BEST GRANT UPDATE

NCSD Community,

May I take a moment to express my gratitude for being able to serve in the NCSD.  I certainly appreciate each day, and especially appreciate our students as there is no group like them.

 I want to quickly update you on the efforts to replace CENTAURI HIGH SCHOOL, via a BEST Grant, and where the application process is at the current time:

*The BEST GRANT APPLICATION has been submitted to CDE, with notification of approval/decline slated for late April, early May.
*If successful, the NCSD has already received a statutory waiver, reducing the amount of taxpayer contribution from 49% of the total cost of a new building (BEST's matching % for NCSD), to 20.947847%
*With the waiver, instead of a new building built at a cost of $15,726,750.90 (the usual 49% match), the cost would be $6,419,082, a significant reduction.
*The current facility sits at an FCI (Facilities Condition Index, the calculation of what it would take to refurbish the current complex to code as compared to new) is 84% (see photo).

 
*The decision by our public on whether to approve the district match and proceed with an update to our district buildings, this time at CHS with the reduced amount, would occur at the polls in November.
Should you have inquiries or wish to speak about any of the process and future decision, please contact me at 719-274-5174.

Respectfully,

Curt Wilson

North Conejos School District...A three-time District Accredited with Distinction by CDE

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North Conejos School District RE-1J
Curt Wilson, Superintendent 
17890 US Hwy 285
La Jara, CO  81140
Phone:  719-274-5174  Fax:  719-274-5621

North Conejos RE-1J Mission Statement
The mission of the North Conejos School District is to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment where diversity is celebrated, mutual respect among adults and children is practiced and where school and communities are seen as valued partners in creating the foundation for lifelong learning.

Non Discrimination Policy
The Board is committed to providing a safe learning and work environment where all members of the school community are treated with dignity and respect.  The schools in the district are subject to all federal and state laws and constitutional provisions prohibiting discrimination on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, ancestry or need for special education services.  Accordingly, no otherwise qualified student, employee, applicant for employment or member of the public shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination under any district program or activity on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, creed, religion, sex (which includes marital status), sexual orientation, disability or need for special education services.  Discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on age and genetic information is also prohibited in accordance with state and/or federal law.
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Curt Wilson, Superintendent
PO Box 72, 17890 US Hwy 285 La Jara, CO  81140
719-274-5174