Norwood was awarded a highly competitive $52 million BEST grant—covering 86% of the cost to build a new, safe, and efficient PK–12 school. But we only get the money if we pass the bond. This is our one shot to replace aging facilities and secure the future of our school.
If the bond fails, we lose the grant—and that money goes to another district. Even worse, we risk school closure and redistricting. That means we’d still pay school taxes, but our dollars would leave Norwood and support schools in Telluride or West End.
To unlock the grant, Norwood must contribute $8 million through a local bond. The state stepped up in a big way this year with the grant and reducing our local match by $2 million dollars. Additionally, Norwood Schools is contributing $600 thousand to the bond to decrease the ask of the tax payers. But state funds are never guaranteed. If we don’t act now, we risk losing everything.
Friends Supporting Norwood Schools 