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The home of the Bulldogs is looking great! It’s exciting to hear about all the academic success at Palisade High School! Thank you for the tour! Go Bulldogs!

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Happy Maintenance Monday! The gym at Dual Immersion Academy is starting to take shape! The new gyms at DIA and Palisade High School funded by the 2017 Bond Measure are scheduled for completion this December.

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The mill levy override include funding for five school days, four school-based technology support jobs, ongoing maintenance, professional development, and curriculum. All of those areas are receiving funds promised this year, including dollars for the science kits mentioned in this story. We can't wait to share these new materials in the classroom!

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Happy Maintenance Monday! Thanks to PNCI for these great aerial shots. The first two photos are of Dual Immersion Academy. Check out the progress made on the gym between the first image (June 2) and the second (Aug. 5). The gym should be done by the end of 2018.

In the third and fourth photos, you can see how far Clifton Elementary has come this summer after work on the annex roof, parking lot repaving, sidewalk fixes, and more!

Thanks again to everyone who made these projects and more possible through the 2017 Bond Measure! Check out all bond spending at www.d51schools.org/resources/bond_and_mill

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Join us on Friday, August 17 at 7:30 a.m. for the official groundbreaking of the new Orchard Mesa Middle School!

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Happy Maintenance Monday! The parking lot and walkways outside Clifton Elementary are looking much better since these photos were taken earlier this summer! Thanks to the bond measure from last year, Clifton Elementary is getting HVAC replacements, pavement repairs, roof work, and a security vestibules this summer. See every bond/mill expenditure now at www.d51schools.org/resources/bond_and_mill.

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Happy Maintenance Monday! Bookcliff Middle School is one of 21 schools that will received security vestibules this year. A security vestibule has the public enter a school through one door to check in at the office before being buzzed through a second, locked door to reach the part of the school where students are in class.

Security measures such as vestibules are part of the $2.5 million in safety-related maintenance and construction happening this summer thanks to the 2017 Bond Measure. Thank you for supporting school safety!

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Happy Maintenance Monday! Crews are hard at work installing a new parking lot surface at Fruita Monument High School this summer!

Other maintenance projects at FMHS made possible by your vote for the 2017 Bond Measure include roof replacement, replacing rooftop HVAC units, replacing the clock and intercom system, and other pavement repairs.

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Take a look at the beautiful, newly-paved parking lot at Palisade High School 😍

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Happy Maintenance Monday! Palisade High School is making some big changes this summer thanks to your vote for the 2017 Bond Measure! Projects at PHS include:
* Building an auxiliary gym
* Replacing rooftop HVAC units
* Pavement Repairs
* Replacing a sewage lift station
* Roof replacement

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Happy Maintenance Monday! This summer, Grand Mesa Middle School is getting:
* A Security Vestibule
* Electric Locks
* Roof Replacement Work
* Pavement Repairs
* Gym Floor Replacement

Thank you for making this possible with funding from the 2017 Bond Measure!

Rim Rock Elementary

Our vestibule for safety is in the works.

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Mark your calendars now for the school district's first-ever Tech Expo, noon to 6 p.m. on Wednesday, July 25!

This free, one-of-a-kind technology showcase and learning event will feature:
* Students and teachers highlighting how technology impacts learning
* Q&A with the D51 Technology Team for community members
* Training sessions for staff
* Booths with information about ParentVUE, Career and Technical Education, Technology in Special Education classrooms, and more!

YES!!

The new Chromebooks are here! THANK YOU, Mesa County voters, for approving the 2017 Bond Measure that was used to purchase these 9,068 Chromebooks, which will be delivered to schools over the next two weeks.

The D51 Technology Department used taxpayer dollars wisely, and negotiated a larger purchase than anticipated for the same price. They are also setting aside enough bond dollars to pay for another wave of Chromebooks in three years.

The new devices will be used by teachers and students to lower the student-to-device ratio in all D51 schools to at least 2 students per device and bring classroom learning into the 21st century!

Happy Friday!!

We are overjoyed to announce that today, May 18, 2018, School District 51 was awarded $13.9 million from the Building Excellent Schools Today (B.E.S.T) program, pending approval from the State Board of Education next month.

The grant will contribute nearly $14 million of the $40 million needed to build the new Orchard Mesa Middle School. This frees up $14 million in bond funding from Measure 3B to be spent on other capital projects. We will work with the D51 Long Range Planning Committee to determine how to spend the additional funds to best support students, staff, and community.

