from the inside. Other things that I may note are tripping hazards in the buildings and exposed windows in the bathrooms and whether or not they can be looked into from the outside. Doing these assessments are for the safety of our kids, staff, and all that visit. I hope by identifying these things it creates a climate within our buildings that makes everyone feel safe and welcome.
September came and went about as fast as the leaves changed. The mornings are getting just a little bit colder, days are getting shorter, and soon we will be looking at snow capped moutains throught the Valley. I have started to do site assessments on all of our schools to identify concerns. I am looking at everything from the potential vulnerabilities of unlocked or propped open exterior doors, hazards around the school that pose a safety concern, and safety concerns within the buildings themselves. I am looking at things that are stored in closets that could be a potential hazard such as flammable liquids near electrical boxes or gas boilers. I am checking the types of door handles on each classroom and how they lock from the inside. Other things that I may note are tripping hazards in the buildings and exposed windows in the bathrooms and whether or not they can be looked into from the outside. Doing these assessments are for the safety of our kids, staff, and all that visit. I hope by identifying these things it creates a climate within our buildings that makes everyone feel safe and welcome.
Trojan Fans - today's volleyball game has also been cancelled due to La Veta pass closure. It has not yet been rescheduled.
7 months ago, Maddie Mansheim
Trojan Fans - today's football game at Primero has been cancelled due to weather. It has not yet been rescheduled. Volleyball is still playing today in Primero.
7 months ago, Maddie Mansheim
The South Conejos School Board of Education will conduct a Special Board Meeting on the 18th day of October 2024 at 6 PM. The meeting will be held via Zoom. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89199535772?pwd=VEiCBnnc1MwCjg8UMkDKlkdhHcgFIG.1 Meeting ID: 891 9953 5772 Passcode: 032702
7 months ago, Victoria Lopez
South Conejos School District RE-10 Board of Education Special Meeting October 18, 2024 6:00 p.m. VIA Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89199535772?pwd=VEiCBnnc1MwCjg8UMkDKlkdhHcgFIG.1 Meeting ID: 891 9953 5772 Passcode: 032702
Congrats to our Middle School A-Team who took 3rd Place at End of Year Tournaments! We are proud to be represented by this group of Trojan Ladies!
7 months ago, Maddie Mansheim
Middle school Trojan volleyball a-team winners
Join us for Pink-Out & Senior Night for Volleyball October 18th at 5:00 pm!
7 months ago, Maddie Mansheim
Wear your pink Pink-Out & Senior Night October 18th Donate to the Stephanie Miner Foundation for Breast Cancer Foundation 5:00 PM Ashlyn & Destanaya Celebrate our Seniors
The South Conejos School District Board of Education passed a resolution opposing Amendment 80, "Constitutional Right to School Choice," that would guarantee access to school choice in the Colorado Constitution. The amendment also names private schools and “future innovations in education” as options guaranteed by the Constitution. This amendment could take critical funding away from public schools, further exacerbating challenges in rural districts while subsidizing private schools on the Front Range. This amendment is unnecessary, as we have had open enrollment laws in Colorado for 30 years.
7 months ago, Victoria Lopez
SOUTH CONEJOS SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF EDUCATION OF THE SOUTH CONEJOS SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-10 IN OPPOSITION OF AMENDMENT 80 WHEREAS, Colorado has a longstanding commitment to school choice, beginning with the Public Schools of Choice Act of 1990 and the Charter Schools Act of 1993; and WHEREAS, state law consistently provides residents with a range of educational options, including public, charter, and open-enrollment schools; and WHEREAS, the Board recognizes that Amendment 80, "School Choice in K-12 Education" seeks to amend the Colorado Constitution to create a constitutionally protected right to school choice for K-12 students and their parents; and WHEREAS, Amendment 80 potentially creates a pathway for public funds to be redirected to private institutions through vouchers, Education Savings Accounts, or other programs, thereby threatening the financial stability and sustainability of Colorado's public schools; and WHEREAS, the inclusion of private education in Amendment 80 could divert public funds to private institutions, undermining the public schools; and WHEREAS, Amendment 80 does not clearly define the rights of parents and students or how those rights will intersect with the district's legal responsibilities; and WHEREAS, the long-term impact of Amendment 80 remains uncertain, as its effects will depend on subsequent legislation and judicial interpretations; and WHEREAS, the Board believes the existing school choice framework already provides ample educational opportunities that enable parents to choose an education program that meets their diverse needs; and WHEREAS, the Board strongly advocates for adequate funding for public education in Colorado; and WHEREAS, the Board is in support of school choice, and is opposed to public dollars going to private institutions; and WHEREAS, several education advocacy organizations have publicly opposed Amendment 80, citing concerns about its potentially harmful impact on Colorado's public schools; and WHEREAS, the Board declares that Amendment 80 poses a significant risk to the funding and health of Colorado's public education system. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the South Conejos School District Board of Education officially declares its opposition to Amendment 80 and believes this stance is in the best interest of public education
DATED and APPROVED as of this Fourteenth day of October 2024.
