Alongside our fellow Adams 12 Five Star School District member institutions, Prospect Ridge Academy is proud to support the Blueprint funding proposals. These initiatives would not only benefit our community, but greatly benefit the entire Adams 12 Five Star Schools District.
PRA families are encouraged to join us at the upcoming Adams 12 Five Star Schools board meeting, where its Board of Education is scheduled to vote on whether to place the $380 million bond proposal and/or the $34.5 million mill levy override proposal on the November ballot. Your support will be essential in helping pass these initiatives.
The Board of Education meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Wednesday, August 28 at the Educational Support Center in Thornton (1500 E. 128th Ave.).
The investment opportunities were identified and prioritized by the Adams 12 community and will allow every school in the district to receive facility repairs or updates, as well as additional resources toward staffing and programming.
The $380 million bond proposal would go toward the district’s capital investments, such as construction and building repair. The $34.5 million mill levy funds would be used toward salaries and program expansions, but cannot be used on capital investments.
Below are the key areas PRA has identified and plans to address with the additional funding if the two proposals were to pass this election season.
Campus Expansion
Build a dedicated performing arts center and large gathering space
Renovate or expand the existing high school commons area
Build additional locker rooms and athletic spaces
Build additional flex use spaces and offices
Building Exteriors and Grounds
Repair or replace existing roof
Repair failing parking lot zones
Complete parking lot resurfacing
Building Systems
Replace deteriorating heating and cooling system components
Replace aging exterior light system components
School Connectivity
Replace network cables in all buildings to maintain critical school safety features, phone service, and internet access
Learning environments
Replace worn carpets and flooring
Paint interior walls
School Safety
Repair fire alarm, security and detection systems
Upgrade intercom systems
Replace aging video surveillance system components
Staffing & Programming Investments
Offer exploratory college preparatory and career-focused courses such as engineering, environmental science, medical science, and more
Increase compensation to compete in attracting and keeping top tier staff
Provide opportunities for students to develop life skills and access to mental health support