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Denver Public Schools
2012 Bond & Mill Levy Planning:
Community Planning and Advisory Committee (CPAC)
Recommendation to the Board of Education
June 18, 2012
Agenda
� CPAC process
� Need for funds
� CPAC funding recommendations
� Regional impact and tax implications
� Next steps
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CPAC Process
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CPAC Mission and Stakeholder Responsibilities
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Mission� Serve as an advisory committee to the district as to whether DPS should pursue a bond, mill
levy, or both, and if so, how to prioritize investments to be covered in those ballot initiatives
CPAC Responsibility
� Advise the district as to whether DPS should pursue a bond, mill levy, or both, and if so, how to prioritize investments to be covered in those ballot initiatives
� Determine committee members to chair the sub-committees
� Evaluate recommendations regarding prioritization of investments across committees, and create consolidated recommendation to the DPS Board of Education.
CPAC Sub-committee Responsibility
� Deeper level of analysis into specific areas of potential investment within sub-committee
� Provide recommendations to the overall committee regarding prioritization
DPS Responsibility� Identify needs and prioritize potential investments for the bond and mill levy
� Categorize investments to better organize efforts
Board of Education
Vote and prioritize as to whether to go forward with bond and/or mill levy initiatives
CPAC Membership & Organization
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Name OrganizationAbarca, Marco Ready Foods President
Abramson, Cindy Denver Scholarship Foundation Executive Director
Anderson, Greg Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum CEO
Arigoni , John Boys and Girls Club of Metro Denver CEO
Bamonte, Derek Guaranteed Rate Mortgage VP, CO Youth for a Change
Black, Kendra University of Colorado Denver
Brantley, Charlotte Clayton Early Learning CEO
Buescher, Tom Buescher, Goldhamer, Kelman & Dodge – current BMLOC
Burgess, Denise Burgess Services
Candelaria, Bernard State Dept of Revenue, Parent of DPS Student
Carroll, Terrance Greenberg Traurig
Childears, Linda Daniels Fund CEO
Clark, Leanna DPS Foundation Board, UCD
Dannemiller , Lauri Denver Park & Recreation Manager
Deibel, Bob OfficeScapes CEO
Dennis, Evie Former DPS Superintendent
Door, Tami Downtown Denver Partnership CEO
Duran, Eric D.A. Davidson & Co.
Elenowitz, Doug Brownfield Partners, LLC
Epperson, Kathy Parent of DPS Student
Flores, Lisa Gates Family Foundation
Fox, Lori United Airlines
Friedman, Amy Book Trust Executive Director
Garcia, Richard Colorado Statewide Parent Coalition
Gilmore, Stacie Environmental Learning for Kids/ Montbello 20/20
Giron, Robert SW Denver Coalition
Gonzales, Joseph Division Chief Denver Fire Department
Griffin, Jim Colorado League of Charter Schools President
Grogan, Barbara Western Industrial Contractors
Grunerud, Helga Hispanic Contractors of Colorado Executive Director
Haddon, Beverly Stapleton Foundation CEO
Haynes, Anna Jo Mile High Montessori President Emeritus
Hoyt, Heidi Community Leader
Johnson, Michael Kutak Rock
Kilgore, Roger Kilgore Consulting and Management
Lee, Eric Colorado Black Chamber of Commerce CEO
Leff, Suzanne Winzenburg, Leff, Purvis & Payne, LLP
Name OrganizationLeid, Kelly Denver Development Services Director
Lewis , Richard RTL Networks, Owner
Lopez Ramirez, Grace Mi Familia Vota Executive Director
Lhevine, Paul Stand for Children Executive Director
Mack, Lori Denver Economic Development – Current BMLOC
Martinez, Scott Deputy City Attorney
Mayr, Susie Parent of DPS Student (Bromwell)
Moss, Michelle Former DPS BoE Member - Current BMLOC
Mueller, Amy Kaiser Permanente
Murray, Malcolm Murray, Dahl, Kuechenmeister & Renaud LLP
Neil , Lindsay Mayor's Office for Education and Children Director
Norvelle, Glenna Denver Kids CEO - Current BMLOC
Pathy, Vatsala Rootstock Solutions - Current BMLOC
Piper, Eileen Denver Preschool Program Executive Director
Rau , Bruce Oakwood Homes/HC Development
Reinisch, Katie Parent of DPS Student (East)
Roberts, Charles Empire Construction President
Rodriguez, Bill HUNI Education Committee Chair
Robinson, Jon UMB Bank CEO
Rubio-Cortez, Gloria National Civic League President
