Pueblo teachers may not get raises after ballot question is expected to fail

PUEBLO, Colo. (KKTV) – Teachers in Pueblo County District 70 may not get a raise as Ballot Question 4A or the Mill Levy Override is expected to fail.

This ballot question would have given D70 additional funds that it planned to use to fix infrastructure problems and make teacher pay more competitive.

Currently, teachers in D70 earn an average of $42,500 per year, compared to teachers in neighboring districts who earn an average of $68,250.

Money from this mill levy should also be used for major infrastructure repairs in D70, such as the Pueblo County High School septic and wastewater system and a new roof for the school.

A statement from a District 70 spokesperson said, “While we are disappointed by this, we respect our voters' decision regarding the repeal of the mill levy.”

District 70 goes on to say, “Pueblo County School District 70 remains committed to providing safe learning environments and quality education to all students.” However, without these additional resources, we face significant challenges in addressing our aging infrastructure and other critical needs. We will continue to prioritize student safety and educational excellence. We are grateful for the continued support of our employees, families and community partners as we navigate these financial challenges and work toward solutions that best serve our students and schools.”

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