Controversial group that opened ‘Colorado’s first public Christian school’ will close after 13 years

End of an Era: A Look Back at Our Coverage of Colorado's Most Controversial Public Education Co-op: ERBOCES

Earlier this week, Colorado Springs School District 49 voted to officially dissolve Education ReEnvisioned BOCES (ERBOCES), after growing scrutiny by state education officials who raised concerns about the constitution of the board, invalid contracts, and the use of public funds. The entity is one of many boards of cooperative educational services, or BOCES, in Colorado, which are public educational organizations designed to help rural school di…

Controversial group that opened ‘Colorado’s first public Christian school’ will close after 13 years; Demise of ERBOCES comes after a stream of controversies

An education group that last year authorized “Colorado’s first public Christian school” soon will dissolve, following a Monday night vote by a key member institution.

Controversial group that opened ‘Colorado’s first public Christian school’ will close after 13 years

Education reEnvisioned BOCES, which is headed by Executive Director Ken Witt, will dissolve in a phased process over several months. (Photo by Ann Schimke/Chalkbeat)This story was originally published by Chalkbeat. Sign up for their newsletters at ckbe.at/newsletters. An education group that last year authorized “Colorado’s first public Christian school” soon will dissolve, following a Monday night vote by a key member institution. The school bo…

Controversial group behind 'Colorado’s 1st public Christian school' closing

Ken Witt, the executive director of ERBOCES, said member institutions sometimes leave when they have political or administrative changes. (Ann Schimke /