Rising Costs Take Toll On Several Denver Area Schools

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. (AP) - Rising costs are taking a toll on several Colorado schools, forcing one to close and three others to come up with money for construction.

The Archdiocese of Denver says the St. Louis Catholic school in Englewood will close at the end of this school year because of declining enrollment and rising costs. About 80 students will have to find new schools.

School officials in the Greeley area are trying to find $275,000 to bring six public schools into compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act to provide access for people who are disabled, and the University of Colorado is paying a consultant $700,000 to find out why some of its construction projects are over-budget and behind schedule.

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