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Thompson School District Bond Projects

2018 Bond

Front entrance of Riverview PK-8 with bike racks, landscaping, and a U.S. flag on a sunny day.

Investing in Every School. Delivering on Every Promise.

In 2018, Thompson School District voters overwhelmingly approved a $149 million bond to improve educational facilities, enhance safety, and support student learning. Six years later, the district has not only fulfilled its promises but exceeded them through careful planning, community involvement, and responsible financial stewardship.

$149M
approved bond amount
$209.6M
total program funding
6 years
(completed in 2024)

Program Highlights

  • Work Completed in Every School Building

  • Over 1,000 Line Items Tracked and Reported

  • Community Input and Oversight Throughout

  • Expanded Scope Through Strategic Budgeting

Additional Funds Secured

Responsible Stewardship

  • Projects followed a rigorous cash flow schedule
  • Design was guided by educational specifications and technical standards
  • Procurement followed district policy and industry standards
  • Assets, such as land and building sales, were used to support bond work further

The district secured over $15.5 million in grant funding, including:

  • $12M+ from the BEST program
  • $2.3M from Head Start for early childhood facilities
  • $700K from The Colorado Health Foundation
  • $400K from federal ESSSR "Return to Learn" funds

Transparency and Oversight

Thompson School District has prioritized open communication and accountability through:

  • Citizen’s Bond Oversight Committee
  • Bond Advisory Committee
  • Regular updates to the Board of Education
  • City, County, and Community Presentations
  • Line-item tracking of 1,059 individual bond projects
  • Design Advisory Groups with community, staff, industry professionals, and students

Navigating the Unexpected

Even during the COVID-19 pandemic—with 13 major projects underway totaling $90 million—the district maintained momentum and delivered results on time, despite supply chain disruptions and inflation.

Thank You, Thompson Voters!

Your support made a lasting impact. Through inclusive planning, added scope, and transparent execution, the 2018 Bond has:

  • ✅ Improved every school
  • ✅ Enhanced student safety and learning environments
  • ✅ Strengthened our commitment to responsible stewardship

We are grateful for your trust.