Projects & Programs

Among the specifics in the voter-approved measures:

• New Capacity and Improved Learning Environments: $65 million to address ongoing capacity needs, including new schools in growing parts of Denver and $31.7 million in flexible funding for 135 buildings to invest in key learning spaces such as classrooms, cafeterias, playgrounds, libraries, gyms and auditoriums. 

• Montbello Campus: A $130 million investment into a rebuild or remodel of the former Montbello High School

• Classroom Cooling: $128.5 million for air conditioning and cooling solutions in 24 of the hottest schools in DPS. 

• Increased Nursing and Mental Health Staff: A $3 million investment to increase school counselor and psychologist services and $4 million to support an increase in full-time nurses in schools. 

• Compensation Increases: A $15 million allocation for DPS employees, including an increase in minimum wage to $14.77 per hour and a cost-of-living increase for teachers.

• General Fund Relief $36.5 million that will help mitigate the budget shortfall the district is experiencing due to the economic impact of COVID-19.