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FALL 2011 UPDATE - Technology Investments
Hundreds of teachers are receiving new laptops in the second phase of the laptop training and distribution project, funded by the Bond Program. Thanks to savings from the programs, DPS was able to invest more funding into the Teacher Laptop Project.
The goal on this project is to provide teachers with the tools they need to better implement data-driven instruction and to incorporate technology-based instructional resources more effectively into their classrooms. Laptops act as the portable tool for teachers to access student data, curriculum and lesson planning resources.
During the first round of laptop training and distribution, over 2,000 teachers received new laptops. The second phase kicked off in November. Using 2008 Bond Program savings, DPS is able to cover 70% of the cost for a laptop for all district teachers. Schools need to provide a 30% match. In total, an estimated 5,700 laptops are planned for purchase, providing all teachers with new laptops by the end of the three-year project. During this second phase, DPS anticipates distributing 1,300 laptops.
Link here for the media coverage of the second-phase kickoff.
Link here for additional media coverage of the second-phase kickoff.
SUMMER 2011 RIBBON-CUTTINGS AND DEDICATIONS




VISTA ACADEMY - AUGUST 18, 2011

SWIGERT-McAULIFFE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL - AUGUST 16, 2011




NORTH HIGH SCHOOL -- JULY 29, 2011
ARCHIVES -
Bond Program -- Spring 2011 Update

North HS New Library in 1911 Building

North HS - New Classroom
Bond Program -- Financial & Activity Overview
Schedule of General Obligation Bond Issuance 2008 Authorization
| Issue | Issue Date | Type of Bond | Amount ($M) |
| 2009A | March 2009 | Tax Exempt | 149.2 |
| 2009B | October 2009 | Taxable Qualified School Const. Bond | 24.0 |
| 2009C | December 2009 | Taxable Build America Bonds | 250.0 |
| 2010A | September 2010 | Taxable Qualified School const. bond | 29.3 |
| 2010B | September 2010 | Taxable Build America Bonds | 1.5 |
| Total 2008 Authorization | 454.0 |
Thanks to Denver Voters, since January 2009, DPS has completed 260 projects across the district.
There are presently 256 active projects in schools and facilities.
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3 Multi-year Construction Projects started in 2009
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15 Multi-year Construction Projects started in 2010
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11 Multi-year Technology Projects started in 2010
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227 Construction Projects Scheduled for 2011
Approximately $350M spent in Construction and Technology Projects from 2009 - 2011
MAJOR PROJECTS HIGHLIGHTS -- SPRING 2011
CONSTRUCTION OF VISTA ACADEMY MOVING UP With realized savings of over $5.8M, in the construction of the Evie Garrett Dennis Campus at Green Valley Ranch, which opened in Summer 2010, DPS is constructing an additional facility for the Vista Academy . This Academy will a district-led multiple pathway center for high school students. Construction of this facility began in October 2010 and is on track to open in summer 2011.

Exterior metal stud framing progress
RENOVATION AT NORTH HIGH SCHOOL ALMOST COMPLETE Great progress is being made in the complete interior renovation of the main building at North High School, originally constructed in 1911. This major renovation is the 2nd largest bond project. This program includes not only the renovation of the 1911 building, but replacement of the athletic fields and resurfacing of the tennis courts, new mechanical systems construction, repairs in the 1983 and the 1913 buildings of the campus, and academic support for the temporary relocation of the 9th grade classes for two years -- during this construction. All NHS students will be located on one campus starting school year 2011. Following Spring Break 2011, classrooms on the 3rd floor of the building were opened for student use. Building renovation continues on the other three levels.
Community celebration of the completion of the project is planned for July 29 and July 30, 2011. For more information - contact Bond Program Public Outreach 720-424-4694
BREAKING GROUND ON ELEVEN SCHOOL'S LEARNING LANDSCAPES Starting construction in April and May on eleven (11) Learning Landscapes throughout the District. This is third year of installation of Learning Landscapes. In 2010, DPS completed fourteen (14) Learning Landscapes throughout the district. By 2012, all elementary schools of DPS will have Learning Landscapes on campuses. See Calendar of Events for listing of upcoming dedications.

NEW SCHOOL TO SERVE EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION AND KINDERGARTENERS IN MONTBELLO TAKING SHAPE This new school will help address the capacity issues of the four neighborhoring elementary schools' ECE and Kindergarten programs. New facility at 5300 Crown Blvd. will open in summer 2011, School naming process is underway and community is seeking input on name for this new school. Decision expected to be made by the Board of Education by May 2011.

(See more details and photos of these projects in the side column section titled "Major Projects.")
Archive - Bond Program Updates for May - August 2010
*SEE PHOTOS OF 2010 PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
* SNAPSHOT OF A 2010 WINDOW PROJECT
*SEE PHOTOS OF 2011 PROJECTS IN PROGRESS
DENVER PUBLIC SCHOOLS BOND PROGRAM
Denver voters approved the DPS Bond Program by a 2-to-1 margin on November 4, 2008 to provide much needed resources for critical improvements in every school in the district. The $454 million bond issue was the largest ever sought by a Colorado school district, and now the largest ever approved... Read more
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