August 22, 2008
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information:
Melissa Reeves, mdreeves@jeffco.k12.co.us, Jeffco Public Schools, 303-982-6567
Lynn Setzer, lsetzer@jeffco.k12.co.us, Jeffco Public Schools, 303-982-6810

Board of Education approves bond and mill measure for Nov. ballot

The Jefferson County Board of Education unanimously voted on Thursday, Aug. 21, to place a 4.4 mill levy increase and a $350 million bond issue on the November 2008 ballot.  The mill levy authorizes up to $34 million for Jeffco Public Schools to be used for operating expenses. The ballot language states the money will be used for educational purposes including but not limited to:

• Expanding options for career job skills and technical training to prepare students for today’s work world
• Supporting increased graduation requirements
• Expanding math and science offerings in high school
• Purchasing textbooks and technology
• Maintaining teachable class sizes
• Paying for increased fuel costs to run school buses

The bond money would be earmarked for hundreds of major school upgrades and renovations throughout the district.

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