Rusconi, Mike Oracle Corporation, Parent of DPS Student
Salem, Michael National Jewish Health CEO
Schoales, Van A+ Denver Executive Director
Sobanet, Jennifer Front Range Community College
Soler, Ana Civic Canopy
Stanford, Gully College in Colorado Partnerships Director
Strickland, Clark Retired UCD Assistant Dean – Current BMLOC
Taylor, Karen INC
Taylor Owens, Dawn College in Colorado Executive Director
Techmanski, Dave Wells Fargo President
Trierweiler, Ginny Family Star Montessori CEO
Ward, Tamra Colorado Concern CEO
Warter , Rick Breo Solutions CEO
Whalen, Reeves Burg, Simpson, Eldredge, Hersh, Jardine, PC
Withers, Molly Withers & Associates; Parent of DPS Student (Asbury)
Wood, Chris Parent of DPS Student (Brown)
Yankovich, Mike Children's Museum CEO
Overall CPAC
Facility Maintenance
Mill Levy
New Facilities
Technology
2012 Bond-Mill Levy: CPAC Meeting Schedule28 Planning Meetings were held over the past 5 months
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2012
Feb Mar Apr May Jun
Feb 14900 Grant
Feb 29Place Bridge
Mar 21North HS
Apr 10Kunsmiller
May 9Swigert-McAuliffe
May 23Del Pueblo
June 6Emily
Griffith
Mar 6South
Mar 7DoTS
Mar 13Webb Building
Apr 3Charter League
Apr 17Stapleton
Apr 4900 Grant
Apr 18Del Pueblo
Mar 14900 Grant
Mar 19South
May 1Del Pueblo
May 8Del Pueblo
Apr 30Del Pueblo
Apr 5West
Apr 18Morey
Apr 25Thomas
Jefferson
May 2Valdez
May 16Cheltenham
Apr 4Grant MS
Apr 20NE Terminal
Apr 25DoTS
May 3900 Grant
CPAC Meeting Locations were held in a variety of locations across Denver
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Community Voice Opportunities
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Several ways of capturing feedback and input from the community were established
Survey Public CommentEmailPlanning Website
� On the DPS website, a link to a survey form was provided in both English and Spanish
� The survey captured feedback from over 1,100 community members and results were provided to CPAC members for consideration
� Printed survey forms – in English and Spanish - were offered at the Parent Forum, and multiple community meetings. Responses were entered and recorded in survey database.
� Printed surveys were offered at the Student Board of Education’s May meeting and responses were entered and recorded in database.
� On-line survey was advertised in English, Spanish and Vietnamese
� 15 minutes were allocated at the beginning of each CPAC meeting for public comment.
� A sign-up sheet was provided at each meeting and slots were assigned on a first-come first-serve basis.
� Individuals were allocated up to 3 minutes to speak.
� Community groups could present together, but were asked to select one speaker.
� Existing bond website was updated to include 2012 planning: bond.dpsk12.org/
� This site contains:� Calendar of meetings� Meeting materials� Reference materials
(research reports, appendix material, etc.)
� List of CPAC members� Sub-committee information� Meeting follow-up’s
� A dedicated email address was established for the CPAC chairs: [email protected]
� The chairs received email and responded to input from the community
Summary Findings from DPS Website Survey
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28%
28%
30%
42%
46%
57%
69%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
EnrichmentPrograms
ClassroomTechnology
InstructionalAssistance
PreventLayoffs
Lengthen the School Day
Early ChildhoodEducation
Lengthen the Academic Year
Mill Levy Priorities
35%
45%
64%
67%
68%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80%
Sustainability ofFacilities
Preserve Existing buildings
Technology
Safety
New SchoolCapacity
Bond Priorities
Nearly 1,100 respondents answered the question: “How would you prioritize bond (or mill levy) investments that are being considered by the CPAC. Please rank your top 3 investments.”
* Full survey results are provided as an appendix to this presentation
The Need for Funding
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72,490 72,188 72,565 72,652 73,013 73,503 74,564
77,292
79,423
81,870
70,000
75,000
80,000
85,000
90,000
2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
District Enrollment Growth
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Increase of 8,400 students, or 2.8% per year
Of metro districts, only Douglas county has added more students since 2006 than Denver.
