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Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Posted on 01/21/2019

Dear Douglas County School District community,

I hope our students and educators are enjoying a well-deserved day off from school on this historic day where we celebrate the life of the great Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Last Thursday, I had the honor of joining with students and staff at Gold Rush Elementary in Parker for a moving sing-along event in Dr. King’s honor. Joining some of our youngest students in Douglas County to commemorate Dr. King got me thinking not only about his key role in advancing the Civil Rights Movement -- but also in his belief in the connection between education, intelligence and character.

“The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character – that is the goal of true education.” Martin Luther King, Jr.

Dr. King was also passionate about giving back to others, which is what our teachers do every day. When I started as a teacher, I didn’t do it for money or in hopes of becoming a superintendent. I did it because I was passionate about educating children -- the next generation and the future of this great country. And I know that each and every one of the educators here in Douglas County feels exactly the same way. This profession is all about giving back -- by passing along wisdom, education and character to tomorrow’s leaders.

“Life's most persistent and urgent question is, ‘What are you doing for others?’” Martin Luther King, Jr.

I want to take a moment to thank the amazing educators of Douglas County School District who work tirelessly to teach our children about American history and the importance of days like today.

I hope that you and your families are able to take a moment to reflect on the importance and meaning of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Thomas S. Tucker, Ph.D.
Superintendent
Douglas County School District


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NOTICE OF DESTRUCTION OF SPECIAL EDUCATION RECORDS

Special Education records which have been collected by Douglas County School District related to the identification, evaluation, educational placement, or the provision of special education in the district, must be maintained under state and federal laws for the period of five (5) years after special education services have ended for the student. Special education services end when the student is no longer eligible for services, graduates, or completes his/her educational program at age 21, or moves from the district. This notification is to inform parents/guardians and former students of Douglas County School District's intent to destroy the special education records of students who exited special education services as of June 30, 2016. These records will be destroyed in accordance with state law unless the parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student notifies the school district otherwise. After five years, the records are no longer useful to the district, but may be useful to the parent/guardian or former student in applying for social security benefits, rehabilitation services, college entrance, etc. The parent/guardian or eligible (adult) student may request a copy of the records by requesting the records at this link ( Douglas County School District Transcripts and Records Requests ).