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WE BELIEVE IN DISTRICT 11
Our Community, Our Kids
Schools are the heart and soul of a community. On November 7th, 2017, you will have an opportunity to vote for an initiative to better support our students in District 11. This initiative will increase our property taxes at the rate of about one movie ticket per month. Keep reading to learn how better funding for our schools is a gateway to a better education and brighter future for our kids and community.
HOW YOUR VOTE IMPACTS OUR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY:
Technology For Today's World
Access to today’s technology is important to making sure our kids are prepared for a fast-paced 21st century economy.
Maintain Our Schools
Just like our homes, we need to take care of our schools by staying up to date on maintenance and responsibly modernizing aging classrooms.
Attract Great Teachers
Our kids deserve the best and brightest educators. Competing for those great educators is key to giving our kids the best education.
Safe and Secure Schools
Safe and vibrant classrooms are essential to creating an inspiring educational environment.
Economic Impact
Strong schools are economic drivers, attracting new employers and developing our future workforce.
Strong Communities
Schools are the front doors of our neighborhoods. Beautiful schools bring us together.
Learn more about D11’s mill levy
Still wondering what a mill levy is? Watch our quick video to learn more about this season’s ballot and how important your vote is for our kids.
WHERE DO I FIT INTO THIS?
I’M A MEMBER OF THE COMMUNITY
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WHY SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 MATTERS TO ME
Anyone who knows me knows that I am a passionate advocate for the delivery of education quality, excellence and opportunity. Quality, excellence and opportunity can and will happen when our community engages and supports our educational institutions. It’s time Colorado Springs. Please join me and support our schools. Support our kids. Support Colorado Springs School District 11.
UCCS Chancellor Emerita Pam Shockley-Zalabak
I’M A D11 STUDENT
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WHY DISTRICT 11 MATTERS TO ME
I’ve gone to D11 schools my entire life- Steele Elementary, North Middle, and am now a Senior at Palmer High. I can’t count the number of caring, intelligent, and compassionate teachers and other staff who have helped shape me into the person I am today.
My little brother is about to start middle school at North, and I want him to receive the same stellar opportunities as I did. He deserves the opportunity for an amazing education I had. I also know that our great teachers are stretched thin and our schools need resources. Our future leaders deserve access to the best educators and a great education.
Through education we can ensure the future of our country and world is a more loving and positive one. For me, for my little brother, for your and OUR future: fund our schools.
– Sofia
Senior Class of 2018, Palmer High
I’M A PARENT OF A CHILD IN D11
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WHY SCHOOL DISTRICT 11 MATTERs TO ME
My son enjoys art and one thing I truly appreciate about D-11 is that his elementary school has a dedicated art teacher. Over the past year he has been able to create original pottery, draw an architectural-style, 3D city plan, and his favorite project was a colored-pencil drawing of an otter. His teacher, Mr. Burkle, inspired him with both with his teaching and his sense of humor. Another key to Chipeta’s success is the wonderful Principal, Ms. Sarah Scott. When I spoke to her about a concern I had regarding my son, she gave me concrete examples of the progress he’s making in that area. She truly knows each student. Moreover, each morning she is at drop-off, greeting the students as they arrive for the day. I think that seeing your Principal as you arrive for the day really communicates that the school cares about you, from the top down. Chipeta Elementary is truly an exceptional school.
It’s important that great educators like Mr.Burkle and leaders like Principal Scott have the resources to continue inspiring our kids to dream and build their future. It’s also important we’re able to keep these amazing teachers in district 11 and to be able to recruit more inspiring teachers who are shaping the minds that will lead us into the future.
–Rhonda Heschel,
Mother of a Chipeta Elementary student
We Want to Hear From You!
It’s important your voice is heard and your questions are answered regarding the Mill Levy Override. We are committed to ensuring the voice of the D11 community is heard. We know you have questions. Friends of D11 is here to answer them.
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