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The School District of Omro is proposing two questions to voters on the November 3, 2020 ballot. One question seeks an operational referendum and the other seeks to borrow funds for building improvements and repairs.
Why:
Operating Referendum:
Question 1 requests $850,000 in annual operating funds, each year, for the next four years.
Funds would support operational priorities of:
- Technology Infrastructure
- Learning & Academics
- Safety & Security
Current needs are:
- Wireless Replacement
- Infrastructure Upgrades
- iPads
- Fountas & Pinnell Literacy Resources
- Learning Management Platforms
- Interactive TVs
- Cameras replacement
- Classroom furniture replacements
If approved by voters, the operating referendum will have no resulting net tax (levy) mill rate increase, because the district is paying off existing debt.
Capital Referendum:
Question 2 requests $9.4M in capital funds for the purpose of paying the cost of district-wide school improvement projects for educational programming; repairs and replacements; and safety and security. The projects consisting of capital maintenance, building infrastructure and site improvements, including roof replacement, HVAC upgrades and Americans with Disabilities Act updates; remodeling at district schools, including for a student fabrication lab; construction of a maintenance shop; and acquisition of furnishings, fixtures, and equipment. These projects will address deferred maintenance and infrastructure needs.
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H.B. Patch Elementary School
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Omro Elementary School
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Omro Middle/High School
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING:
Remodel the library media center
REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS
Repair and replace the roof;
Update interior fixtures
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING:
Replace fiber Internet connections between buildings
Remodel library and computer lab
SAFETY & SECURITY
Replace essential safety and security equipment (phones, generators, and public address system)
REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS
Remove, replace gym roof
Replace heating and ventilating system
Replace worn flooring
Resurface parking lot and improve traffic flow
Update interior fixtures
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING:
Add a fab lab for technology education
SAFETY & SECURITY
Address American with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance issues including bathrooms, elevator and stage lift, gym and performance arts seating
Replace essential safety & security equipment (phones, generators, and public address system)
REPAIRS/REPLACEMENTS
Replace heating, cooling and ventilating system
Replace fiber Internet connections between buildings
Replace failing kitchen equipment, water softeners
Replace worn flooring
Regrade and resurface service road
Replace athletic scoreboards
Build a maintenance shop for proper vehicle and equipment storage
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See the facilities study for more information
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Assumptions: Mill rate based on 2019 equalized evaluation of $668, 877, 050 with 1.95% growth in 2020 with 1% growth annually thereafter.
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Please refer to the Frequently Asked Questions & Answers for more information.
Other Resources:
School Perceptions Survey Results
Referendum and Preliminary Budget Discussion 6/24/2020
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