Center Consolidated School District 26JT

Kimberlee Duran, Board President

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Director District:  District C - Term Ends November 2027

Kimberlee has served on the Center School Board for a number of years and most recently was re-elected on November 2023. Kim was originally elected to the Board in 2003. She stepped down from her term so that she could be the Center High School cheerleading head coach. She served in that position for several years. Kimberlee was elected again in November 2019. She graduated from Center High School in 1986. Kim is married to Victor Duran, has one son Phillip Martinez and two daughters, Amanda and Kristina. She has always been active in the community and has owned several local businesses.

Greatest hopes for Center Schools:  My goal is to make sure that, as a district, we have the staff and tools in place to provide each student with the best education possible. 

Misty Montoya-Palacios, Vice President

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Director District:  District B - Term Ends November 2025

Misty was initially elected in March 2015 and served a two-year term. She was re-elected in November 2017 and again in 2021. She is currently serving her final four-year term. Misty is a Valley native, originally from Monte Vista, and a 2005 Academic Recovery Center graduate.  She received her Associate's Degree in Nursing in 2011 from Trinidad State Junior College and received her Registered Nursing License that same year.  Misty currently works at SLV Health Physician Services.

Greatest hopes for Center Schools:  My greatest hope for Center Schools is for the continued educational excellence and improved academic performance of the students.  This is important so that our students are prepared for a successful future.  I am excited to a part of the great things that are happening within our schools and I am ready to get to work and contribute to our community. 

Richard Barela, Secretary/Treasurer

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Director District:  Member At-Large - Term Ends - November 2027

Richard is not a new face on the school board as he served back in 2013 when the CCSD Board was recognized by the Colorado Association of School Boards with the highest honor, the All State Board Award.  Richie is a lifelong resident of Center and graduated from CHS in 1986.  He has been a dedicated supporter of the district and students and was recognized as the first recipient of the True Blue Viking Award in 2023.  He was re-elected to the Board this past November.  His community involvement is not specific to just the school district, but to the town of Center as well.  He currently serves as a Trustee on the Center Town Board.  His town board term ends in 2026 and his school board term will expire in 2027.   

Greatest hopes for Center Schools:  My greatest hope for Center students is to make sure they have the highest quality education and experiences possible.  I hope to continue to strengthen the partnership between the school, the town, and the community. 

G. Lyn Bogle, Board Director

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Director District:  District A - Term Ends November 2025

Lyn was first elected to the Board of Education in March 2015. He was re-elected for a two-year term in November 2019. He was re-elected for his final four-year term in November 2021. Lyn grew up in Hereford, Texas, and graduated from Hereford Public Schools in 1966. He went on to attend Texas Tech University from 1966 to 1969 where he studied Engineering.  In 1970 he moved to Center, where he farmed and served as an Undersheriff of Saguache County for many years.  Lyn currently owns and operates Rocky Mountain Memorabilia in Alamosa and Swift Self Storages in Texas.  He is also an Auctioneer and does small estate and charity auctions.

Greatest hopes for Center Schools: I have watched Center Schools improve so much during the last several years.  I want to help that continue.  I think that the District has an excellent staff and some really great students.  I hope to encourage communication between the parents, staff, students, and Board, so that that this District can give the students the best possible education.  I want the students to be prepared to attain any goal they set for themselves when they graduate and move forward with their lives. 

Lloyd Garcia, Board Director

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Director District:  Member At-Large - Term Ends - November 2027

Lloyd is a Valley native. He graduated from Center High School and received both his Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from Adams State. Mr. Garcia is well known in the Center School hallways, as he taught here for 36 years. He started as an elementary physical education educator and then moved to the high school where he taught Spanish, math, science and history over the course of his career. Lloyd was a successful coach and his passion was high school baseball. He has received a number of recognitions for both his teaching and coaching, including the Adams State Educators Hall of Fame and the Colorado Dugout Hall of Fame. The baseball field at Center Community Park is named after him to honor his accomplishments. Lloyd was re-elected to a second term this past November, 

Greatest hopes for Center Schools:  My goal for Center is that every child is treated fairly and with respect and given every opportunity to succeed.