Aurora Public Schools has saved $29 million from a $215 million bond approved by voters in 2008, the district announced today.
Last month the district’s school board OK’d spending the $29 million on several new projects — $24 million going to more construction projects, and $5 million for technology updates.
“Our philosophy has been to really touch on every school with these projects,” said Rebecca Herbst, bond communication specialist.
The bulk of the construction funds however, will be used to expand four elementary schools that are currently over capacity.
All APS construction projects will be completed by August 2014.
The school district credits a competitive construction market and careful financial management for the savings.
Recently, Denver Public Schools also announced $90 million in savings from their $454 million bond project to fund additional projects.
Yesenia Robles: 303-954-1372 or yrobles@denverpost.com
