EDGERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENDUM NOVEMBER 6 DEAR COMMUNITY MEMBERS: On August 13, 2018, the School Board unanimously approved placing two referendum questions on the November 6 th ballot. Their decision to approve both questions is based on nearly 2 years of assessment and community input and is vital to addressing clearly established District needs regarding facilities and operations. The two questions will read as follows: QUESTION #1 Shall the School District of Edgerton, Dane, Jefferson and Rock Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to issue pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $40,600,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school building and improvement program consisting of: the construction of an addition and related reconfiguration and renovations at Community Elementary School; renovations at the High School, including the science labs, commons and office; District-wide building infrastructure and capital maintenance improvements, safety and security upgrades and site improvements; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment? REMEMBER TO TURN OVER THE BALLOT! o Yes o No QUESTION #2 Shall the School District of Edgerton, Dane, Jefferson and Rock Counties, Wisconsin be authorized to exceed the revenue limit specified in Section 121.91, Wisconsin Statutes, by $1,250,000 beginning with the 2018-2019 school year, for recurring purposes consisting of supporting additional space, recruiting and retaining staff, and enhancing educational opportunities? o Yes o No BOTH OF the edgerton school district referendum questions are on the back side of the ballot on November 6 th IN this Newsletter: FACILITY NEEDS & SOLUTIONS Operational needs & solutions tax impact Polling locations referendum info nights
WHAT ARE THE FACILITY NEEDS? Through the comprehensive District-wide facility assessment effort, needs of varying types were identified throughout all buildings. These needs were organized and prioritized into the following categories: IMPROVE SCHOOL SECURITY Reconfigure entrances for security Monitor and control visitor access Dedicated bus and vehicle drop off to improve pedestrian safety ADDRESS FACILITY MAINTENANCE Replace portions of our building systems which are at the end of their service lives Update lighting and interior finishes that need replacement Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) code compliance updates WHAT ARE THE FACILITY SOLUTIONS? Issuing debt in the amount of $40.6 million to address facility needs. Included in this project would be the following: ADDRESS educational needs Flexibility for both large and small group instruction Space needs in classrooms and common spaces Electrical capacity needs to meet current technology demands 1 Expand & Renovate Community Elementary EST.COST $29.9 mil 46,000 square foot (sf) addition and 91,000 sf renovation of Community Elementary School to create a primary (K-2) and intermediate (3-5) school with appropriate shared common space to maximize efficiency The combined facility would serve our current population of students in grades K-5 as well as offer flexibility for future growth 2 Address SAFETY AND SECURITY NEEDS & ENTRIES EST.COST $95,000 Renovation to Yahara Valley Elementary Secure Entry Renovation to Middle School Secure Entry Both Community Elementary and the High School will also have secure entry upgrades as part of their renovation projects High School 5 4 Bus Drop-off/Pick-Up Bus Drop-off/Pick-Up 1 Community Elementary PARENT DROP-OFF/pick-up Hardscape Play Area 3 ADDRESS DISTRICT-WIDE building infrastructure EST.COST $2.13 mil Updates to existing building systems as identified in the facilities study (HVAC, electrical and plumbing) Renovations to buildings to improve existing doors, windows, brick tuckpointing, exterior painting, and caulking Renovations to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) MIDDLE SCHOOL 2 4 Renovate High School Science LabS/MATH/SPECIAL ED EST.COST $2.65 mil 14,500 sf renovation of original 1963 science lab, math and special education spaces to better support teaching and learning 5 RENOVATE HIGH School Commons/KITCHEN/ Office/ETC. EST.COST $5.85 mil Renovate High School Commons, Cafeteria, Kitchen, Band/Choir and Office Relocation for Secure Entry 25,600 sf addition/renovation to relocate main High School office to enhance secure building entrance Renovate existing office space to expand Cafeteria / Kitchen / Commons to appropriately serve our students Renovation to band/choir rooms as a result of the office relocation YAHARA VALLEY ELEMENTARY renovation ADDITION
