Voters in Thompson School District in Colorado authorized a new $99 million school bond in late 2025.
The bond approval addresses districtwide facility needs, including critical building repairs, safety and security upgrades, and classroom additions to accommodate enrollment growth in certain areas. District officials say the plan is intended to support proactive infrastructure maintenance and campus growth as populations shift, without increasing the tax rate.
Among the largest projects included in the bond are classroom additions at Berthoud Elementary School and Ivy Stockwell Elementary School, both aimed at easing crowding in the growing Berthoud area. The bond also funds extensive districtwide upgrades, including roof replacements, HVAC repairs, ADA accessibility improvements, and electrical and lighting updates across multiple campuses. Safety and security improvements, such as secure entry vestibules, emergency communication systems, and exterior lighting, are also included.
The two elementary schools are already in the design phase, with construction expected to begin this summer. District officials say projects funded by the 2025 bond are planned in overlapping phases, with completion targeted by the end of summer 2030, allowing for a smoother transition as work from the 2018 bond concludes.
The work is advancing as the district puts finishing touches on projects funded by a $149 million bond approved in November 2018. Similarly, the 2025 measure does not raise residents’ taxes, instead continuing the district’s existing bond mill levy that has been in place since 2005.
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