The South Conejos School Board of Education will conduct a Regular Board Meeting on the 14th day of October 2024 at 6 PM. The meeting will be held in the Secondary Flex area.
7 months ago, Victoria Lopez
South Conejos School District RE-10 Board of Education Regular Meeting October 14, 2024 South Conejos School Secondary Flex Area 6:00 PM Mission Statement: South Conejos School District will provide students with a strong educational foundation to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Students and staff will feel welcomed, safe, and supported. A. Call to Order/Roll Call/Quorum/Read Mission Statement B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Citizen’s Comments – Limit 3 Minutes Per Person D. Approval of Agenda E. Approval of Consent Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes – September 10th 2. Reports a. Financial Report – Jamie Sandoval b. Cafeteria Report – Victoria Lopez c. Maintenance Report – Nichole Archuleta d. Transportation Report – Eric O’Brien e. AD Report – Madison Mansheim f. Principal Report – Madison Mansheim 3. Policies in Review a. JEB – Entrance Age Requirements - 2nd Reading b. JFABD – Homeless Students – Introduction c. JFABD-R – Homeless Students Regulations - Introduction d. JICA – Student Dress Code - Introduction e. JIH - Student Interviews, Interrogations, Searches, and Arrests – Intro f. GBJ - Personnel Records and Files – Introduction g. JF - Admission and Denial of Admission – Introduction h. KDE – Crisis Management - Introduction i. IKFB – Graduation Exercises – Introduction j. IKF – Graduation Requirements - Introduction k. IKF-2 – Graduation Guidelines – Introduction F. Reports 1. George Welsh – Colorado Education Initiative 2. Beginning of Year (BOY) Report – Josephine Montoya 3. BOCES – Kristie Duran
4. Superintendent Report – Mr. Joshua G. Lopez G. Discussion and Action Items 1. Math Curriculum 2. Purchase Orders 3. Policies a. JEB – Entrance Age Requirements – 2nd Reading 4. Staffing 5. Unified Improvement Plan (UIP) 6. Over Night Trip 7. Amendment 80 Resolution 8. Set Date for Superintendent Informal Evaluation and Formal Evaluation H. Executive Session No Executive Session I. Next Regular Board Meeting November 19, 2024 @ 6 p.m. Upcoming Events: CASB Annual Convention – Dec 5th-7th Discussion Items: Mill Levy Informal Superintendent Evaluation Audit J. Adjournment
Public Notice: One or more members of the South Conejos Board of Education will be attending the South Conejos School District Community on October 10, 2024. The purpose of the Board’s attendance is to support the students and community of South Conejos School District, it is not to conduct public business of the local district or engage in formal action. While notice is not required pursuant to C.R.S. 24-6-402, the Board believes in transparency and, therefore, is providing this information regarding the event.
7 months ago, Victoria Lopez
South Conejos School District RE-10 Board of Education Public Notice October 10, 2024 6:00 p.m. Secondary Flex Mission Statement: South Conejos School District will provide students with a strong educational foundation to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Students and staff will feel welcomed, safe, and supported. A. Notice of Gathering – South Conejos School District Community Meeting
Please support our AHS Cheerleaders. We are selling Trojan AHS seat cushions for $25 each. You can purchase yours either by contact Zyra Guyon at zguyon@southconejos.com, on 10/12/24 at our Football game at home against La Veta High School, or during our Volleyball home games. Thank you again for your support! GO TROJANS!!
7 months ago, Zyra Guyon
AHS Seat Cushion
Join us for our Community Meeting this Thursday October 10th at 6:00 pm in the secondary flex area.
