Projects will include:
- Modernize our four middle schools, add capacity to allow for 6th grade to move into our middle schools, and update Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) areas
- Build a new elementary school on district-owned property to accommodate enrollment growth on the north side, allow for reduction of Kindergarten-2nd grade class sizes, to facilitate the transition of 6th grade to our middle schools
- Complete individualized projects at each elementary school to create a STEM space, improve security as needed, and update available spaces
- Build additions and complete renovations at our three high schools
The approved operational referendum provides increased annual funding of $5 million to pay for:
- STEM staffing, which will include twelve elementary teachers and four middle school paraprofessionals
- Kindergarten-2nd-grade class size reduction to reduce average class sizes from 25 to 1 to 20 to 1
- Staffing and ongoing utility, cleaning, and maintenance costs for new spaces
We could not have done this without the work of our Future Needs Advisory Committee, Focus Group participants, our families, and our community members. Thank you to all who shared information, attended listening sessions, and offered feedback.
This strong support directly reflects our community’s commitment to high-quality public schools. Current and future students will benefit from your support. We know that when our students succeed, our community succeeds as well.
Progress, timelines, and updates on referendum projects will be shared on our district website. We encourage you to follow along to see our community’s investment in action.
Thank you for your support,
Greg Hartjes
Superintendent of Schools