Recent Growth
� Between 2006 and 2011 Colorado enrollment grew by 8%. During the same period DPS has grown 12%
� Over the past 5 years, DPS has increased enrollment 8,400 students, or 2.8% per year
� 2011 alone saw an increase of 2,000 students versus 2010, a 2.5% increase
� 2003 and 2008 Bonds had limited need for large investments in new capacity due to stagnant enrollment.
Drivers of Recent Growth
� Three primary factors have driven the increase in DPS enrollment:
� Continued, modest, demographic growth in all areas of the city
� Strong residential development in Stapleton and Green Valley Ranch
� Increasing capture rate of students due to improved school offerings, particularly midde and high school
Forecast: Enrollment will increase an additional ~5,400 students by 2016
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Forecasted growth rates are well below what they were over past 5 years, but still represent a 1.2% per annum growth.
Over 50% of the growth is expected to come in middle and high school, given low capture rates and improving options.
Forecast increase of 5,400 students, or 1.2% per year
Population Growth
ResidentialDevelopment
Capture Rate
Input Factors Enrollment Forecasts
81,870
83,230 83,836
84,837
85,850
87,298
78,000
80,000
82,000
84,000
86,000
88,000
2011 2012Est.
2013Est.
2014Est.
2015Est.
2016Est.
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Facility Maintenance Drivers: DPS buildings are an average of 55 years old
Facility Management – District-Wide Facility Deficiencies
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� Total of $1.9 billion of identified needs (excludes new capacity needs)� Evaluations performed over a 20-year timeframe� 5-yr plan prioritized near-term needs into high, medium, and low categories
(over $600 million).
Values as of February 14, 2012
DPS evaluated deficiencies with a 20-year outlook. Prioritization for inclusion in the 2012 bond was determined by looking at the facility needs that need to be addressed over the next 5 years.
District-wide Assessments
ADA & Code, $38.2
Electrical, $36.3
Equipment, $9.9
Emily Griffith , $17.0
New Facility, 0
Fire Systems, $89.5
Mechanical, $218.1
Plumbing, $13.0
Renovation, $95.3
Roofing & Windows, $40.5
Site Work, $22.7
Water & Air Quality, $74.2
State funding cuts make it difficult to catch up with the areas of need
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The state has decreased per pupil funding by over $800 per student since 2009–10.
$7,672
$7,232
$6,873 $6,868
$6,400
$6,600
$6,800
$7,000
$7,200
$7,400
$7,600
$7,800
2009-10 2010-11 2011-12 2012-13
DPS Per Pupil Funding
Source: 2011-12 CDE Funding Summary
Reductions impact of over $76M in current budget year.
Per pupil funding from the 1988, 1998, and 2003 MLO have declined in
purchasing power, equivalent to over $300 per student
� The 1988, 1998, and 2003 MLO are constant revenue sources
� Both inflation and increases in student enrollment have eroded the purchasing power associated with each MLO
� In total, purchasing power has eroded 39% from the respective per pupil levels in the years of approval
� State and local reductions have resulted in a combined reduction of greater than $1,100/student and greater than $24M
for district.
