Bond & Mill 2024 - Adams County School District 14

An independent committe of of citizens, students, parents, labor, and community leaders will oversee and provide public transparency on how every dollar from the bond is spent

The Mill Levy dollars support teacher and classified salary increases. These funds will help the district keep up with the rising cost of living in Colorado and Commerce City in particular. 100% of the funds will be used to support teacher and classified salaries.

There are three primary investment areas—safe schools, warm and new and refreshed learning environments —that the Adams 14 community has identified as essential for the well-being of our students. To ensure secure and comfortable learning environments, additional funding is needed. While the focus is on mechanical and structural upgrades, improvements like new carpeting, painting, and tiling will also be made. Voters may be asked to help decide how to fund these upgrades.


SAFE	WARM	NEW
Increased safety and security presence at all school campuses	Critical HVAC systems will be repaired or replaced creating a climate that supports learning	Learning Spaces will be refreshed providing new opportunities for students.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

For homeowners in Adams 14, the cost of the proposed bond and mill is approximately $6.52 a month per $100,000 of home value. This amount is comparable to the cost of purchasing two street tacos or a six pack of soda. The Bond aims to address improvements in school safety, facility upgrades, and other district needs. The Mill Levy will allow the district to increase compensation of teachers and classified staff to remain competitive in our market.

WATCH TO LEARN MORE

Curious about how bond funds will be allocated for your school? Or do you want to share your thoughts on the improvements we’ve proposed? Click on each campus project below to explore detailed budgets, essential upgrades, and exciting opportunities to modernize learning environments. Your feedback is important as we work to create safe and inspiring spaces for our students!

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PROJECTS

Adams 14 has categorized each project into four main areas:

Core Maintenance and Mechanical Updates: Essential upgrades to maintain the functionality of our buildings, including repairs to heating, cooling, plumbing, and electrical systems.

Safety and Security Enhancements: Focused on ensuring the safety of students and staff, these projects include improvements like secure entry points, updated alarm systems, and enhanced surveillance.

Learning Environment Renovations: Updates aimed at enhancing the usability of classrooms and instructional spaces to align with new technologies and modern teaching methods. This includes flexible classroom designs, technology integration, and updated furniture to support teaching and learning.

Optional Facility Improvements: Based on community feedback, these enhancements improve areas such as playground equipment, painting, carpeting and other upgrades in common spaces, further enriching the student experience at school..

BUDGET	$77,000,000
Project Start Date	Fall 2025
Estimated Completion Date	Summer 2027
Building Size	110,000 square feet
Location	TBD

BUDGET	$10,000,000
Required Improvements	Repair aging roof to extend life from original build
Safety	Install door sensors and build a safety vestibule
Learning Environments	Replace cafeteria and Eagles Nest furniture with flexible seating
Options	Install lighting on athletic fields, resurface gym, replace classroom furniture

BUDGET	$1,500,000
Required Improvements	Replace deteriorating heating and cooling systems, Replace sidewalks
Safety	Install door sensors on all exterior doors. Add safety vestibule at main entrance
Learning Environments	Replace Cafeteria tables with new and flexible seating, replaced furniture in classrooms
Options	Replace/paint select exterior doors. Repair, restore or replace aging cabinetry/countertops

BUDGET	$1,500,000
Required Improvements	None
Safety	Install door sensors
Learning Environments	Replace outdated or worn furnishings
Options	Repair and restore irrigation systems. Add synthetic turf to fields. Add fencing

BUDGET	$2,000,000
Required Improvements	Replace deteriorating water supply systems and heating and cooling systems
Safety	Install door sensors on all exterior doors. Add safety vestibule at main entrance
Learning Environments	Replace Cafeteria tables with new and flexible seating
Options	Repair or replace select failing asphalt play surfaces. Replace windows

BUDGET	$3,500,000
Required Improvements	Replace heating and cooling systems. Upgrade aging electrical systems
Safety	Install door sensors on all exterior doors. Add safety vestibule at main entrance
Learning Environments	Replace Cafeteria tables with new and flexible seating
Options	Repair or replace select failing asphalt play surfaces. Replace carpet and paint.

BUDGET	$1,300,000
Required Improvements	Replace deteriorating heating and cooling system components
Safety	Install door sensors on all exterior doors. Add safety vestibule at main entrance
Learning Environments	Replace worn-out furniture throughout the building
Options	Repair or replace cabinetry and countertops. Paint interior walls. Replace kitchen freezer

BUDGET	$2,900.000
Required Improvements	Replace deteriorating cooling system components for increased reliability and comfort
Safety	Install door sensors on all exterior doors. Add safety vestibule at main entrance
Learning Environments	Replace select outdated, worn, inflexible furnishings in classrooms
Options	Repair aging cabinetry/countertops, Remove chalkboards to install whiteboards, Paint

COST	$1,000,000
Required Improvements	Replace deteriorating heating/cooling system components
Safety	Install door sensors on all exterior doors. Add safety vestibule at main entrance
Learning Environments	Replace select outdated, worn, inflexible furnishings in classrooms and collaborative spaces
Options	Repair, restore or replace aging cabinetry/countertops. Replace playground equipment

COST	$2,900,000
Required Improvements	Replace deteriorating heating and cooling system components
Safety	Install door sensors on all exterior doors to ensure secure buildings
Working Environments	Replace select outdated, worn, inflexible furnishings in offices and other collaborative spaces
Options	Replace end of life network equipment. Paint. Replace carpeting.