7 months ago, Maddie Mansheim
Thursday Community Meeting 6:00 pm October 10 South Conejos School District Location Secondary Flex ARea K-12 Status Elementary Performance Topic of Discussion: Antonito Trojans Motivated · Confident · Empathetic · Positive · Respectful We are crew
SCSD District Accountability Committee will meet on October 7th, 2024 at 5:00 pm in the Secondary Flex area.
7 months ago, Maddie Mansheim
2023-2024 District Accountability Committee (DAC) Agenda October 7, 2024, 5:00-6:30 Committee Members Attendance Roles Jennai Montoya, Business Owner & Parent Lily Mondragon, Parent Crystal Pacheco, Parent Karina Soto, Parent Jessica Valdez, Teacher Maddie Mansheim, School Leadership Josh Lopez, District Leadership Jennai Montoya Lily Mondragon Crystal Pacheco Karina Soto Jessica Valdez Maddie Mansheim Josh Lopez Chairperson: Lily Mondragon Co-Chair: Secretary: Crystal Pacheco Timekeeper: Time Topic/Presenter Topic Type Resources/Meeting Notes 5:00-5:30 School Performance Frameworks, Elementary Accountability Clock Maddie Mansheim, Principal Report School Performance Frameworks 5:30-6:15 UIP Feedback Maddie Mansheim, Principal Feedback 6:15 Set Date for Next DAC
2023-2024 District Accountability Committee (DAC) Agenda October 7, 2024, 5:00-6:30 Committee Members Attendance Roles Jennai Montoya, Business Owner & Parent Lily Mondragon, Parent Crystal Pacheco, Parent Karina Soto, Parent Jessica Valdez, Teacher Maddie Mansheim, School Leadership Josh Lopez, District Leadership Jennai Montoya Lily Mondragon Crystal Pacheco Karina Soto Jessica Valdez Maddie Mansheim Josh Lopez Chairperson: Lily Mondragon Co-Chair: Secretary: Crystal Pacheco Timekeeper: Time Topic/Presenter Topic Type Resources/Meeting Notes 5:00-5:30 School Performance Frameworks, Elementary Accountability Clock Maddie Mansheim, Principal Report School Performance Frameworks 5:30-6:15 UIP Feedback Maddie Mansheim, Principal Feedback 6:15 Set Date for Next DAC
Scholarship opportunity!
7 months ago, Victoria Lopez
Scholarship opportunity
Go Trojans!
7 months ago, Blane Trant
This week in trojan athletics
Are you a parent/guardian of a middle or high school student at South Conejos School District? Do you wish there were more opportunities to be involved in extracurricular activities at our school? There are!! Student Council members are looking for parent/guardian volunteers to help on Friday, September 20th during the middle and high school homecoming dance. The theme this year is Carnival. Student Council needs someone to help make popcorn and cotton candy. The school has the machines. Also, we need chaperones to help monitor a bouncy house and in the dance area. You must register to volunteer. Attached is the form for you to complete or you can contact Zyra Guyon directly at zguyon@southconejos.com. Thank you all!
8 months ago, Zyra Guyon
Volunteer Form
Come out and show your support!
8 months ago, Victoria Lopez
The Milagro Beanfield War, September 12, 2024. Location: Guadalupe Parish Hall Doors open at 5:15 p.m.
Trojan Spirit Week September 16th - September 19th
8 months ago, Zyra Guyon
Trojan Spirit Week 09/16-09/19
Check out the September Newsletter from our School Resource Officer, Rodney Noga!
8 months ago, Victoria Lopez
My introduction letter for the year My name is Rodney Noga, and I am the School Resource Officer (SRO) for the Conejos County Sheriff's Department, assigned to the North Conejos, Sanford, and South Conejos school districts within Conejos County. This is my second school year as the SRO. I retired as a master sergeant from the Colorado State Patrol after 25 years. I spent a little over 14 years in La Junta as a trooper and was promoted to sergeant in Alamosa at the end of 2012. I have always loved the San Luis Valley and have called it home for over 11 years now. I have been married to my beautiful wife for 32 years and have two daughters, ages 22 and 13. I love to hunt, fish, and play golf. What exactly is an SRO? Following the National Association of School Resource Officers triad model, an SRO is three things: a law enforcement officer, educator, and informal counselor / mentor. I am a resource to help promote a safe learning environment within our schools. I enforce laws when needed but, as a law enforcement officer, school safety is my number one priority in that role. I work closely with the school administration, who will handle most incidents that come up within our schools. As an educator, I can speak to the students on many topics that could range from laws, drugs and alcohol, Internet safety, making good choices, and many more topics the teachers and students want. Finally, as an informal counselor and mentor, I am there to help our youth navigate school and life. I want to help every student succeed to their fullest potential. I am a trusted adult who will always have an ear when a student is struggling with life, school, friends, and so on, as well as help them find their way. I not only visit the classrooms and take an interest in what they are doing but also help them with schoolwork when I can. As my title implies, I am a resource for our students, staff, and parents.
