Colorado State Statute 22-11-302 requires DAC members to act in an advisory capacity, to the Board of Education, on a variety of topics including, but not limited to:

• District Budget

• Unified Improvement Plan

• Charter School Applications

• Family Engagement

• District Policy

• Teacher Evaluation Tool – Enumerated CO Teacher Rubric 2018-19 Final (see a detailed explanation of changes made to the rubric here (Rubric Revision Shifts_Final_6.22.18)

The PAWS (Parent Advocates for Walsenburg Schools), formerly DAC, meets monthly throughout the school year, typically on the first Tuesday of each month unless otherwise noted, and members have the opportunity to hear district updates and provide input on many topics. DAC members are responsible for ongoing communication with building principals and district administrators.