OURAY SCHOOLS

The Ouray School Board unanimously approved its 2019 – 2020 budget, with the caveat it will revisit teacher salaries after the financial audit of the district is complete and student enrollment numbers are finalized in October.

The district’s budget accounts for approximately $330,000 less for students from state funding, accounting for a drop in enrollment expected in the fall. Superintendent Scott Pankow has estimated as many as 22 students won’t be returning to Ouray Schools...