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Thompson School District Bond Projects

2025 Bond

Building for the Future, Preserving Our Schools

Dear Thompson Community,

On behalf of our students, families and staff, thank you very much for your generous support of the district’s $99 million bond measure, which was approved by TSD voters.

This funding will be used to help address some of the most critical infrastructure needs within the district, including roof repair, new secure vestibules at some of our sites, heating and cooling improvements in schools, additional classroom space in the Berthoud community, and other projects that are essential to creating the best possible learning environment for our students. Thank you for making this possible!

In the coming weeks, district staff will be developing a project calendar, which will detail a tentative timeline for project completion at district sites. In addition, applications will soon be available for membership on the district’s Citizens Bond Oversight Committee. This Board of Education-appointed committee, which is composed of voluntary representative members of the district community, provides independent review of bond projects as well as feedback to the Board.

Every day, TSD staff members dedicate their time and talents to ensuring that each student has access to an excellent education in a safe and supportive environment. None of this important work would be possible without the amazing support of our community.  Thank you once again for your valued partnership. We greatly appreciate it!

Sincerely,
Dr. Bret Heller
Superintendent
Thompson School District

The 2025 bond is a proactive investment to:

  • Address critical maintenance and repair needs

  • Upgrade outdated safety and security systems

  • Respond to shifting demographics and enrollment patterns

  • Plan responsibly for the future

Cracked and uneven brown floor tiles with visible damage and shadow patterns across the surface.

At Bill Reed Middle School, the café floor tiles are cracked and uneven with visible damage.

What Does the 2025 Bond Support?

2025 Bond projects involve repairing or removing and replacing existing materials and equipment that have been identified as high-priority needs. Major categories are shown below.

Circular graphic divided into three sections labeled Critical Needs, Future Planning, and Safety and Security, with the Thompson School District logo in the center

Critical Needs

  • ADA Improvements ($2.5M investment)
  • Asphalt/Concrete Repairs
  • Auditorium Equipment
  • Boiler Replacements
  • Flooring
  • Doors/Hardware
  • HVAC Repair/Replacement
  • Roofing Repair/Replacement
  • Window Replacement
  • Electrical / Lighting

Safety and Security

  • Emergency Communication Equipment
  • Security Fencing/Lighting
  • Security Vestibules for Safe and Monitored Entry

Future Planning

  • Berthoud Elementary School addition to support growth
  • Ivy Stockwell Elementary School addition to support growth

Your Tax Dollars at Work in Thompson

  •   Critical Needs
  •   Safety and Security
  •   Future Planning
  •   Innovation

2005 Bond
(2005-2012)

$89M

  • Asphalt Repairs
  • Flooring
  • HVAC/Plumbing Improvements
  • Roofing
  • Doors/Hardware
  • Coyote Ridge Elementary School opened
  • Early Childhood Education Center at Monroe opened
  • Ponderosa Elementary School opened
  • Berthoud High School Addition
  • Centennial Elementary School Addition
  • New Loveland High School Pool

2018 Bond
(2018-2025)

$149M

  • Asphalt Repairs
  • Flooring
  • HVAC/Plumbing Improvements
  • Playground surfacing
  • Roofing
  • Security Vestibules
  • Peakview Academy at Conrad Ball opened
  • Riverview PK-8 opened
  • Berthoud Elementary School Addition
  • Ivy Stockwell Elementary School Addition
  • Classroom Furniture and Equipment
  • Harold Ferguson High School moved
  • Thompson Career Campus opened
  • Facilities moved to Admin building
  • Turf Football Field at BHS

2025 Bond
(2025-2028)

$99M

  • ADA Improvements ($2.5M investment)
  • Asphalt Repairs
  • Auditorium Equipment
  • Boiler Replacements
  • Flooring
  • HVAC Improvements
  • Roofing
  • Doors/Hardware
  • Window Replacement
  • Kitchen Equipment
  • Grounds (Drainage, Playgrounds)
  • Emergency Communication Equipment
  • Security Fencing/Lighting
  • Security Vestibules
  • Berthoud Elementary School Addition
  • Ivy Stockwell Elementary School Addition

Cumulative investments ensure schools are safe, efficient, and equipped
to serve students for decades to come.

Fiscal Responsibility

  • No new tax increase: The 2025 Bond continues the existing tax from the 2005 bond.

  • Proactive timing: Capital needs grow more expensive with delay; early action saves money long term.

  • Smart sequencing: Builds on completed and current improvements, preparing schools for future growth.

Close-up of a building corner showing cracked and chipped concrete above a brick wall beneath metal siding

Chipped concrete ledge beneath exterior metal siding at Coyote Ridge Elementary School, showing exposed aggregate near the corner of the building.

Cracked red brick wall with a jagged vertical crack running from the roof down past a window and doorway

Visible stair-step crack in exterior brickwork at Big Thompson Elementary School, extending from the roofline down past a second-story window.

Why It Matters

  • Many TSD buildings are decades old and need essential upgrades

  • Safety and security standards have evolved significantly

  • Families deserve schools that reflect modern learning environments

  • Continued investment helps retain and recruit talented staff

Community Engagement and Transparency

Thompson School District remains committed to transparent communication and ongoing community engagement. Oversight committees, stakeholder feedback, and public reports will ensure accountability, just as they did for the 2018 Bond.

Thank You for Supporting Thompson Schools

Together, we can build on the progress of the past, meet the needs of the present, and ensure a strong foundation for the future.