Tearing down, rebuilding Columbine High School considered as district asks for community input
POSTED 4:22 PM, JUNE 6, 2019, BY ERIC RUBLE, UPDATED AT 04:53PM, JUNE 6, 2019
>Let's make tax payers spend $70M to build a new HS because of MUH Columbine massacre, but let's keep the HOPE Library intact as the cornerstone of the new building. WTF.
Glass said school safety experts recommend tearing down buildings in which the shootings took place.
“Since the morbid fascination with Columbine has been increasing over the years, rather than dissipating, we believe it is time for our community to consider this option for the existing Columbine building,” Glass said.
If the school were to be rebuilt, the district would have to ask taxpayers for an additional $60 million to $70 million in funding. Jeffco Schools said the property tax impact would be roughly $1 to $2 monthly for a $500,000 home in Jefferson County.
While the proposal would rebuild much of the school, the name, mascot and colors of Columbine would be retained.
Ideas for the reconstruction include building the new school west of Columbine’s current location. The district is also considering keeping the Hope Library and “making it the cornerstone of the new building.” The new building would also have enhanced security features.
https://kdvr.com/2019/06/06/tearing-down-rebuilding-columbine-high-school-considered-as-district-asks-for-community-input/