2020 WI State Education Convention

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How to Engage and Communicate to Build Referendum Support (Room 102 C, WI Center)

Last year, the DeForest Area School District engaged district stakeholders in a planning process to address facility needs and develop a shared understanding of whether the district was positioned to meet its current and future needs. The work led to a successful referendum in April 2019 that included $125 million for capital projects and $2.5 million for recurring operational funding. Staff will share the engagement and communication process used, which focused on building conditions and capital maintenance projects, modern learning environments, enrollment growth and operational funding needs.