Citizen Bond Oversight Committee (CBOC)
The CBOC continues to meet monthly to oversee the process, confirm that spending aligns with ballot language, and review the budget.
Long Range Planning Committee (LRPC)
The LRPC last met in June and continues work on a long-term school replacement plan. It is also considering options to convert and repurpose the Florida Mesa Elementary School campus once the new elementary school at Three Springs opens in fall 2028. The next LRPC meeting is in September.
Elementary school at Three Springs
The Design Advisory Group has met six times and most recently reviewed schematic design, the initial phase in which the architect translates the vision into a preliminary design concept. The district issued a request for proposals for a general contractor and, after reviewing submittals and conducting interviews, selected Nunn Construction. Nunn brings K-12 experience and a relationship-focused approach.
Workforce housing
We are still weighing options that have been presented through various conversations with potential partners, and we hope to be able to provide more information in our next update. These options have varied timelines for delivery, but our continued goal is to provide a solution that is affordable and meets the needs of our staff.
Elimination of leased facilities
We are continuing to explore options to satisfy this scope with the LRPC and local realtors. The last remaining leased facility houses the Facilities/Custodial and Technology departments. The Technology Department will move to the District Administration Office in fall 2025. The Hub has already moved to its new location, and Durango Big Picture High School (DBPHS) will move to its new, district-owned facility in fall 2026.
Master schedule
A copy of the master schedule will be included in all future updates. It is critical to note that with a program this large, things may change along the way.
Fall 2025
- Low-flow water fixture scope (districtwide replacements)
- Transportation fleet replacements
- Technology replacements
- DBPHS renovations begin (new, district-owned location)
Summer 2026
- Deferred maintenance scope at Needham Elementary School, Riverview Elementary School, Animas Valley Elementary School, and Florida Mesa Elementary School (FMES)
- Asphalt and concrete scope (districtwide)
- Roofing scope (districtwide)
- Furniture replacements, Phase 1
Summer 2027
- Deferred maintenance scope at Durango High School (DHS), Phase 1; Escalante Middle School (EMS); Fort Lewis Mesa Elementary School; and Transportation
- Furniture replacements, Phase 2
Summer 2028
- Deferred maintenance scope at DHS, Phase 2; Park Elementary School; and Sunnyside Elementary School
- EMS renovations and improvements scope
- FMES repurpose scope
- Furniture replacements, Phase 3