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Threats of student walkout, recall follow DPS approval of Montbello High turnaround - The Denver Post

Threats of student walkout, recall follow DPS approval of Montbello High turnaround - The Denver Post
Threats of student walkout, recall follow DPS approval of Montbello High turnaround 3011/19/2010Tears fell down the faces of Montbello High students in the early morning hours Friday after the Denver school board voted 4-3 to approve a plan to reconfigure their school and its feeder schools.
Denver school board OKs Montbello restructuring plan11/19/2010 - Fiery speeches, impassioned pleas and heartfelt statements were aired for hours Thursday night before the Denver school board approved the largest school turnaround plan in district history.

Montbello school-reform plan expected to be approved Thursday11/18/2010 - The largest school reform plan in Denver's history will come down to a contentious vote tonight at a school board meeting that is expected to be preceded by emotional pleas from supporters and foes.

DPS board gives superintendent positive review despite standing criticisms11/17/2010 - A majority on Denver's seven-member school board penned a mostly positive evaluation for embattled Superintendent Tom Boasberg, who is likely one vote away from losing his job.

Douglas County school board hears from public on vouchers11/17/2010 - An overflow crowd Tuesday filled hallways, sat against the walls and occupied every seat in the Douglas County School District's boardroom to voice opinions about a possible school voucher plan.