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How is the membership committee structured?

  1. One parent from each school in the district. Parent members must be members of their school advisory councils and may not be employees of the district, nor related to an employee of the district.
  2. Two teachers from the elementary level.
  3. One teacher from the middle school level.
  4. One teacher from the high school level.
  5. One school administrator, either a principal or assistant principal, from any school in the district.
  6. Three non-parent, community members. One of these community members should be a person involved in business. It is preferred that one be from the minority population and one from the non-profit sector.
    • Parent members will be nominated by their school advisory council.
    • Community members will be nominated by a committee formed from the membership of the DAAC.
    • A teacher body will nominate teachers.
    • The district’s K-12 principals will nominate administrator members.
    • The board of education will determine the membership of the DAAC by appointment and is not bound by the nomination process.

The committee reports directly to the 9-R Board of Education, which approves the DAAC members and gives the committee its charges every year.

District at a Glance

  • Students: approx 4,227
  • Teachers: 333
    • 12 Years Avg Experience
    • 69% with Masters Degree
  • Support Staff: 193
  • Schools:
    • 7 Elementary Schools
    • 2 Middle Schools
    • 1 High School
    • Area Served: 1,039 sq miles

Our Mission

The mission of Durango School District 9-R, an innovative educational system committed to excellence, is to ensure each student develops the skills and attributes for lifelong learning and has the ability to compete and contribute in the global community, by guaranteeing equitable educational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment.

Sponsors and Partners

Durango Foundation for Educational Excellence

San Juan BOCES

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