School District of Reedsburg

2017 Referendum

From The School District of Reedsburg:

October 10, 2017 News Release - The Reedsburg Community Has Voted and the Referendum Passes

OFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS

Election results became official when the Board of Canvassers met on Tuesday, October 17 at 8:45 a.m.

REFERENDUM

On Tuesday, October 10, voters in the School District of Reedsburg will be asked to vote on a $32,000,000 referendum.  Please take the time to review the information contained here.  We will be adding additional information as it becomes available so please continue to check back for updated information.

BALLOT QUESTION

Shall the School District of Reedsburg, Sauk and Juneau Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue general obligation bonds pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes in an amount not to exceed $32,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a newly constructed elementary school, a newly constructed transportation facility, site purchase and improvements, as well as renovations and modernization of existing facilities, including improved building security for Reedsburg Area High School, Webb Middle School, Ironton-LaValle, Loganville, Pineview, and Westside Elementary Schools and acquiring furnishings, fixtures and equipment related to same?

           YES          NO
 

WHERE TO VOTE

The municipalities within the School District of Reedsburg are listed here. Polling hours at all locations are 7:00 am – 8:00 pm. Those wishing to vote by absentee ballot should contact their local municipality.

FACTS

Here are the facts and details of what the October 10 Referendum includes. Please click on the links or images below for the complete information on the Referendum.

  
Fact Sheet                              Mailer #1                              Fact Book 

                 
                PRA Facilities Master       Community Facility         Community Survey Results         
                           Planning Report               Committee Report                                                                         

REFERENDUM TIMELINE

The planning process for the Referendum has been community-driven and in the works since 2012. The community, school board, staff, and administration have worked together to evaluate and prioritize the school facilities’ needs identified in a comprehensive long-range plan. View the steps taken in this planning process. 

IMPORTANT DATES

Self-Guided Tours have been COMPLETED:
• September 11 and 12 from 4-7 pm at All Buildings
• If you didn't have an opportunity to visit our schools during this time, but would like a chance to do so, please contact us at  referendum@rsd.k12.wi.us or (608) 524-2016.

Referendum Informational Meetings have been scheduled for the following dates:
• COMPLETED - September 20 from 7-8 pm at the CAL Center - Watch video of session taped by Tommy Lee Bychinski.
• COMPLETED - October 1 from 3-4 pm at the Fusch Center 

REFERENDUM ELECTION DAY:
• TUESDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2017 •

NEWS MEDIA

Local newspapers and media have reported on the pre-Referendum process and current Referendum information. View the various news media coverage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Get all the answers to the most frequently asked questions (FAQs) regarding the Referendum.

If you have further questions, please feel free to contact District Administrator Tom Benson at (608) 524-2016 ext. 2006 or send your question to referendum@rsd.k12.wi.us.