Marshfield School Board Has Bond Referendum on the November 5th Ballot

Monday, September 23rd, 2024 -- 9:01 AM

Following an extensive comprehensive facility assessment process, the Marshfield Board of Education has voted to place a bond (or facilities) referendum question on the November 5, 2024, ballot.

The $71,575,000 bond referendum, if approved by voters, will address significant facility needs in the district that cannot be addressed within the annual budget. The School District of Marshfield invites community members to learn more about the needs in the buildings.

The District will host 4 information sessions and Tours on the following dates: September 23, Grant Cafeteria, 6 pm, September 24, High School Library, 6 pm, October 28, High School Library, 6 pm, October 29, Grant Cafeteria, 6 pm.

According to Superintendent Dr. Ryan Christianson, “The School District of Marshfield has not passed a facility referendum since 2005. Our prioritized needs are focused around safety and security, building infrastructure and student space needs that cannot be addressed within the district’s annual budget, and delaying these improvements will only increase costs.”

“By addressing these needs now, we will benefit from state aid, which is estimated to cover approximately 13% of the referendum cost. We have listened to the feedback from our taxpayers and reduced the referendum amount by almost 30% compared to the April 2023 facility referendum that failed."

"This new community-based plan reflects the input of 238 staff members, over 40 students, and nearly 850 district residents via our community survey.” For more details on the facility referendum please visit Marshfield.ReferendumFacts.Org

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