The state awards B.E.S.T grants on a yearly basis to assist with capital construction projects for public schools. B.E.S.T. grants are funded by ma*****na excise taxes, State Land Trust dollars, interest, and spillover revenue from the state lottery.

In addition to the extensive application process, B.E.S.T. grants applicants must prove they are able to match the funds, usually through a county-approved tax increase. In other words, the passing of 3A and 3B in November 2017 improved District 51’s chances of receiving the grant.

This is the district’s fourth attempt in 11 years to get a B.E.S.T. grant, and the first time we have received it. We are happy to have been selected from a pool of 52 applications for the 2018-19 grant cycle.

Groundbreakings May 24, 25 for bond projects - Mesa County Valley School District 51

Yahoo!

d51schools.org Grand Junction, CO – The public is invited to two upcoming groundbreaking ceremonies for school gym construction projects funded by a Bond Measure approved by Mesa County voters in 2017. The groundbreakings are:

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Bond-funded maintenance projects will begin at 30 schools this summer, but there are more to come! See the full list by school at http://www.d51schools.org/resources/bond_and_mill/background

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MORE projects are coming in the next few years, the list below shows the first maintenance projects funded by the 2017 Bond Measure. The first round starts up next month.

Congratulations Spencer Hurt for getting into Harvard!! Spencer's hard work and dedication won the election and now it's gotten him into the most prestigious university in the country, CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

If you've signed up to help volunteer, you might have gotten a call from the very talented, Spencer! He is interning with us for this campaign and just generally wowing us with his passion, enthusiasm, and smarts. We know this kid is going places!

Here is a little introduction from him:

Hi! My name is Spencer Hurt, and I am a student at Central High School. Recently, I joined the Citizens for School District 51 campaign as an intern.

As a lifelong resident of Mesa County, I have attended and seen many schools in the area. It is a tragedy that many of them have deteriorated to their current state. My high school, CHS, has a crumbling foundation, end of life roofing, and poor ventilation; this isn’t even the worst of over 40 schools in D51.

When we don’t have enough technology for even half of our students, lack up to date textbooks, and have the bare minimum number of school days, we can’t expect kids to keep up with the rest of the country.

My peers and teachers deserve better; most importantly, Mesa County deserves better. Please support our students, teachers, and schools by volunteering for our campaign and voting for the Mill Levy override and bond this November.

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Thanks to your support for 3A and 3B, project plans are already underway!! Come to this community meeting on April 4 at Orchard Mesa Middle School to see the plans for the new buildling!

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The bond sold yesterday at 3.46% interest. Stay updated on everything happening at the school district on their page (Mesa County Valley School District 51) or website (d51schools.org).

The $118.5 million in bonds from the bond measure approved by voters last fall for district maintenance, construction, and technology purchases sold yesterday at an interest rate of 3.46%. That means we can begin dozens of important projects later this year in your D51 schools!

Check out this info and other important dates in the ever-updating Bond and Mill Levy Override Timeline on the home page at d51schools.org.

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Architects and contractors have been chosen. View all the updates on the School District's website: https://www.d51schools.org/resources/bond_and_mill/timeline/

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Mesa County Valley School District 51 and the FB live School Board meetings are a great way to stay updated on progress with the projects associated with 3A and 3B

Blythe Group + Co. came to last night's School Board meeting to update the board on construction projects from the bond measure. See the recording of the meeting here (http://bit.ly/2iniJYO) or check out this article from The Daily Sentinel of Grand Junction.


https://www.gjsentinel.com/news/western_colorado/construction-on-school-gyms-expected-to-start-this-summer/article_d7d92c90-00d4-11e8-89f8-10604b9f6eda.html

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- Curious what your school will get from the bond measure? Check out this quick list.

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You did it again! District 51 students beat the state average in 2017 with a graduation rate of nearly 80%!

