HomeMy WebLinkAbout24-102 BoT of the Town Supporting the SVVSD RE-IJ Proposed Bond Measure 10-23-2024RESOLUTION NO.24-102
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF FIRESTONE COLORADO
SUPPORTING THE SAINT VRAIN VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT RE-IJ, PROPOSED BOND
MEASURE
WHEREAS high quality public education is critical to fostering a vibrant community, social and
economic prosperity, preparing youth for the workforce, developing future leaders and furthering the public's
health, safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS, Saint Vrain Valley School District RE-1J provides public education to approxiamatley
33,000 students including many of the school age residents of the Town of Firestone; and
WHEREAS adequate funding for facilities and their associated services is essential for Saint Vrain
Valley School District RE-U to maintain its high quality education as demonstrated by its Denver Metro Area
highest graduation rate of 93.3% and lowest drop out rate of 0.6% ; and
WHEREAS to reach such goals without increasing taxes, the Saint Vrain Valley Board of Education
has placed a $739.8 million bond measure on the ballot for the November 5, 2024 election that will provide
funds to build five new schools, establish a career and technical education facility for skilled trades, and fields
such as cyber security and health care, improve safety and security in school buildings, perform critical
maintenance and replace outdated electrical, plumbing, roofing and HVAC systems, repurpose and refresh
educational spaces and classrooms and construct learning centers that will enable high school students to enroll
in course offerings at any high school in the District; and
WHEREAS, as waiting for another five years to address these high priority issues would increase the
cost by an additional $200 million dollars the Board of Trustees finds that approval of the bond measure is
necessary for the Saint Vrain Valley School District RE-1J to continue the excellent educational opportunities it
provides to all within the District; and
WHEREAS, the Town of Firestone's Board of Trustees therefore finds that approval of the bond
measure is, in the best interests of the Town and its residents and should be supported.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE TOWN OF
FIRESTONE, COLORADO, THAT:
The Board of Trustee strongly supports and encourages Firestone voters to vote "YES" for the
Saint Vrain Valley School District RE-IJ' $739.8 million bond measure on the November 5,
2024 election ballot.
INTRODUCED, READ, AND ADOPTED this 23rd day of October 2024.
COLORADO