Capital improvements covered by the ballot question include upgrading outdated heating, ventilation and plumbing systems and new, energy-efficient heating and cooling technology. Five new buildings will be constructed near existing schools. Two elementary schools that are in particularly poor condition will also be renovated.
The individual “Community Engagement” sessions begin at 6 p.m. and take place at the following times and locations:
- Thursday, August 29: Black Hawk Middle School/Gompers Elementary School (Black Hawk Library Media Center)
- Thursday, August 29: Anana Primary School (gym)
- Tuesday, September 10: Shabazz City High School/Sherman Middle School (Sherman Library Media Center)
- Wednesday, September 11: Sennett Middle (Cafeteria)
- Thursday, September 12: East Madison Community Center
- Tuesday, September 17: Crestwood Elementary School (Library Media Center)
- Wednesday, September 18: Goodman Community Center
- Thursday, September 19: Cherokee Middle School (Library Media Center)
- Tuesday, September 24th: Badger Rock Neighborhood Center
- Wednesday, September 25th: Elver Park Neighborhood Center
- Thursday, September 26: Toki Middle School/Orchard Ridge Elementary School (Cafeteria)
Participants will receive an overview of the district’s budget, discuss the current state of facilities, complete a survey, and receive a “Dream Board” from district staff.
“This will help the community better understand some of the possibilities,” said Jen Schoepke, the district’s special projects director, at a school board meeting earlier this month. “Just to provide a little inspiration so that when they fill out the survey, they understand what’s possible.”
