Investing in Our Schools, Investing in Our Future
BV Schools is committed to providing a high-quality education in a supportive environment for every student. To help us continue meeting these goals, the district is proposing a mill levy that would create a dedicated funding source—up to $975,000 annually—to preserve and improve our schools for years to come.
What This Means for Our Community
Support for Staff
By shifting certain building maintenance and infrastructure costs to this dedicated revenue stream, the district can reprioritize more of the general fund to attract and retain the best teachers and staff—ensuring stability and excellence in our classrooms.
Investment
$14.53 per year—or $1.21 per month—for every $100,000 in home value
For a home valued at $650,000 (the district average), that's approximately $94 per year, or $7.87 per month
For commercial properties, the cost is $278.17 per year—about $23.18 per month—for every $500,000 in value
Pros and Cons
What are people saying?
PRO:
BV Schools’ teachers and staff should be paid at market rates to attract and retain top talent to support our students.
Ensures local property taxes are directed to our local school district to address school funding shortfalls from the state of Colorado.
CON:
Taxes are already high for residents and businesses in the district and should not be increased any more.
The state of Colorado should fund schools at a higher rate instead of depending on local communities to provide funding.
