News from Sheridan School
District No. 2
Contact: Mark Stevens
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News Release
Oct. 17, 2019
Sheridan
School District Mourns the Passing of Ron Carter
Sheridan School District mourns
the passing of Ron Carter, who served on the Sheridan Board of Education for 16
years, beginning in 2001. As
president of the board, Carter led the successful mill levy campaign that
resulted in the construction of Fort Logan Northgate School and supported
districtwide improvements to remove the district from the state’s accreditation
watch.
Carter also served on the
Sheridan fire department for 36 years, including as chief.
“It was an honor and a pleasure
to serve on the School Board with Ron, and I learned a great deal from him. He was a dear friend, a quiet leader,
and a dedicated public servant who never sought personal credit,” said current
board president Bernadette Saleh, whose service overlapped with Carter’s. “He
loved the children of Sheridan and enjoyed watching them learn—and flourish. Whenever we toured schools or had
students in our meetings, Ron had a smile on his face. He
viewed every discussion and decision we made regarding school
and district policy through the lens of what was best for kids. The Sheridan school district would not
look the same today had he not been here, giving of himself so selflessly. Ron’s passing is a loss to the community
and he will be sadly missed.”
Added Superintendent Pat Sandos: “Ron Carter was a great leader for
education and a terrific role model of board stewardship and community
involvement. As a volunteer, he gave years and years of his time to Sheridan
students and always did so with an open heart and an open mind. He was a model
of civility and his legacy of even-handed leadership will shine for years and
years to come.”
Born on Aug. 11, 1955, Ron
Carter was the eldest son of Bill and Dorothy Carter. Ron grew up in Sheridan
and attended Sheridan schools, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1974.
Ron Carter started volunteering with the Sheridan Fire Department in 1973 and
joined the paid staff in 1981, beginning a 36-year career with the department.
Ron passed away on October 14,
2019. He is survived by his wife Mary, father Bill, sisters Leslie Smith and
Brenda Carter, and brother Tom, several children, step-children, and
grandchildren. He was predeceased by his mother Dorothy in 1999. Memorial
arrangements are pending.
About Sheridan School District 2
Located southwest of Denver,
Sheridan School District 2 seeks high-level post-secondary options for all
students through continuous improvement of quality instruction. More: www.ssd2.org
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