Dear DPS Staff, Families and Friends,
Last night, the Denver Public School’s Board of Education unanimously approved a $975 million dollar bond package for our school district.
This significant investment in the future of DPS was developed by the Community Planning and Advisory Committee (CPAC), a group of 72 members, led by six co-chairs, who dedicated six months as volunteers to help prioritize the needs of our schools.
The bond package, which will be presented to Denver voters on Nov. 5, 2024, aims to address crucial areas such as safety and security, innovation, teachers, and major maintenance projects. If approved, the bond proposal will require an increase in the district’s bond debt, but it will not increase property taxes.
The financial breakdown of the 2024 bond package is as follows:
Critical maintenance: $301 million
Air conditioning: $240 million
Arts, athletics, and innovation: $127 million
New facilities: $124 million
Learning environments: $100 million
Safety and technology: $83 million
The Board of Education is confident that this bond package will positively impact the lives of our DPS students, and will help to ensure that a world-class education is available for every student, right here, in our beloved city of Denver.
Denver Public Schools is committed to providing the best possible educational experience for its students. This bond package will play a vital role in ensuring that our schools have the necessary resources to create a safe, innovative, and inclusive learning environment where all students thrive.
For more information about the bond package and its impact on Denver Public Schools, please visit www.ourwordourbonddps.org/2024-bond.
In collaboration,
Dr. Carrie A. Olson, Ph.D.
President
DPS Board of Education