Election Day November 3rd, 2026

Telluride School District Finance Forecast: Why we need to consider a Ballot Measure to Increase our Mill Levy Override, August 2026

Additional Resources:

“The 13-year investment behind every graduate” by Jesse James McTigue, Telluride Times September 29, 2026

“Why I’ve dedicated three decades to our schools” by Cheryl Carstens Miller, Telluride Times September 23, 2026

“Parent and taxpayer supports TSD ballot measure” by Caitlin Orintas Letter to the Editor, Telluride Times

“Why Rising Property Values Don’t Mean More Money for Telluride Schools”, by Chris Browne Guest Commentary, Telluride Times

“Colorado ‘Underfuding Schools by Billions’ Prompts Telluride’s Mill Levy Solution”, by Owen Perkins News Editor, Telluride Time

1. Amendment 87, is for a graduated income tax. This will decrease income tax for those earning under $500,000 of taxable income.

2. Proposition NN, raises the TABOR revenue cap to let the state keep revenue that would otherwise be refunded under TABOR.

The Telluride School District R-1 Board of Education is composed of 5 volunteer members elected at-large serving 4-year terms. The next  School Board Election will be in November, 2027. A president and vice president are selected from the board membership by a majority of the voting members. Acting together, the Board of Education’s roles and responsibilities fall into the following categories:

• Set policies that govern school operations; implementation is the superintendent's role
• Approve and oversee the school district budget
• Hire and evaluate the superintendent
• Approve educational standards and monitor instructional quality
• Make decisions about school properties and ensure safety
• Set salaries, benefits, and employment terms via policy
• Maintain open communication with staff, students, and the community

Legal Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old.
• Must have lived in and be a registered elector of the Telluride R-1 School District for at least 12 consecutive months.
• Must not have been convicted of a sexual offense against a child.
• Must not be an employee of the district.

Desired Qualities in Board Member

• Commitment to honestly and sincerely serve all students—not just specific groups.
• Ability to listen, communicate clearly, and collaborate.
• Willingness to support group decisions even if personally opposed.
• Openness to learning and development.
• Distinguish governance (board) from management (staff).

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