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A RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF REFERRED MEASURE 3A APPEARING ON THE NOVEMBER 8, 2016
BALLOT, A BOND MEASURE FOR ST. VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOLS
WHEREAS vibrant and economically sound communities depend on quality schools; and
WHEREAS quality schools depend upon strong community support; and
WHEREAS St. Vrain communities invested in quality schools in 2008 by supporting a mill levy override and
bond, which produced tremendous dividends for St. Vrain communities as well as St. Vrain students; and
WHEREAS St. Vrain communities continued to invest in quality education in 2012 by supporting a mill levy
override, which contributed to exceptional education opportunities for St. Vrain communities as well as St. Vrain
students; and
WHEREAS St. Vrain Schools have received national recognition from the U.S. Department of Education,
US News & World Report and the College Board, among others, for the quality of school programs; and
WHEREAS St. Vrain students and schools are achieving better academic results and graduating more
students; and
WHEREAS St. Vrain Schools are experiencing significant growth and will be operating beyond capacity
within the next five years if no action is taken; and
WHEREAS St. Vrain communities will have the opportunity to express their support for St. Vrain Valley
Schools when considering Referred Measure 3A, a bond measure of $260 million earmarked for additional
instructional space districtwide, additional support of continued rigorous curriculum, the enhancement of school
safety and security, and to address important school repairs and improvements that will ultimately extend the useful
life of school facilities;
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to express its support for Ballot Issue 3A;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
FIRESTONE, COLORADO:
Section 1. The Board of Trustees of the Town of Firestone hereby expresses it support of the 2016 St.
Vrain Valley School District bond ballot measure and urges St. Vrain voters to vote "yes" on Ballot Issue 3A at the
November 8, 2016 election.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY A VOTE OF �Q TOO THIS 14TH DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2016,
TOWN OF FIRESTONE, COLORADO
Fra�fl Sorens'ej, Mayor
Town Clerk