The largest portion of the construction project was the science\/vocational education building and Superintendent Scott Cooper said classes will start in the stat-of-the-art building when students come back from the holiday break.<\/p>\n
The new building is about 11,000 square feet and replaces the old science building, which had a faulty roof, poor air circulation and the corners of the cinder block building were not tied together properly. It also had no windows.<\/p>\n
Funding for this project dame from three sources: $2.67 million from The building Excellent Schools Today (BEST) grant, $3.47 million from the school bond passed by the Dolores community and $750,000 from district reserves.<\/p>\n
Concert a good time<\/p>\n
The Dolores Elementary School Holiday Program last Thursday was a resounding success. The Auxiliary Gym was packed and the students all sounded amazing. Music Teacher Amy Bean did an amazing job, as usual.<\/p>\n
Invitation from the superintendent<\/p>\n
The District Advisory and Accountability Committee invites you to participate in a discussion about school finance. This event will be on Jan. 20<\/p>\n
For more information, call 882-7255.<\/p>\n
Key dates<\/p>\n
Jan. 5: Staff in-service\/No School for students<\/p>\n
Jan. 6: Back to School for students<\/p>\n
Jan. 8: Regular School Board meeting at 6 p.m.<\/p>\n
Jan. 16: No School<\/p>\n
Jan. 19: No School<\/p>\n
Jan. 20: Dolores School District Accountability and Advisory Committee meeting on school finance at 6 p.m. at 100 N. Sixth St.<\/p>\n
Feb. 6: Ribbon-cutting ceremony on the east side of the high school campus at noon.<\/p>\n