The Colorado State Board of Education is a government body in the U.S. state of Colorado tasked with general supervision of public schools.[1] The Constitution of Colorado was amended in 1948 to authorize an elected State Board of Education and the first elections took place in November 1950.[2] The board is composed of members elected from districts corresponding to Colorado's congressional districts. During periods when Colorado is allocated an even number of congressional seats, an additional member is elected by statewide vote, thereby leading to an odd number of members and reducing the potential for tied votes.[3] Following the 2020 census, there are eight districts and therefore nine members.
Members[edit]
Elected in partisan elections, board members serve staggered six-year terms. Districts 5, 6, and the at large seat hold elections in years divisible by six, followed two years later by Districts 2, 4, and 8, and two years later by Districts 1, 3, and 7.[4]
| District | Representative | Party | Residence | Assumed office | Current term ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Lisa Escárcega (Vice-chair) | Democratic | Denver | 2021 | 2027 |
| 2nd | Angelika Schroeder | Democratic | Boulder | 2009[a] | 2025 |
| 3rd | Stephen Varela | Republican | Pueblo | 2023[b] | 2025[c] |
| 4th | Debora Scheffel | Republican | Parker | 2018[d] | 2025 |
| 5th | Steve Durham | Republican | Colorado Springs | 2014[e] | 2029 |
| 6th | Rebecca McClellan (Chair) | Democratic | Centennial | 2017 | 2029 |
| 7th | Karla Esser | Democratic | Lakewood | 2021 | 2027 |
| 8th | Rhonda Solis | Democratic | Greeley | 2023[f] | 2025 |
| At large | Kathy Plomer | Democratic | Broomfield | 2023 | 2029 |
Notes[edit]
- ^ Originally appointed in January 2009 and subsequently elected
- ^ Originally appointed in January 2023
- ^ A special election will be held in November 2024 to decide who will fulfill the remainder of the term ending in 2027
- ^ Originally appointed in February 2018 and subsequently elected
- ^ Originally appointed in December 2014 and subsequently elected
- ^ Elected for an initial 2-year term following the creation of the 8th district
References[edit]
- ^ "About the State Board". Colorado Department of Education. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Brief History of the Colorado Department of Education". Colorado Department of Education. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ "Colorado State Board of Education Operating Procedures". Colorado Department of Education. Retrieved 31 January 2023.
- ^ a b "Board Member Profiles". Colorado Department of Education. Retrieved 2023-01-12.
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