June 7, 2012                                                                                                                       
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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

JEFFCO BOARD VOTES ON BALLOT INITIATIVES    
The Jefferson County Board of Education has voted to place a $39 million mill levy override for operations and $99 million bond package on the November 2012 ballot. 

“I believe these measures are critical to continuing the traditions of excellence in Jeffco Schools,” said Board president Lesley Dahlkemper.

According to district staff, it’s estimated the mill levy and bond initiative will be an increase in property taxes of $1.23 per month per $100,000 of home market value.

In addition, members of the board approved the 2012-13 general fund budget of $605,180,900.

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