Voters Approve Marshfield School District Referendum

Tuesday, November 5th, 2024 -- 10:47 PM

Voters served by the Marshfield School District approved the district’s referendum question on the November 5th ballot.

Preliminary, unofficial results for the question were 7,820 Yes to 7,617 No. The approval will allow the district to invest up to $71,575,000 to address facility improvement needs for Safety & Security, Building Infrastructure, and Student Spaces at Grant Elementary and Marshfield High School.

The successful referendum follows years of facility planning, which culminated in a comprehensive facility study that was completed over the past year and received input from 238 staff members, over 40 students, and close to 850 district residents.

The Marshfield School District staff and School Board would like to express their sincere appreciation with the community for their support. The district notes that this referendum will significantly impact its ability to maintain quality educational programs, safety, and opportunities for students, and the community, for years to come.

Regarding the referendum outcome, Marshfield School District Superintendent Dr. Ryan Christianson said, “This is truly a historic moment for the Marshfield School District, one that we are very proud to celebrate with the Marshfield community."

"While the planning and preparations leading up to the November 5th facility referendum have been long in the making, the most important work with the referendum now lies ahead. We look forward to sharing more as design and other planning takes shape and the actual work on the referendum projects begins to unfold.”

Design of the approved referendum projects will begin immediately. The preliminary construction schedule is anticipated to start in the summer of 2025. The district will continue to engage and inform the community throughout the next steps in the process.

Community members are encouraged to continue to visit the district’s website at https://www.marshfieldschools.org for progress updates. Questions can be emailed to [email protected] or directed to the district office at 715.387.1101.

Feel free to contact us with questions and/or comments.