The Essential Plan - Presentation

School Funding Information

There are significant differences between operating levies, permanent improvement levies, and bond issues. 

Each one has a different focus, with funding going to a specific area of school finances.  

Itemized Essential Capital Improvements

In the Essential Plan, the district has allocated funding to extend the useful lifespan of many of the buildings in our district. 

The projects these are allocated to are shown, with many of them larger improvements that cannot be fit into ACSD's existing maintenance budget. They allow for the smooth operation,  in each of our buildings and focus on "warm, safe, and dry" improvements. 

The Cost of Doing Nothing

The Essential Plan is designed to replace the oldest building in the district and address the rising cost of maintenance in this school.    

The Essential Plan

The Essential Plan seeks to address the most necessary capital improvements needed to increase the longevity of Aurora City School buildings while being fiscally conscious. It focuses on three primary issues, ensuring high academic and safety standards.

Conceptual Plan

The Essential Plan would eliminate the existing Craddock Elementary school and transportation center, replacing it with modern infrastructure that would serve the district's grades 1-3 students and vehicle fleet.  

New Elementary School

This is a proposed architectural rendering of what the new Craddock Elementary School could look like. 

New Transportation Center 

This is a proposed architectural rendering of what the new Transportation Center adjacent to the new Craddock Elementary School could look like. 

Miller Elementary School Addition + Select Renovations 

An addition to Miller Elementary School would be included on the existing Miller ES, along with other select renovations to prepare the school for future use. 

Board Office 

An addition to Miller Elementary School would be included on the existing Miller ES, along with other select renovations to prepare the school for future use. 

Classrooms 

In a new school building, classrooms are designed with flexible furniture, technology, and student engagement in mind.

Media Centers  

These spaces become hubs for experimenting with technology, reading, and accessing resources for classwork and group projects. 

Student Dining  

These spaces offer opportunities to gather for lunches and other events while building school pride, allowing for natural light and a variety of colorful activities.  

Extended Learning Areas 

These are areas in new schools where classes can gather to work on group projects, science experiments, and be subdivided for small group instruction. Having access to these spaces helps break up the school day and allows for a change in scenery and activity.

Gymnasiums 

These spaces provide bright, organized areas for physical education and activity. Developed with acoustic sensitivity and durable materials, they ensure students and staff have access to functional gym space and provide areas for community events.   

Your Feedback is Crucial 

Please provide feedback on the Essential Plan or email us with any questions you may have.