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Key Observations
$297
$224
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
2004 2011
2003 MLO: $20M
$266
$168
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
1998 2011
1998 MLO: $17M
37% decline
25% decline
* Using 1998 dollars * Using 2003 dollars
$223
$86
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
1988 2011
1988 MLO: $12.1M
61% decline
* Using 1988 dollars
Current metro district bond redemption mills & mill levy overrides comparison
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Bond
DistrictExisting
Mills
Northglenn 22.765
Brighton 18.325
Westminster 18.128
Douglas Co. 15.447
Aurora 15.000
Cherry Creek 12.700
Jefferson Co. 11.250
Sheridan 10.351
Littleton 8.244
Denver 7.958
Mapleton 6.879
Boulder 5.999
Mill Levy Override
DistrictExisting
Mills
Littleton 21.308
Northglenn 20.456
Cherry Creek 12.295
Jefferson Co. 10.664
Westminster 15.304
Aurora 12.178
Boulder 12.096
Sheridan 10.351
Mapleton 10.295
Denver 7.584
Douglas Co. 7.441
Brighton 0.097
Source: CDE 2011-12 Mill Levy Table
Total School Mills
District Mills*
Northglenn 70.276
Westminster 61.473
Littleton 57.530
Cherry Creek 54.367
Aurora 54.159
Douglas Co 48.788
Jefferson Co 48.721
Brighton 45.629
Boulder 44.843
Mapleton 43.740
Denver 42.265
Sheridan 38.764
*Includes the School Finance Act
Summary of CPAC
Recommendations
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Summary of Identified Needs and CPAC Recommendation by Sub-Committee
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CPAC Sub-Committee Evaluated Needs Recommendation
Facility Mgmt. $637 Million $222 Million
New Schools $310 Million $196 Million
Technology $80 Million $40 Million
Total Bond $1,027 Million $457 Million
Mill Levy $105 Million $49 Million
Prioritization Criteria for Maintenance Investments
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Criteria
Safe or efficient operation of a facility
Replacing or repairing systems in imminent danger of failure
Improving the teaching and learning environment
Financially and environmentally sustainable
Regional equity and strengthening the district as a whole
Support the technological infrastructure
Visible and real improvements to our facilities
One-time capital projects
Facility Mgmt New Capacity Technology Mill Levy
Investment Summary: Facility Management Sub-Committee
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($ Millions)Evaluated
Need Allocation Project Highlights
ADA & Code $38.2 $29.6Includes ADA projects required by Office of Civil Rights, elevator addition & system modernizations (required by updated code), numerous projects to bring buildings up to code compliance.
Electrical $36.3 $2.5Includes several projects to upgrade electrical outlets in classrooms and other electrical improvements at multiple sites.
Equipment $9.9 $2.6 Includes stage rigging safety improvements, elevator modernization.
Emily Griffith New Facility
$17.0 $17.0Incremental cost for new facility, beyond allocated maintenance funding and the cost reimbursement from selling the current facility.
Fire Systems $89.5 $35.4Includes 5 fire sprinkler projects, prioritized with DFD; 41 Fire Alarm and Detection system upgrades
Mechanical $218.1 $62.3Includes 32 boiler replacement projects, 85 phase II Cooling Solutions projects at schools without air conditioning.
Plumbing $13.0 $7.7Includes 12 hot water storage projects, art room sink replacements, swimming pool system upgrades
Renovation $95.3 $22.642 Science lab safety improvements, 118 technology (MDF) room cooling solutions, 2 Open Plan renovation solutions, HS restroom renovations.
Roofing & Windows $40.5 $16.5 211 roofing projects, many campuses have different types of roofing
Site Work $22.7 $2.5 All City Stadium parking lot and site drainage improvements
Water & Air Quality $74.2 $22.8 20 water quality projects and 8 air quality projects
Total $637.5 $221.5
Facility Mgmt New Capacity Technology Mill Levy
Prioritization Criteria for New Capacity Investments
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FirstCriterion: Supply & Demand
Regional Enrollment Growth Forecasted Capacity UtilizationData-Driven Approach
Second Criterion:
Commitments
Regional EquityBoard of Education
Commitments
Third Criterion:
Fiscal Responsibility
Capacity Solution with the Lowest Taxpayer Cost
Facility Mgmt New Capacity Technology Mill Levy
Investment Summary: New Schools Capacity Sub-Committee
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Project (in the order of priority from the sub-committee)BoE
DistrictClass Level
SeatsCreated
Estimate ($ M)
New elementary facility at Dunkirk in Green Valley Ranch 4 E-5 650 $18.0
New secondary facility at Evie Dennis Campus 4 6-12 500 $21.2
7 Cottages for small elementary capacity expansions across the district ALL E-5 850 $11.3
Whiteman addition to address development near Lowry 3 E-5 100 $1.8
Additional K-5 capacity to address residential growth in Lowry 3 E-5 150 $2.0
New elementary facility at Hampden Heights in SE 1 E-5 500 $21.3
Support utilization of available facility capacity including shared campuses ALL ALL 1,200 $13.5
