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Capital Referendum- 2022

Referendum 2022 Resolutions

Question I

INITIAL RESOLUTION NUMBER I AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $34,000,000
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $34,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of a school facility improvement project consisting of: district-wide safety, security, building systems, infrastructure and site improvements; renovations at East, West and Sullivan Elementary Schools; construction of an addition and renovations at the High School; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures and equipment.
Adopted and recorded August 8, 2022.

Question II

INITIAL RESOLUTION NUMBER II AUTHORIZING GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $8,000,000
BE IT RESOLVED by the School Board of the School District of Jefferson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin that there shall be issued pursuant to Chapter 67 of the Wisconsin Statutes, general obligation bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for the public purpose of paying the cost of the construction and equipping of an athletic complex and related facilities on district owned land, including site improvements.
Adopted and recorded August 8, 2022.

Financial Impacts

PROPERTY VALUE

(Fair Market Value)

QUESTION 1

$34 million

QUESTION 2

$8 million
Per Year
Per Month
Per Year
Per Month

$100,000

$64

$5.33

$15

$1.25

$200,000

$128

$10.67

$30

$2.50

$300,000

$192

$16.00

$45

$3.75

Financial estimates provided by Robert W. Baird & Co. are planning estimates only.
Estimates assume two, 20-year bond issues at 4.75% interest rates and 1% annual equalized valuation growth.
The tax impact per $1,000 of property value represents the increase over the current mill rate for debt payments.

Taxes
Calculate your estimated tax impact  

Calculadora de impuestos a la propiedad


Directions: Click the link above and enter the Fair Market Value of your property found on your tax bill (no commas, ex. 150000) in the red box and hit enter to see your tax estimates.  

QUESTION 1: $34,000,000                    QUESTION 2: $8,000,000

Stay Informed

Referendum Open Houses/Info Sessions/Tours:

September 28th- 5:30pm at East Elementary School

October 11th- 6:00pm at Jefferson High School

Watch the presentation here

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Referendum Election Notices

Notice to the Electors

Notice of Election

Notice of Referendum

Notice of Referendum- Daily Union

Referendum Ballot

Notice of Board of Canvassers Meeting

Facility Planning

Facility Advisory Committee

Community Survey Results

Voting Information

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In-Person Voting

November 8, 2022
Polls are open 7am - 8pm
Find your polling location at myvote.wi.gov.
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What's on your ballot
Contact Information

Voting Absentee

In Person Absentee Voting:
(Contact your Municipal Clerk)

Absentee Voting by Mail:
Any qualified elector who registers to vote is eligible to request an absentee ballot.
Go to: https://myvote.wi.gov/en-us/ to request an absentee ballot.
US Postal Service recommends mailing your ballot back at least one week prior to the election to make sure it arrives on time.
 

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Virtual Building Tours

East Elementary

High School

Referendum Overview Presentation

Click here to listen to Dr. Urness review the presentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Preguntas frecuentes en español
Why now?

The District used a deliberated, data-driven, and community-focused process to identify its facilities' needs. Administrators, staff, citizens, and consultants came to a similar conclusion: the District presently has capital maintenance needs, such as slate roof repairs and ADA compliance, and should update aging or outdated learning environments.
The District understands that current financial conditions feel unstable today. However, compared with today, construction costs and interest rates could be significantly different 5- or 10- years from now. The District is continuing its facilities planning, knowing that its needs are not going away.

Why is the District proposing an addition and renovation to the high school trades and agriculture area?

Jefferson’s agriculture, trades, and technology courses are high-demand programs. JHS has not only been increasing student enrollment but also the number of course offerings. There is limited space in the existing high school for this growing group of programs. Space for large and small animals is limited; storage for student projects is a challenge and there is minimal space for a high-quality foods education program. Renovating and expanding the available space for agriculture, trades and technology will allow the district to expand program offerings to its students. These facilities will support the idea of college, career, and life readiness, ensuring that Jefferson best prepares all its future graduates.

Can the District pay for capital maintenance costs out of its day-to-day operating budget?

The District pays for capital maintenance projects from its day-to-day operating funds. In fact, over the last three years, the District has spent an average of over $800,000 annually on capital maintenance projects.
Even with that annual capital maintenance budget, the District faces significant, ongoing capital maintenance needs. Through an updated Facilities Assessment, the District identified $14.2 million in high priority capital maintenance repairs over the next one to three years. It is not possible to address these needs without a facilities referendum.

What does the scope of work at each building include? 

The project scope for each building is summarized in the presentation above.

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