(69) Beyond Bonds: Exploring Facility Financing Options for Charter Schools

1.30pm – 2.30pm MST, 26 February 2026 ‐ 1 hour

Room: Pikes Peak

Operations, Funding, & Facilities

This session will explore different facility financing options using real-world case studies from recent Colorado charter school transactions. Stargate School, Addenbrooke Classical Academy, Liberty Common School and AXIS International Academy illustrate the wide variety of financing options available for facilities projects, including Bond Financing, Bank Financing, CDFI Lending, USDA Financing, bridge financing, grants, and New Market Tax Credit Financing.

Attendees will gain a better understanding of:
- The role of strategic partnerships in planning for a forever home
- Growing credit profiles for rated municipal bond financing
- Phasing facility growth to match operating budget

Whether attendees are a new charter school operator planning for the future or a growing charter school looking to expand, they will come away from this presentation with key contacts, innovative ideas and a new perspective on what’s possible when financing meets creativity.

Speakers

Peggy Downs

Granting Your Vision

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Peggy Downs

Granting Your Vision

As an education consultant, I am passionate about accelerating academic achievement for all students in charter schools, private schools, and nonprofit organizations. I offer specialized services that drive organizations in the USA toward their funding, program development, and school improvement goals. I have a wealth of experience in grant research and writing, strategic planning, peer reviews for grants and programs, and charter school applications.

I am particularly dedicated to working with schools and nonprofits in the education sector, whether you are a start-up, expanding, or a well-established organization. I am committed to helping you achieve your goals and would love to learn more about your organization.