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Michael Clough

Local control

Colorado
June 21, 2018

Change in Colorado law sets up a ‘David and Goliath’ school choice battle no one saw coming

A last-minute provision tacked onto an unrelated bill allows school districts to send buses into neighboring jurisdictions without their consent.

out of sight

Colorado
June 11, 2018

Out of town, on a Sunday morning, Sheridan’s school board approved a new superintendent contract

The Sheridan school board had voted 3 to 2 on the superintendent choice after an embattled process.

Momentum

Colorado
May 2, 2018

Sheridan school district picks new leader in split decision

The board will vote on a proposed contract at a later date.

#SorryNotSorry

Colorado
March 11, 2014

State board denies Sheridan Schools’ accreditation appeal

Fearing statewide consequences that would put the Colorado Department of Education's ability to fairly and accurately define school and district performances into question, the State Board of Education rejected an appeal to boost Sheridan School's accreditation rating.

Turning the tables

Colorado
February 13, 2014

Sheridan Schools will appeal accreditation rating to state board

Superintendent Michael Clough officially sent the district's position to the Colorado Department of Education today, after receiving the blessing from the district's board of education Tuesday. Department staff will issue its position later this month. The two parties will meet with the state board March 11, Clough said.