By Nicholas Fogleman | The Denver Gazette
The Douglas County School District board unanimously approved a resolution Tuesday to place a $54 million mill levy override on the November ballot, sending the funding request to voters after months of discussion about the district’s financial challenges.
The proposed override comes as school districts across the Denver metro area grapple with budget pressures. Jefferson County Public Schools recently approved a $133 million mill levy override request for voters, citing similar concerns about funding and rising operational costs.
The largest portion of Douglas County’s proposed measure, $21.4 million, would be dedicated to increasing compensation for teachers and staff by 4%.
Throughout recent discussions, Superintendent Erin Kane, district employees and school principals described ongoing staffing and retention challenges, arguing that salary levels have made it difficult for the district to remain competitive.
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