FACILITIES Construction TIMELINE 1960 Yahara Valley Built 1970 Yahara Addition 1973 HS Addition 1999 Yahara Addition 1999 Middle School Addition 1999 & 2000 HS Additions 1954 1960 1963 1970 1979 1990 2000 1954 Community Elementary Built 1957 Community Addition 1963 High School Built 1979 Middle School Built 1990 Community Addition 1990 HS Addition Note: The 2013 Passed Referendum included District-Wide roof, window, building envelope and technology upgrades WHAT ARE THE OPERATIONAL NEEDS & SOLUTIONS? Exceeding revenue limit by $1,250,000/yr. for recurring purposes. Should the Operational Referendum pass, the School District would have the ability to: RETAIN & ATTRACT STAFF Maintain and/or increase our ability to retain and attract staff through competitive compensation as it relates to the K-12 Education market CURRICULUM OPPORTUNITIES Maintain and/or increase curriculum offerings and essential course materials to meet higher standards and goals Maintain and/or increase extra-curricular opportunities SUPPORT OTHER DISTRICT NEEDS Allocation of financial resources to support instruction, building maintenance, infrastructure, and safety improvements MAINTAIN ADEQUATE CLASS SIZE Allocation of staff which supports the ability to maintain adequate class size and support necessary programs and services OPERATIONAL REVENUE COMPARISON A financial operational gap surrounds our school district as result of applied (and successful) operational referendums. Below are the tax-payer approved operational referendums that have passed in all five school districts that border Edgerton: Edgerton MILTON EVANSVILLE FORT ATKINSON CAMBRIDGE STOUGHTON $ 0 $ 2,500,000 $ 990,000 $ 4,000,000 $ 1,600,000 $ 1,450,000
WHAT IS THE PROJECTED TAX IMPACT? The School Board used the community-wide survey results to establish the scope of work that falls within the tax tolerance the community responded they would support. As a result, each question addresses approximately 60% of the total needs identified. Property Fair Market Value (FMV) $ 1,000 $100,000 $200,000 $300,000 QUESTION 1: FACILITIES $40.6 Million Gross Facilities Impact $ 2.23 $ 223 $ 446 $ 669 Mill NET Projected - Rate Decrease* = Facilities Tax Impact ( $1.75 ) ( $175 ) ( $350 ) ( $525 ) $0.48 $ 48 $ 96 $ 144 QUESTION 2: OPERATIONAL $1.25 MILLION Gross Operational Impact Mill NET Projected - Rate = Operational Decrease* Tax Impact + = $ 1.05 ( $0.55 ) $0.50 $ 105 $ 210 $ 315 $8.00 per month for a $100,000 Home ( $ 55 ) ( $110 ) ( $165 ) $ 50 $ 100 $ 150 TOTAL NET Projected combined impact of questions 1 & 2 $0.98 $ 98 $ 196 $ 294 $0.08 $ 8.16 $ 16.33 $ 24.50 *NOTES: Mill Rates assume equalized value growth of 1% for 5 years and 0% thereafter. Existing Debt and Energy Efficiency Mill Rate Decrease results from a reduction in existing debt payments levy ($0.28) and elimination of Energy Efficiency levy ($1.47). Facilities debt assumes a 2-phase borrowing with 21-year total amortization at 4.00%-4.25% and factors estimated tertiary state aid impact of 11%. Operating Mill Rate Decrease results from a projected increase in state aid ($0.55). ANNUALLY MONTHLY EDGERTON SCHOOL DISTRICT OFFICE 200 Elm High Drive Edgerton, WI 53534
LEARN MORE VOTING INFO REFERENDUM INFO NIGHTS 6:30 to 8:00 PM OCT. 3 rd Community elementary Cafeteria On Tuesday November 6 th, Edgerton SChool District Residents will have the opportunity to vote on Two separate referendum questions (#1 Facility Needs and #2 Operational needs). Polling locations will be open from 7 am to 8 pm, and are located as follows: City of edgerton Town of Albion Town of Center Town of Dunkirk POLLING LOCATIONS 12 albion st., Edgerton 620 Albion Rd., Edgerton 9119 W CR-A, Evansville 654 CR-N, Stoughton OCT. 23 rd High School Cafeteria Town of Fulton Town of Janesville Town of Milton Town of Porter 2738 W. Fulton Center Dr, Edgerton 1628 N. Little Ct., Janesville 23 First street, Milton 8809 N Wilder Rd, Evansville Questions? CONTACT: Dr. Dennis Pauli District administrator 608-561-6101 dennis.pauli@edgerton.k12.wi.us Dr. Tad Wehner Director of Finance & Personnel 608-561-6104 tad.wehner@edgerton.k12.wi.us Town of Sumner N1525 Church St., Edgerton Visit myvotewi.gov to get answers to these frequently asked questions: Where is my polling location? How do I VOTE EARLY AND complete an absentee ballot? Am I registered to Vote? edgerton.k12.wi.us/referendum