Mesa County Voters Consider School Funding Measure Issue 4A
Supporters of Mesa County Valley School District 51 are urging voters to pass Issue 4A to increase local funding for schools and teacher pay.
Mesa County Valley School District 51 is seeking increased local funding through the proposed Issue 4A, a measure supported by local parents and teachers. Proponents argue the district is severely underfunded, noting it ranks 171st out of 178 Colorado districts in per-pupil funding and second to last among peer districts regarding starting teacher pay.
The measure intends to allocate funds toward school safety officers, competitive teacher compensation, and the expansion of STEM and career and technical education. To demonstrate fiscal responsibility, supporters point out that the district has already reduced central office administration by approximately 21%.
To ensure accountability, Issue 4A includes requirements for mandatory annual independent audits. The estimated financial impact for homeowners is approximately $220 per year for a property valued at $400,000.
