The Horse's Mouth
Definition: To hear something "straight from the horse's mouth" means to get information directly from the most reliable, authoritative source, rather than through rumors or second-hand. It guarantees the truth or accuracy of a piece of information because it comes directly from the person who experienced it or knows it best.
Purpose for Elizabeth School District: This page is designed with accuracy and transparency in mind. In today's world, misinformation and rumors can spread rapidly and create confusion and false narratives. Our goal is to publicly address that misinformation, whether it appears on social media or elsewhere, provide transparent documentation regarding key issues and also, respond here to any inquiries you may have about the district.
Interested in addressing an issue that you would like posted here? Contact us via email with your inquiry: horsesmouth@esdk12.org (please note that with your submission, your inquiry, first name and our response will be populated here).
Your email will be forwarded to our Superintendent and Public Information Officer and will be addressed on this page. That way, you get the accurate story, "straight from the horse's mouth."
DIRECT INQUIRIES VIA EMAIL
7/1/26 inquiry:
Good evening,
I’m looking for the required DAC meetings documentation on the District webpage.
I see only one meeting with any documentation and that was from just a few weeks ago.
It is my understanding that the DAC was formed in 2023.
Do I need to CORA the meeting agendas and minutes and work product of this group or can horsesmouth provide it on their page?
Thank you for any guidance.
Susan Shick
EC resident
District response:
Hi Susan,
Thank you for reaching out. I see all agendas and minutes for last year posted under the 2025-26 DAC section of the webpage.
Please let me know if this is not what you are looking for.
Sincerely,
Ted Knight
SOCIAL MEDIA POSTS
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MEDIA PUBLICATIONS
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DISTRICT DOCUMENTS
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MEDIA INQUIRIES AND OUR ANSWERS TO THEM
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CORA REQUESTS AND FINDINGS
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Date filed: 6/9/26
Name: (name not provided)
Request details: "All emails between Dan Snowberger and Rhonda Olsen between May 20-May 27, 2026"
Date completed: 6/12/26
Hours it took ESD to process: 1 hour
Cost to the district: $68.51
Findings of this CORA can be found here
Date filed: 6/14/26
Name: (name not provided)
Request details: "Emails from Dan Snowberger to/from Glen Gustafson from May 15 to May 25, 2026"
Date completed: 6/16/26
Hours it took ESD to process: 30 minutes
Cost to the district: $34.25
Findings of this CORA can be found here
Date filed: 6/22/26
Name: Isaac Rose
Request details: "Pursuant to the applicable public records law, we respectfully request all your records of uncashed/unclaimed checks/assets, funds owed, and performance bonds, from oldest possessed until three months old. If some of this request is exempt from release, please release the remainder of the record which is admissible. Please provide all outstanding/uncashed/stale dated checks/properties that are greater than $1000. For each item, please provide issue dates, payee names, addresses, and dollar amounts due. If possible, an excel document would be the desired format. Please note that I am not requesting a listing of records which have already been escheated. Please indicate the process needed to have these checks reissued. If some of this request is exempt, please release the admissible material.
Date completed: 6/24/25
Hours it took ESD to process: 30 minutes
Cost to the district: $34.25
Findings of this CORA can be found here
Date filed: 6/23/26
Name: Roxanne Aviles
Request details: "Pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act (C.R.S. § 24-72-201 et seq.), I am requesting copies of all applications, letters of interest, resumes, and any other materials submitted by individuals seeking appointment to fill the current Elizabeth School District Board of Education vacancy.
I am also requesting:
* The names of all individuals who applied or expressed interest in the vacancy.
* Any interview questions, evaluation criteria, scoring rubrics, or other documents used to assess applicants.
* Any records reflecting the selection process, including interview schedules and recommendations.
If any records are withheld or redacted, please cite the specific statutory basis for doing so and provide all non-exempt portions.
Please provide these records electronically, if possible. If any fees are anticipated, please notify me before fulfilling this request."
Date completed: 6/25/26
Hours it took ESD to process: 30 minutes
Cost to the district: $34.25
Findings of this CORA can be found here
Date filed: 6/25/26
Name: ESD Community Member
Request details: "What was being discussed in emails regarding the financial situation of the district."
Date completed: 6/26/26
Hours it took ESD to process: 1 hour
Cost to the district: $68.50
Findings of this CORA can be found here
Date filed: 6/25/26
Name: ESD Community Member
Request details: "All emails where Dan Snowberger and any @accelschools.com or @pansophiclearning.com address are listed in the From, To, CC or BCC fields"
Date completed: 6/26/26
Hours it took ESD to process: 30 minutes
Cost to the district $34.25
Findings of this CORA can be found here