REFERENDUM 2020

SPECIAL MEETING OF ELECTORS

At the May 11, 2020 Special Meeting of Electors, District Administrator Figueroa shared information on the cost to raze the existing Tech Ed facility and build on the existing site (18,000 sq. ft.) for $6,068,500 or $337.14 per sq. ft. or; to build new on a new site including property (25,000 sq. ft.) for $5,686,752 or $227.47 per sq. ft. For additional information, please visit the PRESENTATIONS tab or click the link below.

A motion was made and seconded to adopt the Resolution authorizing the Pittsville Board of Education, pursuant to Wis. Stat. §§ 120.10(5) and 120.10(5m), to acquire by purchase, the sites described for school district purposes and designate the site for potential school buildings thereon:

Site 1: 5439 1^st Avenue, Pittsville, Wisconsin 54466 (Parcel No. 3100020F),

Site 2: 5433 1^st Avenue, Pittsville, Wisconsin 54466 (Parcel No. 3100017); and,

to acquire, by purchase, the sites described for school district purposes and designate the site for potential school buildings thereon, if such properties become available during the duration of the project approved by referendum in April 2020:

Site 1: 5431 1^st Avenue, Pittsville, WI 54466 (Parcel No. 3100052A),

Site 2: 5427 1^st Avenue, Pittsville, Wisconsin 54466 (Parcel No. 3100052),

Site 3: 8312 Forest Street, Pittsville, Wisconsin 54466 (Parcel No. 100051A).

Motion carried by show of hands: 55 YES, 0 NO.

CALCULATED COSTS: Raze existing vs. build new.

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Construction Update - Coming Soon!
Referendum FAQ		April 14, 2020 Dear Community Members, Official referendum results indicate community support for the proposed $6.7M new CTE Facility and school improvement projects! I have shared the official press release below. Thank you to the many groups and organizations that have welcomed the District and provided input throughout the process – your time and interest matters. A special note of thanks to all who engaged in planning and provided important feedback to help shape solutions. Information regarding next steps for the design and construction process will come in the months ahead, and after we address important, current concerns. Please stay safe and well. Rodney Figueroa, Superintendent Our best for their best! OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE Virtual Tour of Proposed CTE Project CTE Academy Virtual Tour Tech Education Virtual Video Tour Agriculture Classroom Video Tour Agriculture Lab Video Tour Agriculture Greenhouse Video Tour & Summary Family and Consumer Science Classroom and Collaborations Tour Estimated Tax Impact Video
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Community input from two years of listening sessions (2017-18), a community survey (2019), and comprehensive assessment of CTE programming and district facilities have shaped the proposed school improvement plan. Key findings include:

OUTDATED CTE FACILITY & AGING INFRASTRUCTURE

Outdated, aging facilities no longer support curriculum and current technologies
Lack of adequate classroom/lab space to serve CTE programs equitably
Lack of safe circulation space around equipment and machinery, appropriate plumbing for wash stations, and HVAC systems to support healthy ventilation required of the environment
Inadequate electrical supply and technology infrastructure
Limited space to bring teachers/students together collaboratively
Insufficient storage for programming materials, projects, and equipment
Inefficient 1983 boiler (HS) requiring costly repairs
Failing roofing materials (ES Primary Wing) causing costly damage to the external structure and internal ceiling, wall, and flooring materials

CTE PROGRAM DEMAND

Pittsville's CTE program is in high demand and grows with our local demand for skilled, job-ready graduates
Over 60% of well-paying jobs in construction, manufacturing, healthcare, and IT go unfilled every year due to a skilled-trades labor shortage

FINANCIAL PLANNING & TIMING

The District has planned responsibly. The Full Day Child Care will be self-sustaining by 2023 and the energy efficiency project levy will expire in 2030. This reduces the overall levy and creates an opportunity to build the new CTE Facility with minimal tax increase over current levels.
Interest rates remain at historic low levels which may result in significantly lower borrowing costs and will reduce the length of borrowing to 15 years (vs. 20 years)