CASB News

CASB, CHSAA vacancies filled

Linda Trimberger, Weld County School District 6 board of education member, was recently appointed to the CASB Board of Directors for Region 4. She fills an unexpired term that ends later this year. Two other vacancies were filled in January. Sherryl Dillon, Cheyenne Mountain No. 12, filled a Region 6 opening, and Mark Clark, Adams 12 Five Star Schools, filled a Large District vacancy.Visit the board of directors webpage for a complete list of CASB’s current board of directors.

The CASB executive board has also appointed Dr. Troy Webb, board of education member from Ignacio Public Schools, as the CHSAA Board of Control representative from CASB Regions 9, 11 and 12.

New features added to casb.org

Changes to casb.org's menu includes drop-down navigation. These changes mean navigation has been altered slightly, so you may have to reset some of your bookmarks. But don’t worry, all the information you value – legal, policy, advocacy, governance, etc, – is still on the site.

The news feed is a collection of education headlines from news sources around the state. Just click on the green link to read the entire story from the source itself.

Finally, a rotating graphic element at the top of the homepage highlights what’s happening at CASB – events, services, advocacy efforts and more. Just click the photo or green link to the right for more information on the topic you are interested in. A full list of news items is on the Colorado Newsclips webpage.

Gaining wisdom from your constituents

CASB's GreatGoverning blog is an "e-warehouse" of insights about the work of continuously improving boards of education. While you're visiting the blog, don't forget to sign up for automatic email updates of each posting/photo.

Weekly recall and safety tips

CASB has partnered with the National School Safety Coalition to announce safety alerts and recalls that impact children and families. Look here each week for the latest safety tips from NSSC. Visit the NSSC website for a complete list of recalls and safety alerts in addition to other resources for child safety.

News clips updated daily

To stay current on education news that impacts school decision makers in Colorado, browse CASB’s News Clips section on a regular basis. You’ll find links to newspaper and website articles from across Colorado. This is a free service for your CASB membership. Don’t forget to bookmark the link for quick and easy access.