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School mill levy override will appear on ballot
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$1.59 million would go to Elizabeth district by replacing expiring tax BY TABATHA STEWART SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY MEDIA
In an effort to attract and retain teachers, expand safety and security measures in schools, and provide students with access to technology that facilitates learning, the board of Elizabeth Schools unanimously voted on Aug. 27 to place a $1.59 million mill levy override question on the November ballot. “This has never been done before,” said Douglas Bissonette, superintendent of Elizabeth school district. “I absolutely do think it will work and will make a huge difference.” The override would not raise taxes for those within the school district, but would replace the expiring tax for bonded debt with general fund revenue. “What we’re asking voters to do is allow us to continue collecting the same amount on their taxes already being paid, which is being collected on a bond that was issued in 2000 to build the high school,” said Bissonette. “The SEE SCHOOLS, P4
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The last time the Denver Broncos had consecutive losing seasons was in 1971 and 1972, part of a 10-year streak of losing campaigns. Source: www.pro-football-reference.com
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