On August 2, 2016, the Englewood Schools Board of Education voted unanimously to put a bond measure and mill levy override on the November 2016 ballot for Englewood voters. The money from the bond will be used to rebuild the District's five aging elementary school buildings as well as one preschool building.

 

The decision came after many months of research and community input.

Throughout the winter and spring, the District held a series of town hall meetings at each elementary school site. The District also formed a group called the Facilities Long-Range Planning Committee, made up of about 28 parents, community members, and district staff members, who were charged with looking at ways to improve the safety of the schools and to make sure learning environments met students' needs now and into the future. All of the elementary school buildings are now 60-plus years old.

 

On May 17, 2016, after over 20 hours of tours, meetings and extensive community input gathered through an online survey, the Committee presented their conclusions and recommendations to the Board. The recommendation stated that the Board should pursue a bond measure this November to remodel or replace the district's four elementary schools and one preschool building.

 

After the recommendation, the Board hired expert architects and planners to discuss the feasibility and cost of renovating or replacing the buildings. Exploring all options, the Board came to the conclusion that rebuilding the schools was the best option to ensure optimal safety and learning environments for years to come.