District overview
Pritchett School District No. Re-3
Funding structure, how it compares to peers, and where major projects stand.
How does a very small Colorado district pay its bills?
Pritchett School District Re-3 is a small district in Baca County, Colorado, with a five-member elected Board of Education. It shares sports with neighbors through the South Baca co-op. The board adopted a $2,789,572 budget for 2026-27. The 2024-25 audit showed a $91,157 deficit. The 2025 mill levy was set at 23.822 mills; it would have been 41.695 without expected state money.
Budget
2026-27 budget appropriates $2,789,572, after a first draft with a $14,786 deficit.
Audit
2024-25 ended $91,157 down in fund balance.
Pay
Salary schedule raised by $500; board is discussing a permanent local tax increase to lift teacher pay.
Board
Five members; the Nov. 2025 election was cancelled because seats were uncontested.
The board meets monthly, posts agendas and signed minutes, and made several cost-saving moves, such as selling an old vehicle and closing unneeded funds.
Where the district stands
Major projects
Proposed mill levy override for staff pay
Under discussionThe board is weighing a perpetual local tax increase to raise certified staff base pay, as the district faces open teaching jobs.
- MLO first discussed at regular meeting
- Board asks for a draft proposal
- Public comment on the proposal on agenda
Funding
Local property tax (proposed)
No amount or ballot date in the records.
Housing: 420 Howard St. property
Tabled after mold foundThe board is deciding what to do with district-owned houses that could house staff.
- Decision tabled pending more testing
- Back on the agenda
Funding
District funds
Cost not stated.
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