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Dolores County School Board approves curriculum purchase, personnel actions and policy revisions
Summary
At its May 14 meeting the Dolores County School District RE-2J board approved a McGraw‑Hill high school social studies curriculum, finalized the superintendent’s evaluation, advanced a staff leave payout policy set at $75 per unused day, and approved multiple personnel items and policy updates.
The Dolores County School District RE-2J Board of Education on May 14 approved a set of routine and substantive actions, including a new high-school social studies curriculum, personnel appointments and a change to staff leave payouts.
In a 5-0 vote the board approved purchasing a McGraw‑Hill social studies program for the high school. The package approved includes 25 printed books per class, 20 digital licenses, teacher manuals and a six‑year period of access. The curriculum committee recommended McGraw‑Hill for its academic rigor, inclusive topic coverage and online instructional tools; the board carried the purchase on a motion that passed unanimously.
Separately, the board approved Superintendent Ty Gray’s performance evaluation. The evaluation was presented to Gray, who requested a copy for his review. The vote to accept the evaluation was recorded as carried.
On personnel matters the board approved the 2026–2027 classified- and certified-staff lists and several status changes. Notably, the board approved Kiera Lingenfelter as a certified teacher; the motion carried with Donella Fury abstaining, which was recorded as a conflict of interest. The board also approved moving Charlene Buffington and Rebekah (Becky) Short from probationary to non‑probationary status and authorized student summer maintenance hires.
The board advanced the first reading of policy GBGG (Staff Discretionary Leave), revising the payout for unused leave days to a flat $75 per day. Superintendent Ty Gray said the flat rate addresses positions that lack an established substitute rate and that the district will continue comparative research with other districts; the board approved the change on first reading and may revisit the policy later.
A broad slate of CASB-recommended policy updates and repeals was approved by consent, covering nondiscrimination regulations, instructional program policies and other governance items. The consent agenda and financials were also approved by vote.
The meeting record shows the board adjourned at 7:06 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for June 17, 2026, when the board plans to review the 2026–2027 budget and the Staff, Coaches and Athletic handbooks.
