2015 Winter Leadership Conference https://www.co-case.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1242530&rss=MDQAa4K6 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:52:38 GMT Sun, 8 Feb 2015 20:37:46 GMT Copyright © 2015 Colorado Association of School Executives Superintendents Press Conference on School Funding https://www.co-case.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1242530&post=208304 https://www.co-case.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1242530&post=208304  Superintendents speak at a press conference on their united effort on School Funding. (CASE Winter Leadership Conference, Westminster)

On February 5, 2015, about 100 superintendents held a press conference calling attention to the Colorado Superintendents' Position Statement on School Funding. This statement, signed by 174 of 178 superintendents representing more than 92% of Colorado public school students explained why the school funding conversation is critical to the future of education in Colorado.

Detailed examples of the impact of local cuts on students and the pressing need to restore funding were presented to the media and others in attendance. Superintendents from districts ranging from a student count of 24 to more than 85,000 came together as a demonstration of unified support for action this year.

Students across Colorado are losing out on educational opportunities created by significant cuts, which are still impacting K-12 schools, despite the state’s resurgent economy. The superintendents provided a rationale for restoring one-time and recurring operational resources cut since 2009, in addition to a focus on the hardest hit small rural districts of under 1,000 students and at-risk student populations as determined by poverty.

Read the full position statement here.

View the video and media coverage from the event is listed at this link.


]]> Sun, 8 Feb 2015 21:37:46 GMT Superintendent of the Year Brian Ewert: Sailing the Missouri River https://www.co-case.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1242530&post=208303 https://www.co-case.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1242530&post=208303 The 2015 Colorado Superintendent of the Year Brian Ewert from Englewood Schools provided a very powerful message during Thursday's opening general session. His colorful tale of Sailing the Missouri River with his father and brother was not only instructional, but entertaining. 

Brian's message came through loud and clear: Vision without skills, knowledge and experience can be dangerous. 

 

]]> Sun, 8 Feb 2015 21:32:32 GMT Amanda Ripley's keynote presentation https://www.co-case.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1242530&post=208299 https://www.co-case.org/members/blog_view.asp?id=1242530&post=208299 Amanda Ripley's keynote address on Thursday sparked ongoing conversations throughout the day and into Friday's sessions. 

Amanda's focus on RIGOR came through loud and clear. According to her presentation:

 

Where Does Rigor Come From?

  • Delaying Tracking
  • Focus
  • Teacher & Principal Training
  • Coherent Goals
  • Parental Involvement…at Home

Do you agree and what can you do as a leader? As David Hamilton, Assistant Superintendent of Archuletta County 50 School District, posted in the mobile app, "We need to take what Amanda Ripley discussed and find ways to incorporate it into our practice. Quite often we hear great keynotes and think of things others need to do to change."


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