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School Overcrowding (Continued from page 3)
crowding in CPN schools with the building of another school north of CPN on Monarch Boulevard.
The bond initiative would also support BRE, TTE and RHMS be providing improvements to the wide area network connections. If the bond passes, renovations are also slated for BRE including a new roof, new infrastructure pieces, and other 15-year upgrades. (Read more about ballot Questions 3A and 3B on page 3)
The DCSD web site lists TTE enrollment at 639 students as of August 8. Herzog says by 2012, TTE could have 800 students. “We know it will continue to grow and we are trying to project out five years,” he stated. The DCSD uses demographic track systems and other data from Douglas County to project growth.
According to Herzog, the DSCS has overcrowding issues in both the CPN area and the south portion of Highlands Ranch in the Wildcat area. For example, Redstone Elementary in Highlands Ranch has 760 students and is projected to have 800 next year. The DCSD is considering busing these students to other schools.
Plans for Future Growth -
The DCSD is looking at other potential school sites around the CPN area in The Canyons, east of I-25 at CPN, and on the South Lagae Ranch parcel, owned by Jack Vickers.
Also under consideration is a school site in the Open Space Conservation Area (OSCA) also known as
the Back Country Wilderness Area. This 8,200-acre area located off Monarch Boulevard between CPN and Highlands Ranch is currently owned by Shea Homes, but will be transferred to the Highlands Ranch Community Association. The DCSD hopes to have
a school site near the proposed Wildcat Regional Park area.
Herzog says negotiations are underway for a parcel somewhere along Monarch Boulevard. “We hope we can carve out a school site there,” said Herzog. “It would help both the north end of Castle Pines North and South Highlands Ranch.”
The DCSD has a $395 million bond initiative on the November ballot. How will this bond directly benefit CPN-area schools?
Herzog says the bond will potentially mitigate over-
Food for Fines
Food bank pantries around Douglas County are empty. In an effort to help restock the shelves, all Douglas County Libraries, including the Bookmo- bile, will waive library fines in exchange for non- perishable food items until Monday, October 20. This offer does not include charges related to lost or damaged items. The libraries will collect the food and then deliver it to the food bank in their area. Drop off the food at the Bookmobile or any Douglas County library.