New secondary facility at Northfield 4 6-12 900 $38.5
New early education facility located on Kepner / Lutheran campus 2 ECE 700 $6.3
Cottages / new facility for early education needs in West/NW Denver 5 ECE 350 $4.5
Cole/Mitchell renovation to accommodate E-12 campus 4 6-12 350 $4.2
Crofton minor facility expansion to accommodate existing program 4 E-5 150 $3.8
Slavens build-out for final phase to address common space deficiencies 1 E-8 175 $3.4
New secondary facility at Colorado Heights University In SW Denver 2 6-12 900 $13.8
Renovation of Byers MS for secondary use 3 6-12 900 $20.0
Expansion cottages for early education needs across the district ALL ECE 350 $7.0
Florence Crittenton remodel and capacity addition 2 6-12 TBD $5.0
TOTAL ~8,000 $195.6
Facility Mgmt New Capacity Technology Mill Levy
Prioritization Criteria for Technology Investments
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Pillars
Expected Outcomes
Alignment with Denver Plan
Magnitudeof Impact
Ability to Implement
Prior Investments
OperationalSavings
PreliminaryCost Estimates
2008 Bond
Grants GeneralFund
Infrastructure requirements to enable devices / software
Enabling 21st century skills in students
Supporting more efficient and effective instruction
Ensuring equity of access to technology across all schools
Support for improving student achievement
Enabling educator effectiveness
Improving parent involvement
Improved decision-making
Aligns with ISTE Essential Conditions
Facility Mgmt New Capacity Technology Mill Levy
Category Investments Allocation
Ed
ucati
on
al
Tech
no
log
y � Investment in most critical and high priority projects to provide additional devices for student use, additional software tools, and improved data analysis capabilities
� Computer & Device funding directly to schools at $125 per student� Investment in Assistive Technology for Special Needs students� Investment in additional online assessment tools
$16.2M
Safe
ty &
S
ecu
rity
� Integrated access control (card reader installation) at 88 schools and 5 non school facilities
� Video surveillance replacement of approximately 575 analog cameras including data storage needs
$6.4M
Infr
astr
uctu
re � Significant wireless capacity improvements to support video streaming and “Bring your own device” models
� Increased cyber security � Critical infrastructure replacements with minor improvements needed to support
new systems
$12.2M
Op
era
tio
ns
Imp
rovem
en
t
� Interactive parent tools� Investment in high priority projects for human resources (infrastructure, recruiting,
principal effectiveness & teacher effectiveness support systems)� Employee collaboration and information sharing system
$5.1M
Total $39.9M
Investment Summary: Technology Sub-Committee
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Facility Mgmt New Capacity Technology Mill Levy
Prioritization Criteria for Mill Levy Investments
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Lenses
Criteria
Focus Fundson the Classroom
Degree of Flexibilityas Landscape Evolves
Appeals to Voters
Advance student achievement, including closing the achievement gap and increasing graduation rates
Measurable benefit with metrics to track the impact
Supports the whole child with well-rounded supports
Provide students the tools to succeed in the 21st
century economy
Provide equity, so that students will receive the necessary resources they need to achieve the same
academic outcomes
Facility Mgmt New Capacity Technology Mill Levy
Investment Summary: Mill Levy Sub-Committee
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Investment Summary Revised
Enrichment & Student Supports
� Provide instructional support to students in grades 4, 6, 8� Student-Based-Budget allocation for Arts/Music in 6-12; PE/Engagement for K-12� Wrap-around services and counseling funding to sustain existing programs and
provide matching for philanthropic grants� Expand parent and community engagement specialists
$28M
Early Childhood Education / Kinder
� Offer full-day kindergarten to all students� Expand ECE to 850 additional students� Expand to highest-need regions while maintaining tuition structure� Address 50% of ECE/kinder revenue shortfall
$13M
Classroom Technology for 21st Century Learning
� Allocate per pupil funding towards device replacement� Provide per pupil funding for licensing and maintenance of classroom software
$4M
Rigorous, High-Quality Curricular Materials
� Update curriculum to meet new state standards� Support faster refresh cycles of materials
$4M
Total $49M
Facility Mgmt New Capacity Technology Mill Levy
Consolidated
Regional Impact
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Consolidated Impact of the Bond and Mill Levy by BoE District. Every
school in the district will directly benefit from both bond and mill levy funds.
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Note: Additional bond and mill levy investments are assigned to district-wide facilities and projects, and are not allocated to regions. Numbers shown above are estimates, and may change. “PP” refers to per pupil allocations.
