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District approves of armed employee
January 14, 2013 8:18 PM
COLORADO SPRINGS - Local schools have contracted with law enforcement agencies for several years to have a uniformed armed school resource officers in their buildings. However, the Board of Education for Falcon School District 49 recently took things further by allowing a civilian employee to carry a concealed firearm on... more » -
Science project aims to curb pollution from idling cars Play Video
January 18, 2012 6:57 PM
Some local elementary and middle school students are trying to encourage parents to turn off the engine while they wait to pick up their students. The science classes at Skyview Middle School and Meridian Ranch Elementary in Falcon District 49 area taking part in a pilot project called Engines Off... more » -
One ride one dollar - D49 introduces fee-based bussing system
July 23, 2011 2:05 PM
D49's Transportation Department held an open house to help parents and kids understand the new fee-based bussing system that comes into effect this school year. The push for a fee-based service came at the foot of funding not being available for transportation, which the board voted on this past January.... more » -
Falcon school district board OKs 92 job cuts
March 25, 2010 12:40 PM
The board of fast-growing Falcon School District 49 has approved a plan to cut 92 positions, but administrators are hoping attrition and retirements will make layoffs unnecessary. The plan approved Wednesday would save an estimated $5 million as school districts statewide deal with state budget cuts. Overall, the district... more »
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