Board of Education
The Board of Education determines district policies and provides strategic guidance to ensure every student develops the enduring knowledge, skills and character to thrive in a changing world. Board members serve as representatives of the community in providing direction for Roaring Fork Schools programs and ensuring that the school system operates efficiently and effectively. In fulfilling this responsibility, the board concerns itself primarily with adopting policy, planning school services, and evaluating the quality and effectiveness of district services.
The Board of Education meets regularly during the school year--typically on the second and fourth Wednesdays, starting at 5:30pm. All regular meetings are open to the public. See the Board Meeting Dates below for a full schedule.
Board Goals for the 2018-19 Year
This year, the board has committed to accomplishing the following three goals:
- Higher structure board meetings
- Greater involvement with and connection to the community and in partnerships as part of the Roaring Fork Schools team, to improve district engagement and to maximize board member talents
- Deepen knowledge of educational pedagogies and board governance practices
Board Documents
- 2018-19 Board Meeting Dates
- Board Agendas & Packets
- Board Minutes
- Director Districts (for an interactive map, click here)
How to Address the Board
The Board welcomes the public to share their opinions during the Open Forum section of each meeting. Spanish speakers may request an interpretor by contacting Laura Dominguez at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 970.384.6004 or 970.384.6000.
To speak during Open Forum, come to the meeting prior to the stated open forum time (on each agenda), and inform the Board Secretary, Angie Davlyn, of your desire to speak. In the interest of respecting the time of all who are present, speakers are to limit their remarks to three minutes or less. If community members are not able to attend a meeting themselves, they can have a representative speak on their behalf or read a letter.
Please know that while the Board greatly values all comments from the public, the Board will not respond, but will follow up as needed after the meeting. Please be aware that any personnel or individual student matters are considered confidential under Colorado Law and it is out of respect of the law, our employees and students, that we ask that those discussions take place privately in executive session.
Current Board Members Jen Rupert District A Board President
Jen lives in Old Snowmass with her husband Josh and her son Jack, a 4th grader at Basalt Elementary. Jen is a trainer and coordinator with the Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen. She is also a student and teacher at Rocky Mountain Martial Arts in Basalt.
Shane Larson
Mary Elizabeth Geiger Mary Elizabeth has lived in Glenwood Springs since 2001. She is an attorney specializing in real estate, land use, municipal and water law, and worked with Sherry Caloia until her election to the District Attorney Office in 2013, at which time Mary Elizabeth began working at Garfield & Hecht, P.C. Mary Elizabeth and her husband, Chris, have two children who attend Sopris Elementary School. She has served on the City of Glenwood Springs Planning and Zoning Commission since 2008, was a board member and president at OUR School Preschool from 2006-2014, and serves on the Ninth Judicial District Judicial Performance Commission.
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Jennifer Scherer District E |
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Jennifer lives in the Basalt area with her husband, Scott, and two children (both students at Basalt Middle School.) She has been a volunteer leader in the schools for the past 7 years and enjoys working in the school environment as a substitute teacher. Other local volunteer contributions include her role as a tutor for English in Action and her past service as a Girl Scout leader for 5 years. She has also worked in the local magazine and advertising field during her 20+ years in the Valley, and currently works part-time for a media-buying company.
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Matthew Hamilton District B Board Member e-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
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(970) 384-6000