Referendum Construction Projects: Exceed expectations, not your budget
Referendum construction projects: Exceed expectations, not your budget
A look at how to make the most out of education referendum projects.
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Andy Lyons, Engagement Specialist – EUA; Brian Horras, Project Executive – CG Schmidt
Leaking roofs, undersized facilities, antiquated classroom spaces – there are many reasons why Wisconsin has seen a flurry of construction and facilities improvement projects at our public schools in recent years. Many districts, possibly even your own, have either recently sought a facilities improvement referendum, or are actively considering one as part of a long-range master plan in order to bring their schools into the 21st century. Most districts have long recognized the important role their facilities play in encouraging student learning, engagement and success and have begun to take steps to improve and upgrade their facilities accordingly. Whether this means remodeling, expanding or building a whole new school, a sizable construction project is likely in your future.
While a construction project of any size can be daunting, it’s also an exciting time for everyone involved. And that excitement will only build leading up to and through a referendum, when the real design and detailed planning for the future of your district’s schools and facilities begins. There will be many people from the school and the community at large who have great ideas and passion for what should be included in the project. However, it’s important to remember that once that referendum budget has been approved by the district voters, it’s just that: a budget. It’s set in stone and cannot be exceeded.
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Andy Lyons, Engagement Specialist – EUA; Brian Horras, Project Executive – CG Schmidt