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School Referendum Report
By Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance staff | March 22, 2017
From The Wheeler Report . . .
There are 65 referenda scheduled for the April 4 election. There are:
- 29 Referenda to Issue debt (Total of $685,370,000)
- 12 Recurring Referenda
- 24 Non-Recurring Referenda
|
District Name |
Total Amount |
Type |
Brief Description |
| Amery |
$1,900,000.00 |
RR – 2017 | Referendum to exceed revenue cap commencing with the 2017-18 school year by an amount of $1,900,000. |
| Arrowhead UHS |
$36,680,000.00 |
Issue Debt | To issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $36,680,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a campus-wide school building and improvement program consisting of: renovations to instructional areas, classrooms, special education, and design, engineering and manufacturing areas; site and storm water management improvements; security, life safety and building and technology infrastructure updates; storage areas and a new science lab as additions to the existing school buildings; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment.. |
| Barron Area |
$7,000,000.00 |
Issue Debt | General obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 for the purpose of remodeling the current gymnasium and adding another gymnasium at the High School. |
| Bonduel |
$3,000,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | To exceed the revenue cap by $1,000,000 annually for three years for operating expenses. |
| Burlington Area |
$68,300,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Constructing and equipping a new middle school, and district-wide building and infrastructure improvements |
| Burlington Area |
$11,700,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Constructing and equipping additional gym and athletic space at the high school |
| Burlington Area |
$14,400,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Constructing and equipping a new performing arts center |
| Cameron |
$1,025,000.00 |
RR – 2017 | Operational referendum for recurring purposes consisting of classroom resources and supplies, classroom technology related expenses, transportation and maintenance expenses, and to maintain adequate staffing levels. |
| Clintonville |
$24,900,000.00 |
Issue Debt | 24.9M bond issue to build a new elementary school. |
| Cuba City |
$6,400,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Middle School Addition and Remodeling of Elementary School |
| Cuba City |
$4,900,000.00 |
Issue Debt | School building and improvement program consisting of construction of a gymnasium addition at the High School. |
| Denmark |
$14,900,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Referendum Debt Issue of general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $14,900,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school improvement program at District |
| Denmark |
$2,775,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT BY $925,000 A YEAR FOR THREE YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES |
| Eleva-Strum |
$12,000,000.00 |
Issue Debt | The construction, furnishing and equipping of a new pre-K through grade 5 elementary school wing attached to Central Middle/High School; and renovations, capital maintenance and building infrastructure improvements, site improvements and acquisition of furnishings and equipment at Central Middle/High School. |
| Eleva-Strum |
$2,100,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | Funding will be used for ongoing maintenance and educational programming. |
| Grafton |
$39,930,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Issue General Obligation Bonds not to exceed $39,930,000 for the purpose of paying for improvements to all District buildings and grounds including additions and remodeling at the high school; remodeling and additions to the Woodview and Kennedy Elementary Schools; razing and removing the Grafton Elementary School; constructing a new District maintenance building; renovations to the District offices; District-wide site work and infrastructure upgrades; and equipment acquisition related to said projects. |
| Green Bay Area |
$165,000,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | Question #1: Authorization to exceed the revenue limit on a non-recurring basis of 10 years by $16,500,000 to allow the District to approach the state average consisting of: maintaining educational programming and class sizes; and retaining staff |
| Green Bay Area |
$68,250,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Question #2: Authorization to issue general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $68,250,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a district-wide school building and facilities improvement plan consisting of: reconstruction of Baird Elementary School; additions, renovations and improvements to increase capacity, to provide safe and secure entrances and offices at multiple elementary schools, and to improve instructional, support and community service space; renovations and improvements for fine arts facilities; and acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Hayward Community |
$10,000,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | To exceed revenue limit by $2,000,000 for 5 years on a non-recurring basis for educational programs and services. |
| Holmen |
$900,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | Holmen High School site improvements: expanding student and guest parking (+145), constructing on-site access drives to alleviate traffic congestion, and develop two physical education/athletic fields. |
| Holmen |
$300,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | Construction of additional seating and installing of a multi-purpose synthetic turf at Empire Stadium. Partially funded by a non-recurring referendum to exceed the revenue limits. Larger share of the funding from private grants/gifts/donations & advertising secured through community fund raising in the amount estimated at $1,014,000. |
| Holmen |
$2,848,203.00 |
NR – 2017 | Safety and Security capital improvements: digitally controlled door access and locking systems, school main entries reconstructed to be two-state passages, security camera surveillance systems at schools and public street development to relieve school traffic congestion at the intersection of Briggs and McHugh Road. |
| Howard-Suamico |
$4,000,000.00 |
RR – 2017 | Exceed Revenue Cap by $4m |
| Hustisford |
$5,825,000.00 |
Issue Debt | School improvement project at district facilities, for remodeling, renovation, and modernization including additional classrooms and a gymnasium at the elementary school. |
| Little Chute Area |
$1,375,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | Authorize the school district to exceed revenue limit by $275,000 per year for five years for technology. |
| Little Chute Area |
$17,770,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Paying the cost of a school building and improvement program at the Intermediate/Middle/High School campus – includes infrastructure and site improvements, renovations and remodeling of specified areas, and construction of an addition |
