Bond & Mill
2008 Proposed Mill Levy Override and Bond Overview
On Aug. 20, 2008, the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education voted to place a $9.9 million mill levy override for school operations and an $80 million bond for school buildings on the Nov. 4 ballot.
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UPDATE: On Nov. 4, 2008, voters in the Five Star District passed 3A, the $9.9 million mill levy override, with 51.12 percent of the vote. 3B, the $80 million bond was not approved.
Superintendent's message on the passage of the mill levy override.
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Watch this video to learn about the Adams 12 Five Star Schools current budget outlook.
$9.9 Million Mill Levy Override - $289 per student
- Limit class size increases
- Retain high quality teachers
- Provide students with up-to-date textbooks and educational technology
- Sustain current bus services
- Keep individualized teacher support for struggling students
- Preserve the district's rigorous graduation requirements
- Meet the needs of second language learners
- Offset the increased cost of utilities, fuel and healthcare
The proposed mill levy override (3A) costs $3.72 per month per $100,000 of home value.
$80 Million Bond - 47 existing schools, two new schools
- Build two new elementary schools
- Upgrade security systems at existing schools
- Replace obsolete computers and upgrade technology networks at existing schools
- Repair and renovate existing schools
Improve classrooms and interior space
Improve safety of playgrounds
Upgrade and repair mechanical/electrical systems
Perform exterior site work and repair
The proposed bond (3B) does not raise the tax rate.