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Pueblo School District 60 continues with bond projects despite challenges posed by COVID-19
Pueblo School District 60 continues with bond projects despite challenges posed by COVID-19
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PUEBLO â Before the COVID-19 pandemic, voters in Pueblo School District 60 approved a $218 million bond measure to build two high schools and make other improvements across the district. Despite the challenges posed by the virus, the bond projects have continued without major interruption. We ve been able to continue through the pandemic. We re learning some news to do like virtual meetings and things like that, but we ve adapted and everything is on track, said Bob Larson, the districtâs executive director of facilities and construction management.