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Board approves $2.5 million to start Colorado Springs School of Technology at UCCS; some directors question co-location
Summary
District 11 approved a $2.5 million contingency transfer to begin renovations at UCCS for the Colorado Springs School of Technology, an Innovation Zone high school planned to open in 2026.
The Board of Education approved a $2.5 million contingency transfer on Wednesday to fund initial renovations at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs for the Colorado Springs School of Technology (CSST), an Innovation Zone high school set to open in 2026.
Director Carey moved the contingency transfer and the board approved the motion after discussion. Superintendent Michael Gall said there was no additional information beyond earlier briefings, and Director Bankes described UCCS's recent cybersecurity designations and the university's capacity to support a specialized STEM program.
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