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The Essential Plan
The Essential Plan
A focused plan addressing Aurora's highest-priority school facility and infrastructure needs.
REPLACE. REPAIR. PROTECT.
REPLACE
REPLACE
CRADDOCK
CRADDOCK
New Elementary School • Grades 1–3
Replace the over 100-year-old Craddock Elementary School with a new elementary school for grades 1–3 (approximately 117,104 sf)
Meets current code and ADA compliance requirements
Modern Classrooms and Learning Spaces
Modern electrical and technology infrastructure
Separation of buses and vehicles where appropriate
PROPOSED NEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Preliminary Project Cost: approximately $57.6 million
BUS GARAGE
BUS GARAGE
New Bus Garage
Replace the deteriorating bus garage with a facility that can safely and efficiently support Aurora’s bus fleet.
The new bus garage ( 12,073 sf) will consolidate transportation functions and include maintenance bays, a wash bay, a bus lift, and dedicated areas for drivers and staff.
PROPOSED NEW BUS GARAGE
Preliminary Project Cost: approximately $7 million
REPAIR
REPAIR
Essential Repairs and Infrastructure Improvements Include:
Paving on the Greenman Way campus-wide
New Roofing at Aurora HS & Harmon MS
HVAC Improvements at Aurora HS
Kitchen Refresh at Aurora HS and Leighton ES
Chiller and Boiler Replacement at Leighton ES
New Playgrounds for Kindergarten and PreK at Miller ES
Essential Capital Improvements: Approximately $23 million
Across the District
Across the District
Board Office
Preliminary Project Cost: $2,900,000
Craddock currently houses the Board Office, and classrooms have already taken over much of that space. Replacing Craddock requires relocating administration. The Essential Plan brings staff now spread across district buildings into one location.
Miller Addition
Preliminary Project Cost: $5,500,000
Adds a new preschool wing so students can return from the trailer to the building and Miller can better serve PreK and kindergarten.
PROTECT
PROTECT
Protect What Aurora Has Built
Protect What Aurora Has Built
The Essential Plan isn't only about building something new. It also addresses existing facilities so they can continue serving Aurora students for years to come.
Protect Aurora’s investment in its schools and facilities by taking care of the public assets our community already owns.
Protect the safe, reliable learning environments students and staff need every day.
Protect the strength and reputation of Aurora’s schools; an important part of what attracts families and businesses and keeps Aurora a vibrant, desirable place to live.
Protect Aurora’s legacy while keeping our schools and community strong for future generations.
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