Adams 12 details how 2018 mill levy override funds are being used for curriculum, staffing and student supports

Adams 12 Five Star Schools staff on the FACT advisory panel summarized how the district is spending and forecasting revenue from the 2018 mill levy override, known in the presentation as “5C.” The district forecasted next year’s 5C revenue at about $34,700,000 (a roughly 2.3% increase over the prior year) and said inflation will reduce the levy’s buying power over the longer term, leaving the district short by an inflation‑adjusted $38,000,000 by fiscal year 2029 if current priorities remain unchanged.

The presentation described the 2018 mill levy override as an additive funding stream that supplements—but does not replace—other district revenue. “5 C was the mill levy override,” said the meeting host. Megan Kane, chief academic officer for Adams 12 Five Star Schools, summarized instructional and student-support investments funded through that levy and related district funds.

Kane said about 10% of 5C funds go to updating learning materials, resources and textbooks. The district plans a roughly…