Question 1: Operational Referendum

The operational referendum invests in student programs, small class sizes, and staff compensation. The district will be able to exceed its revenue limit by an additional $2 million per year in both the 2026-27 and 2027-28 school years.

• Once the current operating referendum expires in 2028, the district will then exceed its revenue limit by a total of $7 million for five years. 
• In total, the district will be exceeding its revenue limit by $7 million in each of the next 7 years.

Since 2018, community feedback has been clear: small class sizes and great teachers are top priorities. This referendum directly protects those priorities.

Operational Referendum Video (2:00)

Question 2: Facilities Referendum

The facilities referendum invests in consistent K-6 schools, high school career readiness and science upgrades, and capital maintenance needs. The district is authorized to borrow funds not-to-exceed $147 million to fund facilities improvements in six of our eight schools. These funds will be financed with a multi-phased borrowing plan and repaid over approximately 20 years.

Below are concepts at each of the six schools. Please note that preliminary budgets for each proposed building project include renovations, upgrades, new construction and removal of existing spaces (if applicable), site work, furniture, fixtures, equipment, professional services, permitting and other required fees. 

Estimated cost by building:

• Bay Port High: $65.3 million
• Lineville Intermediate: $33 million
• Meadowbrook Elementary: $23 million
• Howard Elementary: $12.7 million
• Suamico Elementary: $11.2 million
• Bay Harbor Elementary: $1.8 million

What's Happening at My School?

Click the tabs below to see what is being proposed at each of the six schools. Please note that these are concepts. They have not been fully designed yet. The key is listed below:

Consistent K-6 Schools

• Creating consistent K-6 schools by renovating and adding space, in response to our vision and our community’s expectations to have similar opportunities regardless of which school they attend. 
• Third party assessments show inconsistencies in classroom space, collaboration areas, and shared spaces (kitchens, cafeterias, offices, health rooms).
• Several schools (Lineville, Meadowbrook, Howard, and Suamico) have undersized or outdated spaces and increasing capacity challenges.

High School Career Readiness and Science Upgrades

• Community feedback prioritized capital maintenance, Career and Technology Education (CTE) expansion, and science classroom updates at Bay Port High School.
• CTE spaces need modernization and added capacity to meet strong student interest in trades and hands-on career pathways.
• Science labs and classrooms also need renovation to meet current learning needs and career preparation.

Capital Maintenance Needs

• HSSD has prioritized high-cost maintenance improvements across the district for all buildings, except Bay View MS and Forest Glen which were renovated in 2021.
• These improvements will strengthen safety and improve the overall quality of our schools. 
• Bay Port HS is now 25 years old and requires ongoing capital maintenance investment to remain safe, efficient, and functional.

Facilities Referendum Video (1:51)