Tag: Sheridan School District
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Sheridan school board approves teachers’ contract, ending historic strike
The Sheridan teachers strike that languished through much of the month is officially over. The Sheridan School District Board of Education unanimously voted Tuesday to accept the union contract. “It has been a long road to get to today,” Sheridan Educators Association President Kate Biester said in a statement to The Denver Gazette after this…
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Deal reached to end Sheridan teacher strike, classes could resume Monday
Gov. Jared Polis announced a deal has been struck between the Sheridan School District and Sheridan Educators Association that could get students back into the classroom as early as Monday. “I urge both sides to officially ratify the agreement quickly to avoid further delay,” Polis said in a statement. “These students have already missed critical…
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As Sheridan strike hits 17 days, Polis signals possible state intervention
With a teachers’ strike in Sheridan School District 2 entering its 17th day — the longest in more than four decades — Gov. Jared Polis is pressing both sides to reach a deal as the dispute draws state attention and potential intervention. “This interruption is really hurting kids and families. Sheridan students have missed weeks…
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Colorado school district cancels classes ahead of teacher strike
Sheridan schools will be closed through the end of the week as teachers begin striking on Wednesday. SHERIDAN — A Denver metro area school district announced it is canceling school for the rest of the week as teachers in the district hit the picket lines. Sheridan School District 2 said there will be no classes…
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Charges stack up for former Littleton funeral director
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A Littleton funeral director who allegedly scammed dozens of Colorado families as they grieved a loved one is facing three new abuse-of-corpse charges, in addition to multiple theft counts. Miles Harford, 34, the former owner of Apollo Funeral and Cremation Services, faces 11 counts in all for incidents which happened over a nearly five-year period…