MADISON, WI (WTAQ) – Voters in seven Wisconsin school districts are deciding the fate of almost $73 million of building projects and revenue cap exemptions Tuesday.
Peshtigo has the largest proposal by far — almost $33 million for a new middle and high school.
The Unity district in Balsam Lake has a $17.5 million bonding plan for additions to its science classrooms, auditorium, and gym — plus various renovations.
Shawano school residents are voting on $9.25 million for a middle school remodeling.
Boscobel in southwest Wisconsin seeks $6.9 million for various upgrades and energy efficiency projects. Potosi wants $2.3 million for facility upgrades.
Tomorrow River and Tigerton are asking residents for about $2 million each, above their state revenue caps, for operating costs.
The referendums were scheduled before last week, when we first heard that Republicans want to limit them to the spring and fall election days for other contests, when turnouts are much higher.
Two lawmakers are seeking co-sponsors from colleagues for that measure — plus one to make schools wait two years before bringing back a proposal that voters reject, and end the energy effiency exemption from state school revenue limits.
(Story courtesy of Wheeler News Service)