Community survey results This summer I put out a survey through the schools about our school resource officer program. I asked just a few simple questions about what our community knew or did not know about the school resource officer. Here are the results of that survey: • 92 people responded from the three different school districts. • 73% knew the schools had an SRO and 27% did not. • 58% knew what the role of an SRO is and 42% did not. • 66% have seen or read the newsletter and 33% have not. • 71% said they would be interested in attending training or discussion about topics and 29% said they would not. Some of the topics that were mentioned were bullying, student safety, drugs, electronic devices and social media, situational awareness / active shooter safety, community involvement, and how parents can help. Throughout the year I will touch on some of these topics in the newsletter. I will find time to put on community discussions in the different schools to talk about some of these as well. I would love for the community and parents to come to these to not only meet me in person if you have not already, but to come together to tackle issues that our students are facing. I look forward to meeting more of you that I have not already met and working with everyone to help our students succeed.
The South Conejos School Board of Education will conduct a Regular Board Meeting on the 10th day of September 2024 at 6 PM. The meeting will be held in the Secondary Flex area.
8 months ago, Victoria Lopez
South Conejos School District RE-10 Board of Education Regular Meeting September 10, 2024 South Conejos School Secondary Flex Area 6:00 PM Mission Statement: South Conejos School District will provide students with a strong educational foundation to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens. Students and staff will feel welcomed, safe, and supported. A. Call to Order/Roll Call/Quorum/Read Mission Statement B. Pledge of Allegiance C. Citizen’s Comments – Limit 3 Minutes Per Person D. Approval of Agenda E. Approval of Consent Agenda 1. Approval of Minutes – August 20th 2. Reports a. Financial Report – Jamie Sandoval b. Cafeteria Report – Victoria Lopez c. Technology Report – Weldon Colbert d. Transportation Report – Eric O’Brien e. AD Report – Blane Trant f. Principal Report – Mrs. Mansheim 3. Policies in Review a. EEA – Student Transportation – 2nd Reading b. BCA-E-1 – Code of Ethics for Board Members – 2nd Reading c. BE – School Board Meetings – 2nd Reading d. JEB – 1st Reading F. Reports 1. Former Board Member Recognition 2. Safe School/School Performance Framework – Mrs. Mansheim 3. BOCES – Kristie Duran 4. Superintendent Report – Mr. Joshua G. Lopez G. Discussion and Action Items 1. Legal Counseling Services 2. Staffing
3. Purchase Orders 4. Policies a. EEA – Student Transportation – 2nd Reading b. BCA-E-1 – Code of Ethics for Board Members – 2nd Reading c. BE – School Board Meetings – 2nd Reading 5. Curriculum 6. Set Superintendent Evaluation Plan H. Executive Session No Executive Session I. Next Regular Board Meeting October 8, 2024 @ 6 p.m. Upcoming Events: CASB Annual Convention – Dec 5th-7th Discussion Items: Review Pupil Count Unified Improvement Plan Informal Superintendent Evaluation Consolidated Federal Grant Financial Report J. Adjournment
Trojan Grandparents! We are excited to invite all elementary grandparents to join us for a special Grandparents' Day Celebration this Wednesday the 11th, from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM. You are welcome to come and spend quality time with your grandchild at two locations: the Head Start building and Elementary School. Enjoy reading together, take a memorable photo at our photo booth, and warm up with a cup of hot cocoa. We look forward to celebrating this wonderful day with you and creating lasting memories! If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact the school office. Thank you, and we hope to see you on Wednesday!
8 months ago, Maddie Mansheim
Poster that reads South Conejos Grandparents' Day and has two old people in superhero capes