| Mayville |
$24,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Referendum not to exceed $24,500,000 for the construction, equipping and furnishing of additions to the Mayville High School, including new Agricultural Science and Technical Education classrooms and new physical education facilities; site improvements at Mayville High School; and renovations and infrastructure improvements and safety and security upgrades at Parkview Elementary School, Mayville Middle School and Mayville High School. |
| Menomonee Falls |
$6,400,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR A REFERENDUM ELECTION ON THE QUESTION OF THE APPROVAL OF A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE SCHOOL DISTRICT BUDGET TO EXCEED REVENUE LIMIT FOR THREE YEARS FOR NON-RECURRING PURPOSES (ENDING IN THE 2019-2020 SCHOOL YEAR) |
| Mosinee |
$35,000,000.00 |
Issue Debt | |
| Mosinee |
$5,200,000.00 |
Issue Debt | |
| Mosinee |
$1,100,000.00 |
Issue Debt | |
| Mosinee |
$159,836.00 |
RR – 2018 | |
| Mount Horeb Area |
$38,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Additions and remodeling for secure entrances at our District’s schools; additions and renovations for new classroom and academic space, and an expanded cafeteria at the High School; roof replacement and HVAC upgrades at the Middle School; and other capital improvements and building infrastructure improvements at District facilities. Included are the acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Necedah Area |
$800,000.00 |
RR – 2017 | |
| North Fond Du Lac |
$27,000,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $27,000,000 for renovations to Early Learning Center and Friendship Learning Center and addition to Friendship Learning Center. |
| North Fond Du Lac |
$2,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Authorizing General Obligation Bonds in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000 for renovations to Bessie Allen Middle School and Horace Mann High School |
| Oconto Falls |
$11,500,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | Excess revenues to be used to fund bussing, improve/maintain educational technology, update curriculum, and support/maintain facilities and operations. |
| Osceola |
$3,800,000.00 |
RR – 2017 | RESOLUTION TO EXCEED REVENUE CAP COMMENCING WITH THE 2017-18 SCHOOL YEAR |
| Pardeeville Area |
$11,935,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Building Referendum |
| Pardeeville Area |
$130,000.00 |
RR – 2018 | Revenue Control |
| Pardeeville Area |
$3,400,000.00 |
NR – 2018 | Revenue Control |
| Parkview |
$1,050,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | Authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $350,000 a year, for non-recurring purposes during the 2017-18, 2018-19, and 2019-2020 school years. |
| Pecatonica Area |
$325,000.00 |
RR – 2017 | $325,000 recurring for operational expenses, deferred maintenance projects, technology and curriculum improvements. |
| Riverdale |
$3,000,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | exceed limits by $600,000 non-recurring |
| Rosholt |
$735,000.00 |
NR – 2018 | For the purpose of maintaining the present level of programming and operations in the District. |
| Rosholt |
$700,000.00 |
RR – 2017 | For the purpose of maintaining the present level of programming and operations in the District. |
| Saint Croix Falls |
$5,200,000.00 |
Issue Debt | To pay for the cost of school improvement and maintenance program at District facilities and grounds |
| Salem |
$3,010,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | Exceed the revenue limit by $870,000 for the 2017-2018 school year, by $1,070,000 for the 2018-2019 school year, and by $1,070,000 for the 2019-2020 school year, for non-recurring purposes consisting of general operating costs associated with maintaining the current levels of educational programming, technology, and facilities. |
| Seymour Community |
$1,860,000.00 |
RR – 2018 | |
| Southern Door County |
$1,872,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | Ongoing operational expenses necessary to maintain current educational programs. |
| Southwestern Wisconsin |
$10,000,000.00 |
Issue Debt | To address deferred maintenance issues, install secure entrances, add additional classroom space/wing to accommodate the Middle School moving to the High School, band room addition, gym-atorium for performances and upgrade facilities to provide a 21st century learning environment. |
| Southwestern Wisconsin |
$2,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Update and redesign our athletic facilities to add a track around the football field, add concession stand with restrooms, and improve the baseball and softball fields. |
| Thorp |
$4,500,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Operation and maintenance of existing building and construction of three building additions. |
| Thorp |
$3,200,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Construction of activity center for fine arts performances and youth athletic practices. |
| Tomahawk |
$12,000,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | $3M/year for 4 years. |
| Turtle Lake |
$4,631,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | To exceed revenue cap for non-recurring purposes consisting of education for students, operations and deferred maintenance projects. |
| Verona Area |
$162,760,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Construction of new high school and auditorium, renovation and reconfiguration of current Verona Area High School and Badger Ridge Middle School, district-wide capital and building infrastructure improvements and repairs and acquisition of related furnishings, fixtures and equipment. |
| Verona Area |
$18,520,000.00 |
Issue Debt | Construction and equipping of a swimming pool, competition athletic fields and related facilities on the new high school site. |
| Verona Area |
$2,289,747.00 |
RR – 2020 | Exceed the revenue limit by $2,289,747 for the 2020-2021 school year and thereafter for recurring purposes consisting of operational expenses for new district facilities and grounds. |
| Wabeno Area |
$8,000,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | |
| Wabeno Area |
$300,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | |
| Washington |
$1,109,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | For the support of ongoing educational programs and services in order to provide quality opportunities for each student to achieve his or her academic and personal potential. |
| West Allis |
$12,500,000.00 |
NR – 2017 | An operational referendum to cover rising costs of expenses, retention of staff, and develop new programming. |
| Wisconsin Heights |
$4,111,202.00 |
NR – 2017 | Two year non-recurring purpose – Exceed Revenue cap for general operating costs |
| Yorkville J2 |
$490,000.00 |
RR – 2017 | Exceed revenue cap by $490,000 on a recurring basis, beginning 2017-2018 school year, for operations, maintenance, technology and academic programs. |
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