Here are the Class of 2017 graduation rates by school:
* Central High - 83.6%
* Fruita Monument High - 88.9%
* Gateway School - 100%
* Grand Junction High - 83%
* Grand River Academy - 66.7%
* Mesa Valley Community School - 86.4%
* Palisade High - 86.8%
* R-5 High - 38.1%

D51 Superintendent Wanted Reorganization from Day One, Teacher's Union Supports

Reorganization of the top positions in the district is happening. Dr. Ken Haptonstall is taking his pledge to the citizens of our community seriously regarding the use of their funds from 3A and 3B.

http://www.westernslopenow.com/news/local-news/d51-superintendent-wanted-reorganization-from-day-one-teachers-union-supports/909570804

westernslopenow.com More than 70 employees in School District 51 will have to reapply for their jobs and more than 20 of those positions have been eliminated as part of a major reorganization effort aiming to speed up implementation of the District 51 learning model.

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View Mesa County Valley School District 51's page and their newly created website extension to stay updated on 3A and 3B.

We're excited to start off the new year with plans for the funds from measures 3A and 3B. Make sure to check out our website at www.d51schools.org for information and updates about the measures and what we're doing in schools!

http://www.nbc11news.com/content/news/District-51-launches-transparency-website-467938633.html

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Do you want to stay updated on progress since 3A and 3B passed? Be sure to like the FB page for Mesa County Valley School District 51 and check their dedicated web page for updates: https://www.d51schools.org/cms/One.aspx?portalId=81872&pageId=3877094

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Stay informed and engaged.

Want to know where your money is going and when projects will begin? Check out this article from November's newsletter and stay up-to-date with a page on d51schools.org just for 3A, 3B updates.

Never be the last to know what's going on in schools - subscribe to the monthly D51 newsletter for families and community members by entering your email address here: https://signup.e2ma.net/signup/1771880/1742995/ It's fun, it's free, and it take three seconds!

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How would you like to hear about the updates with 3A and 3B? Take this short survey to let D51 know.

How would you like to hear updates about the bond and mill levy override for District 51? Take this 3-question survey to let us know!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PMFLQT5

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More information about the bond we approved.

Think you'll be paying more for the bond because of a premium? Not so fast.

Homeowners will pay $9.42 per month for the bond and mill combined on a $200,000 home - less than the original projection of $9.89 a month. Without the premium, investment bankers have counseled us that the bond will not sell.

The benefits of having a premium include making the bonds appealing to buyers and potential earning enough to pay off construction of the R-5 High School/Summit School Program building that opened last year using certificates of participation.

Vistar Creative Media

So many people in our community came together for our kids, and one of those people was Scot Stewart. He owns Vistar Media Solutions, which created all of our advertising videos. We would not have been able to reach as many people in our community without his help. Thank you, Scot!

https://www.vistarcreative.com/

vistarcreative.com Vistar Creative Media provides professional video production, graphics design and marketing services

Did you know information will be provided every step of the way as bond and mill levy override money is collected and spent for very specific purposes? Check here and on our website at d51schools.org for updates.

Because of wonderful people like John Poovey of JP Dental and Implant Center we were able to produce and air commercials in support of 3A and 3B. His generosity helped turn the tide, and now our kids will have the infrastructure and materials they need to succeed!

https://www.jpdentalgroup.com/

How Schools Will Change Now that 3A and 3B Have Passed

What now? Hear from Kelly, Angela, and Emily about what the next steps are now that 3A and 3B have passed.

http://www.westernslopenow.com/news/local-news/how-schools-will-change-now-that-3a-and-3b-have-passed/853740538

westernslopenow.com News Channel Five had the chance to sit down with Emily Shockley, Kelly Flenniken, and Angela Christensen of School District 51, to discuss what happens now that measures 3A and 3B have passed.

DIA gets a gym!!!!

These 4th-graders at Dual Immersion Academy are excited their school, opened in 2006, will finally have a gym! Students currently get exercise by having gym class outdoors on a blacktop surface or in a tiny cafeteria inside the Riverside Educational Center.

Thanks to your support for the bond measure, 3B, they will soon be able to spread out and beat the heat (and cold) in a proper gym!

Due to all of your support, OMMS will get a new building that isn't falling apart. THANK YOU!!!!

The 6th-graders of Orchard Mesa Middle School are excited to be some of the first students to attend the new Orchard Mesa Middle School when it opens in 2019!

Thanks to the passage of the bond measure on Tuesday, a new OMMS will be built on the south side of the school property, which is currently occupied by sports courts and fields. When the new building is ready, the current OMMS will be demolished. The building that currently houses the Orchard Mesa Community Pool and the attached gym will remain standing, and will be gifted to the city.