Two more informational meetings planned this week on Green Bay schools referendum

Green Bay Area Public Schools are planning two more informational meetings about its November $183 million capital referendum to address safety and renovations resulting from boundary changes.

When are the informational meetings about the Green Bay schools referendum?

  • Oct. 16: noon in the board room at the District Office, 200 S. Broadway
  • Oct. 16: 6 p.m. at Edison Auditorium, 442 Alpine Drive

Background on the referendum

It’s the district’s largest referendum since at least 2000, and one of the largest referendums in state history.

The district is relying on the referendum to complete its school consolidation plan. Of the $183 million, $150 million would go toward the consolidation plan and deferred maintenance. With three schools now closed and three more to close in the next two years, several schools need renovations to accommodate new programs and more students. The district also plans to build a new elementary school on the site of Kennedy Elementary.

The other $33 million will go toward securing school entrances, as well as planned bathroom and ADA compliance renovations.

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