SUAMICO, WI (WTAQ)- Voters say yes to the Howard Suamico School District referendum.
“It was very gratifying to rebound from last year’s setback and have such a great comeback this time.”
Superintendent Damian LaCroix says lowering the class sizes in the district is the top priority, and that work begins right away this week with posting job openings.
“Out of 422 school districts in Wisconsin, we rank 403 for the student to teacher ratio. That is not good, that is not okay.
The district’s plan is to hire 30 teachers in the next two years.
The five year, $29 million dollar referendum will also address teacher salaries and money to maintain the buildings in the district.
“From the Maintenance and safety standpoint, it really helps us take an important step.
The necessary adjustments were made from a failed referendum last year.
Tuesday’s vote passed with 59 percent of the vote.
