Blueprint Funding
Blueprint Funding Proposals on the November Ballot
On Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, the Adams 12 Five Star Schools Board of Education unanimously approved the placement of an $830 million bond for buildings and a $34.5 million mill levy override for operations on the November ballot.
For more specifics about the Blueprint proposal as a whole, please visit the Adams 12 Five Star Schools website.
Westgate Community School is a part of the bond and mill levy efforts. See the information below for details outlining our plans.
Bond: Facilities Investments
Facilities Investmens (Bond):
Building Interiors
- Build a Gym with a Stage
- Build a Science Lab
- Upgrade the Music Classroom Space
- Add additional large group/collaborative spaces
- Paint interior walls
Building Systems
- Replace or upgrade heating and cooling systems for efficiency and consistient temperature control
- Upgrade aging electrical components for increased reliabiltiy and capacity
- Restore or replace aging plumbing fixtures.
School Grounds
- Repair parking lot
Learning Environment
- Replace outdated, worn, inflexible furnishings in classrooms and other collaborative spaces
School Connectivity
- Replace network cables to maintain critical school safety features, phone service, and internet access.
- Replace end-of-life Wi-Fi
School Safety
- Upgrade door locks on all classroom doors.
Mill Levy Override: Staffing & Programming Investments
Staffing & Programming Investments (Mill Levy Override)
Staffing
- Increase compensation to compete in attracting and retaining top tier staff
Students
- Provide opportunities for students to develop life skills and access to mental health support