The Telluride School District R-1 Board of Education is composed of 5 volunteer members elected at-large serving 4-year terms. In November 2025, 2 seats are up for election. 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).

Candidate Timeline*

August 6, 2025: First Day to pick up and circulate nomination petitions. Petitions available at the Telluride R-1 School District Administration Building at 725 West Colorado Ave. Telluride, CO 81435

August 29, 2025: Last day for school director candidates to file a nomination petition with circulators’ notarized affidavits, notarized acceptance of nomination, and written notice of intent to be a candidate

November 4, 2025: Election Day

*This timeline is not all-encompassing. Candidates are responsible for identifying and meeting all legal and financial deadlines.

A Board Candidate interest meeting was held and the resources below were shared at the meeting and here is a link to a recording of that interest meeting on June 5, 2025. Check back here for additional information. 

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