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Elizabeth mayor touts School Choice Week

Nick Snively praises local district for offering wide range of programming

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Last week was the official Town of Elizabeth School Choice Week, a time when town officials, the Elizabeth School District and residents of Elizabeth recognize the accomplishments of the school district and the benefits of Colorado school choice. This coincides with the nationwide and statewide School Choice Week.
 
According to the National School Choice Week website, school choice is the process of allowing every family to choose the K-12 educational options that best fit their children. Though school choice is controversial, with some arguing that emphasis should be placed on improving all public schools, the State of Colorado has embraced school choice for two decades.
 
Recently Elizabeth Mayor Nick Snively signed a proclamation commemorating the Town of Elizabeth School Choice Week, arguing for the benefits of choosing the Elizabeth School District for children and families.
 
Snively spoke with the Elbert County News on Jan. 24 and expressed the importance of having options for students, especially after the height of COVID-19.
 
“Over the last several years throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and especially during lockdown, we’ve seen how all children learn differently. The small classroom setting provides the best learning experience for my kids. For others, online education works for them,” said Snively. “The pandemic has demonstrated the need to look at our kids and their education through a slightly different lens. If we don’t learn anything from this pandemic, we’ve missed a huge opportunity.”
 
Snively went on to talk about the wide variety of programs available at Elizabeth High School, expressing the importance of different options in education. He also commented that Interim Superintendent Dr. William Dallas has a vision for the school district that mirrors the views of the Town of Elizabeth.
 
“I really appreciate what Dr. Dallas and the school district would like to do for extracurricular studies and generally broadening options for students,” Snively said. “It’s illustrated in the different programs available at EHS like nursing, automotive and technical studies.”
 
Snively also stressed the importance of a strong relationship between the school board and the Town of Elizabeth.
 
“The Town of Elizabeth Board of Trustees wants to emphasize that there are numerous educational opportunities in Elizabeth for kids,” said Snively. “The relationship between the Town of Elizabeth and the Elizabeth School District is unique. The relationship and working together is the backbone of our community.”
 
Dallas responded to Snively’s comment in an email from Jan. 25 where he agreed that the school system is a crucial part of a healthy, growing community.
 
“The school district is just one critical component to the overall health of the community, and I am pleased to work with the Town of Elizabeth to look at a future for the students and community that promotes and develops opportunities and programs that will reinvest in the overall health of the community,” said Dallas. “I believe Mayor Snively and I agree that a healthy school system allows students to choose between multiple programs that provide them the experiences and opportunities that will prepare them for a world after school.”
 
The “Proclamation Commemorating Town of Elizabeth School Choice Week” reads:
 
Whereas, all children in Elizabeth should have access to the highest-quality education possible; and,
 
Whereas, our area schools are the 4th highest rated in the Denver Metro area according to the Colorado Department of Education; and,
 
Whereas, Town of Elizabeth recognizes the important role that an effective education plans in preparing all students in Town of Elizabeth to be successful adults; and,
 
Whereas, quality education is critically important to the economic vitality of Town of Elizabeth; and,
 
Whereas, Town of Elizabeth is home to a multitude of excellent education options from which parents can choose for their children; and,
 
Whereas, educational variety not only helps to diversify our economy, but also enhances the vibrancy of our community; and,
 
Whereas, our area has many high-quality teaching and support professionals who are committed to educating our children; and,
 
Whereas, School Choice Week is celebrated across the country by millions of students, parents, educators, schools and organizations to raise awareness of the need for effective educational options;
 
Therefore, I, Nick Snively, Mayor of the Town of Elizabeth, CO, do hereby recognize January 22-28, 2023 as Town of Elizabeth School Choice Week, and I call this observance to the attention of all our citizens.
 
For more information on school choice/open enrollment, visit cde.state.co.us/choice/openenrollment.
 
For more information on Colorado School Choice Week, visit schoolchoiceweek.com/states/colorado.
 
Elizabeth School District, Nick Snively, William Dallas, Elbert County, Colorado school choice

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