Aurora Public Schools

APS News: Bond

Photos above: Construction work progresses on additions to TollgateElementary School of Expeditionary Learning. During the summer break, Aurora Public Schools will complete bond-funded projects at several schools. In addition to building renewal improvements at five schools, bond projects slated for completion in August include: A whole building remodel at Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning Two-classroom additions at Kenton and [...]

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Bond and mill levy funds approved by voters in 2008 and 2012 are benefitting every student in Aurora Public Schools. To learn more about APS bond and mill levy projects, view the 2012-13 Bond/Mill Levy Community Report at bond.aurorak12.org.  

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Due to major bond projects, schools on the 2012-13 construction calendar will dismiss school early this year. Schools on this calendar are Clyde Miller P-8, Tollgate Elementary School of Expeditionary Learning and Yale Elementary School. The last day of class for students will be Monday, April 29, and a teacher work day is planned on [...]

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The bond and mill levy programs approved by Aurora voters in 2008 are funding more than $20 million in technology improvements throughout the district. Since 2008, APS has tripled the number of computers and technology devices used by students and staff. The bond-funded technology renewal program provides annual funds to APS schools and sites to ensure [...]

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With the 2008 bond program nearing an end, APS has identified an additional savings of $5 million in the bond fund available for new projects. During the last few months, several key district groups have reviewed and prioritized the district’s construction needs to determine the best use for these funds. The review process identified an urgent [...]

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[ April 24, 2013; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. June 20, 2013; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. September 18, 2013; 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm. November 20, 2013; 7:00 pm; ] Long Range Facilities Advisory Committee meetings take place at 6 p.m. on the dates below at the following location: Construction Management & Support Bldg. 1369 Airport Blvd. (Facilities Complex) Meeting Dates: April 24, 2013: Visit remodel candidate schools (Park Lane ES, Montview ES, Virginia Court, Wheeling,  and Dartmouth). This tour was postponed from April 17th due to the inclement [...]

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Aurora Public Schools has earned LEED gold certification for Vista PEAK Preparatory 9-12. APS also received LEED gold designation for Vista PEAK Exploratory P-8 in 2010. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a nationally-recognized program that provides third-party verification of green buildings. LEED for Schools is the standard for high performance schools that are [...]

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On November 6, Aurora voters approved ballot measure 3C, a $15 million mill levy override that will recover a portion of the $70 million in state funding cuts that Aurora Public Schools has experienced over the past three years. “On behalf of the APS Board of Education and Leadership Team, I would like to thank voters [...]

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Plans are underway for bond-funded construction projects at seven APS schools this year: Clyde Miller K-8: Heating and air conditioning repairs Kenton Elementary: Two-classroom addition Side Creek Elementary: Two-classroom addition and roof repairs Tollgate Elementary: Whole building remodel Yale Elementary: Heating and air conditioning repairs and roof repairs South Middle School: Roof repairs Gateway High School: Flooring repairs In addition to construction projects, [...]

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Aurora Central High School auditorium after lighting upgrade. APS is lighting up schools and racking up energy savings thanks to bond funds approved by Aurora voters in 2008. Aurora Central High School auditorium before lighting upgrade. Bond-funded energy efficiency projects are expected to save the district nearly $1.3 million over a three-year period. The ultimate goal is to [...]

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