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  • We have broken our social contract

    We have broken our social contract

    The following speech was given by school board member William Dolphin on May 7th, 2026. We have broken our social contract. More precisely, the state and federal governments…

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  • Speech to the WSD3 Board of Education

    Speech to the WSD3 Board of Education

    The following speech was delivered by Dustin Flesher to the school board during the public comments section of the board meeting on May 7th, 2026. Greetings to the…

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  • A Comparison of Expenditures from Several Colorado School Districts

    A Comparison of Expenditures from Several Colorado School Districts

    General Fund Expenditure Comparison — FY2025 Twelve Colorado school districts · year ended June 30, 2025 · actual amounts · sorted by Instr + SS + IS % (high to low). Instr is…

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  • “I Am Tired of Being Poor”

    “I Am Tired of Being Poor”

    Widefield Education Association · Non-Licensed Employee Survey · January 2026 Widefield Staff Describe Financial Hardship and Feeling Unsupported · February 9, 2026 Executive Summary A Workforce That Stays…

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  • Custodial & Security Disciplinary Data

    Custodial & Security Disciplinary Data

    Widefield Education Association · CORA Request · 2025–2026 Six-Year Trend Analysis · School Years 2020–21 through 2025–26 (Mid-Year) Executive Summary Serious Disciplinary Actions Are Escalating in Both Departments.…

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  • A Case for Competitive Teacher Compensation

    A Case for Competitive Teacher Compensation

    Two Comparison Group Analysis · 2025–2026 Colorado Education Association Licensed Comparison Salary Book Executive Summary The Investment Has Worked. It Is Not Yet Complete. The image associated with…

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