Administrators, students and board members of Falcon School District 49 attended a ìwall-breakingî ceremony at Sand Creek High School June 6 to kick off the construction projects approved by voters in ballot measure 3B in November 2016.The ballot measure focused on four strategic priorities for the $83.5 million expected from the mill levy override funds: attracting and retaining highly effective teachers by offering competitive salaries and benefits; making capital improvements to restore and refurbish all existing education facilities; investing in the traditional high schools to ensure the buildings provide equitable, safe and effective learning opportunities for students; and constructing two new K-5 schools.Nunn Construction has been contracted for the work at SCHS, which includes remodeling a portion of the school for flexible learning space, extracurricular activity areas, new flooring, safety enhancements, new paint and more energy-efficient LED lights. The renovations are expected to cost $7.5 million.Audra Lane, associate principal at SCHS, said the renovations could not have come at a better time for the school. ìSand Creek High School is celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, and we are so excited to start the next 20 years with enhancements,î she said.Marie LaVere-Wright, D 49 board president, said she wanted to thank the entire D 49 community for the overwhelming endorsement of an investment in the district. ìWe are incredibly grateful for the faith you have placed in us,î she said.The SCHS renovations are scheduled for completion before students head back to school Aug. 1.D 49 3B: Madelyn Wells, 10th grader at Sand Creek High School, smiles after taking a swing at a wall slated for demolition at the “wall-breaking” ceremony.
