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Tuesday, January 29, 2013  School District 11 proposed an 'Optimization of Utilization' plan that would focus on four comprehensive high schools in the District. Wasson, the 5th school, would be repurposed in the plan, forcing current students 9-11 to integrate to other schools.

Thursday, October 25, 2012  A former Ellicott School Board member accused of having sexual relations with a 17-year-old boy has been sentenced to extensive probation after pleading guilty to sex assault charges.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Lawmakers rejected a bill that sought to put limits to campaign contributions in Colorado school board elections.

Thursday, October 27, 2011  At least two men have come forward, saying they had sex with the Ellicott School Board member accused of sexually assaulting one boy and "sexting" another.

Wednesday, October 26, 2011  Falcon School District 49 is dealing with overcrowding and has voted to put two issues on the November ballot - a bond issue and a mill levy.

Thursday, October 20, 2011  El Paso County Sheriff's deputies said the former Ellicott School Board member who was originally arrested in September for "sexting" a student has been rearrested on another charge.

Wednesday, October 05, 2011  A former Ellicott school board member has been charged with two counts of internet luring of a child. Stefanie Dickinson appeared in court Wednesday to hear the charges against her.

Friday, September 23, 2011  An Ellicott school board member arrested for allegedly "sexting" a 14-year-old boy resigned Friday night.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  An Ellicott School District board member has been arrested for allegedly sexting a 14-year-old boy.

Friday, August 12, 2011  Parent complained that "A Study in Scarlet" was derogatory to Mormons.

Friday, April 01, 2011  Falcon School District 49 sent 51 buses to Colorado's state Capitol Thursday morning, hoping to bring attention to the educational cuts Gov. John Hickenlooper has proposed statewide.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011  Despite a budget shortfall that has resulted in the elimination of bus service for the 2011-2012 school year, Falcon School District 49 is sending 50 buses to the state Capitol Thursday morning to rally for educational funding.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011  There are more changes for people living in Falcon School District 49 as the Superintendent announced his resignation Wednesday while the district plans to move forward with big changes in leadership through their "Innovation Initiative."

Thursday, January 20, 2011  District 49 is facing a projected $4 million budget short fall. So instead of making more cuts in the classroom, some board members want to eliminate school bus service for all but special education students.

Wednesday, January 19, 2011  An e-mail sent by District 49 School Board Vice President Chris Wright is causing a stir among some D49 employees who said the e-mail is offensive.