Enrollment: 13,467 (17%)Population: 108,102 (18%)
Maintenance $80M*
New Capacity $5M
Technology $7M
Total Bond $92M $6,832 pp
Mill Levy $6.8M $502 pp
Enrollment: 17,738 (23%)Population: 117,053 (20%)
Maintenance $39M
New Capacity $25M
Technology $7M
Total Bond $71M $4,002pp
Mill Levy $8.5M $480 pp
Enrollment: 10,360 (13%)Population: 113,942 (19%)
Maintenance $28M
New Capacity $25M
Technology $5M
Total Bond $68M $6,364 pp
Mill Levy $3.8M $365 pp
Enrollment: 8,901 (11%)Population: 117,414 (20%)
Maintenance $21M
New Capacity $24M
Technology $6M
Total Bond $51M $5,730 pp
Mill Levy $3.5M $393 pp
Enrollment: 27,266 (35%)Population: 143,710 (24%)
Maintenance $39M
New Capacity $86M
Technology $11M
Total Bond $136M $4,981 pp
Mill Levy $11.8M $432 pp
* Includes Emily Griffith Technical College (EGTC) New Facility
Impact on Property
Tax Mills
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Metro District Bond Redemption Mills & Mill Levy Overrides Comparison
If 2012 Ballot Initiatives Pass
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Bond
DistrictExisting
Mills*Proposed
Bond
Northglenn 22.765
Brighton 18.325
Westminster 18.128
Douglas Co. 15.447
Aurora 15.000
Cherry Creek 12.700 $125M
Jefferson Co. 11.250 $99M
Denver 10.958 $457M
Sheridan 10.351
Littleton 8.244
Mapleton 6.879
Boulder 5.999
Mill Levy Override
DistrictExisting
Mills*Proposed
MLO
Littleton 21.308
Northglenn 20.456
Cherry Creek 18.295 $25M
Jefferson Co. 16.264 $39M
Westminster 15.304
Denver 12.484 $49M
Aurora 12.178
Boulder 12.096
Sheridan 10.351
Mapleton 10.295
Douglas Co. 7.441
Brighton 0.097
Source: CDE 2011-12 Mill Levy Table
* Includes the proposed 2012 override* Forecasts an increase only to DPS mills, CC and Jeff Co. are TBD
Total School Mills (incl. SFA)
District Mills* $ / 100k
Northglenn 70.276 $559
Westminster 61.473 $489
Cherry Creek 61.367 $488
Littleton 57.530 $458
Aurora 54.159 $431
Jefferson Co 50.521 $402
Denver 50.265 $400
Douglas Co 48.788 $388
Brighton 45.629 $363
Boulder 44.843 $357
Mapleton 43.740 $348
Sheridan 38.764 $309
* Includes proposed 2012 MLO + DPS Bond
Metro Area Property Tax for Education (based on $225,000 typical residence)
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$1,259
$1,101 $1,075$1,030
$970$905 $900
$874$817
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400Existing Tax
Proposed 2012 Impact
$757
$873
$974
Source: CDE 2011-12 Mill Levy Table
* Based on the typical Denver residence, defined as a detached single family residence
Concluding CPAC
Recommendation
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CPAC Recommendation to the Board of Education
� The CPAC recommends that the Board of Education place two initiatives on the November 2012 ballot for
voter consideration.
� The CPAC believes the package will positively impact student achievement, has broad voter appeal,
provides specificity on the areas of investment, while allowing some flexibility at the individual school and
district level as things change in the future, and achieves the following:
– Delivers essential programs and supports to advance achievement for students throughout the district. (i.e.. music,
art, physical education, enrichment, academic support, technology, curricular materials, kindergarten and preschool)
– Infuses 21st century technology throughout the district, impacting student learning, enhancing student and parent
access
– Addresses critical facility needs across schools and regions throughout the city
– Adds school capacity where most needed, to address overcrowding and enrollment growth.
� The CPAC encourages the Board and DPS staff to develop a formal oversight committee charged
with establishing accountability measures and a monitoring plan for expenditures of the bond and
mill levy override funds, and encourages community voice in that process.
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Mill Levy Override General Obligation Bond
$49 Million $457 Million
Next Steps
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�Monday, July 30 – Board Focus on Achievement Session –
Topic: Bond and Mill Levy Override Package
�Monday, August 13 – Board Work Session – Bond and Mill
Levy Override Review
�Thursday, August 16 – Board Regular Meeting, scheduled
vote for bond and mill levy ballot language