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Thank You, Marinette Community!

While the referendum did not pass, we want to express our sincere gratitude to everyone who took the time to learn about the proposal and vote. Providing a high quality education remains a top priority, and we will continue working together to explore the best path forward, as our students deserve it.

The November 2024 community-wide survey provided critical insights into community priorities and the results directly informed the referendum’s focus and proposed improvements.

The community survey conducted by School Perceptions showed a weighted majority (51.8%) support pursuing a $48 million referendum to fund the recommended plan.

	RENOVATING OUR LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS		ADVANCING OUR TECH ED PROGRAMS

	FISCAL RESPONSIBLE SOLUTION		UPGRADING OUR MUSIC SPACES & SUPPORTING THE ARTS

	ENHANCING STUDENT PRIDE		IMPROVE SAFETY & SECURITY

	COMMUNITY VOICES		FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS INTERVIEW

General Information
Facilities Assessment
Financial Impact
Project Details
Community Engagement
Additional Considerations

Press Releases: 12/19/24 Press Release
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MOST SIGNIFICANT NEEDS

The Board partnered with an architectural firm to identify the most significant needs at the middle and high schools:

Replace Major Building Systems (middle and high schools)
* Replace failing parts of the HVAC systems and add air conditioning
* Replace leaking plumbing systems
* Replace roof sections as needed
* Replace failing windows and doors
* Update lighting for energy efficiency

Update our Learning Environments
* Update outdated tech ed classrooms & labs
* Renovate music classrooms
* Renovate the HS Auditorium & MS Stage
* Renovate locker rooms to meet ADA requirements
* Update Science labs to allow for more hands - on learning
* Renovate existing space to create flexible areas for students group work

Improve safety and security (middle and high schools)
* Replace locks and security cameras
* Renovate areas (restrooms, locker rooms, science labs) to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements
* Replace emergency response public address systems
* Renovate the middle school entrance to better monitor and control visitor access
* Update middle school playground equipment

OUR SOLUTION
The project will also update worn interior finishes, furniture, flooring, casework and inefficient lighting in classrooms throughout the middle and high schools.

FUNDING SUPPORT
The District’s share of local property taxes is calculated using a mill rate. This rate has dropped by 24% over the past four years.

Questions on voting options? For information on how and where to vote, as well as requesting absentee ballots by mail, please visit: www.myvote.wi.gov