If approved, the district would use the proceeds to build 11 schools.
The largest bond issue to date was in 1992, when Jefferson County voters approved a $325-million bond sale. But Jefferson County is thestate's largest school district.
Of the $353 million St. Vrain hopes to raise, $196 million would go for new schools. Another $19 million would be used to build a district swimming pool, event center and teen activity facility. A 5,500-seat stadium also would be built. Another $105 million is earmarked for renovating schools and rebuilding of an elementary school at a different site.
The referendum would cost the owner of a $250,000 home another $120 a year in property taxes.
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