Mequon-Thiensville School District seeks input on referendum
By Jeff Rumage
Mequon — The Mequon-Thiensville School District is seeking input from community members on how to proceed with a potential facilities referendum.
The proposed $20 million referendum would include $11 million for capital improvements; $1.3 million for Homestead's indoor and outdoor athletic facilities; $2.1 million to upgrade Homestead's performing arts center and restrooms; and $5.3 million toward the creation of collaborative learning environments at the elementary, middle school and high school level.
In the coming days, all Mequon and Thiensville households will receive a mailed document that explains the district's proposed referendum. The document also encourages residents to complete a community survey, which is open through Nov. 28. The survey, which can be completed anonymously, asks participants for their input on school facilities and possible solutions.
Residents are also invited to attend one of the school district's open house events in November. The district will host an open house at each of its seven buildings to allow community members to learn more about the needs at each school.
"Despite the very good work of the district staff to maintain facilities, many key facility components such as windows, roofs and boilers are at the end of their life cycles," said Mequon-Thiensville Superintendent Demond Means. "Over the last two years, board members, district staff and administrators have worked to evaluate and prioritize the district's needs. As we move forward, we want to engage our community in this important effort."
The board is scheduled to decide Dec. 15 whether the district should place a referendum question on the ballot next year.
Additional referendum information, including a link to the survey and a list of open house dates, can be found on the district's website, www.mtsd.k12.wi.us/about/referendum.cfm.
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