2026 Mill Levy Override - Roaring Fork Schools

The Board of Education voted to add a Mill Levy Override (MLO) for up to $5.6 million to the November 2026 ballot to support:

Based on current enrollment projections, RFSD anticipates the MLO will generate $5M annually.

$5M MLO estimated cost

Residential - approximately $17.25 per $100,000 of “actual home value” per year, or about $86.25 per year ($7.19 per month) for a home valued at $500K in "actual home value."
Commercial - approximately $63.63/year ($5.30/month) per $100K

Arguments

The State of Colorado changed how it funds high-cost districts like ours, reducing the amount of money we receive. RFSD has a limited opportunity to ask local voters to replace that lost funding through a Mill Levy Override.
Educators cannot afford to live where they work. RFSD has the 4th highest cost of living but only ranks 16th in average teacher pay across all Colorado school districts
Offering competitive salaries allows us to attract top talent, improve teacher retention, and ensure long-term stability for our students.
Investing in teacher and staff salaries supports our strategic plan, including strengthening student outcomes

What is an MLO?

Why can RFSD pursue this MLO?

New cost-of-living changes at the state level reduce funding for districts like RFSD. The state is allowing a temporary window before 2030 for impacted districts to increase their MLO capacity to offset this loss.

$5M MLO estimated cost

Approximately $17.18/year ($1.43/month) per $100K, or about $85.88/year ($7.15/month) for $500K in "actual home value."

Allocation of MLO funds

80% for teacher and staff salaries and benefits, 10% for recruitment and retention initiatives, and 10% for the required district charter share. No funds would be used for senior district leadership salaries.

To learn more about the exploratory process

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