$470 Million in School Improvements Considered

GOLDEN, Colo.-The Jefferson County R-1 Board of Education is considering placing a $359 million bond issue on the November ballot. In addition to extensive upgrades across the 166-school district, funds would allow for three of the county’s oldest high schools to be replaced and construction of a new sports complex.

The $359 million bond would cover roughly 75 percent of $470 million in scheduled capital improvements, of which, $246 million is allotted toward upgrades at 17 neighborhood high schools. Although the proposal is weighted heavily on high schools, approximately $89 million is for scheduled upgrades at 93 neighborhood elementary schools.

The school board is expected to reach its final decision it’s meeting on Aug. 19.