Facts At-a-Glance

Background Information:
1) Fact Sheet: English (28 KB) Fact Sheet: Spanish (31 KB)
2) Board of Education Asks Task Force to Plan for Bond/Mill Levy Election in 2010
3) 10-Year PSD Facility Master Plan Addresses Schools' Long-Term Needs
4) Facts At-a-Glance about accountability and stewardship since 2000
5) Video - Championing Sustainable Design in PSD

Frequently asked Questions (FAQs)

• What is a mill levy? A school mill levy override is a property tax based on assessed value used to help fund day-to-day school operating expenses.  It generates funding for specific purposes as stated on the election ballot.  This funding is over and above the minimum revenues school districts receive from the state.
• Compared with other districts, where is PSD funded? PSD is funded at the lowest level among Colorado's 178 school districts:  In 2007-08, PSD is receiving $6,279 per student, compared with the highest district’s $14,351, and the average of $8,317.
• What is a bond issue election?  When voters support a bond issue, bonds are issued or sold to address one-time facility and construction needs stated on the election ballot. 

Information coming soon:

Funding Basics
Stewardship of 2000 Bond/Mill Funds (video)
Past Bond/Mill Levy Election Results
Ballot Language (will be posted if/when Board approves a ballot proposal)

Additional information: Communications Services, 970-490-3427 or email elaubhan@psdschools.org