District overview
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
Lamar Re-2 serves Lamar, Colorado, in Prowers County, with about 1,250 students. Colorado pays districts mainly by a per-student formula, and local property taxes cover part of the cost. Building projects depend on local bond money and state BEST grants. A seven-member elected board adopts the budget, certifies the mill levy each December and approves policies.
1,252 students on the first day of school in August 2026, not counting preschool. The district received an enrollment (demography) study in February 2026.
The general fund balance was almost $13 million in September 2026 and the capital projects fund about $3 million. About $8 million of reserves sit in local-bank CDs, and the board is writing an investment policy.
The board approved a 5% raise for all staff in April 2026 and a compressed salary schedule. Base pay is $46,000.
Seven directors, each from one of seven director districts. Regular meetings are the second Monday at 5:30 p.m. Two vacancies were filled by appointment in December 2025.
The posted minutes summarize finances but do not include the full budget book, so revenue per student is not stated here.
The board approved the design stage in April 2026 and chose Media Vine in October pending reference checks. The Nov 9 agenda proposes approving the installation agreement and the 2026-27 capital project bid.
2026-27 capital projects fund
Staff and Performance Services held student and staff work sessions on Oct. 8, 2025 and drafted combined elementary campus concepts. In February 2026 the superintendent said falling state BEST grants mean the district will focus on current facility needs. A possible high-need special education facility was costed in August 2026.
Not set; state BEST grants and local funds under discussion
Exterior cameras and updated door access finished in phase 1. Phase 3 (indoor cameras and door access) was approved in April 2026 for summer 2026, and cameras are now working with law enforcement connections.
District capital funds
Six of seven director seats list terms ending in 2027 (Districts A, B, C, D, E and F). Districts A and E are held by directors appointed in December 2025 to fill vacancies. The 2027 coordinated election is on Nov. 2, 2027; the district should confirm which seats are on the ballot.
Official source · verified Nov 7, 2026
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