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On November 2, 2010, Colorado voters soundly defeated Amendments 60, 61 & Proposition 101 by margins of more than two to one.
Colorado said NO to slashing taxes and slashing public services; no to dismantling our schools, colleges and universities; no to destroying the safety net that protects Colorado’s kids.  Colorado chose public education and long-term investments in our kids and economy, over short-term, short-sighted individual gain.
As we look over the past three months, we’re proud of the work we did along with so many other organizations to stop the Amendments …

We have three easy ways for you to take action to protect Colorado’s kids from these three initiatives: Pledge to Vote NO, Volunteer an hour or two, or host a postcard writing party with your friends and neighbors!

Facts and Figures:
Print a two-page overview of Amendment 60, 61, and Proposition 101 and how they would impact education.
Print a one-page overview of Amendment 60, 61, and Proposition 101 and how they would impact education.
Ways to Take Action:
Schedule a presentation at your PTA or community meeting.
Print a resolution that your PTA can adopt opposing Amendments 60, 61, and Proposition 101.
Volunteer to help others get informed about 60, 61, and 101 and what they would mean for Colorado kids.
Sign our petition to the Jeffco School Board thanking them for taking …

Great futures start with a great education, but great education will be impossible in Colorado, if Amendments 60, 61, or Proposition 101 pass. Find out why …

Source: Colorado Association of School Boards (CASB)
Amendment 60
Resolution in opposition to the ballot initiative ON LOCAL PROPERTY TAX REVENUE
WHEREAS, the _______________ Board of Education is a public entity that provides educational services to the children in the _______________ School District; and
WHEREAS, a ballot initiative to amend Article X, Section 20 (“Taxpayer Bill of Rights” or “TABOR”) of the Colorado Constitution, which will appear on the general election ballot this November as Amendment 60, would cut in half all local property taxes used for the school district’s general fund and …