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New Sweetwater County School District No. 2 superintendent Scott Cooper introduces priorities, emphasizes CTE and communication
Summary
Scott Cooper, new superintendent of Sweetwater County School District No. 2, introduced himself to county commissioners, described his background in career-technical education (CTE) and outlined priorities including communication, curriculum updates and expanding work-based learning partnerships with local colleges and industry.
Scott Cooper, the newly appointed superintendent of Sweetwater County School District No. 2, introduced himself to the county board and outlined priorities for the 2025-26 school year, emphasizing career-technical education, strengthened communications and expanded work-based learning.
Why it matters: School district operations and workforce pipelines intersect with county economic-development goals. Cooper highlighted career-technical programs and partnerships that can prepare students for local trades and college pathways.
Details: Cooper described experience leading both large and small districts and career-technical programs on Colorado's Western Slope, and said his 90-day plan focuses on stakeholder outreach and clearer lines of communication. He said the district is rolling out new K-8 curriculum (HMH language arts and math) to create consistency across elementary schools and that professional learning for teachers is underway before the Aug. 20 school start.
Cooper also said the district will expand work-based learning with community partners, pursue additional grants for CTE expansion and maintain open channels for commissioners to request reports as needed.
Discussion vs. decision: The item was an introduction and informational; commissioners welcomed Cooper and offered support for partnership on CTE, work-based learning and shared grant opportunities.
Ending: Cooper invited commissioners to contact him and indicated he would be available for follow-up reports; commissioners encouraged collaboration between the district and county workforce-development initiatives.
