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Douglas County Bond Map
Douglas County voters approved a $490 million bond in November 2024 to fund our district. This interactive map lets you explore Douglas County School District and see the progress as bond money is put to use for the benefit of current and future students.
Ensuring a Better Future
Thanks to Douglas County voters' passage of Initiative 5A, we can better ensure that our future students have the same opportunities for success as past students have enjoyed. We will do this by:
![Constructing and Expanding Neighborhood Schools]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722453738/dcsdk12org/dtomzrizpipppuuwiiru/neighborhood-school.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722453738/dcsdk12org/dtomzrizpipppuuwiiru/neighborhood-school.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722453738/dcsdk12org/dtomzrizpipppuuwiiru/neighborhood-school.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722453738/dcsdk12org/dtomzrizpipppuuwiiru/neighborhood-school.png","width":1200}])
Building and expanding schools in quickly-growing areas of Douglas County to accommodate growth and reduce overcrowding.
![Upgrading School Safety and Security]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1744731734/dcsdk12org/hkpcd4s1ibc6vljsw5gs/SROphoto.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1744731734/dcsdk12org/hkpcd4s1ibc6vljsw5gs/SROphoto.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1744731734/dcsdk12org/hkpcd4s1ibc6vljsw5gs/SROphoto.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1744731734/dcsdk12org/hkpcd4s1ibc6vljsw5gs/SROphoto.jpg","width":954}])
Continuing to update building security to ensure the school district is adopting the latest recommendations and continuously replacing older equipment.
![Building Additional Career and Technical Education Pathways]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722453944/dcsdk12org/qdecudccokvuzbabclei/CTE.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722453944/dcsdk12org/qdecudccokvuzbabclei/CTE.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722453944/dcsdk12org/qdecudccokvuzbabclei/CTE.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722453944/dcsdk12org/qdecudccokvuzbabclei/CTE.png","width":1200}])
Continuing to invest in pathways, setting our students up for success after high school.
![Upgrading Aging Schools and Facilities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1722454025/dcsdk12org/ng3tynxbdrobg1vabkt0/9_DCSD_BarbaraLBerndt.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1722454025/dcsdk12org/ng3tynxbdrobg1vabkt0/9_DCSD_BarbaraLBerndt.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1722454025/dcsdk12org/ng3tynxbdrobg1vabkt0/9_DCSD_BarbaraLBerndt.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1722454025/dcsdk12org/ng3tynxbdrobg1vabkt0/9_DCSD_BarbaraLBerndt.png","width":1200}])
Keeping school buildings safe and comfortable for students and staff.
![Investing in Athletics and Activities]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725473875/dcsdk12org/xhe5gbudvkjzljixaiv4/turf.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725473875/dcsdk12org/xhe5gbudvkjzljixaiv4/turf.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725473875/dcsdk12org/xhe5gbudvkjzljixaiv4/turf.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725473875/dcsdk12org/xhe5gbudvkjzljixaiv4/turf.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725473875/dcsdk12org/xhe5gbudvkjzljixaiv4/turf.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725473875/dcsdk12org/xhe5gbudvkjzljixaiv4/turf.png","width":2200}])
Revitalizing the places and surfaces where students learn to perform to the best of their abilities.
![Providing Additional Resources for Special Education]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1725646696/dcsdk12org/ugpl1wynfzh0sg6mavhc/wheelchair.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1725646696/dcsdk12org/ugpl1wynfzh0sg6mavhc/wheelchair.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1725646696/dcsdk12org/ugpl1wynfzh0sg6mavhc/wheelchair.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1725646696/dcsdk12org/ugpl1wynfzh0sg6mavhc/wheelchair.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1725646696/dcsdk12org/ugpl1wynfzh0sg6mavhc/wheelchair.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1725646696/dcsdk12org/ugpl1wynfzh0sg6mavhc/wheelchair.jpg","width":2200}])
Bolstering accessibility to education and opportunities
Did You Know?
92 schools
DCSD is the third-largest school district in Colorado with 92 schools and 62,000 students.
112 buildings
DCSD has 112 buildings. When school maintenance and repairs are not addressed, taxpayer dollars are spent on avoidable and reactive measures due to aging infrastructure not being updated.
$300 million backlog
The quality of DCSD's learning environments continues to deteriorate. The passage of the 2024 bond will allow the district to address $179 million of the $300 million backlog.
$1 million per year
DCSD spends $1 million a year on temporary modular classroom units to address overcrowding.