ACSD Update - 7/23/2024

In his July update, Aurora City Schools Superintendent, Mike Roberto provides key information on the November bond issue for the construction of a new high school, and important dates to start the 2024-25 school year.  

Transcript of the 7/23/2024 Update:

"Hello, I’m Mike Roberto, Superintendent of the Aurora City Schools, here to share some summer updates concerning the 2024-2025 school year as well as provide the latest on our potential new construction and bond issue.  

Bond Issue

Last night the Aurora Board of Education officially approved a resolution to place a 7.56 Mill Bond Issue on the November 2024 ballot.  The bond issue will raise approximately $136 million dollars for the construction of a new high school, renovations for Miller, Leighton, Harmon, and the current high school, removal of the 100-plus-year-old Craddock Elementary building, and upgrades to our Campus property as a whole. 

Website

The easiest way to learn more about our plans for the new construction and reprogramming of the other buildings is to visit our district website at www.aurora-schools.org and look under the Master Facilities Plan link.   

Master Facilities Plan

After clicking on this link you will be able to see renderings of the building along with location of the new high school, read about our plans for construction and renovations to the other buildins, review financial information, and compare taxes with like districts.

We will be holding a number of Community Information Nights at the ACSD Conference Center towards the end of September and October.  The goal is provide multiple opportunities for the Aurora community to learn and ask questions about the bond issue.

Community Info Nights 

Please mark your calendar for 

• Tuesday September 24, 2024  7:00 p.m. at the Conference Center

• Wednesday October 2, 2024    7:00 p.m. at the Conference Center

• Thursday October 17, 2024     7:00 p.m. at the Conference Center

• Tuesday October 22, 2024       7:00 p.m. at the Conference Center

There will also be 

• October 28th - November 1st - Online Lunch and Learn about the Levy 12:00-12:30 p.m. daily with ACSD Treasurer Bill Volosin & Superintendent Mike Roberto.

We also have plans to meet with community groups such as Rotary, School Foundation, and the Chamber of Commerce, touch base with senior citizens through meetings at the Walker Building as well as visits to various senior assisted living facilities, and hold meetings in various developments around the city.

The goal is to provide as much information as possible and answer any questions one may have concerning the bond issue so that all Aurora community members will be able to make an informed decision concerning the bond issue going into election day.

2024-2025 School Year

Shifting gears to the fast approaching 2024-2025 school year, I wanted to be sure to share a few important dates to get on your RADAR.

Week of 7/22 - Band Camp!

Week of 7/29 - First Day of Fall Sports Practices (See Final Forms)

8/14 - Grades 6-12 Schedule and Chromebook Pick-Up

8/19 - New Student Orientation

8/20 - First day of school for all students 6-12 and 

           K-5 students with last names beginning with A-L.  

   K-5 students with last name beginning with M-Z stay home

8/21   First day of school for K-5 students with last names 

           beginning with M-Z.  

  K-5 students with last names beginning with A-L stay home.

8/22   All K-5 students report to school

These are some of the fast approaching dates to get on your RADAR, but keep an eye out for more details through communication from your child’s building principal coming out in early August.   

In the meantime, for the latest on what is happening in Greenmen Nation please go to our website at www.aurora-schools.org  Thank you for taking the time to watch this video, take care, and GO GREENMEN!"