Allen McCaw, President amccaw@ignacioschools.org Jim Bulwan, Vice President jbulwan@ignacioschools.org Ross Melton, Secretary rmelton@ignacioschools.org
Leila Baker, Treasurer lbaker@ignacioschools.org Jay Dee Brunson, Director jbrunson@ignacioschools.org
Jim Bulwan CASB Delegate Jay Dee Brunson BOCES Representative Leila Baker SoCoCAA Representative
The 2025 Coordinated Election will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 4, 2025. Ballots will be mailed in mid-October. For details about voting locations, registration, or ballot content, visit the La Plata County Clerk’s Election Office FAQ page or call 970-382-6296
Leila Baker, James Bulwan, and Christine Sage are the three candidates vying for a four-year term on the school board in the November election.
Save the Date: Meet the Candidate Night will be October 14th, 6-7 p.m. at the High School Auditorium, where candidates will answer questions from the public.
It can be watched through Zoom; however, the quality won’t be very good as it is held in the auditorium. Zoom attendees won’t be able to ask questions.
If attending by Zoom, register in advance for this webinar:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_80dCATZeTQiSV28cxrLEbg
Sponsored by the High School Civics Class
Moderator Clark Craig
Ballots will be mailed out on October 10th.
2025 Board Meetings
October 9, 2025
October 21, 2025 Work Session
October 27, 2025 - IPP Meeting
November 13, 2025
December 10-13, 2025 CASB Convention, Colorado Springs
December 11, 2025 Board Meeting
The agenda and minutes can be found on Board Docs at:
Jim has been on the Ignacio board for four years. Jim is married with three children and several grandchildren. He has proven to be an excellent board member for the Ignacio School District. He is very conscientious and well thought-out when making decisions for the district. During his time as a board member, the district has increased salaries and improved the staff work environment. This has led to higher staff retention and pride. Jim offers insight and common sense to a school board that has carefully worked through policy and budget decisions that honor students, staff, and the community. The schools have seen improved academic growth scores in the past four years, and the district has completed a master plan. Jim has shared his expertise when collaborating with oil and gas and other local stakeholders. He is the district's representative as the CASB delegate and attends many school functions. Jim is an excellent role model and exemplifies the qualities of a great board member, community member, and person.