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Week of March 30, 2023
ELBERT COUNTY, COLORADO
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VOLUME 128 | ISSUE 7
Spring HOME & GARDEN Special Section
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Elizabeth superintendent ready to face challenges Snowberger says he is looking to calm tensions BY THELMA GRIMES TGRIMES@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM
Joe Belongia stands with his wife, Kim, and son, Ben. Belongia has joined the Elizabeth Board of Trustees.
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Elizabeth welcomes new trustee Joe Belongia says he is eager to listen as member of governing board BY CHANCY J. GATLIN-ANDERSON SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
The Town of Elizabeth welcomed a new Board of Trustees member on Jan. 10, helping to fill vacancies
left at the end of 2022. Longtime Colorado resident Joe Belongia joins the board for a two-year term and believes his communication and organizational skills will be an asset to the Elizabeth community. Mayor Nick Snively joined in the welcome, saying, “I feel incredibly fortunate to have Joe as a member of the Board of Trustees. He has a fantastic mix of passion for the town, excitement to interact with members of the community, and a
desire to see the best version of our town for everyone around him. He is a highly collaborative individual who offers valuable insights and input which, combined with his family values, work and life experience, and strong communication skills, leads me to believe he is going to be a strong member of the board and community for years to come.” SEE BELONGIA, P6
With a depleted school board due to a majority resigning, growing tension and unease in the community over curriculum not being taught in the district, and a growing national issue of politics breaking into the classroom, the new superintendent of the Elizabeth School District says he is ready to take the lead. Just before three school board members resigned from the fivemember panel, Dan Snowberger was unanimously approved as the new superintendent. The divided board approved Snowberger’s contract on March 13 in a 5-0 vote. SEE SNOWBERGER, P2
SCHOOL BOARD MOVES AHEAD
Member chosen after 3 leave
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