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On February 2, 2010, APS will ask voters in its district to approve a $616 million capital improvements package.

The capital improvements package includes a $391 million mill levy and about $225 million in general obligation bonds to fund APS' newest capital master plan. Approval of the mill levy and bonds would not increase taxes.

For the first time, the plan includes $40 million specifically set aside for projects for charter schools. Voters will be asked to approve funding for classroom and school construction for six charter schools, and distribution of funds to be used for construction and educational equipment at 19 more qualifying charter schools.

If approved, funding would go into construction and maintenance for classrooms and other educational facilities at 120 sites. The average age of an APS school building is 42.5 years.

Technology upgrades are also included. About $50 million would go toward new computers for students and teachers, while one-third of classrooms will receive smart boards, which can be used for a variety of instructional purposes.

View APS Capital Master Plan

Early voting for the election begins at 8 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 8 and continues from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., through Friday, Jan. 29, at the following locations:

- Bernalillo County Clerk's Office Annex, 620 Lomas NW
- APS Building, 6400 Uptown Blvd. NE
- Alamosa Community Center, 6900 Gonzales Road SW
- Don Newton Multi-Generational Center, 4900 Kachina St. NW

For more information on the election, visit http://www.yfocf.org.