APS Board of Education to Consider School Capacity Proposal

NEWS RELEASE # 34
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 2, 2013

APS Board of Education to Consider School Capacity Proposal

Since 2008, Aurora Public Schools has experienced steady enrollment growth, especially at elementary and P-8 schools. Based on projected enrollment growth over the next four years, APS is anticipating facility challenges due to overcrowded schools. As a result, the district has considered several options to address enrollment growth, with a focus on schools near the E-470 corridor.

After carefully considering eight options, the APS Leadership Team is recommending a combination of new construction, additional mobile classrooms and strategic boundary adjustments to address capacity challenges.

APS has obtained feedback on the proposal from several stakeholder groups, including staff, parents and district committees.

The APS Board of Education will consider enrollment growth and school capacity information on the following dates:

December 3            Questions and answers, public comments
December 17          Direction on next steps

Board meetings are held at 6 p.m. in the Dr. Ed Lord and Patricia Lord Board Room, Educational Services Center 4, 1085 Peoria Street.

To view information about enrollment growth and school capacity, visit suppsvcs.aurorak12.org/capacity.

 

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Interested media may contact APS News Media Specialist 
Paula Hans at 303.326.2755